Sarah Kepa Kava
Sarah Kepa Kava
Sarah Kepa Kava (11 November 1966 – 18 April 2025) is remembered with love by her husband, children, grandchildren, extended family and loved ones.
Her memorial honours a woman whose kindness, love of music, dancing and appreciation of the quietness of the countryside left a lasting impression on her family. She is remembered as their beloved wife, mother, grandmother and forever their dancing queen.
Life and remembrance
Sarah Kepa Kava was born on 11 November 1966 and passed away on 18 April 2025.
Her family created a memorial in her honour, featuring her portrait, a cross and carefully carved floral columns. The memorial also incorporates Tongan national colours and cultural motifs, reflecting the importance of family, identity and heritage.
The words on her memorial express the love and gratitude her family continues to hold for her.
A tribute from her family
The following tribute is inscribed on Sarah's memorial:
- Your kind heart always put others first.
- We remember your love for music, dancing and the quietness of the countryside. Thank you for all you gave us. You were our reason.
- We miss you.
- Rest peacefully until we see you again.
- Forever our dancing Queen.
These words celebrate Sarah's generous spirit, her love of music and dancing, and the special place she held in the lives of those closest to her.
Family
Sarah is remembered as the beloved wife of Mafile’o Kava.
Her memorial also honours her children and grandchildren, whose names are recorded on the inscription.
Children
Alapasita
Kava
Malia
Hilda
Jennifer
Maryana
John
Aloisia
Grandchildren
The memorial inscription records the following grandchildren:
Sione
Latumote
Sarah
Athena
Alapasita
Nathaniel
Maryanna
Adriel
Charlotte
Ezekiel
Koloi
Xzavier
Emmanuel
Aleina
Levi
These names form part of the family's tribute and preserve a record of the generations connected to Sarah.
Memorial and cultural heritage
Sarah's memorial is crafted from dark granite and features sculpted rose columns, a portrait, a cross and the family name KAVA in gold lettering.
The memorial also includes Tongan national colours and a cultural motif. Together, these details create a personal tribute that brings together faith, family, cultural identity and remembrance.
The inscription reflects the family's hope of being reunited with Sarah one day, expressing both the pain of loss and the enduring strength of love.
A lasting legacy
Sarah Kepa Kava is remembered through the love she shared with her family and the memories they continue to cherish. Her memorial preserves her name, dates, family connections and the words chosen to celebrate her life.
Through LovedForever, her family can continue to preserve photographs, stories and personal memories, allowing future generations to learn about Sarah and the family history to which she belongs.
“Forever our dancing Queen.”