Saia S Finau
June 18, 1946 - February 1, 2022
Saia S. Finau, 75 of Honolulu passed away on February 1, 2022 in Honolulu. He was born on June 18, 1946 in Ha'ano, Ha'apai, Tonga to the late Sioeli and Melenaite Finau. He went to college where he earned his Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, that would serve him well as he went on to serve as a correctional officer and supervisor with 26 years of service which began at Oahu Community Correctional Center until his retirement as Chief Of Security at Halawa Correctional Facility. After his career in Corrections, he continued to serve the public and worked as a certified Tongan Court Interpreter for the State of Hawaii Judiciary and also as a Real Estate Agent for Abe Lee Realty. Saia is survived by his wife: Frances (Ilala'ole) Finau; Children: Bella (Don) Finau-Faumuina, Luisa (Kawika) Pelletier; Grandchildren: Noah Faumuina, Jonah Faumuina, Makakoa Pelletier and Makalehua Pelletier. Services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 9am-12:30pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints- Honolulu Hawaii West Stake Center on 1723 Beckley St. Honolulu, HI 96819. Burial to follow at 1pm at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park and Cemetery.
Saia S. Finau, 75 of Honolulu passed away on February 1, 2022 in Honolulu. He was born on June 18, 1946 in Ha'ano, Ha'apai, Tonga to the late Sioeli and Melenaite Finau. He went to college where he earned his Associates Degree in Criminal Justice,... View Obituary & Service Information