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

Apia Samoa 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 Apia Samoa Temple.

Temple President Temple Matron Years Served
Uele Va’aulu Lolini Aloi Va’aulu 2023–2023
Meliula Meafou Fata Ponaivao Liua Fata 2020–2023
Beaver Taituliatu Ho Ching Judy Ann Miller Ho Ching 2017–2020
Douglas Walter Jessop Leafa Helen Nomura Jessop 2014–2017
Alema Senesesa Fitisemanu Merita Tuimauga Fitisemanu 2011–2014
John Phillip Hanks Dawn Christensen Hanks 2008–2011
Suau’upa’ia Kalosi Pe’a Talaloa Paovale Mulitalo Pe’a 2005–2008
Daniel Afamasaga Betham Kathleen Rasmussen Betham 2000–2003
Reginald Wayne Shute Lorna Claire Hart Shute 1997–2000
Harold Riley Johnson Lola Ann Heaps Johnson 1995–1997
Percy Syddall Niu Syddall 1992–1995
Burton Horne Price Mabel Ardis Rast Price 1989–1992
Tufuga Samuela Atoa Helen Evans Atoa 1986–1989
Charles Ivan Sampson Thelma Sophia Hansen Sampson 1983–1986