Peseta Tamalelagi Walter Charles Alofipo Key Obituary

“Peseta Tamalelagi” Walter Charles Alofipo Key, passed away peacefully on June 14th, 2018 in Orem, Utah. Walter was from the Village of Saleaula, Savaii, Western Samoa. Born to Charles Sale Alofipo Key and Patisepa Kalisi Fuimaono Key on April 25, 1922. Peseta had 9 siblings: Eme Key, Siosefa Key, William Alofipo Key, Siaosi Key, Uota Key, Uale Laufou Key, Siaki John Key, Alofipo Peseta Peti Key and Faalagilagi Kuresa. Married Talolua “Leiaoaniu” Samiu in 1944. Later solemnized in the LDS Laie Hawaii Temple in 1969. Married for 72 years until her passing in January 23rd, 2016. Blessed with six children, Tautasi Medley (Laine) Key, Katherine (George) Ka’aihue, Alofipo Levao Swaner (Lemoe) Key, Alameda (Royal) West. Preceded in death by sons Wiser and Walter Key Jr., Granddaughters Kimberlyn Ka’aihue, Cathy & Sabrina Gali, Great Grandson’s Kahalehili Ka’aihue Unufe, Malakai Taylor Siaosi Ka’aihue & Charles Leaula Tautasi Key. Brother Alofipo Peseta Peti Key, Sister Fa’alagilagi Kuresa and eternal companion Talolua Key. Peseta has 34 Grandchildren, 107 Great Grandchildren, 17 Great Great Grandchildren. Viewing will be held on June 21st, 2018 from 8:30 AM – 10:45 AM followed by services beginning at 11 AM. Viewing/Services will be held at Orem 9th Samoan Ward Building located at 80 South 280 East Orem, Utah 84058. Internment will be at Orem City Cemetery following services and Serenity Funeral Home. On behalf of the Key, Ka’aihue, Gali & West Families, we would like to express our profound gratitude to Dignity Hospice Services, Serenity Funeral Home and the loving Orem 9th Samoan Ward Members. Fa’afetai Tele Lava. Services are under the direction of Peni Malohifo’ou of Serenity Funeral Home.

Peseta Tamalelagi Walter Charles Alofipo Key

April 25, 1922 - June 14, 2018