It all started on a little Island...

The Island of Vava'u, Tonga.  Semisi was born on May 22nd, 19

L to R: Sister Talau, Brother Moahengi & Semisi on the Right :)

Dad celebrating & playing at grandson Esira's 2nd Birthday Party

I, DeAnne Lolohea Volavola (Manavahetau) & Sekitoa Manavahetau are the children of Semisi Havea Manavahetau.  Together we felt that creating a blog for our dad would not only help keep the memory of his life documented, but that it would preserve and help share all that he did, accomplished and achieved in his life with you.  We understand that either through relation or circumstances in life, you were blessed to have met our dad and knew some part of him that either inspired, helped or have been blessed by knowing a part of who he was.  We'd like to share his history with you as he lived a great life and knowing more about him will help you peice together where in your life you met him, and help keep the memory of him alive.  Loosing our dad is a great loss to us, and there will always and forever be a missing part of us having him gone, but through the gospel of Jesus Christ, we know and look forward to what the Lord has promised us, that we will one day not only be ressurected again, but that we will be with our families forever.  How greatful we are to have that knowlege taught to us at a young age by our dad, and because of that we look forward to the day we'll meet with him again.  All our love to you and your familes for all that you've done to help lift the burden and provide comfort.  Whether it be from a simple prayer to hundreds of dollars, we're so greatful and thank the Lord for all of you to help bear us up during this great loss in this life.