Katea Manuofetoa Moeata

Katea Manuofetoa Moeata, 72, passed away Dec 22, 2023 in her home peacefully. She was born July 29, 1951 in Holonga Vava'u Tongatapu to Inoke and Mele Amana Manuofetoa. She married Sateki Tulanga Moeata of Fakakai Ha'apai Tongatapu and together had 4 children. Katea was a proud member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She served in various callings and did so with a willing heart. She was a God fearing woman. She was sassy, direct, funny and loving. She worked alongside her husband to provide for their family. Her grandkids were her life. She came to America seeking medical help in 2016 and in doing so was not able to return to Tonga because she was put on dialysis. She spent most of her days talking to her children and grandchildren in Tonga. She would spend her very last dime to collect everything and anything to send back "home" to her grandbabies. She loved them more than they will ever know. Katea is survived by her loving husband Sateki Tulanga Moeata. Her children Malina (Pila) Taumoelau, Atelea (Soana) Moeata, Tevita (Toatepi) Moeata and her baby Ofa Manuofetoa. Her grandchildren Tevita Taumoelau, Lyana Kaylyn Taumoelau, Angelica Taumoelau, Sabrina Taumoelau, Atelea Aj Moeata, Heleine Moeata, Malina Moeata, Isime'eli Moeata, Lamona Moeata, Atieli Hafoka Moeata, Katrina Moeata, Lupe Moeata and Nia Moeata. And her one and only great-granddaughter Eleminagrace Leamona Angelica Moeata. Katea had bonus children that she loved dearly. They are her niece and nephews but some may say she "loved" them more than her own children lol. Suliasi Ohuafi Lapuka, Haiteni Tafolo, and Sela Manuofetoa. Katea is also survived by her sisters Keinanga Manuofetoa and Nehu Fainga'a. And her brothers Sione Manuofetoa, Tonga Manuofetoa, Ma'ulotu Manuofetoa, Tu'akalau Manuofetoa, and Siua Manuofetoa. Katea is preceded in death by her parents Inoke and Mele Manuofetoa. Her sisters Akanesi Lapuka and Ane Talifolau. And her brothers Kelepi Manuofetoa and Punou Manuofetoa. The family will be accepting visitors Monday, January 8, 2024 at her humble home. 1505 N 550 W West Bountiful, Ut 84087 Viewing Tuesday, January 9, 2024 8am -12:30pm 840 N 800 W West Bountiful, Ut 84087 Bishop's Program Tuesday, January 9, 2024 1pm-2pm 840 N 800 W West Bountiful, Ut 84087 Burial Tuesday, January 9, 2024 2:30pm Centerville City Cemetery 650 E 400 S Centerville, Ut 84014 Our family would like to extend our deepest appreciation to Liberty Dialysis Woods Cross for the care they showed Katea all these years. We also want to extend our appreciation to the Davis County Rides for Seniors as they transported Katea to and from dialysis 3 times a week. To her cancer team, Dr Hessenaur and his workers. Thank you for doing your very best to help her as she fought cancer. To her ward Bountiful 12th, family and friends near and far, we appreciate the love, care and support. last but not the least to Serenity Funeral Home for the utmost respect and care for her body as we prepare to send her home. Although we will miss her we find great joy and comfort in knowing that she no longer has to suffer. Malo Aupito and Ofa Lahi Atu.

Katea Manuofetoa Moeata

July 29, 1951 - December 22, 2023