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November 30, 2009: To all my aiga's in Tutuila & Manu'a happy belated Thanksgivings. Grandma So'oupu we love and miss you very much! To all the Nua's, Galea'i, Tuito'elau, Aina, Kiliona, Tusimasatele, Williams, and Talalotu (I know I'm missing more, but you know who you are!!) - much Alofa's from Big T!! ;o). (Mariah & Michelle Nua Meredith - Texas, USA)
November 25, 2009: OMG! WOW! Hey everybody, how yall doing out there? Hope good. Well my name is Maimaualofa Gogo. I'm happly married to Loi Taupo o Lomua. I'm from the village of FALEASO MANU'A. Wow I didnt know this website buT umm glad that I searched for my village pictures and finally found this WEBSITE. Anyways just want to come by to Say hello to everybody. I can see that some of my sisters comment on this website already. So yeah, our alofas to all of our familyz out there - cuz'ns, auntys, uncles, esp my mom and dad (Mauga Gogo & Fa'auma Gogo). WE LOVE YOU! LOVE YOU (MALIA, FEILOA'I, ASO,). Cant missed(lil Valea'i, Sonny, Lana, Leu & Mia). Much love 4 yall. Again take care and GOD BLESS YALL (-:mwah:-)xxooxx (Maimaualofa Gogo - Anchorage, Alaska)
November 9, 2009: Hi to all my Manu'a side. I am from Sili where I was raised and has alot of memories that I will always cherished. I was born and raised in Sili, Manu'a where my mother is from. My father was from Lauli'i, American Samoa and Samoa. I remember all the elders of my Lovely village where I grew up. My grandma Seui and grandpa Toliu; Mapu and Savaii, Fa'anono and Kope, Malaga and Mili, Lolomi and Aleaga, Maualuga and Emeli, Moeola and Fulu, Fa'aoso and Sipa'u, old ladies, Salafua, Afakasi, Feaua'i, Lea, old man PAPA, Sualevai and Tufue'e, Tauave and Elosi, Naisina and the late Fagaoalii (Lata). He is a brother to me who I will never forget. He was the only Toa ole Nu'u - ole toe lupe nai le fuifui i SIli, talofa ua fa'ia ile finagalo ole Alii, fa'amaise atu le Atua ia Lesa ma le fanau ona ua amia si o'u uso o Faga. E le galo Faga i auga tupulaga a Sili aua ole toe toa na tu e puipui le lau'ele'ele, Rest in peace my brother Faga. Ia afai ae maua se taimi e faitau ai le nei tusi, ia olena, o le Sili moni lava lenei, na ola mai i fanua ma e le mafai ona aveesea le manatu fa'a SIli. Afai o iai se Sili e faitatu ifo i lenei itulau, tusitusi mai. faueseliaina@yahoo.com. Ia momoli tele atu alofaaga mo outou uma o'u uso mai Sili, Olosega, ma Ofu ae fa'apea fo'i ile fale Ta'u ma Faleasao male Fitiuta. Ia o lo'u Grandma e sau mai Ta'u, o lo'u Grandpa e mai Fitiuta. Ia manuia lava otou o'u uso a Manu'a. (Fauese Seui Liaina - Seattle Washington)
October 27, 2009: I le ava ma le fa'aaloalo, ou te fia faasilasila atu, afai lava e taitau ane se tasi o aiga o si o'u tama o Fano Sailiata Tauala o Ta'u, email mai i le email lena, o loo o'u fia iloaina aiga o si o'u tama. O lo'u nuu o Fagaalu, Amerika Samoa, ae o lo'u nofo nei i utah. Pau aiga o si ;u tama o loo matou fai ma feiloai, o fana a si loomatua ia Faatu Logoleo. O si o'u tama, ona tuafafine, Faaselevei ma Savalivali. Ma le ava tele. Faaeteete Fano Tauala. (Faaeteete Fano Sailiata Tauala - West Valley City, Utah)
October 2, 2009: Lyle Ten Fingers, I don't know if you remember me. I'm Ken Roberts. I knew you when you were in South Dakota. Last I heard, your family was in American Samoa. I heard about the disaster and used Google to find you, led me to this page. How is everyone? Is any of your family still on the island? I will call you some time if you respond, otherwise I don't want to bother you. I just wanted to know if everyone is safe.
(Ken Roberts -Near Chicago)
September 29, 2009: Our hearts and prayers go out to all of our loved ones back home in Samoa both MANUA AND TUTUILA, STAY STRONG AND KEEP THE FAITH!!! (Sandy "Sea" Vaiese - Washington)
September 29, 2009: I have yet to receive responses to my August 25 notice below. Please send a message or call if you are interested in getting this reunion going. Look forward to hearing from you soon. Soifua. (Maturo Taula'i - San Antonio, Texas)
September 16, 2009: This is a great site - found it by accident looking for a friend name Jalalieh. I saw an earlier post with one of her brothers name "Lyle". Is that you Lyle? Holla, I'm on facebook. ANyways, to keep in theme with the site, I am happy to say that I spent my early childhood years in Olosega,Manu'a. Don't remember much but I remember a little about the boat ride there. My grandparents are Tivao And Mesi Poloai. We lost them many years ago, and they are truly missed. Most of my family are now in the mainland. I'm not sure if there is anyone left in Olosega. My Dad would like to return there someday to retire. White sandy beaches, cool breezes, and someone to fish for his meals...someone who is willing to go the distance (lol). Wishing all of you love, peace, and prosperity. (Seta Unga - Utah)
September 14, 2009: Talofa. Do you know me? The name is Lizadelle Lauti, hail from the beautiful village of Vatia, and a proud daughter of Lolita Puletasi Lauti and Fa'afetai Lauti. It's a great priviledge to get on this website, and I would like to send more alofas to my families and friends at Olosega, Manua. At this time, I would like to say Hi to all the Puletasi clan, especially to Uncle Pule. Anyways still trying to guess my name? I am pure Manukan, born and raised to carry the Manu'a Pride, granddaughter of Sam and Maliali Puletasi. May God bless. Soifua. (Lizadelle Lauti - Vatia, American Samoa)
August 28, 2009: Hey, hey, hey. First of all I would like to the person who created this website so that we can get hold of our family and friends, and to get to know some of our people. But first I want to say hi to all my sisters/brothers there at Manu'a (FALEASAO) especially my lovely parents. I love you both. May God be with you all the time. Second I want to say hi and FAAMALO TO ALL MAH CALSSMATE. I MISS ALL OF U GUYZ. I WISH I WAZ DERE FOR YAH GRATUATION. HOPEFULLY U ALL HAVE A NICE LIFE AND A PICEFULL MOMENT. HA..HA..HA... And my sis ICIOUS & MARTINE, I LOVE U BOTH. I MISS THE TIME WE LAUGH TOGETHER AND DO STUFF TOGETHER. I HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN. AND FOR ALL THE SAMOAN PEOPLE ON THIS WEBSITE OR OUT THERE I LUV U ALL. AND PICE OUT. MAY GOD BE WIT UUUUUU... YEYAHHHH. (Florence - Alaska)
August 25, 2009: In an effort to create a well-planned "REUNION", it is without a doubt that your information is a vital piece to its success. This message is to test the water if there is interest out there. I am calling to all "FITIUTA" sons and daughters graduated from High School, home or abroad, from 1971 - 1975, to come together in a reunion, date and location to be determined. If you are interested, please contact me at: mtaulai@satx.rr.com; (210) 863-6979. Information needed: Name; Home/Mailing Address; Telephone Number; E-mail Address. Please send your info by 30 Sep 09." Please let someone you know of this notice. Spread the word. Faamanuia le Atua, soifua. (Maturo Taula'i - San Antonio, Texas)
June 22, 2009: Well, I was so surprised this morning finding out that there's a website for my BEAUTIFUL ISLAND OF MANU'A. I didn't know we have a website and now I'm showing it off to my friends of how amazingly beautiful our island is. I came from the beautiful small village of ASAGA OLE TOTO where the small bridge that connects Ofu and Olosega is located. I am so proud to be a Manu'a. It is the only place I want to go for vacation when I don't school. SHOW YOUR MANU'A PRIDE EVERYBODY!!! (Jezziree - American Samoa)
June 18, 2009: Talofa lava, it's been a while since I've been here, but I'm always happy to be with my Manu'a people. ****Hi Lyle!!!*** I'm so glad to hear you're doing fine too. We were on the MMA website one time and came across your name and I was wondering if that was really you. Now you've confirmed that for me, so hope all is good with you, as well as the whole family. I'm just praying and hoping to go back home and stay for good some day. But until then you all take care and God bless. God Bless Manu'a too!!! (Moana Harris - KY)
May 27, 2009: Mrs. So'oupu Savea Nua, may god bless you with the serenity and Patience to see your loved one (Grampa-High cheif Toatol Nua) again soon. Our condolences and love of all multitudes to you grama Upu. We love you.
(Lima Nua - Seattle, WA)
May 19, 2009: I just found out about this here forum and decided to join in on it. I hail from Manu'a, heck I still go there often and love every minute of it. I stay on Tutuila in the village of Fogagogo where there are tons of us Manukans all over. Anyways, we rocked this year in the fautasi competition, Matasaua pride, and working on getting a new boat. Back here at home is the same, still loving it and that's about it. I know I have tons of family out on here or anywhere so just wanted to express a little about me and what's going on. If you folks need some good stuff from here get at me. Take care my fellow brothers and sisters of the Manu'a Islands. Lau. (Laulelei Sualevai - American Samoa)
May 6, 2009: This is new. WoW. Anyways, It's being awhile I haven't visit our manu'atele forum. I've seen that we've being absent from our last log in date. It's quiet a gap there. Well, I really didn't have any stirring issues to discuss here. I just mainly want to come in here and see what's going on in our Manu'a community. Hopefully the changes in Am. Samoa with the tuna cannery won't affect our Manu'a. But I believe as part of our territory, I just pray for good things to come. God bless us all. Always proud to be a Manu'an.. hails from Luma Ta'u Manu'a. (Amirah - Malibu, California)
April 27, 2009: To Lyle who posted 25apr09 about Lauifi Faapouli; Lau is my cousin. His mom is my mothers' older sister. He and his family are currently in Oklahoma. I will send him your info asap! You can find him on myspace as well. Well, his wife has a page and so does sianiva and all of his siblings. Anyways, I'll be glad to pass along the info! www.myspace.com/kidfromtau (Tracy Feagiai-McNeal - Makiki, HI)
April 26, 2009: I am originally from Amouli, Am. Samoa. My roots I believe are from both islands (Manu'a & Tutuila). My grand parents are Atilua Utoafili Agae (Fagaitua & Amouli) & Sulimoni Tali (Manu'a) Dads side, and Lavea'i Fatuesi Utu and Fogaolo Utu (Amouli) Moms side. I spent my youth in Amouli and Waianae Hawaii. Any how I was wondering if anyone would know the origin of my first name. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Fa'afetai tele lava. (Paepaevalu I. Agae - Las Vegas, Nevada)
April 25, 2009: I was fortunate to have been raised in the village of Luma, Manu'a. My father was the doctor there by the name of Bert Marian. My family moved there when I was 8yrs old. My brothers name is Rahim, sisters Gwen, Jalalieh, and Gwen. My mother is Joanne Marian. I went to Faleasao elem. I was a Segaula for a semester then I moved to Pago and attended Tafuna H.S. Through out my yrs. growing up on Manu'a, I made a best friend and later he took me in as one of his little brothers, he is Lauifi Fa'apouli. He was my best friend then and in my heart he still is now. Both myself and my family think of him sincerely. Currently I live in Glendale, AZ. I work as a bouncer in two night clubs, and I am a MMA fighter out here as well. My cell # is 623-206-9230. My home # is 623-533-4625. I knew Namulauti Fa'apouli, Nash Fa'apouli, Si'aniva, FauFau, Lincoln. Please, if anyone can get a hold of Lauifi, give him these numbers please. Fa'afetai Lava! (Lyle Ten Fingers - Glendale, AZ)
April 7, 2009: Hey Just wanted to give a shout out to all the MANUKENS out there. Both my parents hail from the BEAUTIFUL island of MANUA. Father is from Sili and mother is from Ofu. Hoping to go there sometime in the near future. Giving a shout out and some alofas to my famz who are still out there. And Laka keep holding the fort down!!! (Sandy Vaiese - Washington)
January 9, 2009: To all my Tuimanu'a ppl out there. Thank God for another year I get to go back to the place I'm proud to call HOME - Manu'atele. I'm about to go to Ofu, Sili, and Olosega. So yeah... Yall stay up. (ALa Tuliau - Seattle, WA)
December 10, 2008: Hi everybody! It looks like it's been a while since the last posted comment, but I just wanted to say I know about Sili, Manu'a. Someone was looking for pictures of Sili, also a map. I'm thinking you're my relative, but please hit me up because I have lots of information about Sili, Manu'a (for anyone too who wishes to know). I was raised in the village of Sili, Manu'a since as a little girl before I moved to Hawaii. I have fond memories of Sili. My grandparents are the late Iete Maualuga and Emeli Maualuga. I remember each family who lived in Sili. I wish to reconnect with you if you wish to too. I remember village neighbors of my grandparents' back in the 80's (some to my knowledge are now deceased)--(I lived there from 1979 and left in the late 80s but visited every summer) I remember: Fulu, Moeola, Pupula (little girl I used to play with), Faafoi, Seepa & Lisa (my best friends back then--we now meet up on Myspace), Sipa'u and Faaoso, Sualevai, Malaga and Mili, Vaiuli, Faagogo, Laka and Lesa, and Seui family. Won't take up much space here, but just wanted to put it out there for those seeking general info on Sili, Manu'a. I have family in Olosega and Ofu still, but there's noone in Sili anymore since the natural disaster hit. Sili will forever remain in my memories clear as the days I spent there as a little child. Love yall! ~me, Resa. (Theresa (Ioane) Daniels - Waipahu, Hawaii)
December 9, 2008: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all my MANUKAN AIGAZ all around the world - Salevao, Tuitoelau, Leasau, Tigilau, Lefiti, Nua, Moliga, Gaoa, Namulauti, Tauala, Sotoa of Ta'u, Aina, Paopao, Tauiliili of Fitiuta, Fuiava, Malauulu, Ahsoon of Faleasao, Utu, Afe, Niuatoa of Ofu & Olosega. Have a safe and happy holidays...cheeooohoo..late. (Faletulutulu - Seattle, WA)
December 4, 2008: Hi, I'm just amazed at how much stuff that I've seen here on this site. It is refreshing as well as informative. I hope that wherever my duty station, I'll be able to find other Samoans to meet and be around. (Willie Lemusu - Chicago-land Area)
November 21, 2008: Talofa si o'u Nu'u moni. A outou faitauina nei upu ao lo'o malolosi. Ia fa'afetai le Atua. (Toese Taula - Peshawbestowm, Michigan)
August 6, 2008: (This message was forward to me by a friend.) Malo: Talofa lava, I am searching for relatives on my Father's side of the family. I know that my father was born in Ofu, Manu'a and he is the son of the late Milovale Autele Tuato'o and Aigafealofani Tuato'o of Manu'a and Alofau. I was searching through the net and I found my great-grandparents name on there. My grandmother: Milovale Autele is the daughter of Alo Autele and Sofa'i Tupo. As far as I know, my grandmother has a sister name: Gauamu Fitiausi, and that is all I know so far. My grandmother passed away while my dad was a tiny baby, so I kinda know some of the people, but I was hoping to find out more about my grandmother's siblings. So if any one out there can help me do not hesitate. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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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