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Eletise Tenise Tuitama
1944 - 2012
Eletise Tenise Tuitama
1944 - 2012
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BORN
1944
DIED
2012
Eletise Tuitama Obituary
Eletise was born November 5, 1944, in Mapusaga American Samoa and called to our Lord on September 5, 2012. He was born to Faaiu and Taavili Tuitama and was adopted by his fathers brother Fiaaluae and Tuleala Tuitama of Faleasiu Western Samoa.
He is preceded in death by son 'Sheldon Tuitama', brother Piliopo Tuitama of Honolulu Hawaii and sisters Loleta Pollard of Port Hueneme and Sekeli Salima of Independence, Mo.
Eletise was a 26 year veteran of the United States Army, retiring at the rank of sergeant 1st class. He was a very ambitious young man with numerous achievements, awards and recommendations some of which included: Sniper school instructor, jungle warfare expert, airborne air assault, platoon leader and drill instructor. He was an expert instructor in Taekwondo.
Eletise loved the outdoors spending most of his time hunting and fishing. He was a loving and caring husband, father and friend to his family and close friends. He was known for his musical talents, enjoyed the time he played at the old Tradewinds Club, and was a member of many bands he especially enjoyed playing with the 'Quinova Quintet' with his brother Pili.
Eletise loved life, his family and his children to the fullest that was felt by all who came in contact with him.
He is survived by his first wife Sandra Hall and children Tommy and Anna Tuitama of Oxnard, and Jimmy Tuitama in the U.S. Army Fort Lewis, Wash. His second wife Jackie Leedy with children Andrew Tuitama of Oxnard, Christopher and Ashley Tuitama of Millersburg, Ohio. He has six grandchildren. His brothers and sisters include Kilepoa 'John' Tuitama and Sileiloa of Mapusaga Fou American Samoa, Tiloi and Linda Tuitama of Oxnard, Liloi and Felicia Tuitama of Georgia, Kilistina and Sione Vainuku of Oxnard, Fiaaluae and Nancy Tuitama of Stockton, Fagupo and Yvonne Tuitama of Oxnard, Merine Vida Hafoka of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Family services will be held Friday, September 14, 2012, at "The Church of Jesus Christ of latter Day Saints" located at 1150 Gary Drive, Oxnard. Final Funeral Services on Saturday, September 15, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the same location. internment at Ivy Lawn Cemetery Ventura.
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September 20, 2012
To the Tuitama family, sorry for the loss of your wonderful father,brother,uncle, and grandfather. May he rest in peace and all my love to my friend Tina and her family.
From one of the Taitai family, Ruta Salanoa.
September 16, 2012
Tommy, I was reading what you wrote and wanted to comment. I do not know you, however please remember that love is a verb. Your dad knew you loved him because unknowing to you, a parent feels love from their children in different ways. Some verbalize, while others demonstrate it, while in others, silence is their way of showing it. You do not have to worry, your father knew you loved him in your special way. Be at peace that he knew you loved him. Take care of yourself and others, that is what your father demonstrated to you and taught your family. You are very lucky to have had this special gift passed on to you.
Veronica Gutierrez
September 13, 2012
Tuitama Family,
There's a very special garden where the trees of memory grow. Nurtured by the kindness, and concern that good friends and family show. It's a place of peace and beauty, it's a lovely garden that soothes the hurting heart.
May the Lord be with you during this time of sorrow.
Cousin, Veronica Gutierrez and Family.
Tommy Tuitama
September 13, 2012
Dad,
I've written this 4 times now and kept deleting it. I had so many things that I wanted to say to you but never got the chance. I always thought that I had plenty of time and would be able to deal with it later. There are a lot of mixed emotions that I'm going through right now. The toughest is Anger. I'm angry because I never had the courage to tell you how I felt while you were here and now I never will. Maybe one day, we'll see each again and I'll find the courage to say it then. Many say that its never too late, but for me it is. I do want you to know that although I may not have said it or showed it, I LOVE YOU DAD. I wish I had more time. Its said that every moment is precious. You never realize how precious until its gone. I love you Dad and hope your able to rest in peace.
Love Tommy
PS: Give Sheldon a kiss and tell him its from his Big Bro
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kilisitina vainuku
September 12, 2012
Uncle Tise you'll be missed! love you
Ryan Crew
September 12, 2012
Uncle Tise, you meant the world to us!! Thank you for all the wonderful memories, we love you always Sissy,Stephen,Mika,Lala,Toa,Vili and Seiaute
Elsa & Rey Hernandez family
September 12, 2012
Our deepest condolences to Tuitama Family... Those who bloom in the hearts of others never fade away... May you find comfort & strength in your memories. God Bless
Prima Elsa & Family
Georgina Hall Daniels
September 12, 2012
Uncle Tise,
Thank you for all the great childhood memories. May you rest in peace.
God Bless you and the entire Tuitama Family
L.J. Sanchez
September 12, 2012
Mr.Eletisa Tenise Tuitama was also a Grandfather & Great Grandfather.I forgot to add it in the first one I wrote.So again My Deepest Condolences & Sympathy to all The Tuitama Family."Remember That Love Never Dies It's With You Where Ever You Go Even Heaven!"Always Prima Lupita
Santos Ledesma-County
September 12, 2012
Sorry for your loss, his qualities in life is passed on by his loving family. Im grateful to call the Tuitamas apart of my family, thank you and be blessed
L.J. Sanchez
September 12, 2012
To The Tuitama Family,So Sorry to hear of your Loss of Your:Husband,Father,Father-In-Law,Uncle & Friend.God Bless you all that were left behind @ your time of Sorrow.This is a Special Note For:Tommy & Prima Anna God Be With You & your Family Always.From Prima Lupita
September 12, 2012
Aloha Tise,
Malo my brother, it seems words cannot come as easy to me to say thank you for your friendship you have gave me and all the people that you've touch, as we were growing up back in the dayz. I know our Lord Jesu Christo was there with open arms to greet you in heaven. May you rest in peace.
Faafetai lava, Kauhi
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