Sioeli Sanipepa Moeaki

Sioeli Sanipepa Moeaki, also known as Pepa, was a devoted and loving father, husband, and grandfather. He cherished every moment of his time with family and those who mattered most in his life. He was born on May 9, 1941 to Tevita and Ta'elata Moeakiola of Vaini, Tonga. At a very young age Pepa sacrificed his education to care for his parents and work on the family farm. Faith and hard work came natural to him. He worked as a machine operator at Purolator Oil and finally retired after 22 successful years. Those who came in contact with Pepa will remember his cheerful attitude and his bright smile. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. As a member of the church choir his tenor vocals often stood out each Sabbath afternoon. On Saturday mornings he was often seen on the sidelines beaming with pride during the Little League football games. He almost never missed a game of his grandsons. That was the kind of loving grandfather he was.

On April 20th, 2021, at the age of 79, Pepa, past peacefully surrounded by family in his West Valley City home. Pepa is survived by his beautiful wife, Luseane Kaipa. He was a proud father of daughter, Aioema Mele Maile, granddaughter, Sinia MeleRose Maile, grandson, Amoni Blake Maile, grandson, Tupou Ha'alalo Maile, grandson, George Everton Maile, Junior, grandson, Tevita Pepa Maile (deceased), grandson, Kalolaine Telesia Maile, son, Tevita Pepa Moeakiola, (daughter-in-law, Ashley Anitra Moeakiola), granddaughter, Luseane Sadie Moeakiola, grandson, Ziggy Pepa Moeakiola, grandson, Kingsley Lisiate Moeaki, (son-in-law, Isaiah Nau) daughter, Seini Moeaki Nau, granddaughter, Cecilia Alai Manongi Nau, grandson, Isaiah Ofavaiola Nau, Junior, grandson, Michael Mahe Nau, grandson, Tevita Sioeli Pepa Moeakiola Nau, granddaughter, Sidney Aioema Nau, brother, Sione Teipapa'a Moeaki, sister, Tauvavae Moeakiola-Fusitu'a and Kolo'one Ofakimoana Tauki'onetuku Puleteivai Moeakiola.

The family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concern, and kindness shown to them during the hours of bereavement. May God bless each and every one of you. Ofa Lahi Atu!

A Viewing will be held in his honor at Valley View Funeral Home 4335 West 4100 South, West Valley City, Utah on Friday, April 30 from 5pm-12am. An additional Viewing will be Saturday, May 1st from 8:30 AM-11:00 AM at the same location. Funeral Services will follow from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM.

Masks are required and social distancing will be enforced.