A donation tent has been set up at the location of Sweetheart Failautusi's murder at 15th Ave S.W. and S.W. Roxbury St. Her family is accepting donations to offset the cost of funeral arrangements and is operation from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
UPDATE for Aug. 23
It has been one week since Sweetheart Failautusi was murdered in White Center and family and friends of the fallen 23-year-old woman are focusing on raising funds for her funeral.
Members of Failautusi's family have said the funeral will be private, but they may hold a public celebration of her life at some point in the future.
Her family has set up a tent at the corner of 15th Ave S.W. and S.W. Roxbury that is accepting food and donations to offset funeral expenses from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. each day.
So far they have not been asked to take down the growing assemblage of tributes and well wishes but they recognize that day is coming. Right now they are just focused on laying their family member to rest.
There is also a car wash to raise funds that will run from 10:30 a.m to 8:00 pm. on Friday, Aug. 26, located in the White Center Albertson's parking lot at 10616 16th Ave s.w. The car wash is free but donations of any amount are appreciated.
Original post on Aug. 21
According to a family friend who confirmed with the family, Sweetheart Failitusi's Funeral Service is scheduled for Monday August 29, 2011 at the Breath of Life Church in White Center at 9807 26th Ave s.w.
Other info will be shared as the family finalizes arrangements.
The murder of Sweetheart Failautusi on Aug. 16 clearly touched hundreds of lives and the outpouring of grief and support has seen the tribute/memorial site on 15th s.w. grow as people continue to add flowers candles and photos.
Now the White Center/West Seattle communities are being asked to come forward in support of the Failautusi family in the form of food or money, one through Facebook and the other through any Chase bank branch or through PayPal online.
Food donations for the Failautusi family can be scheduled through sending an inbox Facebook message to Moana Faletogo.
"Thank you all for your generosity, love and support for Sweetheart's family," she writes.
For money to help cover the cost of funeral expenses, a special account has been set up by the Failautusi family. You can make donations of any amount by visiting any Chase bank. Deposits should be made to savings account # 2972602052.
You can alsoOnline donations can be made through PayPal to email address: sweetheartmemorialfund@yahoo.com
