Freda Vaai Toilolo
September 22, 1953 - April 2, 2009
Obituary
Freda Vaai Toilolo
Freda was born September 22, 1953 in Iliili, American Samoa to Vaai Ray, and Filimaua Anufesaina Ofoia Sapiga. She passed away April 2, 2009 in Tacoma, Washington at the age of 55. Freda was an entertainer. She loved singing and was a professional Polynesian Dancer.
Freda is survived by her son Salua Sapiga, and daughter Telesoma Molioo. Her siblings, Jeanette Mataalii, Delores Sapiga, Susie Leomiti, Ann Toilolo, Faith Fue, Ray Sapiga, Terry Aliifua, Anthony Sapiga, Beatrice Leofa, Lloyd Sapiga, Ricky Aliifua, Mahonrimoriancumer Sapiga, and Rollin Heassler, and her grandchildren, Junior, Maia, and Alofisula. Freda was preceded in death by her parents, her children, Ofisa Jr., Doris, and Freda, and siblings Sa, and Ann.
Visitation for Freda will be Saturday, April 4, 2009 from 2:00 – 5:00pm at Bonney-Watson Federal Way, 1535 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA 98023, 253 839-7317. The Funeral Service will be held Monday, April 6, 2009 at 1:00pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 31816 47th Ave. SW, Federal Way, WA, with viewing in the Relief Society Room starting at 12:00pm.
I hadn’t been in touch with Freda for many years and thought I would let her know that Toi Tineiafi, my husband, had passed away in December 2010. When I tried to locate her I found this site. My late, but deepest sympathy to Freda’s family. She was a wonderful woman, an incredible friend, and one very special lady. I shall always remember her singing “Masquerade”. Whenever we were together when she was performing, she would look out in the audience at me, give me a big smile and a wink, and start singing. Good bye dear friend – – I hope that we will meet again.
Freda I miss you so much right now. For me it has been hard. I can’t get the memory of you when I last seen you alive. My friend Jessica Griffith died October 18th, 2010 and it reminded me of you. The last time time I seen you was when I kissed your forehead at your open casket. You never told me you loved to sing. I found that out when my grama Amy and Randi were there and heard your singing on the intercom. We moved out of that house about a year ago now. I wish to go back to that house someday and go into our old room. I feel that at night I can still hear you screaming in your nightmares. I miss our noodle slurping contest’s with dewayne walker. I forgot to mention that he moved to a different state too, we hardly talk anymore. I know you might never be able to read this but I feel as if you are with me right now, like your down stairs whatching wheel of fortune with my grama. Your favorite show. I miss how at 2 in the morning if I was crying you didn’t care what time it was, you would still hold me until you could see the sun rising up over the mountain’s. I’m growing up now and things are changing. My mom and I don’t have a strng relationship and it’s times like these I miss you even more. There were even times that when we drove by our old house, I imagined you were sitting in your chair with that green and brown robe you would wear everywhere. I still can’t get that night out of my head where you fell back in our drive way and me and grama had to rush you to the hospital, when my mom came to et me I refused to get into the car because I wanted to know if you were alright. I’m 13 now as of November 21st 2010, I still have the neckelace you got me from my birthday back in 2008 too.There is more I can write about but down here on earth it is 11:51 P.M! I hope you are not in pain anymore and I hope you get the chance to read this. I wish you could show me a sign that I know your still whatching over me. You will be my Guardian Angel. I Love You Freda Vaai Toilolo and never forget that.
Love Always, Morgan Liann Veres
Freda was the most happy, upbeat person I’ve ever known. It was nice how we met. We use to work together in the bakery, and as we grew closer as friends we learned that we were closer than we thought. Her and my dad use to play together and do shows in there early twenties. I just want her to know that I love and miss her dearly. Her laugh, her smile, her personality, and always happy spirit. I wish I would have been able to spend a little more time with her. But I know she’s in a better place. I will always remember you Freddie! = Love you always, Liz
The Malu family sends their love. We are sorry we could not be there. We love you and will miss you.
you are in our hearts forever
Tini, Leesha and baby mia
I LOVE YOU MOM AND WILL MISS YOUR EMMY AWARD WINNING HUSTLE I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE I’M SORRY FOR NOT BEING THERE FOR YOU WHEN LAST WE SPOKE SO MALIE LOU MALAGA TOFA FOR NOW MOM YOUR SON SALUA MEKI VAAI SAPIGA
What an honor to have known Freda…the only woman I know who sang “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” at a karaoke bar, in the middle of the year. And the only woman who can sing “Crazy”, by Patsy Cline, better than Patsy! :
I love you Auntie Freda. I have very fond memories of you, during our visit in Seattle. Karaoke and riding in your new red Lexus! You’ll always be remembered. Rest in Love.
To the family; May the Lord comfort everyone during this time of mourning. Love you guys!!
In God’s Love,
Tawnya Tia
I will never forget the first time I heard you sing, “At Last”…the most beautiful voice i’ve ever heard. Although you are not here in body, I know you’re here in spirit.
Love Always,
Sanna
So sorry for your loss to the children of Freda’s and may God Bless your whole family and I haven’t seen Freda in years, but she was a beautiful person when I knew her~ and to all of The Sapiga Family~ Tony & Virginia, I am so sorry for your loss, our Condolences to your whole family from our family. Alofa tele, The Langs in NCal.
My dear “Pretty Lady”,
We will truly miss you and all the good times we’ve had together! When we goto “uncles” or “aunties” place we’ll think of YOU and smile. 😮 When we have “nothing nice to say”, we’ll think of YOU and smirk! We’ll miss your sweet sarcasm and all your drama-ness. We’ll miss all our little fun sayings and stupid things we used to do. WE’LL MISS YOU AUNTIE!! You’ll always be in our hearts.
We love you Pretty Lady!
Love Precious & Puff Daddy
Aunty Freda was always happy and loving and very caring to me. I will miss her beautiful face and kind spirit. And to all of the family i,m sorry I couldn’t be there for support. love you all shannon
I am sadden at the lost off belovede famly member, I miss you and will alway’s keep you in my heart..
Your laughter, smile and cheerful loving personality will be missed.
Love you–cousin Nancy
Freda I’m sorry you left so soon, but I know you will be with your loving parents. Give them my love and I know you will be missed by all of us especially your beautiful sisters who love you so very much. I will miss you sassy girl. I’ll always remember you cracking jokes and making everyone laugh. love sina vaipou ainuu meleisea
GOD SAW YOU WERE TIERD AND A CURE WAS NOT MEANT TO BE. HE WHISPERED IN YOUR EAR,”COME TO ME”. HARD WORKING HANDS LAID TO REST AS WE WATCHED YOU SLIP AWAY. GOD BROKE ALL OF OUR HEARTS TO PROVE TO US SOMEDAY WE SHALL ALL MEET AGAIN! LOVE YA SIS. YOU WILL BE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS. IA MANUIA LOU MALAGA! LOVE. SIS. TOOTS.
Freda Mae: Although we were sisters for a short time, I will always love & miss you. God loved you so much, he eased your pain & took you home to be with your babies & parents. Wait for me & I will once again be there to be with you. Love & kisses sis. XO XO XO. Amy
Love and miss you aunty Freda
Ill miss you grandma freda I hope you are watching over me love maia sapiga
I love you grandma and I will always miss you and you will always be in my heart.
I’ll miss you freda and I will always Love you no matter what!:
i will all ways missssssss you soooooo much
Very sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our prayers. With love…
Thank you all for your kind words and condolences. My Mother is now in a better place. Mom, Ia Manuia Lou Malaga. O te alofa ia te oe.
You’re in Heaven now with Grandma Nufe. I love you Grandma Freda, and I miss you!
You will forever be in my heart. I will always Love & Miss you dearly!!!!!!
I really didnt no my grandma i met her when i was only a baby. She seems like a nice person(: I only wish i new her better. Freda res in peace!