Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple

Presidents and Matrons

Temple presidents and matrons are called to oversee all activities performed at the temple. They serve voluntarily, usually for a period of several years. Following is a list of the current and former presidents and matrons of the Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple.

Temple President Temple Matron Years Served
Samiuela Falefo'ou Masima Lupe Palei Masima 2022–2022
’Aisake Kauvaka Tukuafu Lose Kinikini Tukuafu 2019–2022
Taniela Afu Langi ’Anaseini Vehikite Langi 2016–2019
Samisoni Uasila’a Meleane ’Oto’ota Vave Uasila’a 2013–2016
Pita Foliaki Hopoate Lani Woodd Hopoate 2010–2013
Eric Brandon Shumway Carolyn Merrill Shumway 2007–2010
Mosese Veuki Kaumatule Luseane Heuifanga Kaumatule 2001–2007
Sione Moala Fineanganofo Telusila Falaetau Mahu’inga Fineanganofo 1998–2001
’Uiha Tu’ikolouatu Losevati Senivievia Holo’ia Tu’ikolovatu 1995–1998
Tevita Ka’ili Anapesi Lakalaka Halahifo’ou Ka’ili 1992–1995
Patrick Daly Dalton Jr. Lela Jesperson Dalton 1990–1992
Semisi Nuku-mo-Vaha'i Tonga Sela Tu’ilalo Pulu Langi Tonga 1987–1990
Tonga Toutai Paletu’a Lui’isa Heha Paletu’a 1983–1987