Funeral of Hon. Fakafanua [1]
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Sunday, May 23, 2004 - 10:07. Updated on Thursday, May 1, 2014 - 17:56.
The night of mourning ('Apo) for the Nobleman Hon. Fakafanua was held at his residence, Siumafua'uta, Ma'ufanga on 23 May 2004.
Pictured left and right, At the Fakafanua residence, Siumafua'uta.
HM Queen Halaevalu Ma'ata'aho, arriving at Siumafua'uta.
Close relatives of Hon. Fakafanua at the 'Apo.
Hon. Fakafanua's eldest son, Tutoatasi attending to sympathisers.
Ma'ata Paea leading the ceremony of Takipo last night.
Sympathisers at the 'Apo.
The funeral procession led by the police band proceeded along Hala Kinikinilau.
The Catafalque proceeds along Hala Vuna toward Vakataumai Cemetery.
Led by Hon. Lupepau'u Fusitu'a, family members followed the Catafalque.
The funeral procession and the burial of Hon. Fakafanua at noon 24 May 2004.
Tutoatasi Fakafanua, his mother Kalolaine assisted by Tutoatasi's son Kinikinilau.
The funeral procession along Hala Vuna, Nuku'alofa.
Hon. Fakafanua was carried to his resting place.
The children of Tutoatasi Fakafanau, led by his eldest son Kinikinilau.
Mourners at the cemetery.
One of Hon. Fakafanua's daughters, Ma'ata at the grave side.
Hon. Fakafanua's daughters at the grave side.