Private family services were held, with burial in Tonga at a later date.
He is survived by his wife, Ilaisaane Talanoa; sons, Lisi (Jill) Tauaalo and Akuila (Joyce) Samiu; daughters, Heather (Kola) Filikitonga and Nancy (Mike) Talanoa-Ah Sing; grandchildren, Hope Talanoa-Ah Sing, Heaven Talanoa-Ah Sing, Shaylea Samiu-Ruiz, Maisy Tauaalo, Makai Tauaalo, Ofeina Filikitonga, Moonia Filikitonga and Henry Filikitonga; brothers, Nakita (Mele) Talanoa, Sateki (Sisifa) Talanoa, Vakafisi (Sini) Talanoa (deceased), Okalani (Uai) Talanoa and Vilikuli Talanoa (deceased); sisters, Temalisi (Sunia) Finefeuiaki (deceased), Seini )Kaliopasi) Latu and Melefinau (Paula) Manu.
