Taniela Vai Olive Koli
Taniela Koli Obituary
Taniela Vai Olive Koli, 87, passed away on December 28, 2025 at home. He was born in Tonga on August 11, 1938 and was a Fisherman and Farmer for his family business.
He was preceded in passing by his parents, Heamasi & Emeline Masaniai – Koli; son, Maikolo Koli; sisters, Lealofi, Soana & Ana Tauaika; brothers, Paea, Mavae and Satekitau Koli.
Taniela is survived by his loving wife Lepeka Koli; sons, Siosaia (Angelina) Koli, Tevita (Ana) Koli, Tumua (Faleaka) Masaniai, Tuingafue (Tomime) Koli and Sekitofa (Mele) Koli; daughters, Ilaisaane (Ofa) Blake, Maliana (Finau) Taufalele, Iolani (Siale) Eliesa and Carol (SamKing) Braima; brothers, Mosese, Moleni, Mosa and Faalata Koli; sisters, Moeaki Tangitau, Kasa Taukalau and Losaline; 50 grandchildren, 51great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday January 17, 2026 at the Lihue United Church. Visitation will begin at 7:00 AM, services at 12:00PM with burial to follow at1:45 PM at the Keapana-Kealia Cemetery.
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Services
January 17, 2026
7:00 AM to TBD
Keapana - Kealia Cemetery
January 17, 2026
12:00 PM
Lihue United Church
January 17, 2026
Keapana - Kealia Cemetery
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Taniela Koli
August 11, 1938-December 28, 2025
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