Semisi Ha'apai Folaumahina Obituary (1926

Semisi Ha’apai Folaumahina passed away peacefully in Provo, Utah on December 26, 2022, at the age of 96. Ha’apai is survived by his wife, Mele Mohulamu Iongi; and their children, Asinate (Penisimani) Heimuli, Siosifa Fainga’a (Jaleen) Folaumahina, Saia (Sinai) Folaumahina, Siaosi (Olivia) Folaumahina, Petelo (Laura) Folaumahina, and Luseane (Petaia) Usakilakeba. Ha’apai is also survived by 29 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren. He was a preceded in death by both his parents, Sione Folaumahina and Malia Alakoka; and a daughter, Ma’u Folaumahina. He was the last living of his siblings, Mataika Moana, Hekesi Laukau, Polohiva Finau, Sosefo Tu’itupou, Nunia Mafi, Tupou Feli, and Pauline Hu’akau. Ha’apai was born October 11, 1926, in Ha’akame, Tonga to Sione Folaumahina and Malia Folaumahina. He married the love of his life, Mohulamu Iongi, in June of 1953. They were happily married for 69 ½ years! They we both proud members of the Siasi ‘O Tonga Tauataina. Ha’apai’s viewing will be held from 7-11:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2023, at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Provo, Utah. Family viewing will be held from 8-9:30 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the same location. Funeral services will follow at 10:00 a.m. He will be interred at the Provo City Cemetery, 610 South State Street, Provo, Utah. Ha’apai was a God-fearing man whose love and passion for his family and church was undeniable! He will be greatly missed by many, especially his grandchildren. Until we meet again, mau ofa lahi atu. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.