Tevita Siulua Tali

Tevita Siulua Tali, age 60, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2014, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born July 10, 1953, in Kameli, Neiafu, Vava’u to Viliami Lolohea Tali (Fanua) & 'Alisia Vaka. He was sealed for time and eternity to Mohokoi Christable Tali ('Alatini), on January 27, 1979 in the Honolulu, Hawaii Temple. Tevita graduated in 1984 with a Bachelor’s of Science from Brigham Young University- Provo and in 1987 with a Bachelor’s from Utah State University. It was his desire to return to his homeland, Vava’u Tonga, and give back to his people. He happily served his people for 11 years by teaching animal science, agriculture, and seminary at Saineha High School. He was employed by Delta Airlines, Salt Lake City, Utah for 10 years. Tevita valued education and was passionate about teaching and studying the gospel. He enjoyed gardening, growing crops, and raising farm animals. He loved making people laugh and spending quality time with his family. Tevita touched the lives of many with his smile and generosity. He maintained his sense of humor all the way to the end. Tevita will be forever remembered by his beloved wife, Mohokoi Tali, and loving children, Siosi married to Silva T. Fonua, Jr.,' Emanita married to 'Aisea Mo’unga, Fane married to Tupouniua Tonga Malohifo’ou, Salome 'Alatini, Viliami Tali, 'Alisia married to Samuela Motu’apuaka, and Louisa Tali, and his nine adored grandchildren Siliva, Mohokoi, Isaac, Fusina, Tevita Ramses, Siale Isis, Tupouniua Tonga,' Ema, and 'Inoke, his sisters and brothers Siosi Naulangi, Heilala Piu, Manuna Lilo, Sione Havea Tali (Fanua), and Nusipepa Leleifi, along with countless other family and friends whom were blessed to know him. He was preceded in death by Fa’avesi (brother), Meleseini Kiteau (sister), Vaisiliva (sister), and Malieta (sister). A celebration of life service will be held at the Tongan South Stake Center, 4660 West 5015 South, Kearns, Utah on Wednesday, June 25, from 8 to 1 p.m. The burial will be held shortly after at Valley View Memorial Park, 4335 West 4100 South, West Valley City, Utah at 2:00 pm. Thank you to everyone involved in his care at Intermountain Medical Center including doctors, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and respiratory therapists. Services are under the direction of Peni Malohifo'ou of Serenity Funeral Home Please share memories and condolences at www. Senicarefuneralhome.com.

Tevita Siulua Tali

July 10, 1953 - June 21, 2014