Poli Angilau

Poli Angilau peacefully returned to the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on November 7, 2023 at 5:10am surrounded by his loved ones with his children and grandchildren video calling from Tonga at his home in Grantsville, Utah. Poli was a humble man of few words but his actions spoke for itself in the way he loved and served others around him. He always made sure others were taken care of before his needs. Poli never judged anyone and always welcomed others with open arms to his home. He will always be remembered as a kind, sweet and loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Poli was born of Godly parents to Kaliopasi Fakalolo Angilau and his dear mother, Kalolaine Kuea Lauaki Angilau on January 31, 1953 in the beautiful village of Tatakamotonga. He is the oldest of 11 children: Fa Tuuongo, Lemana, Lauaki, Lupe, Meliame Latu, Tevita, Losaline, Tonga, Sione Singana and Viliami Feilo. He is also surrounded by many nieces and nephews who loved him as their own. He learned the true definition of hard work and to give/share whatever he had earned through his father’s example. At the age of 17, he stayed home from school to help his father work and care for his family. Poli was known for his hard work in gardening as a farmer in Tonga. He always knew what was best to keep a garden of food plentiful and other plants growing beautifully. Many have partaken the fruits of his labors. Later in life, Poli met the beautiful love of his life and married Mele Fuaimamao of Felemea, Ha’apai. She has since passed away and awaits his arrival on the other side to be reunited once again as an eternal family. Together, Poli and Fuaimamao have 6 children: Atelaite Taupea Angilau, Sulieti Angilau (deceased), Kaliopasi Fakalolo Angilau (Tepi Loloa), Lemana Angilau (Maluofi Vaenuku), Salote Samoa Luka (Viliami Luka) and Tonga Hilamani Stephen Angilau (Pansy Leatu’u). They were later sealed together for time and all eternity in the Jordan River Temple on February 26, 2022 along with their daughter Sulieti. Poli’s posterity has grown to this day and now have a total of 24 grandchildren. Poli’s love for his grandchildren was above all and thought of them often since he came to the USA, especially his children and grandchildren who reside in Tonga. His last dying wish was to go to Tonga and see his children and grandchildren one last time. Poli is preceded in death by his wife Fuaimamao; daughter Sulieti; parents Kaliopasi and Kuea Angilau; brother Lemana and sister Fa Tuuongo. He is also survived by his living children, grandchildren and siblings. Family and friends are invited to come and celebrate Poli’s life which will be held at: TO BE DETERMINED Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 9am. The Bishop’s program will follow at 12:30pm with graveside services to be held at the Tooele Cemetery at 2pm.

Poli Angilau

January 31, 1953 - November 7, 2023