Fe'ao Latu funeral to be held at Lakepa [1]
Friday, January 16, 2009 - 22:30. Updated on Sunday, December 15, 2013 - 15:56.
The funeral of Tongan flanker Fe'ao Latu who died from a heart attack in Cahors, Southwest France, on January 11 will be held next week in Tonga.
His family in Tongatapu confirmed today, that Fe'ao's funeral would be held at his village Lakepa next week when his body is returned from France.
A Memorial Mass will be held on his behalf on Sunday, January 18 in Perigueux, Dordogne where he resided with his young family. Fe'ao's remains will be accompanied on the return to Tonga by his father Penisimani Latu, wife Selesitiana Valu Latu and baby son, Penisimani Latu junior.
Meanwhile, the small Tongan community in France, mostly rugby players and their families are gathering at the home of Fe'ao and Selesitiana.
Fe'ao has been playing for the Perigueux Rugby Club for three years.