Birth date: Aug 15, 1955 Death date: Jul 8, 2025
Watch the Service Livestream Here Auvaa “Va’a” Leiataua, 69, passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2025, with his wife and children by his side in Spanaway, Wash. Auva’a ‘Va’a’ Leiataua was born in Apia, Samoa, as the fifth Read Obituary
One of my fondest memories of my dad. Taking him to a Seahawks game. I remember even then he couldn’t walk much and struggled up the stairs but once we sat down, we enjoyed our time together cheering for the hawks
One of our most cherished memories of Dad is hearing him share why he chose to pursue Biblical and Theological studies. He often told us about a pivotal moment from his childhood—when his own father was sick and bedridden. As a boy, Dad dreamed of becoming a doctor, hoping to help his father and others who were suffering.
We would ask him why he didn’t follow that path, and he’d smile and say that while medicine could heal the body, preaching the Gospel could heal the soul. He believed it was more rewarding to lead people to Christ than to treat physical ailments. “I’d rather lead souls to heaven,” he would say, “by preaching the Word.”
As you can see in these photos, Dad was always serious about his calling—and always sharply dressed! Over the years, he served faithfully as a minister, pastoring churches both in the United States and in American Samoa.
Through every season—through challenges and triumphs—Dad remained steadfast in his service to the Lord. He preached, he prayed, and he shepherded others with a heart full of love and conviction until the day he was called home.
My last memory with uncle Auvaa was when we had family toonai and family talanoa, every time he sees me it’s either princess or baby girl, always remind me to be good and love and listen to my parents🥺but he and my dad teamed up to whoever they had a misunderstanding with at that time lol then later that day he called my dad and laughed about it saying they’ll do it again the next meeting😂 we love and miss you uncle🕊️🤍
From princess Blessing
Dear Mara and Children,
My heart aches with yours for the lost of your beloved husband and father (my brother) during this difficult time. While words cannot fully ease the pain of losing a loved one, I pray you find comfort in God's promises.
Psalm 147:3 " He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds."
May our Lord Jesus bless and comfort you all during this time of sorrow.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. " Matthew 5:4 "
Love you all
Sailele and family 💝💝🙏🙏🙏
GASE TOA AE OLA PULE
GALU TA UA FATI TOTO
I PEAU O LOU LOTO
LE LUPE OE SA TU I LO'U LIMA
MO KERISO MA LE TALAIGA
TALOFA!..UA LILO ATU NAI OU FOLIGA
ALOFAAGA LE MAVAE MO OE TAMÀ
MANUIA LAU MALAGA LE TOE GOI MAI
Alofaaga le mavae mai ia ....
Lupematasila.Foai
TAITO.AMATAGA
ma le fanau o Manono uta
E MANATUA PEA AU GALUEGA ALOFA MA GALUEGA LELEI SA FAIA MO I MAUA MA LE FANAU....AEMAISE LOU AIGA E PELE I LOU LOTO...LOU FAASINOMAGA
I MANONO UTA NEI
MOE IA OE MA LE FILEMÙ
LOVE N MISSED YOU SOOOO MUCH...
Growing up, Uncle Va’a is one of my favorite teachers of the Word of God. Im truly grateful to God for blessing our family with Uncle. I really admired his bond with Aunty Mara (his wife) and my parents. They shared a very special bond that if you didn’t know them, you would question who are the actual siblings between the 4 of them (my Dad and Aunty Mara are sibling btw). Favorite memory of
Uncle? When we lived in High Point when we visited back in 2001 with my parents. Fast forward to the year we went back home for my Mom’s celebration of life 2024, I remembered how he came to my parents house just to fellowship with my husband and I and just talking about life. That was the very first time he ever had a deep conversation with my husband and I, and I’m truly grateful that we got to share that conversation with him. Uncle, your absence has brought back our family together, thank you for impacting my life with the Word of God most especially! Rest well, & see you when the trumpet sounds. My love and deep condolences to my Dear Aunty Mara and my Sisters Lia, Roni, Twinkies (Niecey & Nessa) & Brother Vic. Love you guys always! Thank you for sharing Uncle with us. Love, - Lea Uelese
I LOVE AND MISS YOU, DAD
