Sinauli F. Faatili

Sinauli F. Faatili, age 67, passed away on April 26, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. Sina was born on April 7, 1958 in Fitiuta, American Samoa to parents Faiaipau Fau Lelea and Tuiveevee Tei. She attended Aoa Elementary School, Fagaitua High School, and American Samoa Community College.

Sina was dedicated to helping her community and her country. She proudly served in the U.S. Army and later worked tirelessly at the Polynesian Cultural Center and Government of American Samoa Department of Human and Social Services.

Sina was preceded in death by her father Faiaipau Fau Lelea, mother Tuiveevee Tei, sisters Gauula Esera and Faatutau F. Lelea, and brother Fau F. Lelea. She is survived by her husband Vaiaso A. Faatili; her son Silia V. Faatili, his wife Megan Faatili, and their daughter Kiana F. Faatili; her son Mathew T. Faatili, his wife Marleen Suamili Faatili, and their daughter Mya Vaiosina Faatili; her daughter Jeraldine S. Faatili, her husband Faapaia Soo, and their children Liahm Aleipata Soo, Alofa Leitara Soo, and Luteru Vaiaso Soo; her son Andrew V. Faatili, his wife Jacie Mikal Faatili, and their children Carsen Lea Faatili, Ellianna Jeraldine Faatili, and Talia Kristina Faatili; and her son Holman Storm Faatili, his wife Mele Halahuni Faatili, and their children Timu Tuulau Faatili, Holman Storm Faatili Jr., and Nova Olailealofa Faatili. Sina is also survived by her brothers Vaaalutasi Faiaipau Lelea and Samasoni F. Lelea.

Sina loved her family and friends with all her heart. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2024 at 11:00am at Faith Samoan Church, 3550 S. Holly St. Seattle, WA.