O le ala i le pule, o le tautua. If you want to be great, be a servant. Always referencing himself as a servant of servants, Faleatua's life was about servanthood.

Born in Faleula, Samoa, on February 18, 1962, his parents, Elisapeta and Areta Folasa, were serving as ministers of the Methodist Church. Faleatua grew up in church in which his upbringing helped to shape his life, through life's revolving ups and downs.

When his parents were called to minister in Alofau, American Samoa he began his formal education there. After graduating from Leone High School in 1980, he went onwards to receiving his Associate's Degree from American Samoa Community College  in 1982.  After that, with an academic scholarship from the government, he got his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Hawaii-Hilo in 1985. Later, he earned a Master’s degree in Public Administration.

After graduating from Hilo, he returned to American Samoa. At the time, he was conflicted in returning because his living parent Elisapeta, and six of his eight siblings had already relocated to the United States. However, he wanted to give back to the government who gave him the educational opportunity. He taught History at Tafuna High School.

He married Fualaau Malae of Ofu Manu'a in 1988. Shortly after, they relocated to Ofu where they both taught at Ofu-Olosega Elementary School. In 1991 he was assigned to lead Ofu-Olosega Elementary. He was also Principal at Fagasa Le’atele Elementary, as well as Pavaia’i Elementary, respectively. He ended his educational career as a district supervisor in 2001, the same year he relocated his family to Washington, USA.

Faleatua lived a fulfilling life, seizing onto the gifts he was given. He was a creative innovative teacher, bringing life to history subject areas through engaging methods. As a Principal he remained steadfast in the belief that “I can do all things with God who strengthens me”. Without a lot of formal training to lead, he did not shy away from challenges given. He built his confidence in his fervent belief that with God, he can meet anything. He had the gift of formal spoken language as oratory skills were necessary for cultural protocols as a school leader, in his church calling in Samoa, and the spoken voice within the family functions. He served as a talking chief with the title of Fonomaaitu from his father’s family in Falelima, Savai’i.

While in Washington, he continued to serve the Lord in different callings of ministry at Jubilee Christian Center. Continuing his love of education, he established a Learning Center there, serving young people in the church and the neighborhood in Seattle.

He was part of the church group called Men of Honor serving in several capacities.  One main area of ministry was to the homeless, serving food and  rendering life and spiritual mentorship. Throughout his battles with his declining health he remained optimistic about life. He remained grateful always and focused on spending time with his family, knowing his grandchildren, and trying new hobbies like playing the piano and drums. He was a wonderful husband, an attentive father to his children, and a very patient loving grandfather. He loved his family, especially his siblings who were very dear to him. He was attending Kent United Methodist Church when he returned to his Father in Heaven, on September 9, 2021.