Loumaile Ma\amaloa Falekakala Vea

1948 ~ 2018

The beautiful, loving, and always smiling Loumaile Ma'amaloa Falekakala Vea passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family on August 16th, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Loumaile was a benevolent daughter, loyal sister, devoted wife and mother, cherished aunt, proud grandmother, family to countless and friend to many. Born on January 20th, 1948 in Utulei, Tonga to proud parents, Semisi and Lolohea Falekakala. Maile as she was fondly known, was a sister to five siblings ‚ Lavinia Tulikifanga, Semi, Sueni, Paea Asay and Anau. Placed perfectly in the middle of them all. Among these five, the fair-skinned beauty was well known for her strong will, but soft and kind-hearted love. A love that grew out to the reaches of family here and beyond, Australia, New Zealand and all the way back to the Friendly Islands she once knew as her home.

On March 15th, 1982 ‚ Maile married her best friend and eternal companion ‚ Uluaki Mano Vea in the Salt Lake Temple. A sealed union that graced her with an ever-loving, humble, devout husband who always regarded her in such reverence to provide and protect their forever family. In the years ahead they had three children ‚ Karen Asiata(Sala), Clyde(Mona Tuitupou) and Alisi Matelau(To\a). As mother to three, Maile held a special bond with each that was often seen in the small and simple things. She was a second mother to her nephew Johnny Asay and niece Mary Maile. Her main priorty was to give her children only the best. And when her very own grandchildren were born, so too was her most cherished title known as "Mama". Taione, Lolohea, Tia, Libby, Kakala, Samiu and Keleni Si'i ‚ were her most valuable treasures. Being a grandmother was her greatest gift given to her. In fact, on her own birthday, all she desired was for her children & grandchildren to be gathered together creating memories.

Outside of her own family, Maile's great loyalty and care stretched to great lengths for others also.

The Westwood family have always been a special part of Maile\s life. Clyde D. and Kay Westwood were known as her American parents. Their children were like her very own siblings and Maile was their eldest sister.

Her beloved uncle Mosese Lui Muti also known as Papa, played a significant role in her life and family. He was well known for his missionary work and the fruits of his labor has blessed her life tremendously and generations to come. His children have always maintained close ties since her childhood and have continued to carry his legacy of service.

Maile was also a caretaker of her dear friend Judith Russello for over ten years. Presently, her daughter Karen continues to care for Judith.

Maile was a proud and supportive alumni of the Class of '68 Liahona High School. Taking part in annual reunions, making time to host, feed and see all of her fellow classmates. It was the little things and the time ‚ that again proved how constant she was.

Beyond all the roles she became, there were many talents that remained part of her charm. As an extremely accomplished quilter, seamstress and knitter, many were fortunate to be gifted one of her beautiful handmade blankets.

In addition, she was a faithful pioneer of the Liberty 3rd Tongan Ward. Her commitment to the ward will live on through her posterity and the dedication she held in fulfilling the Lord\s will.

She will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered and honoured in all of our hearts. The family wishes to express their appreciation and sincerely thank you for your kind expressions of sympathy.

Celebration of life for Loumaile Vea will be held on Wednesday - August 22, 2018

Viewing

8:00 am - 11:00 am

Bishops Program

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

LDS Chapel

1320 So. Wasatch Drive

Salt Lake City, Utah 84108