James Kerisiano Sataua DeVoux

Reverend James Kerisiano Sataua DeVoux (Rev or Kel) was born in Torrance, CA on August 11, 1970 to Sulufa’iga DeVoux(Sulu) and Sieni Sataua. He attended Bonita Elementary, Andrew Carnegie Jr. High, Carson High School, El Camino College and received his Christian Ministries Degree from Kana Fou Theological Seminary in 1998. After receiving his degree, James went on to marry Sauimalae Iosefo Taito (Sau), a missionary and his good friend from the same church on August 14, 1999. On June 1, 2000 and August 18, 2008 respectively, he welcomed two daughters into the world who became his heart. Of course, leaving some room for his wife.

James was a singer, next to being a reverend and youth pastor, he had a keen eye for perfection in everything he did, and was an amazing family. He married a God-fearing woman who, in turn strengthened his walk with in Christ and they raised two God-fearing daughters. Along with officiating weddings and funerals or conducting church services he would also be asked to sing. He used this particular gift to help many feel and listen to The Holy Spirit. He would perfect his congregation along with his own praise performance; as well as anything else being done in life to remind those he led always give God one hundred ten percent, nothing less. For his life style was led by Proverbs 3:6 “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.” NKJV

James is survived by his mother; his wife, Sauimalae Iosefo Taito DeVoux; his children, Jaedynn Mataimoana DeVoux Neely and Kharizmah Petesa Lia DeVoux; his grandchild, Nai’Ella Avina DeVoux Neely; his brother, Sulufaiga Devoux; his sisters, Emily DeVoux, Mataimoana DeVoux Fa’atolo, Amelia DeVoux, and Mabel DeVoux; and his beloved doggy sons, Rascal, Koda, Toko and Rocky DeVoux . He is predeceased by his father as well as his grandparents.

James was a Reverend to Samaoan Congregational Christian Church of San Antonio. James died unexpectedly on November 25, 2022, at the age of 52, fighting sickness.

A funeral service for James will be held Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 625 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City, TX 78148. A funeral service will occur Sunday, December 18, 2022 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at Bethany Congregational United Church of Christ, 500 Pilgrim Dr, San Antonio, TX 78213.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.colonialuniversal.com for the Devoux family.