Talofa Spitzenberg Aiga!
I do not know why our German ancestor, Charles Louis Spitzenberg left his homeland and sailed the Pacific Ocean, nor do I have any vision of how he met his sweetheart Melea Tilomai Solia and how they lived their lives together. One thing for certain though is that we are of the same flesh, bones, and blood. Like unto our German progenitor, you and I are free to sail our own course, a course that might lead us, depending on our personal choices, to happiness or misery.
On the day I started looking for my Spitzenberg relatives online, I got news from nephew Ena that his dad, first cousin Faifua Vaoese had just left us the day before to be with our ancestors. I am dedicating this work to his memory, and the memories of all the first cousins who had gone before us. I am very much assured that, with our ancestors, they are anxiously awaiting our return; for this life is but a "small moment" in our Heavenly Father's plan for our eternal happiness.
My dear family members, I realize that we are from different walks of life. There is diversity among us in matters such as religion, politics, social status, personalities, etc. Despite all of that, I am sure we can agree in the importance of families.
I personally believe that the existence of a family unit is not just for the present, but an entity that will last through eons of time. I am certain that our relationships with our loved ones that are with us now, and those who had gone before us will continue in the eternities. Our family can be together forever. I often heard the aged Samoan folks say that, "e leai se mea e sili atu i lenei olaga nai lo le aiga" (there is nothing more important in this life than the family). Please remember that a Samoan aiga consists not only of the husband, wife, and children, but uncles, aunties, cousins and the whole clan. That is why I am developing this website, for the family, the "Family of Solia Frank Spitzenberg". I am hoping that:
1) family members will know more about each other through names and pictures,
2) the younger generations will appreciate their roots, and
3) the spirit of love and unity will abound among the descendents of Solia Frank Spitzenberg.
My apologies to the members of the extended Spitzenberg Family for not including all your information and photos on this website. Because of the immense amount of time involved in this work, I am focusing only on my grandfather Frank's offsprings.
The Home page of this site is the only page that can be viewed by the public. The rest of the pages are password protected to safeguard the privacy of the living and to secure the integrity of our dead. Click on the top pages first (Origins, Masani, etc.) to view their content before looking at the drop down menu. The drop down pages are for children with children. Click on the parent's name to see all the children in that family.
This is an ongoing task so please send updates via email or send an Inbox message on Facebook. Write a short note for each photo to make it easier for me to update your family page. Fa'afetai tele lava mo lau fesoasoani and have fun gazing through the rest of the pages.
On the day I started looking for my Spitzenberg relatives online, I got news from nephew Ena that his dad, first cousin Faifua Vaoese had just left us the day before to be with our ancestors. I am dedicating this work to his memory, and the memories of all the first cousins who had gone before us. I am very much assured that, with our ancestors, they are anxiously awaiting our return; for this life is but a "small moment" in our Heavenly Father's plan for our eternal happiness.
My dear family members, I realize that we are from different walks of life. There is diversity among us in matters such as religion, politics, social status, personalities, etc. Despite all of that, I am sure we can agree in the importance of families.
I personally believe that the existence of a family unit is not just for the present, but an entity that will last through eons of time. I am certain that our relationships with our loved ones that are with us now, and those who had gone before us will continue in the eternities. Our family can be together forever. I often heard the aged Samoan folks say that, "e leai se mea e sili atu i lenei olaga nai lo le aiga" (there is nothing more important in this life than the family). Please remember that a Samoan aiga consists not only of the husband, wife, and children, but uncles, aunties, cousins and the whole clan. That is why I am developing this website, for the family, the "Family of Solia Frank Spitzenberg". I am hoping that:
1) family members will know more about each other through names and pictures,
2) the younger generations will appreciate their roots, and
3) the spirit of love and unity will abound among the descendents of Solia Frank Spitzenberg.
My apologies to the members of the extended Spitzenberg Family for not including all your information and photos on this website. Because of the immense amount of time involved in this work, I am focusing only on my grandfather Frank's offsprings.
The Home page of this site is the only page that can be viewed by the public. The rest of the pages are password protected to safeguard the privacy of the living and to secure the integrity of our dead. Click on the top pages first (Origins, Masani, etc.) to view their content before looking at the drop down menu. The drop down pages are for children with children. Click on the parent's name to see all the children in that family.
This is an ongoing task so please send updates via email or send an Inbox message on Facebook. Write a short note for each photo to make it easier for me to update your family page. Fa'afetai tele lava mo lau fesoasoani and have fun gazing through the rest of the pages.