Tevita Tuamoheloa Bloomfield Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Tevita Tuamoheloa Bloomfield, a great husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, returned home to our Father in Heaven on February 7, 2016 at the age of 66. He was surrounded by his beautiful wife and children as he took his last breath. Tevita was born on August 15, 1949 in Fatai, Tonga to the late Seluvaia Konai and Vunivalu Bloomfield. Dad later married the love of his life Utulongoa’a V. Tongi on November 6, 1968. They were later sealed together for all time and eternity in the Los Angeles, California temple. Dad not only was a loving family man, but also a loyal friend. Tevita, a man with many talents, is known to be the best rugby hook in Tongan Rugby history and was part of the ’73 Tongan Legends Team. Our dad was like a pineapple, rough and tough on the outside but mushy, soft, and sweet on the inside. Physically tough but had a tender loving heart. He is proceeded in death by his parents, five siblings, son Noa, and his granddaughter Tagiilima Lavender. He is survived by his wife Utulongoa’a V. (Tongi) Bloomfield, his children Vaisioa (Vilisoni) Angilau, Vilaketi (Melemanu) Bloomfield, Tefua (Kauata) Bloomfield, Konai (Wendi) Bloomfield, Danny Mahe, Loseli (Henry) Wight, Atelaite (Samani) Sekona, Alexander Bloomfield, Jerry (Fatafehi) Bloomfield, Elesi (Junior) Togiai, and Latavai (Pelitisasa) Tahi, as well as 56 grandchildren and 6 great - grandchildren. His beautiful smile and contagious personality was known to all that he came into contact with. Our dad has left behind a legacy that will continue to carry on for generations to come. Until we meet again, papa! A viewing will be held Friday February 19th from 6pm-9pm located at Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center, 5624 Cougar Lane Kearns, Utah Family viewing will be Saturday February 20th from 9am-11:30am followed by the Bishops Service at 12 noon, located at the Tongan LDS North Stake 4425 W 3300 S WVC, Utah 84120. Interment follows at Valley View Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Peni Malohifo'ou of Serenity Funeral Home We want to thank the medical staff at the Intermountain Medical Center (IMC) and LDS Hospital for their extraordinary care and hospitality, as well as the many family and friends who have shown us their love and support during this time of loss. Lastly, we would like to thank Serenity Funeral Home for their services.

Tevita Tuamoheloa Bloomfield

August 15, 1949 - February 7, 2016