Melenaite Pasi

Melenaite Pasi peacefully returned to our Heavenly Father on May 25, 2020 in her home in Salt Lake City surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and other family members.
Melenaite was born on November 16, 1935 in Pangai, Ha’apai, Tonga to Paula Tu’i’onetoa Lavulo and ‘Ana Tamutamu Panuve.
Melenaite married her eternal sweet heart, Taniela Mafile’o Pasi, on June 30, 1956 in Pangai, Ha’apai, Tonga. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was very proud of her heritage and posterity. A woman of many talents, who had put her greatest efforts towards her family. Her teachings are alive in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, the fabric of her immortal legacy. They are the beneficiaries of all her sacrifices, life lessons, and wisdom.
As a young woman, she excelled at net ball and was a beautiful dancer. She had a great sense of humor and was loved by her classmates. She later became a gifted seamstress, baker and cook. She kept a neat home and made sure there was food for anyone who came over to visit. She had a big heart and all who knew her could feel her love for them. She spent much of her time serving in multiple callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. While serving in Tonga, it was not uncommon to find Melenaite, and those she served with, walking miles and miles to visit ward members.
Melenaite’s love was unmatched and, above all else, her light was a beacon to many. She was and will always be the superwoman of her family. When you heard her voice, you immediately felt her heart. She was a God fearing, woman of faith who centered her life around Jesus Christ. There was no doubt you’d feel the touch of angels when she bore her testimony. Her love has been and will always be imprinted in the hearts of all who knew her. Thank you Melenaite for reflecting the pure love of Christ towards all who were lucky enough to know you.
Melenaite is survived by her husband Taniela Mafile’o Pasi, her sister Veisinia Saffings (Ernie), her children Lesieli Hingano Moe (Shane), Toutai Moala Pasi (Lineni), Fusi Kaunanga Pasi Livai (Siuaki), Tevita ‘Alapuku Pasi (Fahina Tavake), Lea He ‘Ofa Wolfgramm, Vanesa Makeleta Pasi Fie’eiki (Ron), Dorinda Maureen Pasi, Filinita Nemelka (Kevin), Kadeisha Leigh Pasi Ka’auamo (Kona), ‘Afa Tonga (Langaola), Kingi Tonga (Celeste), Timani Tonga (Maniana), Verna Bair (Brett), Filisi Filipe (Senine). She’s also survived by her grandchildren Theresa Moe, Tania Moe, Tesa Manu (Lasi), Lani Pasi, Spencer Pasi (Kayla), Siuaki Livai (Teuila), Semisi Livai (Norma-Jean), Henrietta Auelua (Jerome), Salote Afu (Mone), Tevita Livai (Courtney), Lasipeli Livai (Teal), Anya Tulimafua (Viliami), Taniela Pasi (Nanasi), Melenaite Te’o (Filiaga), Tu’ulaki Pasi, Marylouise Fakalata (Sateki), Pieter Pasi (Mikenzie), Salome Mo’ungaafi (Sione), Ammaron Wolfgramm, Alyson Ferlin (Randy), Aarika Flores (Brandon), Stranz Wolfgramm (Mallory), Albert Wolfgramm, Stefon Wolfgramm, Susana Foliaki, Julia Fie’eiki, RJ Fie’eiki, Salote Fie’eiki, Elaine Grieg, Tiffany Pierson (Ryan), Kevin Nemelka (Rachel), Vanesa Moyes (Gentry), Justin Nemelka (Jane), Aamon Nemelka, Taniela Ka’auamo, Kalani Ka’auamo, Semisi Motulalo Tonga, Jimmy Tonga, Lea Hansen (Anthony), Lisiate Tonga (Naomi), Jayson Tonga, Te Anu Tonga, Ammon Tonga, Rodney Tonga (Breann), Verna Tukuafu (Sione), Joyce Afeaki (Lasi), Via Tonga, Beni Tonga (Devrie), Timani Tonga, Vea Manumaleuna (Eathyn), Sini Vamanrav (Ram), CJ Bair (Tony Pututau), Chelsea Bair, Cody Bair (Josie), Taniela Filipe, Thomas Filipe (Melinda), Douglas Filipe (Andrea), Mark Filipe (Tilila), Michael Filipe (Laite), Anchalee Ngata (Vili). She also has 106 great grandchildren, and 1 great great granddaughter.
Melenaite is preceded in death by her parents Paula Lavulo and Ana Tamutamu, her brothers Fatai Nu’uhiva Lavulo and Sione Taukafa, her sisters Uinse ‘Ofa ki Vava’u Matekitonga Halaufia, Salote Anga’aefonu Lavulo, Ilaisipa Tokilupe Lavulo, Salote Filimoe’unga Evers, Seini Houmafaleono Faiva’ilo, Meleane Lavulo, and Luisa Sikiniti Lavulo Netane, her son Palu Hu’aniumata Tonga, her daughter Longolongoi Niu’ui Tonga her granddaughter Susi Filipe Moe and her great grandson Siuaki Solipo (JahJah) Livai.
Interment will be at Redwood Memorial 6500 S. Redwood Rd in West Jordan, Utah at 2pm.
Viewing limited to 50 people at a time, but all are welcome. Additionally, there will be a live streaming of services for those interested, but cannot, or hesitant to attend due to travel or Covid-19 concerns.
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Service Information
Viewing May 30, 2020 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Memorial Redwood Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah 84123





Graveside Service
May 30, 2020 at 2:00 PM
Memorial Redwood Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah 84123