Raphael Moonfel (died 28 September 1977) was a Micronesian physician and politician. He served as a member of the Senate of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands between 1969 and 1973.
Raphael Moonfel | |
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Member of the Senate | |
In office 1969–1973 | |
Preceded by | Francis Nuuan |
Succeeded by | John Mangefel |
Constituency | Yap |
Personal details | |
Died | 28 September 1977 (aged 47) Yap, TTPI |
Biography
editAfter becoming a physician, Moonfel served as Director of Health Services in Yap.[1]
He contested the Yap Senate seat in the 1968 Congressional elections, defeating incumbent Francis Nuuan. He ran for re-election in 1972, but was heavily defeated by John Mangefel.[2] Now in failing health, he did not return to the Department of Public Health after losing his seat.[1]
Moonfel died of kidney failure in 1977, survived by his wife Elizabeth and ten children.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Former Senator Moonfel Dies Highlights, 15 October 1977, p8
- ^ Congress of Micronesia Election Results Highlights, 15 November 1972