Tevita Tangatafoua Moala (Mokofisi)

January 13, 1940 - August 22, 2016

Tevita Tangatafoua Moala (Mokofisi) has departed from this life on August 22nd, 2016 surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was born January 13, 1940 in Nukualofa, Tonga to Henele Moala Mokofisi (Pea) and Luisa Fakahoko (Kanukupolu) and grew up between Vaotu'u and Pea, TongaTapu. To family and friends he's known as Dave, but to the rest of Tonga he is Foua Kelo, he was known for his red Kelo hair. He is the eldest of 8 children and carried that responsibility throughout his life. He was a part of the first Tongan National Team to win the title in 1968. Best known as Tevita Tangata Foua (1st and 2nd row/forward for the Tonga Rugby Union). Through his travels, he was able to bring his family to America and he created more opportunities that have given many that have crossed his path a better life. He and his brothers worked very hard and won many awards for commercial landscaping in the Bay Area. He was first married to Falefehi Muakiholeva ( Puleiku)and had 4 children and later remarried to Joan Goppert. He is survived by his wife Joan Goppert Moala and his 7 children (Hulita Tauteoli (Elevisi), Mapeli Tauteoli (Fifita), Uenti Teumoehenga (Fisimanu), Tevita Moala, Dawn Pitts (Sam), Courtney Valdes (Jason), Keleigh Kauhane (Samuel). His Brother Veamatahau, Sione Fatai, Ana Kelela and many nieces and nephews. His legacy lives on through his 45 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren and still growing. His unconditional love, selflessness and living life fearlessly lives through his posterity. He was a loving husband, a wonderful father and the best grandfather. May you rest in Paradise until we meet again. Families are forever and we will see him. Services are under the direction of Peni Malohifo'ou of Serenity Funeral Home Draper, UT