Palepoi Matters

Palepoi News Update

1. Victor (Uncle Opeta’s son) and Steffany visited us for a week. It was nice to meet one of the Uncle Opeta’s kids. In the week we’ve spent with Victor, I have found him very quiet, polite and humble. Steffany was also nice and they were always good company. Last Friday we threw a party to farewell Victor and Steff. It was good fun. Aligi, Lanu & family, Maima, Ray & family all joined our barbecue. The boys were drunk of course. There was so much food and the night ended on a high note. Malo lava family le fa’amaopopo.

2. This year also saw the passing away of Linda’s (Moana’s wife) father and Peta’s (Uncle Sefulu’s daughter) mother in law. The family was, of course, busy taking our side’s faaloaloga to the in-law’s family. Tifaga Peseta (a relative from Savaii) was the leading orator

3. Aunty Ma and Uncle Faumui returned last week as well after being in New Zealand for over a year. It was so good to see them again. Aunty Ma is still herself and Uncle Faumui has lost weight.

4. Luci’s father is expected to arrive this week. The family is excited to meet Teni’s in-law and we hope to have a good time whilst he’s here.

5. Taigaga Tyron Palepoi (Moana’s son) is starting Year 7 this year at CCWS. Lynnette (Year 3) and Mervin (year 5) will be attending Ah Mu Academy. Nessa stays home with grandma.

6. Faasegi (Year 5) will still be attending Vaimoso Primary.

7. Dad will be retired from work next year and then we’ll have to find something interesting for him to do to occupy his time at home.

8. Sa now plays for the Utah Warriors, a rugby team, and has been named co-captain. Congratulations bro.

9. For those who’s birthday is this month…HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!.

10. Manuia fuafuaga o le vaiaso.