Debbie was preceded in death by her father, Maoai Alapalelei Tialavea, and brothers, Aila Tuipelehake and Tulifaga "J.T".
She is survived by her loving companion, Loto Taufi, children, Ashley, Robert, Tauveve, Maoai, Amo, and Laverne, grandchildren, Manaia Kekahuna, and Manumanoa, mother, Taeaolelei Ava Tialavea, sisters, Anna Salima, Nani Toia, Julie Tialavea, and Eileen Talatau, brothers, Richard Aitulagi, Donald Vili, and Robert Auto, relatives, and friends.
A viewing will be held on July 13, 2012 11:00 am with a burial at 2:30 pm at Eternal Hills Mortuary and Memorial Park in Oceanside, California.