Manase Faka'osi Faletau

Manase Faka’osi Faletau (affectionately known as “Osi”), age 42, passed away peacefully of complications from kidney failure on Monday February 27, 2023, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born September 8, 1980, in Palo Alto, California at the Stanford University Hospital. He is survived by his mother, Kasinga Neiufi Faletau and is predeceased by his father Manase Fou-ki-moana Faletau (Provo, 1950-2018). Osi was the oldest of six and he is survived by all his younger siblings, Myrtie Faletau, Orem, Utah; David Vikatoa Faletau (Irene), Lindon, Utah; John Alo Faletau (Leafah), Salt Lake City, Utah; Ilaisaane (Nane) Faletau Feula (Vince) Orem, Utah; and Telesia Faletau, Portland Oregon. In 1983, the family moved to Euless Texas where they attended a Tongan branch that gradually grew to become a ward. Many of his childhood friends and memories were in Texas. The family would make at least one trip a year to Utah with the family to see Osi’s father’s extended family that raised him. Eventually, in 1995 the Faletau’s moved to Provo, Utah permanently. Osi attended Provo High School, graduating from Provo High School in 1999. Everyone that met Osi instantly fell in love with him because of his big heart and sense of humor. He was wildly popular and adored by all in the school, making frequent appearances in the school assemblies and pep rallies. He played football, rugby, was on the wrestling team, and threw the shot put. He was a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Osi was in the Boy Scouts of America and earned his Eagle Scout award in 1998. Osi served an honorable mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2000-2002 in Houston, Texas under President James Mayfield from Salt Lake City, Utah. Osi loved to travel and frequently took trips with his best friend Adam Griffee. One of the highlights of his life was attending the Nauvoo temple dedication on the front row in one of the few sessions presided over by the late Prophet Gordon B. Hinckley. Osi also visited Independence Missouri, Hawaii, Southern California, went camping all over Utah. Osi was a University of Utah football season ticketholder and a huge fan of the U. Osi worked graveyard shift at the Home Depot loading dock for the majority of his adult life and because of his strength he could do the work of two men. He also worked at Deseret Industries. He used to walk to the movies before his shift at Home Depot and many people in South Provo would see him walking and would give him rides. Osi was a prolific temple patron. He attended the Provo temple weekly and usually walked there. People grew to love him at the temple and temple workers would give him rides to and from the temple as part of their shifts. His example of kindness, generosity, and humility will bless all our lives and his memory will inspire us to do better. His family takes great comfort in knowing that he is free of the pain and suffering he endured during his health decline. His love of the Savior was deeply rooted and could be felt by all. His family would like to express their gratitude to all those who have given their love and friendship to him and especially those who gave him rides. Now that Osi is on the other side he will be giving the rest of us rides up to heaven where he will advocate on our behalf so that we can get in and be alongside him. His example of kindness, generosity, and humility will bless all of our lives and his memory will inspire us to do better. His funeral will be held at the LDS Church located at 1625 Slate Canyon Drive, Provo, Utah 84606 on Thursday March 9, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. All those who would like to share a story about Osi with the family (or listen to others’ share experiences) are invited to come to the pre-funeral family viewing session at 9:00 a.m. The burial services will be held at the Provo Cemetery at 610 South State Street, Provo Utah 84606 after the funeral services around 2:00 p.m..

Manase Faka'osi Faletau

September 8, 1980 - February 28, 2023