Ma'ata Nau Satini

December 16, 1940 - January 23, 2020

Ma’ata Nau Po’uha Satini passed away on Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 at 5:45pm surrounded by her family. Ma’ata was born in Nuku’alofa, Tonga to Sione and Nau Po’uha, December 16, 1940. Growing up Ma’ata was a professional Netball athlete that represented the Kingdom of Tonga. She loved sports, was very athletic, and enjoyed the outdoors. She never needed an excuse to get outside and go walking. She could walk for miles. Ma’ata was loyal to her siblings, a fierce protector of her children and grandchildren, and a loyal, loving wife to Lufusi F. Satini who passed away in 2003. Ma’ata has five daughters and two sons, 29 grandchildren, and five great grandkids. She marched to the beat of her own drum, making her presence known everywhere she went. She loved everyone, judged no one, and was one of the most inclusive members of her community making everyone feel loved and welcomed. Ma’ata was a community volunteer. She volunteered serving the elderly in neighboring rest homes, always provided coats for the homeless, gave rides to people needing help getting to their destination, and dedicated her whole heart and soul to God by serving in many capacities especially within her church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She loved music and was a primary chorister; she was an amazing Cub Scout master who absolutely loved her scouts. She loved her community. She was our community defender, our family matriarch, our hero. There will NEVER be another like her. Ma’ata was one of a kind and the world was a better place having known her. We will miss her. Ma’ata Nau Po’uha Satini is survived by her children and grandchildren: Senolita Satini-Foleti (sp: Konokono) children: Elisepa Foleti, Osaiasi Katiloka Foleti Margarita Satini (sp: James Sundin) children: Ricky Sundin, Keilani Sundin (sp: Lawrence Toiaivao), Semisi Sundin, Alexander Sundin (sp: Celeste Vaifo’ou) Nau Ma’ata Willis (sp: Wayne) child(ren): Elder Preston Willis Cindy Fiona Leal (sp: Victor) children: Tiffany Utuone (Semisi), Thomas Sedric Satini, Terrance ‘Bubba’ Satini, Tessa Senolita Tuivaiti, Ellyce Leal, Victor Leal Jr. John Satini (sp: Lisia) children: Margarita Nau Satini, Stanford Satini, Lufusi Satini, Miles Satini, Luke Satini Taina Satini Leatutufu (deceased) (sp: Dalen) children: Dawson Leatutufu, Deianera Leatutufu, Dillon Leatutufu, Delaney Leatutufu Rufus Satini Jr. (sp: J.B.) children: Logan Lufusi Satini, Payton Satini, Tyson Satini, Braxton Satini, Lauren Satini, Ethan Schofield Great Grandchildren: Fe’aomoeata Fahina, Keitana Fahina, Wayne Toiaivao, Halani Utuone, Kitione Vaifo’ou-Sundin A viewing will take place on Thursday, January 30th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 660 North Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City, Utah. Another viewing will be on Friday, January 31st from 8:00am to 12:30pm followed by Bishop’s Service at 1:00pm at the same church. Burial will take place at 2:30pm at Redwood Memorial Cemetery. To share condolences to the family visit www.serenityfhs.com