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Portrait of Tevita Filise Soane-Kama
In Loving Memory Of

Tevita Filise Soane-Kama

October 1, 1946 – May 27, 2015
Lived 68 years
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery · San Diego, California
Blessed Is The Father Who Shares His Heart, Lives His Faith, Gives His Time, And Loves His Family. Proverbs 20:7
Life story

Tevita Filise Tapaevalu Soane-Kama was born in Maufanga, Tonga, to Soane Mateo and Kolotita Kama. As the eldest of eight children, he carried responsibility from a young age, shaping him into a strong, disciplined, and deeply principled man. Known for being very strict, his firmness came from love and a desire to see his family grow with values, respect, and strength. Beneath that seriousness was a man who genuinely cared for everyone around him.

Tevita married Falua Eleni Fusi, and together they built a beautiful life centered on family. They were blessed with six children and many grandchildren whom they cherished deeply. Family meant everything to him, and his love extended not only to his children and grandchildren but also to friends and anyone fortunate enough to know him. He traveled often, embracing new places and experiences while always staying connected to home.

He was funny, smart, and incredibly talented. Tevita loved to cook and bake, often sharing his creations with others. He enjoyed making things, fixing things, and taking on challenges with creativity and determination. His hands were always busy, and his heart was always full. Tevita Soane will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather, loyal friend, and a man whose strength, humor, and generosity left a lasting impact on everyone he loved.

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1946
Born October 1
1947
Tevita was 1 when Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier
1958
Tevita was 12 when the Hula Hoop craze swept the country
1967
Tevita was 21 when the first Super Bowl was played
1971
Tevita was 25 when Walt Disney World opened in Florida
1982
Tevita was 36 when Michael Jackson released "Thriller"
1998
Tevita was 52 when Google was founded
2005
Tevita was 59 when the first video was posted to YouTube
2010
Tevita was 64 when Instagram was launched
2015
Passed away May 27, age 68
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