Ioane “John” Tavita Maea, 56, was called back home to his Heavenly Father on November 13, 2018. His devotion to his family and firm belief in God supported him in his battle and ultimately gave him peace to return home.
Ioane was blessed with a large and loving family. He is survived by his loving wife, Valelia Maea; his daughters Brandy Tuitele, Luana Apolo and Joslyn Maea; his sons Braunsen Maea, Branden Maea, and Joshua Maea; his grandchildren Moses Moi-Maea, Braelyn Moi-Maea, Ayana Olds, Azrael Tuitele and Kia’iokala’a Apolo. He is preceded in death by his sisters Muta’aga Fagatele and Melelini Fiso and brothers Fa’afiti Siufanua and Ronnie Maea; his parents Tanumaleu Ulugia and Muaava Maea.