FILITA LIKE TAI TUIASOA

Our beloved mother and dad’s sweetheart; Filita Like Tai Tuiasoa, 77, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023. Our beautiful Mother was born on August 8, 1945 in Nuku'alofa, Tonga to Lisia Tuinukuafe Tai from Kolofo'ou Nuku'alofa and Father, Tevita Molisi Tai O Loto Fasi Moe Afi o Tungi Nuku'alofa, Tonga. Mom was also raised by her loving Fahu, Filita Like Tai Vete and her husband Hale Vete. Mom married the love of her life, our handsome father Bishop Tuaileva Tuiasoa on October 27, 1968 in Nuku'alofa Tonga 54 years ago. They were sealed for all time and eternity on May 4, 1974 in the Laie, Hawaii temple. They have been blessed with 8 children; Geoffrey Wesley Tuiasoa Stranz (Lavinia) Tuiasoa Kauata (Tefua) Bloomfield Christina (Bishop Kinania) Fangupo Barbara (Ofa Papa) Lomu Sioeli (Vai) Tuiaso Siaosi George Tuiasoa Fungalupe (Lopeti) Moungaloa 43 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren. Mom is survived by her eternal companion, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, her siblings and nieces from New Zealand and Australia; Brother; Paula Havea Tai, nieces Lisia Fonokalafi, Britney Fonokalafi, Sherina Evelyn Vakavelo, Rayleen Angela Taufetee, Sisters; Susana Heleta Tukuafu, Seilose ‘O Fangaake Heleta, and Verna Nastassja Fane Lolohea Tupou Vava’u Fungavaka, and many nieces and nephews in the United States. Mom is preceded in death by her son George Tuiasoa, both mother and father. To see one without the other is a life changing experience that will take time for us to get used to, especially for Dad, who was always with our Mom. Mom, you are a beautiful woman in every way. We will celebrate your life surrounded by loved ones from near and far. Tokā aa ‘i he nonga moe fiemalie hotau ‘Otua ke mau si’i fa’e… Thursday March 16, Nofo’aki putu 11306 Via Bonito Drive 17, & 18, 2023 in South Jordan, Utah. Friday, March 17, 2023 ‘Apo 5pm to 10pm LDS Chapel 4322 South 5400 West West Valley City, Utah Saturday, March 18, 2023 Family viewing 8am to 11am Bishops Program 12pm to 1pm LDS Chapel 4322 South 5400 West West Valley City, Utah Burial to follow at Valley View Memorial Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest with her son George.

FILITA LIKE TAI TUIASOA

August 8, 1945 - March 3, 2023