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Lake City, FLORIDA — Laula'au Sapp, age 72, of Lake City, Florida passed away on November 23, 2021 at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine, Florida; she left this earth surrounded by her children in a room filled with song.
Laula'au was born in Mapusaga, American Samoa on August 26, 1949 to the late...
Farmington, UTAH — Ryannah Leu Quigley passed away on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 and her funeral services are planned for Friday in Farmington, UT. She was 28 years old.
Ryannah was born in Pago Pago, American Samoa on Feb. 2, 1993. She proudly embraced her wonderful Samoan heritage.
Ry used her...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — CSM (Ret) Ioakimo Falaniko, who served in the U.S. Army for 32 years, passed away this past week.
His high standards are embedded in the foundations of the tens of thousands of Soldiers with whom he trained, mentored, and led in peace and combat. He is a Sapper Icon...
Apia, SAMOA — In keeping with and respecting Hans Edward Kruse's wishes, there were no eulogies at his funeral Mass. A private funeral at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, Mulivai, led by Father Kolio Kelekolio.
“If I could be remembered kindly, that would be sufficient,” were...
Yakima, WASHINGTON — Pati Migi, age 79, went to be with our lord and savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Born in Pago Pago, American Samoa on December 27, 1941, Pati was well respected in his community and was known for his talent in music and athletics, as well as his knack for...
St. George, UTAH — Geraldine Eda Wilhemina Rasmussen Rivers, 76, passed away September 8th in St. George, Utah. Geraldine was affectionately known by her family and friends as Dini. She was born in Apia, Samoa, to Arthur Rasmussen and Eda Bryce Rasmussen. She married her soulmate, Don Rivers, on...
Honolulu, Hawaii —Iconic Native Hawaiian scholar and activist, Haunani-Kay Trask died Saturday morning, according to family, friends and the University of Hawaii.
In a statement Jonathan Osorio, Dean Hawaiinuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge said:
“Our teacher, colleague and friend, Haunani Kay...
Reginald Wayne Shute, a former President of the Apia Samoa Temple in Pesega was laid to rest on Good Friday in Utah. He was 86. Mr. Shute's passing was announced in a statement from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in numerous capacities for the Church in the Pacific...
Killeen, TEXAS — Funeral services for Reverend Menise Sasa, 69 of Copperas Cove, TX will be held Saturday, March 27, 2021, 9:00 a.m. at United Faith Church in Copperas Cove, TX. Burial with military honors will follow the service at the Copperas Cove Cemetery in Copperas Cove, TX.
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Apia, SAMOA — Samoa is mourning the death of former rugby and league internationals Su'a Saini Lemamea and Masada Iosefa.
Former Manu Samoa lock Su'a Saini Lemamea passed away this week aged 56.
Known by his teammates as 'the Bushman', Su'a played 13 tests and was a key part of Samoa's 1995 Rugby...