Falanika Kelekolio Perez

July 27, 1944 - February 4, 2016

Our Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, Falanika Kelekolio Perez passed peacefully from this mortal life on February 4, 2016 at the age of 71. She was born July 27, 1944 in Samoa to her parents, Tuifaleasa'i and Filipina Kelekolio. She loved reading, playing sports, but especially taking care of her grandchildren. She had a passion for teaching, especially the youth. She was converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1967 and dedicated her life to teaching her children to love the gospel. She is survived by her Husband and Eternal Companion, Silila Perez, Sr.; Sons:  Silila Jr., Kerry, Anthony, Monson, Richard, Daniel, and Tracy; Daughters:  Afton and Nedra  Her posterity continues with 28 Grandchildren: 14 Grandsons: Caleb, Hinckley, Kai, Dalyn, Matthias, Ammon, Christian, Hunter, Ezra, Ephraim, Cannon, Isaiah, Titus, and Enoch; 14 Granddaughters: Ashlynne, Myah, Ariana, Kennidy, Kamryn, Eden, Zoe, Lucy, Masina, Neriah, Tezedkah, Lisha, Cumorah, and Ella. She also has 7 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral Services for Falanika Perez will be held Friday, February 12, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Orem 9th Ward, 80 South 280 East, Orem, Utah where a Viewing will be held prior from 10:00 to 10:45 am. Interment in Orem City Cemetery, 1520 North 800 East, Orem, Utah. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.