Emma Pupuali'I Stanley

She was born in Happy Valley, Pago Pago, Amerika Samoa on February 26, 1934 to Pupuali’i Fuali’i and Mama Patea. Emma married, Peter Peo Stanley and had 8 children, 2 of their daughters Ku’ulei G. Stanley and Emily S. Davis are deceased.

Emma is known for her brilliant skills as a seamstress and gifted expertise as a crafter. Through her many talents she has touched numerous lives with unconditional love, ruling with an iron fist and that beautiful fiery temper that exploded brighter than the sun.

Survived by: Husband: Peter Peo Stanley Sr.; Sons: Emmanuel (Collette) Stanley, Peter P. Stanley Jr., Atamaifalani Stanley and Pe’o Stanley; Daughters: Uila (Dexter) Coloma and La-Sirena (Joseph) Stanley-Laui. Grandchildren: Makaniokealoha (Tracey) Aoki-Stanley, Waiokealoha (Michelle) Aoki-Stanley, Emma (Brandon) Coloma-Nakano, Miracle (Lawrence) Matsumoto, Iolani Stanley, Atamai Stanley, Anoalo Stanley, Vaioleola Stanley, Kawailani Aoki-Stanley, Peter (Teffany) Stanley-Swope, Lefanoga Stanley, Israel Stanley, Nalani Stanley, Isreal Stanley, Pele Stanley, Sifa Peo-Mikaele Stanley-Laui and Andrew Tausinga Stanley-Laui.

Great Grandchildren: Jet’aime Ku’ulei’auli’i Coloma-Nakano, Lakai Stanley, Maia Leia Nicomedes, Ne’emia Aoki-Stanley, Maximos I’iga, Lo’ualofa I’iga, Koi Taylor Teru Coloma-Nakano, Pa’akai Knox Stanley, Vailelei Stanley, Va’aomanu Stanley, Egypt Stanley, Mohammed Green, Suhani Green, Josiah Stanley-Swope and Eli Stanley-Swope. And numerous nieces and nephews.

Proverbs 31:26 Virtuous Woman

She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

Arrangements under the direction of Borthwick Mortuary, Honolulu, HI.