Mr. Viliami Po'ese Pupunu

Po'ese lived a fascinating and unique life centered on his love for family. He slipped away quitely to the other side of heaven on the evening of Oct 8th, 2014. Surrounded by his eternal love of his life Seini Polini Kaihau, and his children. He entered this life to his loving parents Solomone Hala'api'api Pupunu and Moala Pau'u Taisia. He married the true love of his life Seini Polini Kaihau and they had 6 wonderful children. Viliami Po'ese Pupunu attended Tonga College in Tonga, he was an accountant to Burns Phillips Company in Tonga. He was a very talented musician playing all of woodwinds and brass instruments. He was a very respected Music Director in the islands and also here in the USA. Po’ese possessed tremendous self-confidence and had great pride and gratitude for his wife and all of his children and grandchildren. He was the kind of guy that if you needed him - he was there. His sense of humor never left him and even in his own suffering he made others smile and laugh. We know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared his love. He is survived by his dear wife and his children. 'Ofa Miller (Daughter) : Sons-Robert Darnell, Dallas Darnell. Grandaughter-Nikky Lee. Francis Nilson (daughter): Mark Nilson (husband) Matthew Nilson (son) -Mckoy (great grandson)Kristy & Eric Howard (daughter/son-in-law)Cole and Brylee(great-grandchildren). Nomi Nilson(daughter). Whitney Seini Nilson/Nini (daughter). Solomone Hala'api'api Pupunu(wife)Sonya. Tapu Lalango Pupunu(wife)Peg Newman, RJ Pupunu (son) Tammi (wife) Nomi & Kingston Pupunu (grandkids) Kelsin, Nate Pupunu (sons). Jane Glenda Pupunu,Tracy Duke (husband). Alfred Soane Pupunu,Mindi Pupunu (wife) Miley, Kade, Brynnli, Kenna, Noah Pupunu (kids). Latu Siale Pupunu: Lose(wife)Taku- Ki-Pulota Pupunu (son)Taufa Toutai Pupunu (son)Margaret Pupunu (daughter) -4 grandkids. Elsie Lolohea,Kilisimasi (husband)sons: Semisi, Sione, Abraham, Siua daughters: Finau, Vaiola, 'Asela, Mounaga, Kilisimasi Jr. Grandkids: Semisi, Tevita. Brothers and Sisters Likusuosua, Fifita Valuvalu, Suititi Mills, Tuituiohu. He is preceded in death by his parents and Sunia, Lui, and Uluilakepa. Fononga aa si'emau tamai 'ofeina, he 'ikai ke ngalo ho'o ngaahi akonaki kiate kimautolu, kae'uma'aa ho ngaahi ta sipinga ta'e fakangalongata'a. Family viewing will be on Sunday Oct 12th, 2014 at the First Methodist Church 203 E 200 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111. 7-10pm and another family viewing on Monday Oct 13th, 2014 at the same place from 9-10, funeral service will be from 10-11am. Interment will follow after at Mountain View Memorial 3115 E Bengal Blvd.(7800 South)Cottonwood Heights, Utah. Services are under the direction of Peni Malohifo'ou

Mr. Viliami Po'ese Pupunu

January 19, 1928 - October 8, 2014