Kolei Etoni Fuma

October 5, 1971 - August 19, 2021

Kolei Etoni Kuma was born in Madera, California to Kolei Fiefononga Ngungutau Kuma and Linda (Bautista) Kuma on October 5, 1971. Kolei passed away suddenly on August 19, 2021 in Fresno, California at the age of 49. Kolei was married to Sosefina Kuma for 26 years and together, they had 4 loving children - Lolei, Ofaloto, Kaleili and Salote. He worked as a manufacturer for a container assembly company for nearly 20 years. Kolei was very proud of his Polynesian heritage. He along with his family continued teaching others and embracing their culture by performing via the Polynesian Club of Fresno. A big man with such an even greater heart, Kolei will be missed by many who knew him. He is preceded in death by his father, Kolei Fiefononga Ngungutau Kuma and by a sibling, Josaia Ve'emolo Taumoepeau. Kolei is survived by his wife Fina; his children Kolei Tevita Etoni Kuma, Ofaloto Kuma, Kaleili Leina'ala Kuma and Salote Isalei Kuma. He is also survived by his loving mother, Linda Kuma; his siblings, Martha Leina'ala Kuma, and Leo Kaho Kuma and a host of extended family members and friends.