Ioane "John" Falo Tuiofelua TuiSamoa Obituary (1939 - 2015)

1939 ~ 2015 Ioane Falo Tuiofelua TuiSamoa was called home on December 15, 2015. Born in Vailima Apia, Western Samoa November 24, 1939 to Falo Tuiofelua TuiSamoa and Tausaga Meredith Falo. He graduated from George Brown High School of the Methodist Church where he was Valedictorian of his class. He also graduated from the Teachers Training College of Western Samoa where he also was Valedictorian. He was Principal of Malifa Intermediate School in Apia. He left Samoa in 1970 to escort his mother to live in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he lived until his death. While living in Utah he was employed by Capital Glass Company where he was a Supervisor. Ioane had many friends who he came to love and became part of their families. He was loved by all who knew him. Most of all he loved and spoiled his nephews and nieces and spent his life caring for them. He is survived by his brother, Pele Pati Falo; sister, Lele Falo; many nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ueli Meredith; sisters, Ofeira Vaomua, Sarai Leiataua, Agalelei Falo and Agaalofa Pepe Hunt. Services will be held Saturday, December 19, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at the Winder West 1st Ward, 1250 East 4530 South, Murray, with a viewing prior from 8:00-10:45 a.m. Interment: Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 East 4580 South, Salt Lake City. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.jenkins-soffe.com. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 South State Street Murray, UT