Tevita Paea'l Vava'u Kaumavae

Funeral Service will be broadcasted live on February 6, 2021 beginning at 8:30 am. Click link below to access live broadcast.
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Our loving Father and Grandfather Tevita Paea ‘I Vava’u Kaumavae 80 years of age, passed away on the 30th of January 2021 in Fort Worth Texas. He was born on April 17th, 1940 in Ha’akame Tongatapu, the son of Mele Foliaki and Alatini Kaumavae. He was married to his late wife Mele Lafumoa Finefeuiaki Kaumavae and together they are survived by their 12 children: Toni Finefeuiaki, Feofaaki Kaumavae, Tiana Fifita, Molini Katoa, Sioeli Kaumavae, Eseta Fonua, Alatini Kaumavae, Teivina Kaumavae, Lisa Nonu, Tangimuimui Ilangana, Belinda Palu and Feofaaki Leka Kaumavae. Also survived by their beautiful 60 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Tevita was a Godfearing individual who loved the Lord and completely dedicated his life to his family and friends. He was a beacon of light to all of us and to many others who have known him. We will miss him tremendously and hope to live on his legacy as a remembrance of his beautiful life! A memorial celebration of his life will be held on the 6 of February 2021 in the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary. A family viewing will be held at 8:00am to 11:00pm and the Bishop’s program will start from 12:00pm to 1:00pm and he will be put to rest alongside his beautiful wife, Mele in the Redwood Cemetery at 2:00pm.