Taufa Liti Szalkowski Obituary (1950 - 2020)

Click Here To View Funeral Webcast Taufa Liti Szalkowski, age 70, departed this life on October 28th, 2020. Taufa was born on May 2nd, 1950 in Vaini, Tonga. The daughter of Siaosi and Seini Liti and the youngest of 9, Taufa grew up in Tonga before coming to the United States in 1974 at the age of 24. She was a loving, and very devoted mother of 3 children, Hal Leetham, Neal Leetham, and William Manase Lokotui. Taufa also raised her grandchild and namesake as one of her own kids and only daughter. She is a proud grandmother of 8 grandchildren currently. Her kids and grandkids knew her as one of the most selfless, loving, and giving people they have ever known. Taufa was known to persevere through any adversity she faced in her life. She always seemed to find the strength, through her faith and loved ones, to get back to her happy, loving self. Taufa had an unmatched zest for life and loved spending time with friends and family. Some of her favorite hobbies included knitting and making beautiful traditional tongan ta’ovala. Her joyous spirit, smile, and laughter brought joy to all those that knew her and she will be missed very dearly. Funeral Services Date: Saturday, November 7, 2020 Location: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary 1007 W South Jordan Parkway South Jordan, UT 84095 Family Viewing: 8am - 11am Church Service: 11:30 – 12:30pm Burial Service: 1:30pm at Redwood Cemetery 6500 S Redwood Rd. Taylorsville, UT. 84123