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OBITUARY

Fuamatu Joseph Vito Fuamatu
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Western District Governor Fuamatu Joseph Vito Fuamatu passed away over the weekend. This was confirmed in a post on social media by his daughter Jacinta Faumatu Mailo.  “It is with such deep sorrow, on behalf of our Mother Tinoi Fuamatu, siblings Evelyn, Iona, Tiseolyn,...
Sonny Ho Ching is now the eldest of the Ho Ching clan
Sonny Ho Ching shared the stories of his family's universal love for Aunty Vera. With her passing, he is now the eldest of the Ho Ching clan. A Celebration of Life was held for Vera Milovale Ho Ching Annesley at the Valley of the Temples, Kaneohe, Hawaii, on Nov. 23, 2022. She passed on Nov. 5,...
Chris King
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Lemanu- Talauega Cabinet has lost one of its members. Port Administration director, Chris King, passed away Monday morning. He was 56. His sudden death came as a shock to many as Mr King was seen out and about last week during the government’s site visit at the...
the Late Sherry Sele
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The face and voice of Bluesky, Sherry Sele will be missed by many. Bluesky Chief Executive Officer, Justin Tuiasosopo said their company was fortunate Ms Sele was on their team for close to 20 years. Ms Sele passed away Oct. 9, 2022. She was 59. "Sherry was so loved by...
 Paramount Chief, Tualatai Senator Satele Galu Satele
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It was an emotional moment for Senators, yesterday when they observed a moment of silence in honor of Paramount Chief, Tualatai Senator Satele Galu Satele who passed away on Wednesday, on island. Senators paid tribute to their colleague, Paramount Chief, Tualatai...
Queen Elizabeth II
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. The palace announced she died at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland, where members of the royal...
HTC Lealao Soloatoa Melila Purcell
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov. Lemanu Peleti Mauga, in an Aug. 24 memorandum directed that the United States and American Samoa flags be flown at half-staff today, Aug. 26 from 6a.m. to 5p.m. “as a mark of respect” for the late High Talking Chief (HTC), Lealao Soloatoa Melila Purcell Jr. (seen in...
Reverend Elder Eveni Mamoe Eveni Jr
San Jose, CALIFORNIA — Retired Reverend Elder Eveni Mamoe Eveni Jr, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and servant of the Lord entered fully into the presence of the Lord on Friday July 22, 2022. He passed away with his family at his side at O'Connor Hospital in San Jose, CA. He...
Jacob John Olaf Netzler
Apia, SAMOA — The life of former Parliamentarian, Jacob John Olaf Netzler was celebrated during a State funeral held at the Mulivai Cathedral on Saturday morning.  Families, friends, associates and his fellow church and village members gathered at Mulivai to pay their respects and farewell the 82-...
Ioelu Saolele Toafe Sr
Syracuse, UTAH — Ioelu Saolele Toafe Sr., of Syracuse, Utah passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2022. He was 72 years old. He was born on January 13, 1950 to Fa'atoafe Togotogo and Saolele (Palelei) Faatoafe in Nu'u'uli, American Samoa. Ioelu is survived by his wife Malofou (Ae) Toafe and his...

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