Noela Fa'apusafualelagileainimeaetaoai Aumua Sulufa'iga Pa'ala Auva'a was the first born of Aumau and Lemalie Pa'ala on December 25, 1946 in Pago Pago, American Samoa. Noela attended Pago Pago Elementary & graduated from Samoana High School in 1965. At the age of 19, Noela joined a Polynesian dance group in American Samoa and traveled aboard. She left American Samoa to pursue her dancing career in the United States. She danced and toured many places in the U.S.
Noela eventually settled in Carson, California where she had a beautiful baby girl, June Noel Thorton. She returned to Samoa for a couple of years to be with her family. She remained in Samoa until her family decided to move to the United States. Noela worked, attended classes at Harbor College, and was a member of the Lokou ole Ola of Carson, also known as "Foisia's Church."
At the age of 23 Noela met Richard Hymas whom she married. With that union she was blessed with two children, Richard Jr. and Todd. She worked for many years with the Department of Social Services.
In 1980, she met and married Joseph Auva'a. The two were blessed with two more children, Jennifer Nafanua & Joseph Jr. (Preceeded in death) They moved to Seattle, Washington where she worked as a manager of several apartment complexes.
Noela was full of life. Her greatest joy was serving the Lord. She was beautiful indie and out. She was also very spiritual, full of laughter, caring, loving, giving, and the "best Bingo player west of the Mississippi!" SHe lived for her children, grandchildren, and family. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who will be greatly missed.
Noela's Family Tree:
Father: Aumua Sulufa'iga Taisi Pa'ala
Mother: Lemalie Koki Pua
2nd Mother: Antonia Fa'atali Lolesio Pua
2nd Father: Nemaia Fiu Lolesio Pua
God~Mothers: Letu'u Simi & Faitotoa Ulufanua
Spouse: Laufou Joseph Auva'a
Children and their spouses:
June and Brian Marzorini
Richard and Rhoda Hymas
Todd and Nita Pa'ala
Jennifer Auva'a
Joseph Auva'a Jr.(deceased)
Grandchildren:
Kyle, Kolby, & Kyndra Marzorini
Jessica, Taylor, Raelynn, & Toa Hymas
Sisters:
Vaitu'u Fiame, Uitualagi Pa'ala (deceased), Otaotalepua (Koka) Aumua, Susana (Sue) Imlay, Niuaveve Belford (deceased), Lafoina (Baby) Pa'ala (also on find a grave), Malotuto'atasi Marasco, & Fuaone Pa'ala.
Brothers:
Rev. Chester Aumua, Sulufa'iga (Ina) Pa'ala Jr., Vaiga Pa'ala (deceased), Eneleni Pa'ala (deceased), Ta'ali'i Pa'ala,& Neil Misa.
Nieces:
Faleula, Mafini, Lilly, Noel, Doris, Salamasina, Beverly, Maylene, Nadine, Mariah, Megan, Honestine, Lisa, Faye, Felila, Katherina, Lexie, Tiare, & Puanani.
Nephews:
Henry, Matthew, Junior, Pago Pago King, Michael, Chris, Burton, John, Nathaniel, Christopher, D.J., Brandon, Casey, Paul, Jonathan, Tyson, Joshua, Justin, Jason, Chester, Christmas, James, Jeff, Melvin, Ralph, Montana, Eric, & Otto.
Cause of Death: Cancer
Noela eventually settled in Carson, California where she had a beautiful baby girl, June Noel Thorton. She returned to Samoa for a couple of years to be with her family. She remained in Samoa until her family decided to move to the United States. Noela worked, attended classes at Harbor College, and was a member of the Lokou ole Ola of Carson, also known as "Foisia's Church."
At the age of 23 Noela met Richard Hymas whom she married. With that union she was blessed with two children, Richard Jr. and Todd. She worked for many years with the Department of Social Services.
In 1980, she met and married Joseph Auva'a. The two were blessed with two more children, Jennifer Nafanua & Joseph Jr. (Preceeded in death) They moved to Seattle, Washington where she worked as a manager of several apartment complexes.
Noela was full of life. Her greatest joy was serving the Lord. She was beautiful indie and out. She was also very spiritual, full of laughter, caring, loving, giving, and the "best Bingo player west of the Mississippi!" SHe lived for her children, grandchildren, and family. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who will be greatly missed.
Noela's Family Tree:
Father: Aumua Sulufa'iga Taisi Pa'ala
Mother: Lemalie Koki Pua
2nd Mother: Antonia Fa'atali Lolesio Pua
2nd Father: Nemaia Fiu Lolesio Pua
God~Mothers: Letu'u Simi & Faitotoa Ulufanua
Spouse: Laufou Joseph Auva'a
Children and their spouses:
June and Brian Marzorini
Richard and Rhoda Hymas
Todd and Nita Pa'ala
Jennifer Auva'a
Joseph Auva'a Jr.(deceased)
Grandchildren:
Kyle, Kolby, & Kyndra Marzorini
Jessica, Taylor, Raelynn, & Toa Hymas
Sisters:
Vaitu'u Fiame, Uitualagi Pa'ala (deceased), Otaotalepua (Koka) Aumua, Susana (Sue) Imlay, Niuaveve Belford (deceased), Lafoina (Baby) Pa'ala (also on find a grave), Malotuto'atasi Marasco, & Fuaone Pa'ala.
Brothers:
Rev. Chester Aumua, Sulufa'iga (Ina) Pa'ala Jr., Vaiga Pa'ala (deceased), Eneleni Pa'ala (deceased), Ta'ali'i Pa'ala,& Neil Misa.
Nieces:
Faleula, Mafini, Lilly, Noel, Doris, Salamasina, Beverly, Maylene, Nadine, Mariah, Megan, Honestine, Lisa, Faye, Felila, Katherina, Lexie, Tiare, & Puanani.
Nephews:
Henry, Matthew, Junior, Pago Pago King, Michael, Chris, Burton, John, Nathaniel, Christopher, D.J., Brandon, Casey, Paul, Jonathan, Tyson, Joshua, Justin, Jason, Chester, Christmas, James, Jeff, Melvin, Ralph, Montana, Eric, & Otto.
Cause of Death: Cancer
Noela Fa'apusafualelagileainimeaetaoai Aumua Sulufa'iga Pa'ala Auva'a was the first born of Aumau and Lemalie Pa'ala on December 25, 1946 in Pago Pago, American Samoa. Noela attended Pago Pago Elementary & graduated from Samoana High School in 1965. At the age of 19, Noela joined a Polynesian dance group in American Samoa and traveled aboard. She left American Samoa to pursue her dancing career in the United States. She danced and toured many places in the U.S.
Noela eventually settled in Carson, California where she had a beautiful baby girl, June Noel Thorton. She returned to Samoa for a couple of years to be with her family. She remained in Samoa until her family decided to move to the United States. Noela worked, attended classes at Harbor College, and was a member of the Lokou ole Ola of Carson, also known as "Foisia's Church."
At the age of 23 Noela met Richard Hymas whom she married. With that union she was blessed with two children, Richard Jr. and Todd. She worked for many years with the Department of Social Services.
In 1980, she met and married Joseph Auva'a. The two were blessed with two more children, Jennifer Nafanua & Joseph Jr. (Preceeded in death) They moved to Seattle, Washington where she worked as a manager of several apartment complexes.
Noela was full of life. Her greatest joy was serving the Lord. She was beautiful indie and out. She was also very spiritual, full of laughter, caring, loving, giving, and the "best Bingo player west of the Mississippi!" SHe lived for her children, grandchildren, and family. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who will be greatly missed.
Noela's Family Tree:
Father: Aumua Sulufa'iga Taisi Pa'ala
Mother: Lemalie Koki Pua
2nd Mother: Antonia Fa'atali Lolesio Pua
2nd Father: Nemaia Fiu Lolesio Pua
God~Mothers: Letu'u Simi & Faitotoa Ulufanua
Spouse: Laufou Joseph Auva'a
Children and their spouses:
June and Brian Marzorini
Richard and Rhoda Hymas
Todd and Nita Pa'ala
Jennifer Auva'a
Joseph Auva'a Jr.(deceased)
Grandchildren:
Kyle, Kolby, & Kyndra Marzorini
Jessica, Taylor, Raelynn, & Toa Hymas
Sisters:
Vaitu'u Fiame, Uitualagi Pa'ala (deceased), Otaotalepua (Koka) Aumua, Susana (Sue) Imlay, Niuaveve Belford (deceased), Lafoina (Baby) Pa'ala (also on find a grave), Malotuto'atasi Marasco, & Fuaone Pa'ala.
Brothers:
Rev. Chester Aumua, Sulufa'iga (Ina) Pa'ala Jr., Vaiga Pa'ala (deceased), Eneleni Pa'ala (deceased), Ta'ali'i Pa'ala,& Neil Misa.
Nieces:
Faleula, Mafini, Lilly, Noel, Doris, Salamasina, Beverly, Maylene, Nadine, Mariah, Megan, Honestine, Lisa, Faye, Felila, Katherina, Lexie, Tiare, & Puanani.
Nephews:
Henry, Matthew, Junior, Pago Pago King, Michael, Chris, Burton, John, Nathaniel, Christopher, D.J., Brandon, Casey, Paul, Jonathan, Tyson, Joshua, Justin, Jason, Chester, Christmas, James, Jeff, Melvin, Ralph, Montana, Eric, & Otto.
Cause of Death: Cancer
Noela eventually settled in Carson, California where she had a beautiful baby girl, June Noel Thorton. She returned to Samoa for a couple of years to be with her family. She remained in Samoa until her family decided to move to the United States. Noela worked, attended classes at Harbor College, and was a member of the Lokou ole Ola of Carson, also known as "Foisia's Church."
At the age of 23 Noela met Richard Hymas whom she married. With that union she was blessed with two children, Richard Jr. and Todd. She worked for many years with the Department of Social Services.
In 1980, she met and married Joseph Auva'a. The two were blessed with two more children, Jennifer Nafanua & Joseph Jr. (Preceeded in death) They moved to Seattle, Washington where she worked as a manager of several apartment complexes.
Noela was full of life. Her greatest joy was serving the Lord. She was beautiful indie and out. She was also very spiritual, full of laughter, caring, loving, giving, and the "best Bingo player west of the Mississippi!" SHe lived for her children, grandchildren, and family. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who will be greatly missed.
Noela's Family Tree:
Father: Aumua Sulufa'iga Taisi Pa'ala
Mother: Lemalie Koki Pua
2nd Mother: Antonia Fa'atali Lolesio Pua
2nd Father: Nemaia Fiu Lolesio Pua
God~Mothers: Letu'u Simi & Faitotoa Ulufanua
Spouse: Laufou Joseph Auva'a
Children and their spouses:
June and Brian Marzorini
Richard and Rhoda Hymas
Todd and Nita Pa'ala
Jennifer Auva'a
Joseph Auva'a Jr.(deceased)
Grandchildren:
Kyle, Kolby, & Kyndra Marzorini
Jessica, Taylor, Raelynn, & Toa Hymas
Sisters:
Vaitu'u Fiame, Uitualagi Pa'ala (deceased), Otaotalepua (Koka) Aumua, Susana (Sue) Imlay, Niuaveve Belford (deceased), Lafoina (Baby) Pa'ala (also on find a grave), Malotuto'atasi Marasco, & Fuaone Pa'ala.
Brothers:
Rev. Chester Aumua, Sulufa'iga (Ina) Pa'ala Jr., Vaiga Pa'ala (deceased), Eneleni Pa'ala (deceased), Ta'ali'i Pa'ala,& Neil Misa.
Nieces:
Faleula, Mafini, Lilly, Noel, Doris, Salamasina, Beverly, Maylene, Nadine, Mariah, Megan, Honestine, Lisa, Faye, Felila, Katherina, Lexie, Tiare, & Puanani.
Nephews:
Henry, Matthew, Junior, Pago Pago King, Michael, Chris, Burton, John, Nathaniel, Christopher, D.J., Brandon, Casey, Paul, Jonathan, Tyson, Joshua, Justin, Jason, Chester, Christmas, James, Jeff, Melvin, Ralph, Montana, Eric, & Otto.
Cause of Death: Cancer
