Meliana Unu Maumau

April 3, 1959 - October 28, 2013

Meliana Maumau, 54, passed away on Monday October 28, 2013 at her home in West Valley City, Utah. She was born April 3. 1959 in Te’ekiu, Tongatapu, to ‘Ofa Unu and Taniela Uiha. She was married to Pilitisi Empire Maumau for 35 years. She is survived by her four children. Daniel, (Senerita) Mafile’o, William (Lusi), Tevita (Cindy), and her only daughter ‘Emasisi Maumau. Eight loving grandkids, Meliana Si’i, Pilitisi Si’i, Ailini Si’i, Vita boy, Lavona, Darius, Margaret, and Ofa Si’i. Meliana has five sisters, two brothers, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and wonderful friends who all cared and loved her with their greatest gratitude. She enjoyed spending quality time with all her grandkids. They are the “Joys” of her heart. She loved to travel, play cards, attend church dances and, most of all, she had an unwavering faith in God. She is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Meliana was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband. Funeral Services will be held Monday November 4th at the Taylorsville 6th Tongan Ward, located at 5450 S 600 W Taylorsville, Utah 84129. A private family viewing from 8am-10-am, followed by a public viewing from 10:30am-12:30 pm. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 and the burial will follow, at Redwood Memorial Estates 6500 S Redwood Road. Services are under the direction of Peni Malohifo'ou of Serenity Funeral Home.