Meleane Lavulo Hala'ufia

Our loving Mother, Sister, Aunty, and Friend, Meleane Lavulo Hala’ufia, 56, passed away peacefully at home in Salt Lake City on December 26, 2022. She was born December 31, 1965, to Uinise Ofa and Siaosi Kupu Hala’ufia. Meleane arrived in the U.S. December 6, 1978, and spent much of her life in Salt Lake City, with stints in California and Colorado. Although she completed a carpentry apprenticeship program at Salt Lake Community College in 1999, her true talent in life was providing love to those in need. For many of her extended family members, she will be remembered as a wonderful caregiver, especially for Tominiko Uasi Napole Taufu’i whom she raised as a son; her cousin Mia’s children, Irene, Natha, Lani Ka, Wesley,and Eli; and her niece Kale’s children, Loviana, Sani Jr., Miniola “Fatty”, and Mele Makasini “Meme”. Meleane will be fondly remembered by her friends and family as a colorful storyteller with a contagious laugh. Meleane is survived by her children, Caam, Ofa, and Clinton Jr. Grandchildren Abella Meleane, Siaosi Kai, and Ella Siblings; Uanita Tupouahome’e Longstaff, Luseane Halaevalu Mata’aho Taufu’i, Taufa'ahau Hala'ufia, Latufuipeka Hafoka, Teisa Palu Netane, Kelela Hala’ufia, Tuhi Karamea Talakai, and Sisitoutai Hala’ufia. She is preceded in death by her parents, Siaosi Kupu Hala’ufia, Uinise Ofa Lavulo Hala’ufia; brother Siaosi Makamalohi Hala’ufia; nephews Taufa Hala’ufia Jr. and Sione Fifita Hafoka; and niece Pauline Hala’ufia. A memorial service for Meleane will take place on January 6, 2023 North Tongan Stake Center 1100 E. 1700 S. SLC, 84105. Family viewing from 8-11 am Bishop’s Service from 12-1 pm Burial to follow at; Redwood Memorial Estates 6500 S. Redwood Rd., SLC UT 84123. Family visits are welcome on January 5, 2023, 2-8 pm 156 E. Coatsville Ave., SLC UT 84115. Meleane’s children would like to thank Angels Crossing Home Hospice, the medical team at Intermountain Medical Center, Kalesita Fonua, Liberty 7 th Ward of the Tongan North Stake, and Meleane’s siblings and family members. Please share memories and condolences at www.serenityfhs.com

Meleane Lavulo Hala'ufia

December 31, 1965 - December 26, 2022