Photo courtesy of Russon Brothers Mortuary - Bountiful
Bountiful, Utah
Pita Lauina Asiata returned home to his Heavenly Father on October 28, 2013. He was born in a
humble village call Satupa?itea on the South east coast of Savai?i Island in Western Samoa, to Gogosina White and Tavu?i Tuimaseve Asiata, but raised by his great Aunt Ali?itasi Faifua. He was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1969.
He arrived in American in 1974 for one reason, to work and save up to bring the rest of the family from Samoa. He was the oldest child and is survived by three siblings: Fa?avae, Mere, and Fa?apo.
He graduated from Los Amigos High School in Southern California in 1977. In 1981 he married Fualole Matemate and began their family together. He is survived by five children: Segalesulu, Tupusala, Gogosina, married to Metui Laloni, Matthew, married to Tangiofa Atiga (children: Ioana-Fualole, Ephraim, Shawnee-Leslie) and Shawn, married to Makeleta Fauolo (daughter, Alilia, and one on the way).
In 1994, Dad and Mom sealed their family in the Los Angeles LDS Temple for time and all eternity. In 2000 he moved his family to Utah, and watched his children grow and play sports all over the state and country. He was a kind, loving and humble man.
A family service will be held on Sunday evening, November 3, 2013, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Vaiola LDS Ward, 53 East 350 North, North Salt Lake - Everyone Welcome - the burial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 4, 2013 also at the same location.
I was so sorry to hear about Pita. He was so attentive to all the ladies on the Daughter of Utah Pioneers Tour in August of 2013, We will miss you Pita.
Barbara Fisher
November 08, 2013 | Litchfield Park, Arizona
I was hoping this wasn't the man who drove me and my friends to Wendover on the Fun Bus. I'm so sad and upset to realize it was him. We hung out on the bus with him for awhile after we got to Wendover, and he was so friendly, and playful, and personable, and accepting. I wish we would've talked about football, because I grew up a Vikings fan and would've high-fived him, had I known. I felt so lucky that we were given such a patient and kind driver, because I think a bus full of lesbians is a...
Lynda Lee
November 08, 2013 | Taylorsville, UT
We Love you Lauina!! You will be truly missed. Thank you for all the Love & Support you have given to our family! Rest in Love.
P.S please give Val a kiss from us! Love you both
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Fred,Lina,Mia,Aliyah,Madison,Freddie Forbes
November 07, 2013 | Orange, CA
Condolences from the Fa'amausili Family here in California. So very sorry to hear of your loss Asiata family. Pita was a good friend of my Father and i remmeber hagning out with the Asiata kids when we were very young. Our hearts and prayers go out to your family. Alofa'aga mo Fa'aolele ma le fanau.
Misiona Faamausili Jr.
November 06, 2013 | Anaheim, CA
I love you Lauina!! Please give Val a kiss from us. You will be truly missed. Thank you for all the Love & Support you have given to our family! Rest in Love.
November 06, 2013
Lole and family...we are so very sorry to hear of Pita's passing. Please know that we send our love and prayers to you all. May Heavenly Father Bless and Keep you all in His Loving Grace...We love you Pika. Alofa tele, Aui & Reeny Fitisemanu ma le aiga.
November 06, 2013
Pete on DUP Trip Aug 2013
My condolences to your family. I just met Pete last August. He was our driver for the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Central Utah Tour. I had the pleasure of meeting him and conversing with him during lunch in Panguich, UT. I really liked Pete. Like you said, he was a humble man, but had a quiet sense of humor. He spoke highly of you, his family. He said he was married with 5 kids and was proud of each one. He told me of Matt and Shawn that were football players. As you can see in...
November 04, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We have always loved your families. Matt and Tangi, please take heart in knowing he is in a more heavenly place. Thanks for all your family has done for everyone.
The O'Reillys 4th ward
November 04, 2013
Sleep well my friend. I will always remember you and your sweet Lole. Until we meet again, may you find peace in the loving arms of your Heavenly Father.
Your Friend throughout the eternities.
Foa.
Foafoa Moeai
November 04, 2013 | Anchorage, AK
