Tutu Vera was born on January 18, 1907 on Liliha Street in Honolulu. Her parents were Patrick and Carolyn Silva. She came to Molokai circa 1922 where she met and wed Uncle Pennie Meyer in 1929. She was preceded into death by Uncle Pennie (1988) and her daughter Punalei (2004). She is survived by her two sons, Alvin and Harold Meyer and many grand and great-grandchildren.