Your father was a good friend of my dads. Your dad always swept him back in the right direction. He was also one of the very few people my father respected and listened too! I believe he also was the one who baptized my m um. She was a convert to the church. My father respected your dad so much.When my father was dying in the hospital in 1989 of Cancer. He could barely talk, but he wanted me to find your dad so he could say goodbye to him. I will never forget that, because my dad had very few people he trusted, or showed emotion for. But your dad was a special man and I was sad to hear he had passed. I often think of him and so does my mother, she feels like he was the one who always saved my dad. Your dads testimony of the gospel and dedication to the church. Inspired a man to change his waywardness, seal his family, and stay close to the iron rod. Thank you Brother Willis, Love the family of Solomona Togisala.

I always remember Uncle smiling and was always friendly!!! He always welcomed myself and the Lavea family into his home all the time. Everywhere we saw Uncle & Auntie they were always nice to us. I also remember his love for the Gospel, Missionary Work & singing w/his famous ukele!!! Loved listening to him sing & play when he did. I will always remember him for his kind words & acts of love!!! Miss u Uncle!!! See you on the other side one day w/my Dad!!!! :) Love Sarah Lavea Lualemaga

Can never hear this song without remembering the time he sang it at our fireside in Long Beach accompanied by his ukulele. Genuine and sincere is what I remember him to be.

one of the most decent, kind, respectable people that i had the privlage of having for an Uncle. he was my favorite Uncle. never placed judgement on those that were being judged, that's what made him such a cool guy. he's loved and missed.♥

Man, where do I begin??? Never a dull moment on the b-ball court with uncle Wayne. And those fingers!!! I am convinced they were made of stone. Haha. Uncle Wayne was a great man, on and off the court. He would always take the time to ask you how you were doing and how your parents were. A genuine individual that would do anything to make you feel special and put a smile on your face. My senior year in high school I had a couch that played football with Uncle Wayne in high school. He told me that uncle Wayne would create a hole for him to get thru every time. Like I was sayin...always lookin out for others. Love you Uncle!!

tHE FIRST TIME WE MEET UNCLE WAYNE THE WHOLE FAMILY CAME OVER FOR A SAMOAN KO'ONAI WITH ANTIE MALAMA, LOSA, WAYNE AND LIL SHANEY... UNCLE TAUGHT US A SONG AND HE PLAYED THE UKULELE AND THE SONG HE TAUGHT ME AND MY SISTERS WAS " SAVALI VALI MEANS GO FOR A WALK " WOW THAT WAS EXCITING FOR US....LOL... HE ALWAYS HAD TIME FOR THE FAMILY AND WHEN HE SPOKE AT FIRESIDES HE SPOKE WITH PASSION... UNCLE WE LOVE AND MISS YOU EVERDAY... YOU PLAYED A HUGE PART IN OUR LIVES ESP WHEN IT CAME TO ME AND MY SISTERS SINGING.... YOU'LL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN UNCLE...

Singing. always singing :)

"IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY! Uncle Wayne always knew how to start the conversation just bright and beautiful. I remember Uncle Wayne always making it a priority to visit us in Hawai'i whenever he was in town. Mom would always talk about how she just loved him and how she was lucky to take care of him while he was on his mission. Uncle Wayne had the greatest stories when he visited. I also remember calling him up one day to tell him I was getting married. He was so happy. However, when he found out it was David Kinikini who he worked closely with when D was serving his mission, he was raving about him. Uncle Wayne always knew how to lift someone's spirits up and was one of the greatest speakers I have heard. Uncle Wayne, I love you. I know you and mom are having a blast...I wouldn't be surprised if you were doing the teaching and she was singing or something. Love you 2! ; )

I could go on an on about this man. We bonded over basketball, but that wasn't mattered most to him. It was making sure that he was teaching me how to be a good man, a good son, a good teacher and one day eventually a good father. I can still see his smile, and hear that big gregarious laugh. I miss being on the court and having him cheat just to try rattle me. He'd call phantom fouls, he'd set illegal screens, and when you got hit by one of those you felt it for awhile. But there was always a lesson behind every thing. Anyone who ever worked out with Pops remembers the post game talks. The weren't just talks, they were life lessons. I remember going to Pops and asking him to help me get in shape and he said "ok, I'll see you tomorrow at 5:30". I said i would pick him that afternoon and he said "No, 5:30 in the morning". Four months we did those work outs, every morning. Just me and him. There was the time he wouldn't let me quit the Basketball team at Costa. I'll never forget heading towards Marx' office, fire in my eyes and he grabbed me by the arm and stopped me. He talked me out of it of course, because that is who he was. I loved how he took interest not only in me but my three brothers, and my parents. He was a part of our family. He was simply know as Uncle Wayne. My little brothers would ask when was Uncle Wayne coming over to teach them more. I know how much it meant to my brother Sean when Pops finally let him play with the big boys. How much it meant that Pops cheered his every move. I think about how much Pops would have loved seeing my brother Tim play football and become the leading receiver in the South Bay his Senior year. I think about how much I would have loved for him to have met my wife. She knows so much about him and I wish he could have just met her one time. I think about Pops all the time. I miss him to this day. He will never be forgotten by me or my family Daren Flam

Im so greatful that I was able to know such a wonderful person.Wayne always had a smile that was so welcoming .He was a great motivater speaker who gave great words of counsel and talented in all aspects especially in music.B/ball was his favourite time of the morning/evening rounding up the boys.Wayne loved NZ Choc/Strawberry Milk ha..ha..Wayne will always have time to have a good ol bagging session which was way to funny,even Uncle Willie would have a go at him as well .Wayne wanted the best for his family and all those who had the priveledge of staying with them.I would like to also pay tribute to our cousin Malama Willis for her love and support for being the greatest person that you are,wife,mother & grandma you are a great inspiration and supporter even though Wayne has passed on he left behind a great LEGACY that we may always cherish in our hearts Fa'afetai lava

With Uncle Wayne, just like all of us, family was most important in life. And growing up in California, EVERY single get together, was with Uncle Waynes family, Uncle Willies, and ours. My funnest memories are of being able to see all of my cousins where ever it may be, whether a birthday, missionary farewell, or even a "fake" graduation ... hahahaha..our families were inseperable, and even until now, our families are still as close as ever, and because of Uncle Wayne, Uncle Willie, and my Grandparents, this will go on through not only our famiies, but our kids families. I love you Uncle and miss you very much..and YES, "It is a wonderful day" HAPPY EASTER

Hi My Name is Rose, I'm sorry for your loss. My Dad Passed on March 19 2008 from Cancer. I miss him so much. I was reading about your Father how he made you laugh and how you would like others to share a story. Your Dad looks like mine and sounds like mine, he made me laugh so much all the time. One of the memories that I have with him is he would love to go fishing. One day we went to Redondo Beach to fish and that was one of the best times I had with him as a child. He accidentally hooked a duck that took his bait, and he laughed and got it unhooked and let it go. We had so much fun together fishing and I would admire how my Dad had a gift with talking with people and making them laugh. Today would have been his birthday and I miss him so much, so I understand your loss. It will be a wonderful time when we will all be with our love ones again in peace and happiness. Love never dies..... Blessings on you and your family, Rose

I think 90% of our conversations consisted of us cutting each other down. I was always laughing around him. I miss him and wish I had made more of an effort to see him while he was still here. I cannot wait to see him again on the other side. I'm pretty sure we'll just pick up where we left off...going back and forth and laughing the whole time. Definitely something to look forward to...