Opetaia Tuiava Obituary

We love and miss you grandpa!
From your grand kids here in ALASKA
Alofa LE ATUA saunia sou nofoaga tumau ile lagi.

Rest in Love Grandpa. Your incredible legacy was on full display yesterday in the form of so many loving friends and family. Thank you for working so hard to give your kids the best chance to grow up and be successful adults. That work ethic and your love of God was passed onto my mother Melania Weaver and eventually trickled down to me. I will try hard to pass those same values on to my son. Wore a cool hat in your honor yesterday. Hope you liked it.

Mo le tina peleina ma le fanau, ae meise le paia o aiga fa'avauvau, ole ma tou talosaga fa'apitoa ile Atua ina ia talia I ona 'a'ao alofa lana auauna ua faimalaga atu I lona oliolisaga. Ae fa'apena ona fa'amafanafana oe ma le fanau I lona filemu. Ia manuia tele toe aso o le tama peleina. Ma le Ava tele, Onosai Aulava ma le fanau. Colorado Springs Co.

Mo le tina peleina ma le fanau, ae meise le paia o aiga fa'avauvau, ole ma tou talosaga fa'apitoa ile Atua ina ia talia I ona 'a'ao alofa lana auauna ua faimalaga atu I lona oliolisaga. Ae fa'apena ona fa'amafanafana oe ma le fanau I lona filemu. Ia manuia tele toe aso o le tama peleina. Ma le Ava tele, Onosai Aulava ma le fanau. Colorado Springs Co.

Grandpa you are truly missed. All the memories the laughter , the unconditional love , the car rides we would take , parties where you would show off your dance moves , back home in Samoa where you would play your trombone and the list goes on and on. You were great man that set an example of what life is all about thank you for being a blessing in my life and in all the lives you've touched. We love you so much grandpa until we meet again......

Pete,
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your dad. I'll be praying for you and your family. May your dad Rest In Peace and your family find comfort in this difficult time. ❤

Out of words with a heavy heart to learn of uncle Opetaia (Dads 1st cousin) passing. The end of the year and beginning of the year is what I don't look forward to, for such is my understanding is when the wind of departure takes place. I could say, I had plans and hope to see or hug you. but not knowing your health condition. tears..tears... My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers for my dearest cousins Pete Opetaia, niece Moeisha Opetaia and The Opetaia family for what you are going thru right now. May his memories and his legacy be the comfort in your heart and spirit. For one day we will all see each other again. Ole agaga fa'amaise iate outou ae maise aunty...big hugs of comfort and sincere love from your Lei'ataua cousins. Rest in heaven uncle Opetaia. tears..:-(

I have so many memories of my grandfather. He was a dancing machine, he loved to travel, he enjoyed bowling, he loved his rice, and I'd watch wrestling with him. So many great memories I will never forget. And what a blessing it was for my children to have met him. I'm gonna miss my grandpa very much. God I ask that you please take good care of him. I love and miss you so much grandpa.

It is with great HONOR, LOVE, PRIDE, FAITH and DIGNITY to have called you my GRANDPA. What's even better is, my daughter's were able to share those memories along side with me. You have taught us to love unconditionally, laugh often and to always pray and be thankful. Your influence on others will forever be remembered and cherished. We love and miss you sooooo much. Thank you for giving my daughters and I the best gift ever-a bit of you in who we call PAPA. ❤❤❤❤❤

We love you always Grandpa! You are a strong and amazing man!! Rest in peace!

Grandpa Opetaia was a good man he never smoked, or drank alcohol, he worked hard for his family, and was true the Catholic Church and its teachings, he loved his wife and children, and provided for them. He was a example of what more fathers should be. A song I once heard said it was not what you take with you that is important - but what you leave behind, and he has left his sons, daughters, grandchildren, and grand grandchildren behind - all a part of him with their own special talents, and dreams for the future. With a frail body, Christ called his fateful servant home to glory. Rest In Peace until you are once again united with your family.

Our uncle is kind man, always manage to take care our family. We love you. Rest in paradise uncle.

We extend our deepest sympathies to our colorado family. May our uncle Rest in peace with our Heavenly Father. We love you all. Burgess Family.

Trust God and Stay Calm!! There are some things God will do for us , and other things he expects us to do for ourselves . Dearest uncle Opetaia , You were unique in your own special way like your jokes, at church , family and your love for my dearest Aunty Kilisitina Tausaga is beyond the wall of China .. (True Story) You will always be remembered in our Heart Forever.Much Love from the Emanuel Mafuli family in Auckland New Zealand and Falefa Samoa . Rest In Peace uncle