Talolakepa Fulivai

Lord Talolakepa Fulivai (died 12 May 1985) was a Tongan noble and politician.

Talolakepa Fulivai
Member of the Legislative Assembly
ConstituencyVavaʻu Nobles
Personal details
Died12 May 1985(1985-05-12) (aged 70)
Nukuʻalofa, Tonga

Biography

A lay preacher in the Free Wesleyan Church, he acceded to the noble title Fulivai and owned the Hunga estate on Vavaʻu.[1] He also served on the church's Vavaʻu District Board of Trustees.[1]

He was elected to the Legislative Assembly as one of the noble representatives of Vavaʻu, serving in the Assembly for over a decade. During his time as an MP he was also acting Speaker on several occasions.[1] He died in May 1985 and was buried in Neiafu.[1] Married twice, he was survived by 13 children.[1]

References

  1. Fulivai Pacific Islands Monthly, July 1985, p81

12 May 1985

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