Telefoni Amuia Aumua Jr

Telefoni Amuia Aumua Jr. 64, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, August 20, 2015, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born April 19, 1951, in Kahuku, Hawaii to Telefoni Felise Aumua Sr. and Edith Heka Hunt Aumua. He married Patricia Uipa Ili Aumua. They were married in Laie, Hawaii on March 20, 1976. Telefoni was raised and attended school in Laie, Hawaii. He spent his Junior High years in San Francisco, California where he attended James Lick Jr High and then returned to finish high school and graduate from Kahuku High School with the class of 1969. He served in the United States Military from 1969-’74 in Korea and was a Communication Specialist during the Vietnam War. Afterwhich he returned and achieved his Bachelor of Science in 1984 from BYU Hawaii. Some of his best years were spent educating future generations at both Radford High School (’85-’90) and Kahuku High School (’91-2010). He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In his freetime he enjoyed traveling to visit and be with his children and grandchildren. He also served his community for many years with his screen printing and shirt designing talents. He was a coach, a teacher, an artist and a friend to anyone he crossed paths with. Telefoni is survived by his wife Patricia U.I Aumua, his children, Harmony Tuisavura (Nemani), Sunshine Aumua, Isaiah-Styles “Jaba” Aumua (Nanea), Melissa Fa’asou (Michael Fa’asou JR), Lehi Aumua (Portia) and Lelei Salea. Grandchildren, Sereima Aumua-Tuisavura, Adi Sauoleola Aumua-Tuisavura, Ratu Nemani Aumua-Tuisavura Jr, Huntyr Ava, Serina Aumua-Tuisavura, Mosiah Aumua-Tuisavura, Ry’le Watkins, Isaiah-Styles Aumua Jr, Aneesa Aumua, I’zea Watkins, Halia Aumua, Amaya Aumua, Kaybrie Aumua, Alesha Aumua, Jahvis Fa’asou, Ezra-Ann Aumua, Malie Aumua, Lennox Fa’asou, Amari-Skye Fa’asou and sisters, Sue Aumua-Kelsall, Penina Tafiti and Margaret Tupu. He is preceeded in death his parents Telefoni Aumua Sr and Edith Heka Hunt Aumua, his daughter Patricia Angel Aumua, and his brother Roy Aumua. A viewing will be held in his honor on Thursday, August 27th, 2015, at 7pm at the Rose Park Samoan Ward Chapel. 1200 N 1200 W SLC, UT 84116. Afterwhich he will be sent home to Laie, Hawaii for final services on September 4th, 2015 and then laid to rest eternally at the Laie Cemetery. We would like to thank all those who have reached out to our family at this time of hardship to provide comfort and support. Fa’afetai Tele Lava Ou Te Alofa Ia Te Outou Uma. Please share memories and condolences at www.serenityfhs.com

Telefoni Amuia Aumua Jr

April 19, 1951 - August 20, 2015