Faafanua Debbie Utu

A visitation for Faafanua will be held Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Wilmington, 1640 North Avalon Blvd, Wilmington, CA 90744.

     Her parents were Auuso Utu-Faaifo (Deceased) and Inki Malufau(Deceased). Faafanua was raised in Carson California by her parents and grandparents Siloi and Tuipala Pulalasi Sr.

       Faafanua was raised with Five Siblings and Eight Extended Siblings. She had three Brothers, Laki Malufau (Deceased) Tuipala Pulalasi Jr and Bruce Faaifo. She had two sisters, Ataga'i Christina Faaifo and Legalo Sherrymoana Su'a. Her extended Siblings were Peniamina Pulalasi, Seitasi Pulalasi, Tuusao Pulalasi, Mulimauga Semaia, Tieja Johnson, Deshawn Malufau-Alavez, Betsy Paysinger and Brianna Paysinger. Faafanua and her siblings had the typical rivalries while growing up, but they shared many life experiences.

     Faafanua and her loving husband Liatama Faauli (Deceased) were blessed with Three Children, Her Only Son Nephi Faauli and Two daughters Evelina Sadera Faauli (Deceased) and Taliama Taumaia Faauli (Deceased). They were also blessed with their daughter in law Dazey Vaifanua and a beautiful Granddaughter, Talina Faith Vaifanua- Faauli, named after her beloved daughters.

      Faafanua passed away on January 5, 2023 in Wilmington, California and Survived by her only son, Nephi Faauli, daughter in law Dazey Vaifanua and beautiful Granddaughter Talina Faith Vaifanua-Faauli. Faafanua Debbie Utus legacy lives through her son and granddaughter. Services were held at Funeraria Del Angel Wilmington.

    The experiences she treasured most were those she shared with her loved ones. Faafanua Debbie Utu will be greatly missed.

I LOVE YOU.

And I feel like it’s something I rarely do. I feel like I never tell you enough, How much I love you. I need you know how much you really mean to me.

So I’m saying that you mean the world to me, I want to thank you for everything you do. You’ve never turned your back on me, Or left me like some people have. Anytime I need to talk to someone, You are always there to help me through. There is nothing in this world I could do To ever repay you. The best thing God could ever do, Is give me to you.

I love you mom

-Nephi

A LETTER TO MY BEAUTIFUL SISTER. THEY SAY THERES REASONS, THEY SAY TIME WILL HEAL, BUT NEITHER TIME OR REASON WILL EVER CHANGE THE WAY I FEEL. GONE ARE THE DAYS WE USED TO SHARE IN THE TENT OR AT NANAS AND MAMAS HOUSE. BUT IN MY HEART YOU WILL ALWAYS BE. WE NEVER SAID GOODBYE. YOU NEVER SAID YOUR LEAVING. YOU WERE GONE BEFORE WE KNEW IT AND ONLY GOD KNEW WHY. THE GATES OF MEMORIES WILL NEVER CLOSE I SWEAR I MISS YOU MORE THAN ANYONE KNOWS. REAL LIFE I LOVED YOU DEARLY, IN DEATH ILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND IN MY HEART YOU'LL ALWAYS HOLD A PLACE THAT NO ONE COULD FILL. BROKE MY HEART TO LOSE BUT YOU DIDN'T GO ALONE A PART OF ME WENT WITH YOU THE DAY GOD TOOK YOU HOME.

-LOVE ALWAYS

LIL SIS SILOI

To my sister who was also a wife, mother, and grandmother, this poem is taylor-made for you.  It beautifully captures how thankful we all are for your love and your legacy.

Love Legacy

A sister, a mother, a grandma too,
This is the legacy we have from you.
You taught us love and how to fight,
You gave us strength, you gave us might.
A stronger person would be hard to find,
And in your heart, you were always kind.
You fought for us all in one way or another,
Not just as a sister not just as a mother.
For all of us you gave your best,
Now the time has come for you to rest.
So go in peace, you’ve earned your sleep,
Your love in our hearts, we’ll eternally keep.

-Love Always

Baby Sis Brianna

PALLBEARERS:

Nephi Faauli. Tuusao Pulalasi

Seitasi Pulalasi. Filipo Talosaga

Laki Talosaga. Peniamina Pulalasi

Betsy Paysinger. Brianna Paysinger

Mulimauga Semaia. Tuipala Pulalasi Jr

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