Ana Kitekeiaho

Ana Latai Finehika Ulufonua KiteKeiaho was born on July 16, 1950, in Lofanga, Tonga, to Sione Ulufonua of Lofanga, Ha'apai, and Sela Puloka of Faleloa, Ha'apai.

Ana was greeted at the gates of Heaven by her beloved husband, Talanoa Fuka Kilelea KiteKeiaho of Houma, Tonga on September 08, 2026. Ana and Talanoa were united in marriage in Loto Foa, Ha'apai, in January of 1974. Their union was a beautiful testament to love, faith, commitment, and family. Together, they built a life centered on God and were blessed with nine children.

Ana was a dedicated wife and a devoted mother. She gave her children not only a home, but a foundation built on faith, hard work, love, and the importance of family. Her love extended far beyond her children and into every generation that followed.

She is survived by her children:

Lesieli KiteKeiaho (Heneli Cocker, deceased), Sinovita Gutu (Peniamina Gutu), Nyla Havea (Kenisi Havea), Lopeti KiteKeiaho (deceased), Toni KiteKeiaho (Melini Lutui-KiteKeiaho), Alisi Hulita Tuifua KiteKeiaho (deceased), Meleane KiteKeiaho-Fatuimoana, Ruby Valli KiteKeiaho-Raass (Sosefo Kasanova Raass, deceased), and Mele Fifita Kereti (Paul Leono Kereti Sr.).

Through her nine children, Ana and Talanoa were blessed with 35 grandchildren. Her grandchildren were one of the greatest joys of her life:

Seli Semisi Cocker (Kelani Cocker), Seini Simoa Cocker, Kilisitina Cocker, Talanoa Kilelea Cocker (Soana Cocker), Aloso Ikahihifo (Luana Ikahihifo), Ikuna Ikahihifo (Lena Ikahihifo), Paea He Lotu Gutu, Esimeitoafa Gutu, Josaiah Havea, Jolena Havea, Ana Latai Finehika KiteKeiaho, Lopeti KiteKeiaho, Kotoni KiteKeiaho, Helen KiteKeiaho, Leiseli KiteKeiaho, Lusio KiteKeiaho, Talanoa KiteKeiaho, Sinovita KiteKeiaho, Hesekaia KiteKeiaho, Nyla KiteKeiaho, Ulise KiteKeiaho, Feleti KiteKeiaho, Semisi Sosiua Latu (Myrna Latu), Kasinga Tausinga (Alex Tausinga), Georigia Raass, Tonga Raass, Autumn Raass, Heneli Raass, Vokili Raass, Sosefo Raass Jr., Puncho Kereti, Asoleilei Kereti, Seine Temalisi Kereti, and Paul Leono Kereti Jr.

Through those 35 grandchildren, God blessed Ana with eight great-grandchildren. One of the greatest blessings of her life was that she was able to meet and love all eight of them:

Leina Cocker, born to Semisi and Kelani Cocker; Inoke, Alisi, Tina, and Heneli Jr., born to Talanoa and Soana Cocker; Loleita Ikahihifo, born to Aloso and Luana Ikahihifo; and Prince and Tolina Tausinga, born to Kasinga and Alex Tausinga.

Ana loved her family deeply. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. She carried their names in her heart and celebrated every generation that God entrusted to her.

Her greatest love, however, was her faith in God.

Ana decided to pick up her cross and humbly become a servant of God through the Siasi Tonga Tau'ataina in Salt Lake City, Utah. Alongside her beloved husband and children, she served faithfully and devotedly. Her service was not simply something she did—it was a reflection of who she was.

Ana was the last remaining founder of the Siasi Tonga Tau'ataina Vahenga in Salt Lake City. Her faith, sacrifice, and service helped establish a spiritual foundation that will continue to bless generations to come.

When we think of Mom, we will remember her strength. We will remember her prayers. We will remember her love for her family, her devotion to God, and the way she served others with humility. We will remember the countless lessons she taught us, both through her words and through the life she lived.

Mom, you have left this world, but you have not left us. You live on in your children. You live on in your 35 grandchildren. You live on in your eight great-grandchildren. You live on in every prayer you taught us, every sacrifice you made for us, every memory we carry, and every piece of your love that you left behind.

Thank you, Mom, for loving us. Thank you, Grandma, for always praying for us.. Thank you for your sacrifices, your strength, and your unwavering faith. Thank you for showing us what it means to be a Proverbs 31 woman—a woman of faith, dignity, strength, wisdom, and love.

Your work here is finished, but your legacy has only begun. We will carry you with us for the rest of our lives.

Until we meet again, Mom.

We love you, Grandma.

Rest peacefully, Mom. You have fought the good fight, you have finished the race, and you have kept the faith.

Oku mau ofa lahi atu.