CailaEmina Brooks

In Loving Memory of CailaEmina “Mina” Keali’iholokahiki Brooks

It is with heavy hearts and immeasurable sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved CailaEmina Keali’iholokahiki Brooks, affectionately known as “Mina”, who left this world too soon on February 23, 2025 at the age of 15.Born on October 4, 2009, in West Jordan, Utah, to her devoted parents Stanley Brooks III and Christina “Sina” Lealaitafea-Brooks, Mina was a radiant soul who brought joy and warmth to all who knew her. She lived a vibrant life, full of promise, passion, and deep connections with those around her.

Mina was a student at Cedar Valley High School, where she was a member of the Pacific Islander Club. Her Hawaiian and Samoan heritage was a cornerstone of her identity, shaping her spirit and inspiring her love of Polynesian dance and music. From a young age, she danced alongside her mother, aunties, and cousins, later continuing her journey with Taualuga Productions and Taupou Dance Academy. She was a gifted performer, her movements graceful, her voice beautiful, and her presence on stage nothing short of captivating. She touched countless hearts with her talent and the light she carried within her. Faith was an important part of Mina’s journey. Sealed to her family in 2011 and baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 2018, she deepened her relationship with her Heavenly Father in the past two years, drawing strength from her faith and the love of her ward family. She visited the temple often, finding peace and purpose in her spiritual growth, and was inspired to serve a mission, a testament to her kind and giving heart.

Mina is now joyfully reunited with her paternal grandfather, Stanley Brooks Jr.; her maternalgrandmother, Mechail “Caila” Lealaitafea; Uncle Tristan Nilssen; Aunty Star Alameda and hercousin, Adonias “Nias” Lopez, who welcomed her with open arms. She leaves behind a familywho will forever cherish her memory: her parents, Stan and Sina Brooks, and her belovedsiblings, Elder Elijah Brooks, Nainoa, Stanley and Sariah. She also leaves behind hergrandparents Lester (Selena) Lealaitafea, Patricia (John) Nilssen and Madeline Brooks alongwith countless Aunties, Uncles and cousins.

Though her time with us was far too short, Mina’s love, laughter, and beautiful spirit will continueto shine in the lives of all who were blessed to know her. Me ke aloha pumehana! Manuia laumalaga!!!

Family asks, if can, please wear Aloha attire in honor of our beautiful flower, MinagirlIf no can, no worries.

Internment will take place at 1:00 p.m. in the East Lawn Memorial Cemetery located at 4800 Timpview Dr, Provo, UT 84604.

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Funeral Service 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

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