Manu'a's Off-Island Connection

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July 2, 2008: Aloha everyone! I'm here to look for any NUA family members from Si'ufaga Ta'u, Manu'a! if you are surfing the web! feel free to contact me on my email at hana_nua808@yahoo.com. I did hear that we have a family website going but had a difficult time finding it, so HEY FAMILY! Post it up on my email if anything! Take care, continue to stay blessed and love you all. (Hana Nua - Manu'a and Tutuila, American Samoa)

June 23, 2008: I knew a girl once, and she was from Manuatele, I don't recall exactly what island she was from. It was just a brief conversation that night. But I recall her saying that she was from Manu'a, but if she ever visit here. I just want to say hi to her, she told me her name was Lisa, while her friends were laughing in sarcasm behind her. And all I could remember one of her friends slipped her tongue and said "whatever Margaret" so if anyone knew a Samoan girl name Margaret from Lawton, who hangs out with punch of friends at Scooters... could you let her know that um... tell her I say hi. (Ray C - Lawton, Oklahoma)

May 30, 2008: I just want to say that I'm very overwhelmed and immensly full of joy to be able to convey in a meaningful way that I'm a "proud Manu'an born." I boast about my roots and how beautiful my island is; it's a constant adreline rush for me to do so. I want to thank and fa'amalo to all our "Toa o Samoa" who are currently in Iraq bravely fighting for our country's freedom, especially my deepest fa'amalo to my 3 brave brothers - Sano, Lauifi & Lincoln. They all did their terms of deployment and another preparing again to deploy next month. I just console with heart felt message of being brave and honest. And I whispered to him, that no matter what the consequences caught up at, and rough terrains you are going to uncounter, make sure you get on those knees and pray. No matter where you at. Make sure to let God knows that you are there for a good cause and for our country. Make us proud.. lil'brother. Our prayers will always be with you.. and every soldiers who are over there in Iraq. God bless us all. Soi fua and faamalo. (Amirah - Ta'u, Manu'a)

May 26, 2008: Hi there, I came across your website and wanted to let you know that I am impressed with your content. I am not Samoan but I love the culture, language and people. I even lived with a Samoan family for two years which gave me a first-hand look into the culture. Keep up the good work. (Stephan Goldsmith)

May 24, 2008: This is to Diana (20April2008) - My paternal grandmother is a Galeai. Well, her maiden name was Legalo Le'i, but her mom and dad are Le'i and Valo'ia Galeai - also from Manu'a. Any relations? Anyways, I don't know too many family members on my dad's side so new family members are always exciting. Much alofa's and God bless to you and yours! (Tracy Feagiai-McNeal - Misawa, Japan)

May 15, 2008: Hi everyone. I would like to say hi to all my family in Vaiusu and Satapuala. (Felolini Lole - Auckland, NZ)

April 20, 2008: Judging by my name one wouldn't have any idea that I am proud that my parents and roots originate from Manu'a. My mommy is a Galea'i and a Poumele (from Fitiuta) and the sa'o of my daddy's family was Seumaala (from Olosega). Since I married a cutie from Fagasa, we cheer for Fealofani Samoa II, however, in my heart I pray that the Matasaua continues to better their position each year to a victory. HI MOMI (Hawaii)! Since I was raised in California, I am sad to say that I am not use to you. However, when I want to know more family members, I ask my designated relatives who have an extensive knowledge of our family tree. I also found it helpful attending family fa'alavelaves and events so that I would meet more and more family members and vice versa. I hope you find more of your family. As a parent, I want to make sure that my son knows where he is from and the heart of the ancestors that have worked hard to pave a road of opportunity for him. I pray that God opens doors for you that no man can shut as you continue to find more of your family members. Blessings! (Diana-Los Angeles, California)

April 19, 2008: Hi I'm trying to find out more about my family. My grandfathers name was James Tulafono Taa and his father was Taa Sao. All I know is that my grandfather said he was a talking chief. I guess I should have paid more attention when he spoke, but now he has passed on. I want to know why he left Samoa behind and why he took his fathers first name as our last name instead of leaving it as SAO. I don't recall meeting anyone from my Samoan side of the family. And he never spoke of family. Does anyone know who my family is. (Momi - Hawaii)

February 16, 2008: As y'all know, I'm bricks and bones Manu'an. Royal blood runs through me. Hail from Luma Ta'u, Manu'a. Daughter of Nash Tauiliili and Faapouli Moa'aliitele. I'm not here to allege or claim anything. I'm simply here to announce that I'm a TUIMANU'A descendant. Love Y'all. Proud to be Manu'ans...because I am hell of proud to be one. Manu'a Pride! (Amirah - Ta'u, Manu'a, American Samoa)

February 15, 2008: To Steve Ropati Livigsitone. Tai is my girlfriend and her and her family all reside in seattle and tacoma washington. I told her that there was a relative looking for her and she wanted me to reply to you. and yes, her brothers are Ami, Paki, Nofo, Jr, sisters Lili and Neta. If you would like to get in touch with her, just email me and I will get you in contact with her and her family. helenm@vortexind.com (Helen M - Seattle, Wa)

January 30, 2008: Logoleo (granma), Faamu (granpa), Paau (auntie), Lemafai (my usos forever). Faamalo aoao paia i Tuimanua. Faamalo ao paia tuimaulagi i lo tatou Faaola mau sili. Faamalo i Tui Maia ma Soiai - just luving you and I miss you; much alofa with hearts; missing my usos, granmas, grandpas, and my manuamoni forever. Love you all. PRAY. PRAY. PRAY until we see again. (Falefasa - from Manu'a)

January 28, 2008: Hi, my name is "Selilia", but is well known by the name "Kake". I reside here in Hawaii, still going to school in Kalihi. [Senior!]. I come from a family of eleven. I carry the last name "Manui'a" and is currently looking for other "Manui'a" out here. I really don't know the other side of the Manui'a clan. Get at me. I feel like I'm related to some people who are actual family but strangers in someway. I don't know. It's irritating me when I hear people who got the same last name and we don't know each others. (Selilia - Honolulu, Hawaii)

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