Taniela Funaki Pa'uli

July 12, 1934 - April 22, 2018

Taniela Funaki Pa’uli On Sunday, April 22, 2018, Taniela Funaki Pa’uli, husband, father, grandfather, brother, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 83. Taniela was born in Ha’avakatolo, Tongatapu, Tonga Islands, and the oldest child to Isileli Pa’uli and Kalolaine Huni Pa’uli. In his early years, he enjoyed spending time with his grandfather and driving their families many cars and buses. He also enjoyed spending time with his siblings and cousins. He met the love of his life, ‘Aho Alo’i Pa’uli and married her on January 6, 1961 in Nuku’alofa, Tonga. In 1970, they moved to San Francisco, CA and then a few years later moved to Las Vegas, NV, eventually settling in Culver City, CA which they lived there for 28 years. In Culver City, CA he owned and operated his own landscaping company for many years and if he wasn’t working, he was at home usually cleaning his yard or organizing his garage or spending time with his family. In 2002, Taniela and Alo’i decided retire and move to Lindon, Utah to be closer to their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In his later years, he loved staying busy. He spent time driving and running errands with this wife, he would go and socialize and eat lunch at the Lindon senior center, whenever he could, he would make the rounds to each of his grandchildren’s homes to see them and his great-grandchildren. And he would also sit and enjoy reading the paper or watching an NBA or NFL game on TV on his favorite couch at home. His life revolved around his family, his home and his faith. With his passing, Taniela Funaki Pa’uli is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years ‘Aho Alo’i Pa’uli, his daughter Kehau Filimoeatu (Tevita), his sons Sofele Vaha’akolo (Lupi) and Taniela Tausinga, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, siblings, cousins and many close friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Isileli and Kalolaine Huni Pa’uli, two of his brothers Osaiasi Naitoko Pa’uli and Ika Polata’ane Pa’uli. Funeral Services will be held Monday, April 30th, at 12:00 Noon, at the American Fork 2nd Ward, 825 East 500 North, American Fork, Utah, where a Viewing will be held Sunday, April 29th from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. Interment in Lindon City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.