Mana Maku Galla Obituary (1954 - 2020)

Click HERE to view Graveside Services for Mana Maku Mana Maku Galla was born 01/01/1954, in Boshoka, Eritrea, Africa. He lost his Mom at a very young age and was raised by good neighbors. When he reached adulthood, he joined the military to serve his country in the frontline. After countless years of service and dedication (with little or no pay) he was falsely accused and mistreated by fellow soldiers. He ended up in a brutal and horrible prison even though he was totally innocent of any wrongdoing. He was tied up upside down and brutally beaten. After suffering under the cruel regime, he decided to take his whole family and crossed to the neighboring country of Ethiopia, Africa, to obtain a better future for his children. In the year 2000, he entered the Refugee Camp in Ethiopia. He worked hard to take care of his family. The same year he lost his wife. On top of all the difficulties of refugee life, he was also covered with a dark blanket when hearing of the news of his beloved wife’s death. Manna still didn’t lose hope. He made raising his kids his top priority, taking on both roles as father and mother. He did all he could in his power to make sure his kids were taken care of. In September 25, 2009 he resettled in the USA in the Salt Lake City area after completing all the legal resettlement requirements of USCIS/DHS. It was in America that Manna found the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Coming to America was a light of hope, inspiration, and wonderful opportunity for personal freedom for Manna and his children. He can finally sleep well knowing that his children are in a better place. Recently, he started suffering from an unforgiving illness. He was in and out of the hospital. After suffering for a short while, he passed away peacefully in his daughter’s home on August 23, 2020 at the age of 66. Manna was known for his sense of humor and simplicity. He was a loving father. He was a friend to all children and young teenagers, and adults. He is greatly missed. He will forever be in our hearts. May his soul rest in eternal glory and peace. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary in Murray, Utah. The mortuary is located at 4760 South State Street, Murray, Utah 84107 USA. There will be a viewing at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary in Murray on Saturday, September 5, 2020 starting at 12:00 P.M. until 1:00 P.M. Afterwards, the family and friends of Manna will meet at the Elysian Burial Gardens at 1075 East College Street (4580 South), Millcreek, Salt Lake County, Utah 84117. There will be a graveside prayer service there at the cemetery. After the prayer, the family and invited friends will meet at the outdoor pavilion at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Cottonwood 16th Ward. The pavilion is directly behind the chapel. Food will be served and provided by the Ethopian Community. The Cottonwood 16th Ward is located at 1750 East Spring Lane, Holladay, Utah 84117 (in the Salt Lake Big Cottonwood Stake) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Any questions should be directed to Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary. Their phone number is (801)266-0222. Their email address is: JSM@jenkins-soffe.com To make donations to the family please copy and paste the link below to the go fund me page. https://gf.me/u/yts29y