Siaosi Kupu Hala'ufia Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Siaosi Kupu Hala’ufia of Salt Lake City returned home on May 17, 2014. He was born in Koloa, Vava’u, Tonga on February 11, 1922 to Taufa'ahau Hala'ufia [Fangupo] & 'Olivia 'Ofa Talakai Hala'ufia. He was married to his sweetheart, Uinise ‘Ofa Lavulo Hala'ufia, for time and all eternity. He was a man who laughed; he knew how to brighten any situation and encouraged those around him to embrace life’s challenges with a smile. He was a man who loved; he not only loved and worked to better the lives of his own family, but he made sure to love the least and offer them the most. He was a man who lived his life with integrity and dedication to his family, and it is through his family and those touched by his actions that his legacy continues. He is survived by his ten children, Siaosi Makamalohi Hala’ufia , Uanita Tupou 'Ahome'e Longstaff, Luseane Halaevalu Mata'aho Taufu'i, Siosaia Taufa Hala'ufia , Latufu'ipeka Hafoka, Teisa Palu Netane, Kelela Finau Hala'ufia, Tuhi Karamea Talakai, Sisi Toutai Hala'ufia, and Meleane Lavulo Hala'ufia; and his sisters Halatono Hala'ufia Netane, Vika Fatafehi Lilika-'I-Moana Vuki, "He is survived by sixty grandchildren; and forty-nine great-grandchildren." Services will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at the Liberty 3rd Tongan Ward located 2465 South 800 East, Salt Lake City; the viewing will be from 8:00-10:30 am and the funeral service will be from 11:00-12:00 pm. Interment will be at Redwood Memorial Estates 6500 S Redwood Rd. Taylorsville, Utah 84129. Services are under the direction of Peni Malohifo'ou and Serenity SereniCare Funeral Home For condolences and messages you can go to www.serenityfhs.com

Siaosi Kupu Hala'ufia

February 11, 1922 - May 17, 2014