Vao Joseph Tovia Gabriel Tauanuu's Obituary
Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary, Diamond Head Mortuary, and Valley of the Temples is saddened to announce the passing of Vao Joseph Tovia Gabriel Tauanuu. We are honored to be serving the Tauanuu family during this time.
Vao Joseph Tovia Gabriel Tauanuu, 57, of Honolulu, passed away in Honolulu, Hawaii on Thursday, December 28, 2023. He was born in Leloaloa, American Samoa and is survived by his wife, Victoria, his children, Lama, Savanah (Tehani), Jodi (Mene), Onairo, Charlie (Donna), Christopher, David, Iuliano (Shayla), Channel, Cheldon, Charvette, Duke Tyler (Cleopatra), Chavanah, Christina, as well as, 35 grandchildren.
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