Elsie M. Pakau, 88, passed away on January 10, 2020 at home in Olympia, Washington. She was born in Swains Island, Tokelau.
She is survived by sons Isa’ako Jr (Tu’ua-deceased) Pakau and Vaeleti (Tafai’lagi) Pakau; daughters Linemata (Loisulu-deceased) Umu, Salani (David) Jennings, Vatasi (Richard) Castro, Malo (JJ) Wilson, Kinamoni (Eli) Talaesea, Kirisimasi (Alfredo) Luyando, Linemata (Aito) Sagapolutele; a brother Tili (Joyce-deceased) Tyrell, 31 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.
There will be a family viewing on Monday, January 20, 2020, from 3pm – 5pm, at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 5930 Mullen Road SE, Lacey WA .
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Mililani Memorial Park, Waipahu, HI 96797, at 4:30pm. Burial to follow on February 16, 2020 at 11am.