Sosaia Makamalohi Hala'ufia Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Sosaia Hala'ufia, also known as ‘Fia’ or Siaosi, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on December 29,1945 in Pangai, Ha’apai Tonga. Born to Siaosi Kupu and Uinse 'Ofa Lavulo, he was the eldest of 10 kids. He married Popua Nau Tu'ifangaloka on April 14, 1984, in the Salt Lake Temple. Fia grew up in Tonga and came to Utah in 1973. He worked at Buehner Block for 37 years. Sosaia held many callings in the Church, including being a Seventy. Fia was a quiet, humble man, who worked hard and enjoyed his time with family and friends. Fia is survived by his wife, Popua; daughters Luseane, 'Asinate (Michael Taumoepeau), 'Akesa; sons Fatu'imoana & Kefusikahahake; grandson Feleti Taumoepeau; siblings Uanita Longstaff, Luseane Taufu'i, Taufa, Latu Hafoka, Teisa Netane, Kelela Hala'ufia, Tuhi Talakai, Toutai & Meleane Hala'ufia, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by both his parents and other loved ones. Services will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at the Cannon 5th Ward located at 1250 West 1400 South, Salt Lake City; the viewing will be from 9:30-11:30 AM and the funeral services will be from 12:00-1:00 PM. Interment will be at Redwood Memorial Estates 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan. Services are under the direction of Peni Malohifo'ou of Serenity Funeral Home Please share memories and condolences at www.serenityfhs.com

Sosaia Makamalohi Hala'ufia

December 29, 1945 - July 16, 2015