Uiliami Leilua Vi

Uiliami Leilua Vi known by his Tongan noble title Hon. Lord Veehala (1925–1986) was a Tongan nobleman best known as a nose-flute player. He remains the most famous Tongan musician, both at home and abroad, and his recordings are still traditionally the first broadcast every day by Radio Tonga.

Background He was born on March 23, 1925, in Nuku’alofa to Hon. Lord Veehala (Feleti Vi) and Mele Luisa Simoa Vi of Fahefa Estate, Tongatapu. He was educated at Tupou College and finishing off at Wesley College and Grammar School, Auckland, New Zealand. In 1946, after his father's death he was installed upon the noble title of Veehala and inherited the Fahefa estate. He was a governor of Ha'apai and Keeper of Public Records from 1948 - 1953, than from 1950 - 1968, he was the Secretary of Traditions Committee in Tonga.

Marriage and issue He married Eva-i-pomana Ulukalala, natural daughter of Hon. Lord Finau Ulukalala VI (Ha'amea). They had two sons and one daughter

NameOccupationMarriage ChildrenHon. Lord Ve'ehala (Toluhama'a Tungi Vi) Director of Royal Tongan Musical Corps and

President of the Tongan Football association

(2002 – 2006) He married Souna Havea had issue (Divorced in 2002)

and he married Suliana Halapio with issue 1. Leilua Vi, 2. Siulolovao Vi,

3. Kaimani Vulangi Vi,

4. Simoa Vi,

5. Isileli Tupou,

6. Ana Pesi,

7. Afuha'amango

From Suliana Halapio

1. Tapusala'ia

2. Pasemata Vakautapola Vi Unknown Linita Tulikifanga 1. Tuitavake Fanga, 2. Manukeika-i-moana.Adi Pasemaca Tu'ipulotu Pau'u Unknown She married Toni Kaihau Holani had issue (Deceased)

and she married Kali Taunisila 1.Liukaina Holani

2.'Eva-'i-Pomana Holani

3.Ma'ilei Holani

4.Tongiaki Holani

5.Toniseni Jnr Holani

Death He died of unknown circumstances on November 26, 1986, and his son succeeded him as Hon. Lord Veehala.