Eric J. Lokeni

October 19, 1981 - February 1, 2020

Eric Jr Te’i Lokeni, 38, passed away on February 1, 2020 in West Jordan, Utah. He was born on October 19, 1981, in Fagaalu, American Samoa, to Te’i and Alofa Lokeni. Eric attended Pavaiai Elementary School. He graduated from Leone High School, “Home of the Mighty Lions” in 1999 and then attended the American Samoa Community College. Eric was a proud member of Troop 291 and Troop 346 and later earned his Eagle Scout award on September 28, 2000 in Mesepa, American Samoa. Eric served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Quezon City, Philippines. He married his sweetheart, Charlotte Tapa’au Lili Aliitasi Stevenson on November 4th, 2006 and were later sealed in the Jordan River Temple on April 26, 2011. They raised five beautiful “heartbeats”; Caitlyn Fa’aeseina Alofa Lokeni, Erilyn Talio Jecyll Lokeni, Jason Te’i Edward Lokeni, Edward Stevenson Eric Lokeni, and Charlotte “Baby Charly” Bella Lokeni. Eric was a devoted husband and father, who loved to play basketball. He taught his young boys how to play the sport he loved and made sure he attended their basketball games every Saturday. He loved supporting his daughters with their club volleyball (HiC) practices and games. He was an Active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, serving in various callings but, ultimately left this earthly life while still serving as the Sunday School President of the Heritage 11th Samoan Ward of the West Jordan Utah Heritage Stake. Eric worked for Meadow Gold for fifteen years and loved his boss Joe Kane and his job and co-workers. He loved his Heritage 11th ward family, especially teaching the youth. He will be remembered for his kindness, love and example of service and compassion. We will miss him dearly but are comforted to know he is with baby Ta’imuaiao, baby Adimailau and baby Rosalie Lokeni. Eric is survived by his eternal companion & five heartbeats, loving parents and siblings. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 15th, 2020 at the Heritage 11th Ward Chapel located at 7336 South 3200 West, West Jordan, Utah 84084. Family Service: 9:00am-11:00am. Church Service: 12:00pm-1:00pm. Interment will be in the West Jordan Cemetery, 7925 South 1300 West, West Jordan, Utah 84088.