Lifting our Sweet Manalei to Heaven with Love

Our precious babygirl Manalei Telesia Eliani Vaafuti passed away unexpectedly on January 5th at just 5 months old. We are devastated how our time was cut so short with our sweet baby. Words cannot express the unbearable pain we’re feeling right now.

Mana was the 5th and youngest amongst her siblings & was deeply adored by her brothers Messiah(6), Micah(5), Marcel(3) & her only sister Manelei(2). Our babygirl was such a sweet soul & a light in our lives. Her laughter and her contagious smiles brightened every moment. She loved to talk, sharing little giggles and happy sounds with everyone around her. Even in her very short time with us, she left a mark of love and happiness on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

This heartbreaking loss comes just one week after we laid our beloved grandfather(Aja) to rest. The pain of losing 2 loved ones so close together feels like a double blow to our hearts. We never imagined that we would have to plan a funeral for our little one. Any support during this devastating time, whether through donations or by sharing this campaign, would mean the world to our family and is greatly appreciated. All funds raised will go towards babygirl’s funeral expenses, and any other related costs. Each and every contribution, no matter how small, will help us give our sweet precious baby the heartfelt farewell she deserves and allow us to honor her memory with all the love and tenderness she brought into our lives.

Thank you in advance from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you for all the love everybody has shown our family during this very difficult time. Thank you for your thoughts and for wrapping us in your love & prayers as we try to find our way through this heartbreaking & difficult time.