Uikelotu Tukuafu

January 4, 1943 - November 13, 2017

Uikelotu Fungalei Tukuafu, age 74, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Monday, November 13th, 2017. She was born on January 4th,1943, in Ha’akio Vava’u, to Manatu Fungalei of Houma Vava’u, and Sione Leleimoepo Lofa, of Fotuha’a Ha’apai. Uikelotu married her loving sweetheart, Aisea Mo’unga, of Kolomotu’a, on June 24th, 1963. She loved him dearly. Unfortunately, our beloved Father, passed away on April 6th,1975, leaving our cherished Mother, with 7 young children, to raise as both a Mother, and a Father, and she did a phenomenal job. Uikelotu later met our loving Step Father, Siale Latu Tukuafu, of Hofoa Tongatapu, whom was later sealed to him in the New Zealand Temple. She is known as Nena to all 33 Grandchildren, and 31 great Grandchildren. Our Nena was very talented, and can make anything with her loving hands. She taught each of us the important of being independent, self reliant; instilling in us excellent work ethics, but most importantly, faith and dedication to our loving Savior Jesus Christ. Our beloved Mother, and Grandmother, was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She served in numerous callings, but her favorite, a Visiting teacher. She loved attending the Temple on a regular basis. She is survived by her 8 Children, Vailoa Valahulu (Vika), Fakaosi Mo’unga (Peti), Sailokeini Talivakaola (Fatai), Lesieli Nauulu (Fili), Hingano Tui’onetoa (Etuini), Seiano Mo’unga (Ilisapesi), ‘Ilaisaane Feletoa (Saulala), Susana Vaka (Lavaki). We love you so much our Dear Nena. Services are under the direction of Peni Malohifo'ou of Serenity Funeral Home. Funeral Services: Monday, November 20th, 2017, from 8-1pm at the LDS chapel on 660 N. Redwood Rd. Salt Lake City, Ut. Interment: Redwood Memorial Estates