Mele Uhalangakali Halai

August 29, 1928 - November 29, 2017

Mele Uhalangakali Halai, 89, has completed her duties here on earth to finally return home to Our Father in Heaven on the morning of Nov. 29, 2017. Grandma Mele was born on Aug. 29, 1928 in Uiha, Haapai, to her birth parents, Fenuki Kauvaka, father & Sela Kava Takitakitau, mother. Mele married her best friend, true love, Penisimani Manupuna He Toafa Halai (Halatapu) and is survived by their children, oldest daughter Fo'ou (Siaosi) Vehikite, son Siaosi (Musie) Halai, daughter Pipiena Halai Vainuku & youngest Tokomea (Lomi) Vaitai. Also, survived by her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, siblings and many more family and friends that will miss her greatly. Preceded in death by her husband, their youngest son Koniseti, her birth parents, her older sister, Makasini Fonua and younger brothers Aminiasi Kioa, Semisi Kioa and Sione Kauvaka. There is a joyous reunion in Heaven with the many family and friends that awaits our Grandma Mary. Please join us in celebrating her life with services being held Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, 7:00pm to 11:00pm at the Hyland Lake LDS chapel located at 981 E Revere Circle, Murray, UT 84121 and final services Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 at the Siasi Tonga Hou'eiki, 540 E. 700 S. Salt Lake City, UT 84102, 11:00am to 1:00pm. Services are under the direction of Peni Malohifo'ou of Serenity Funeral Home. Please share memories and condolences at www.serenityfhs.com