Fetineiai Molia Tauanuu

Fuamoli Tuilagi was born on July 10, 1967, at Linden B. Johnson Hospital in the village of Faga’alu,

American Samoa. She is the number seven of nine children. Sinei grew up in Faleasao Manu’a where she started her educational journey in public school, A’oga Samoa and Sunday School. She attended Faleasao Early Childhood Education, Faleasao Elementary School and is a proud graduate of Manu’a High School Class of 1985. She was a member of the Faleasao Sunday School and Youth under the leadership of the late Reverend Elder Eteuati and Mrs. Meleiseleisa, and the late Reverend Elder Vila and Mrs. Vaialisi Misivila. She continued her service in the Church Youth and Sunday School under the leadership of the late Reverend Elder Suaesi and Mrs. Aiga Tagaloa at the Second Samoan Congregational Christian Church of Long Beach, California until she relocated to Colorado.

Sinei married her life partner Fatu Tauanu’u on June 14, 1991. Together, they were blessed with four

beautiful children (Peggy, Fatu Jr, Leilani and Joey) and eight grandchildren (Tufanua Ionatana,Kawenah, Keilahni, Kaleiyah, Sharon, Caiden, Esther and Taua’i). She faithfully served alongside her husband throughout his 26 years of military service. A beacon of compassion and resilience, her faith never wavered regardless of the many challenges encountered as a military wife. Her greatest source of

pride and joy was her family, and she cherished every moment spent with them. Sinei was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She gained many bonus children throughout their time in military service. She wore many hats and had many titles, but the title she loved the most was “MAMA” to her energetic and beautiful grandchildren.

Sinei was a pillar of strength and wisdom, offering guidance and support through life’s triumph and

challenges. Even at her lowest and the many battles with sickness, she continued to serve God in the best way she could. She embodied the spirit of selflessness and empathy until her very last breath. Sinei’s legacy of love and compassion will continue to inspire us to be vessels of positive change in our families and communities.

Sinei made her transition into eternity on July 14, 2024 in El Paso, TX. She was preceded in death by her

father, mother, older sister Vevesi and older brother Misikei. She is survived by her husband, children,

grandchildren, two sisters, four brothers and many nieces and nephews.

A visitation for Fetineiai will be held Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home East, 1460 George Dieter Drive, El Paso, TX 79936. A funeral service will occur Friday, July 26, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Martin Funeral Home East.