Kapeliele Faupala

Kapeliele Faupala, 86, died on August 6, 2026. Kapeliele Faupala was known publicly as a 51st Lavelua of Wallis (Uvea). Kapeliele "Gabriel" Faupala (March 29, 1940 – August 6, 2026) was the 51st Lavelua (King) of Wallis Island (Uvea), one of the three traditional kingdoms which comprise the French overseas territory of Wallis and Futuna. Faupala was officially crowned Lavelua on July 25, 2008, succeeding Tomasi Kulimoetoke II, who died in May 2007. He was removed from office in September 2014. Public biographical listings identify Faupala as a 51st Lavelua of Wallis (Uvea). This public record remains centered on Faupala's work as a 51st Lavelua of Wallis (Uvea) and the documented milestones of that career.