Tuaoi Muai

September 28, 2005 - May 11, 2018

Tuaoi Viliamu Muai was called home to his Heavenly Father and reunited with his earthly father on Friday, May 11. Tua was born on September 28, 2005 in South Jordan, Utah. He is the sixth of eight children. Tua is bright and shining soul who touched the lives of many. He stood up for the weak, his beautiful eyes lighting up with fire when he heard of family or friends being mistreated. He has a strong spirit and a fierce determination. Tua has two loves in life – football and family – especially his mom. From a young age, he would sit and not just watch football but study it. He started playing young and lived for football season. His other love is his family and he always watched out for his mom. He would always say, ‘Don’t worry mom, I’ll take care of you.” His brothers and sisters are his best friends and his friends are his family. Tua had a bright and contagious smile. He is loved by all – old and young. He could entertain his young nieces and nephews for hours, play rugby with teenagers and carry on a conversation with an adult. If you asked anyone what they will remember about Tua it will be his courage, toughness, his love for his mother, his desire to be great, his fearlessness and most of all his smile – it would make a bad day better and light up any room. Tus is survived by his mother Celestia; his siblings Kehaulani, Salamasina, Mikaele, Fa’atoatoa, Sosefina, Fa’amanu, Tauanu’u; his grandparents Michael and Rebecca Ballard; Great Grandpa Mariner Ballard and Great Grandma Dorthea Hildreth. Tua is preceded in death by his father Felise; Great Grandmother Gwen Ballard; Great Grandfather William Crampton; Great Grandfather Tuaoi Muai and Great Grandmother Motiana Muai. Viewing will be Tuesday, May 15 from 6:00 - 8:00. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 16 at 11:00. LDS Chapel, 3670 Rushton View Drive, South Jordan.