Paepae Tafa Te’o of Riverton, Utah, passed away on November 5, 2022. She was born May 2, 1971, in Safaato’a, Samoa to Fueina and Lina Tafaoga Tafa.
She is survived by her husband, Spencer Te’o, children Elliott (Chanelle), Spencer Jr “Boe”, Angel (Samiu) Palusami and Valerie Precious; grandchildren Lucian, Saij, Reign, Leilani and Emi; and many other family and friends who will miss her dearly.
Funeral services for Paepae will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, November 11, 2022, at the Copperview Stake Center, 12154 South 3600 West in Riverton, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to the funeral services at the church beginning at 10AM. Interment to follow at the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park South Valley in Riverton, Utah.
Funeral services will be streamed via Zoom. To watch the previously held funeral services, please click the “Watch Services” link above.
We are sorry for yiur loss. Sending condolences and prayers.
Elliot and Chanelle
We send our condolences to you and your family. Please allow yourself time to grieve, savor the good times and memories with your Mom.
Ia manuia lau malaga sister Paepae Tafa Teo alofa le Tama Faalelagi ia iai le filemu aemaise le faamafanafanaga i le fanau le toalua faapea si ou uso ia Lina Tafa alofaaga ma faamafanafanaga mai ia antie i nei samoa ma le fanau Rest In Peace we believe family are together forever
We will miss you so much Pae. Your smile lit up a room, your laugh was infectious but your kindness is what we will miss the most.
Thank you for always being kind to me, for accepting me & always showing me love. We’re thankful to have had you in our lives.
We will always remember you.
We love you,
Tee & Jen
We were saddened to learn of Walie’s death. He was such a kind and gentle man. Law school was made bearable because I had Walie as a friend and mentor. We hope the peace of Christ will abide with you and your family in the weeks and months ahead.