Anna Palate Vea

Anna Palate Vea, 76, passed away suddenly in Aurora, Colorado. She was born March 8, 1939 in Ha'alaufuli, Tonga to Misi Palate and Pualo'I Lokoili Lavulavu Saulala. She had a wonderful childhood growing up on the islands. She married the love of her life, Simote Vea, on December 1st, 1959. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Hawaii due to her husband's calling as a labor missionary. In 1975 they moved with their four children to San Mateo, California. They later moved to Los Angeles, California where she enjoyed serving as the Relief Society President in a Tongan Ward. In 1985 Anna and her family moved to Utah. They then came to Aurora in 1991 where she resided until her passing. In her 76 years of her life she was a dedicated and devoted wife and mother. She was hard working and loved to stay active, even after her retirement. She enjoyed traveling when she could and she had a passion for sewing. Her family were the center of her heart. Anna was loved by many and will be missed very much. She was preceded in death by her parents, her only sibling and two of her granddaughters. She is survived by her husband Simote Vea; their four children, Nancy Loloma (husband, Pita Loloma), Roy Vea (wife, Ani Vea), Aisea Vea (wife, Patricia Vea) and William Vea (wife, Kaniteli Vea); twenty one grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. A viewing for Anna will be held on Friday, January 29th, 2016 from 7-9 pm, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4701 South Chambers Rd, Aurora Co, 80013. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 30th, 10:30 am at the same Church. Her burial will follow immediately after her service at Hampden Memorial Gardens.