Death of Tongan noble, Havea Tu'iha'ateiho [1]
Wednesday, June 9, 2004 - 15:45. Updated on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 - 16:18.
The Tongan Nobleman Havea Tu'iha'ateiho (72) died at Vaiola Hospital, Nuku'alofa, on June 5.
He is survived by one son Viliami Veasi'i Veikune and four grandchildren.
Havea Tui'ha'ateiho was the estate holder of Tungua, Matuku, Ha'ateiho Si'i in Ha'apai, Ha'ateiho Si'i in Vava'u, Ha'ateiho and Loto Ha'apai in Tongatapu.
His 'apo will be held at his residence, Sialata, on Thursday June 10. His son Viliami Veasi'i Veikune confirmed that his father's remains will be escorted from the hospital to Sialata on Thursday evening, and he will be buried at the family burial ground Mamanama'u'aho at Fungamanamo'ui on Friday June 11.
Havea Tu'iha'ateiho was married to Afu Ha'apai Vaha'i who predeceased him on March 6, this year.
Salesi Tu'umohenga'uta Veikune became the 14th Tu'i Ha'ateiho in 1995 after succeeding his father Hon. 'Osaiasi Veikune, the 13th Tu'i Ha'ateiho.