Paea Moeakiola

Paea Moeakiola is a Tongan-born mother and widow who recently came into the spotlight following the tragic drowning of her husband, Tēvita Moeakiola, during a fishing trip. Paea shared her deep love and admiration for her husband, highlighting his strong swimming skills and their life together in New Zealand, where they created a blended family. Following the incident, Paea has been vocal about the importance of safety on the water, reflecting on their last conversations and the loss of her life partner. She designed a headstone for him shaped like a boat, symbolizing his passion for fishing.