Briauna Siva Ma Le Afi "Nana" Arias

She was born to Shantae Arias on July 24, 2019. She was known by her friends and family to be shy at first, but once she got over being shy, you were her best friend for life. Trust and believe she could talk and talk your ears off. Briauna had no fear. Some say she was more fearless than her brothers. She had so much energy from the moment she woke up until it was time for her to go to sleep. Nana would leave her mark on your heart forever. She was outgoing, bubbly, energetic, and fearless.

Our little princess Briauna loved to be a "real-life" princess with all of her beautiful gowns. She would change outfits at least three or four times a day, and of course, she had to match her slippers, boots, or heels, with each outfit. She could walk in heels better than most grown women we know. Nana loved her makeup or anything she could put on her face as makeup, and of course, we can't forget the manicure/pedicure days when she would share those fun experiences with mommy or anyone else that would give in after she would repeatedly ask them in her sweet little voice. With that convincing voice, she always got her way and they would end up looking as pretty as she did.

Nana loved to dance, and she was really good. She would dance for her mommy and brothers, but would tone it down completely when dancing in front of her daddy.

Briauna “Nana”, our little Princess, is survived by her Mother Shantae Arias, her Father Joseph Vega, Grandfather Rene Arias, Grandmother Rebecca Samuelu Fiaseu, Great Grandmother Anna Thomas, siblings Jerry Vargas, Juliana Arias-Campbell, Josiah Arias, Jacub Vega, Jonathan Vega, Joey Vega Kaiana Tu’umalo, Seanoa Pemasa, Laniah Malia, Leotina Silivelio Pemasa, Sinalei Meatusi, Silvelio Pemasa, Melania Faiai Pemasa, Emme-Reign Pemasa, and Braxton Ace Pemasa as well as an abundance of Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Briauna is predeceased by her Great- Great Grandparents Cornelius and Conselou, and Great- Aunt Angie.

Look for me in Rainbows

Time for me to go now, I won't say goodbye;

look for me in rainbows, way up in the sky.

In the morning sunrise when all the world is new,

just look for me and love me, as you know I

loved you. Time for me to leave you, I won't say goodbye;

look for me in rainbows, high up in the sky.

In the evening sunset, when all the world is through,

just look for me and love me, and I'll be close to you.

It won't be forever, the day will come,

and then my loving arms will hold you when we

meet again. Time for us to part now, we won't say goodbye;

look for me in rainbows, shining in the sky.

Every waking moment, and your whole life through,

just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you.

Just wish me to be near you, and I'll be there with you.

~ Conn Bernard