Matilda Tarusile Setoki Moe Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Matilda Tarusile Setoki Moe, of Faleniu, American Samoa died on Monday, June 15 th , 2020 in Provo, Utah. She was born on November 9, 1950 in Vatukoula, Fiji to Setoki Tausia Sokmani and Maraea Irava Tukilangi. At age 11, she moved with her family from Fiji to Lotopa, Samoa. After Matilda graduated from Pesega College, she was a teacher at Sauniatu Primary School. She graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language (Church College of Hawaii)and Masters of Education (University of Hawaii-Manoa). On December 29, 1973 she married her eternal companion, Vanu Au Moe in the Laie Temple and they were blessed with 4 children. Matilda enjoyed teaching at Kahuku High School, Pesega College, Leone High School and ASCC (American Samoa Community College). She was also a Counselor (Leone High School), Vice Principal (Pavaiai Elementary) and Director of Title IV Student Support Services (ASCC). At various times, Matilda served as a primary teacher, primary music leader, Sunday school teacher, seminary teacher, Relief Society President, Stake Young Women’s president and temple ordinance worker for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Matilda is survived by her husband, Vanu Moe, children Sinapati (Amy), Vance (Amanda), Zenas (Junalou) and Marella; brothers, Tiasamoa (Malia-deceased; Vaeauote), Aisake (Grace-deceased), Samisoni (Marcia), Taukeve (Tutasi), Etika, Tiue (Salu), and sisters Evaligi (Kovana), Louisa, Vaurosi (Alofaaga), Eseta (Lealofi-deceased) and Vicky (Gerald). 16 grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 3, 2020, 11:00 am at American Fork Utah South Stake Center - 600 South 100 West, American Fork, Utah. A private family viewing will be held at 9:00 am, and a public viewing held at 10:00, both at the American Fork South Stake Center. A burial service will be at the Lehi City Cemetery (1525 North 600 East, Lehi, UT) at 12:30 immediately following the funeral service. Remembrances and condolences can be shared by going to the Tribute page for Matilda at Serenityfhs.com.

Matilda Tarusile Setoki Moe

November 9, 1950 - June 15, 2020