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Nuutau Taitai Obituary
Nuutau (Tau) Taitai, 64, of Camarillo passed away on November 25, 2010. Tau was born on July 3, 1946 in Pago Pago, Samoa; he had been a Ventura County resident for 50 years. Tau was a Polynesian entertainer for 40 years. Tau is now free from pain and has joined our Heavenly Father, along with his parents and sister in Heaven.
Tau Taitai graduated from Hueneme High School, and attended Asuza Pacific College on a music scholarship. A talented chef, he worked for many Oxnard restaurants, and also Neptune's Net in Malibu. He also worked for the City of Oxnard and Camarillo State Hospital. His passion was music and singing, and he excelled at both singing for may weddings and performing with his own dance group "Taitai's Polynesian Review". Tau was and entertainer all his life, and is well known to Ventura County. He always brought a smile to everyone he met. He loved everyone and always made sure everyone knew how much they were loved. He loved to prepare fantastic meals for all his guests.
Tau was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. His grandson Mathew was his pride and joy! Tau will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially his family and friends. His love and smile will stay forever in our hearts.
Tau is survived by his daughter Molly Franco and husband Vince of Oxnard; daughter Kim Garcia of Oxnard; grandson Mathew Taitai Franco (8); best friend for 30 years, Tuione Savea of Camarillo; brother Ben and wife Janiel; brother Joe and wife Ester; sister Noa and husband John; sister Sina; sister Ruta; nephews Anthony, Aulama, Lee, Ben Jr., Kavika, Joseph, Tunafai (Kupo); Nieces, Via, Piki, Lisa, Tianna, Alea, and many great nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be held Friday Dec. 3, 2010 at 10 a.m. at Ivy Lawn Cemetery with burial to follow. Funeral arrangements are under the dirction of Conrad & James Reardon Mortuary, Oxnard, CA 805-487-4911
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Memories and Condolences
for Nuutau Taitai
Piki
December 10, 2010
I cant stop thinking about you Uncle Tau. I love you so much!!!
Tuione Savea
December 8, 2010
Friends Forever!
Love,
Tui and Jay
Loke (Crawford) Nester
December 8, 2010
E Ho'o Maha Meka Maluhia Tau!
Molly & Ohana my thoughts & prayers are with you all...
A Hui Hou...
Leilokelaniomaona (Crawford) Nester
What a handsome man he is!
Molly Franco
December 6, 2010
waterpark with grandpa
Molly Franco
December 6, 2010
Molly Franco
December 6, 2010
To all friends and family of my dad, thank you all for all the kind and loving words you've said. I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful dad whose touched everyones hearts that he's met and spent time with. My son, husband and I are so thankful to have spent Thanksgiving dinner with him at our house and while he held my hand while sitting on our couch, he was very weak but leaned on my shoulder and said, "I'm just so glad Molly to be here with you and Mathew tonight, I love you so much" It broke my heart to see him so weak, but he made always made me smile when he would tell me how much loved us. I believe my dad knew that day was the last day and knowing that he had his last meal with his family meant the world to him. Now he can rest and be full of energy and especially pain free up in heaven with my grandparents and my Aunty Piki. Thank you all for all your support and prayers. We love you always. Especially most thanks to my Uncle Tui who did the impossible for my dad and loved him unconditionally for so long. I love you Tui for everything you do and always will. You too JAY JAY!!!
Tofa la'u pele!!! Alofa ia te oe DAD!!
Love, Molly, Vince and Mathew Franco
his polynesian group
Molly Franco
December 6, 2010
x-mas
Molly Franco
December 6, 2010
x-mas
Molly Franco
December 6, 2010
my dad and son together on x-mas
Molly Franco
December 6, 2010
rick mcgrath
December 6, 2010
Ben and Janiel,
I am sorry for your loss. I didn't know Tau but have memories of the great music and show that he provided. I believe he is part of a much grander and all encompassing celebration at this very moment.
Melanie Farmer
December 5, 2010
My friend Tau,
Will miss not hearing your voice every week. Not having you join us at the movies will take some getting use to. Tau thanks for all the fond memories. Thanks for making me laugh. You will always be in my heart.
Roderick Farmer
December 5, 2010
my sincere sympathy to family&friends...
may the prayers of myself & others help
you through this moment in time....
sincerely,Roderick..(Melanie's brother)
Lee Keener
December 5, 2010
Tau was a GREAT friend and role model for many of us. His musical talent, his humor and his kindness will be missed.
Lani Keener
December 5, 2010
My Prayers are with Tau's family, during this most difficult time. I have performed with Tau on several occassions and I will miss his playing, humor and friendship.
Love and miss you.....
Chrissy
December 4, 2010
Christine Morton
December 4, 2010
Uncle Tau,
Angelina and I will miss you very much, your laugh, smile, hugs, kisses and most of all your voice when you sing. You tought me a lot and I'm so glad you were a part of my life, you and my dad have been friends for so long and I have many great memories that we all spent together. I've known you and your family ever since I can remember and I'm greatful for that. I love you very much and you will be missed. You will always be the best and greatest uncle I ever had. Until we meet again... Love You
**Chrissy**
Fesuiaigaomalofou Tautalatasi
December 3, 2010
Tau, I will miss you. with the laughters we shared together in the Passed years that we've knew eachother now that you've left,.. I will live till that time stood still, knowing that you are 1...ONE in A million you rest in peace, and Thank You for being there on my Granddaughters Birthday...on.Oct, the 21st /..2010. was the last time we Laughed and Huged eachother, you will be missed ,Our Love to you.... Malo Tautalatasi Piki ,Via, Ricky ,Kehalena ,.and LTL...Riki , good luck on your Journey....ALOFA TELE
Linda Bell
December 3, 2010
Dear Family of Tau,
Tau was very special to our family and we will never forget him. Tau was a generous and gentle soul and touched the lives of all who knew him. Tau was a chef at Neptune's Net Restaurant in Malibu and I think that is how we all met. It was during the heydey of the Net and Tau fit right in as he loved life and people and at that time the Net was a fun place. But Tau was much more than a chef--he was the guy who made us happy at our Christmas parties as he brought his fabulous Polynesian dance troupe and show for all to see, hear and even participate in.
Tau sang at my brother Paul's funeral in 1987 and at my Mother's funeral in 2006. His beautiful voice brought consolation in our grief.
Our prayers and thoughts go out to all Tau's family. We will always remember him with joy. Linda Bell, Kaya, and Kloie
Rick Rivera
December 3, 2010
Tau was a man that I respected and admired. He was a man with a big heart and a soft spoken voice that would put peoples minds at ease. He was a Good Man, Strong Father, Loving Grandfather, Concerned Uncle, and Good Friend. He truly was the Patriarch of the Taitai Family. In life he treated people with respect and kindness, most of all he had unconditional love for his daughter Molly who he was very proud of. We have all lost a man that was so dear in are hearts. We will miss you Tau.
December 2, 2010
Tau will be missed by my family especially my brother Norman (Boodah). He enbraced and loved our Chamorrro culture as we embraced and loved his Samoan culture. He was always a guest in our home whenever we had a family gathering. I remember him most for his music jamming with my brother in the garage. My family always went to watch them play at different venues. Needless to say he was family in our home when we lived here. We will miss you so much Tau.
Love Nora Vazquez and Family
sid & elise mcclure
December 2, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time.
Linda Brown
December 2, 2010
Tau was a gentleman in all ways. I enjoyed getting to know him and listening to him sing as he participated in the ward choir. He is free from the pain of mortal life. Rest well, Tau
Ernie Tidwell
December 2, 2010
I'll always remember the one time we met at a luau for friends we had in common. When I heard your last name, I knew we must have had a lot more friends in common and after we spoke I realized we did, loved the music as I am sure others are now, a day I won't forget.............
Martha Cameron
December 2, 2010
To Ruta and The Taitai Family
My thoughts and prayers go out to you
I was friends with Epie many years ago I have fond memories of visiting your family home, going to the
"Trade Winds" for the shows and the card parties at your relative Sally's home for which I will treasure always
Like Me hold to the many wonderful memories may they bring an abundance of joy,laughter and peace to your hearts . . . God Bless . . .
December 2, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out the the Tai Taitai family. Tau always had a way of making us smile. I am sure he will be entertaining everyone in the Heavens. He is truly a wonderful person who will be missed.
The Sazon-Aphayaraj Family
December 2, 2010
Tau was a true gentleman and a great entertainer. We watched one of his shows at a Ventura Cruise Night and decided to have him entertain our friends at a Luau at our home. It was so good we had him and his group back several times. We will miss Tau as will all that knew him. Sam and Carole Flowers (Ojai)
Bill Rush
December 2, 2010
My memories of Tau are from football practice, nose to nose with an immovable mountain of a young man. I was a 175 lb center trying to keep him from crushing me. I did a poor job!! His size was minimized by his big heart and kind nature. When I think of Tau, his smile and gentleness are what comes thru. My prayers are with the entire family... God Bless you Tau, Rest in Peace
December 2, 2010
To Tau's Family, I was honored and blessed to have Tau in my life for a short time.I was a member of his "senior" hula class in Camarillo.Tau was one of the kindest, patient men I have been priveledged to know.He shared his love of music and taught us older ladies to dance with a lot of love and laughter. He made me grow and gently pushed all of us to improve. I found true friend in a most unexpected place and my heart is sad that our leader is gone. Tau was a treasure and I hope he is pain free and playing his music in a beautiful place. Cathy Vogel
December 1, 2010
To My Uncle Tau...
Broken Chain
We little knew that evening that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.**I love you with all my heart**
To my cousin Molly~ I pray that God stays by your side during this time. You are in my prayers and if you need anything just give me a call. I love you cuz!
To my Dad, Uncle Ben, Aunty Sina, Auntie Ruta and Aunty Noa....I love all of you very much. Even though I am so far away from all my family there in Oxnard I think of each and every one of you all the time.
Love always~ Tianna Taitai-Davis
John & Yolanda Bullock
December 1, 2010
Dear friends Ben & Janiel,
Our prayers and caring thoughts are with you in the loss of your dear brother. May our loving Lord give you strength and faith always.
Friends in Christ.
Romeo Solis
December 1, 2010
You will ALWAYS be in my memories and in the hearts of many...Rest in Peace my friend and enjoy the rewards you so justly deserve...Your friend forever
Marilyn Hamm
December 1, 2010
I loved singing with Tau. He was a great friend and will be missed. Some of my favorite memories include Tau and my husband George having fits of giggles as they enjoyed each other's company. With tons of love, Marilyn K. Nichols Hamm
Rose Anne Davison-Travis
December 1, 2010
Had the pleasure of Tau's friendship and wonderful shared memories from good old HHS Rm 100, The Choir Room! He was one of a kind! Talofa, Tau! Keep singing in Heaven with Mr. Hamm!
In Loving Memory Of My Uncle Tau
Piki Taitai-Rivera
December 1, 2010
Uncle Tau, It really hurts to know that you are no longer with us. I am so happy that I was able to see you at my daughters birthday. The beautiful loving smile on your face is what I last remember you. I will hold that memory in my heart forever. I really miss you and love you...I miss you so bad that it hurts.
If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to Heaven
And bring you home again.
“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.”
Garth & Margot
December 1, 2010
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
SALVADOR/DEBBIE OCHOA
December 1, 2010
BEN AND JANIEL TAITAI: OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GREIF.MAY YOUR MEMORIS BRING YOU COMFORT.
Kalena Lanuza
December 1, 2010
Uncle Tau,
Dancing hula to your exquisite voice was always an experience filled with aloha for me. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for always making me feel beautiful on stage and for bringing out the best in me while I shared my hula with the people in our audience. You were, by far, one of the kindest and gentlest people that I knew. My memories of you will be followed by true smiles and a feeling of happiness in my heart. Mahalo for choosing to live your life with the aloha spirit and for sharing it with so many people- your spirit will be deeply missed within our Polynesian community- your "niece"- Kalena Kaopuuokalani
charles taitai
December 1, 2010
dont know if my last message went, but i know you heard me uncle tau... i love you... we will all be home together soon...
charles taitai
December 1, 2010
just your great nephew charles taitai saying i love you very much and will miss you... you will be in the families hearts and thoughts until we 're all under the same roof once again...
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