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Eni Faleomavaega Obituary
On February 22, 2017, the former congressman from the U.S. Territory of American Samoa, Eni Fa'aua'a Hunkin Faleomavaega passed away peacefully in his home in Provo, Utah. He was surrounded by his wife of 45 years, Antonina Hinanui Hunkin, his family, and close friends. Born in Vailoatai, Tutuila on August 15, 1943, he was 73 years old.
Eni was a graduate of Kahuku High School, the Church College of Hawaii, BYU, the University of Houston and U.C. Berkeley, earning two law degrees.
He worked with Delegate at Large AU Fuimaono as his legislative director and later worked on Capitol Hill as legal counsel to Congressman Phillip Burton. In Samoa he was Deputy Attorney General for three years, then served as Lt Governor, followed by 26 years as a member of the US House of Representatives.
Memorial donations may be made to the Eni F. H. Faleomavaega Scholarship at Brigham Young University-Hawaii, which will benefit Pacific Island students. To give online, go tobit.ly/enischolarship, select BYU-Hawaii Scholarships, and in the 'comments or instructions' write the name of the scholarship.
Eni was preceded in death by his parents, Eni Hunkin Sr. of Vailoa and Taualai Manu of Aua, his brother Tau, and sisters Tuilua'ai Vanisi and Arlene McBraun.
Eni is survived by his wife Hina, their children: Temanuata (Mike Laussen), Taualai (Kolotau Vaitu'ulala), Nifae (Malia Rivera), Vaimoana and Leonne (Fui Vakapuna); ten grandchildren and his siblings, Vaitinasa Salu, Masinaatoa and Albert.
Funeral services will be held on March 10 and March 11 in Utah.
Friday, March 10, 2017
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ~ Public Viewing & Family Service (for the public)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1138 West 100 South, Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Saturday, March 11, 2017
9:30 am ~ Public Viewing
11:00 am ~ Funeral Service
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1138 West 100 South, Spanish Fork, UT 84660
1:00 pm ~ Interment
Provo Cemetery, 610 South State Street, Provo, UT 84606
1:30 pm ~ Life Celebration Luncheon
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1625 South Slate Canyon Drive, Provo, UT 84606
Funeral Directors: Nelson Family Mortuary www.nelsonmortuary.com
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russell crooks
November 8, 2018
Talofa to my Pal. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Russell Crooks, FAA Resident Director, 1986 1990. Pago Pago International Airport, American Saoma
Donna Haslam
August 8, 2017
Deeply saddened to hear of his passing. A very loving and humble man, he spoke at the baptism of me and my children and always treat us as family. We will forever be grateful to have known him and be touched by his loving kindness. Rest in peace my brother we love you! Our belated condolences to Hina and children and all the family. Love always! Kim&Donna Haslam, Jourdan & Lawrence
Marcus Jackson
May 2, 2017
I was saddened to hear of his passing. A gracious man who took time for people I will forever be grateful he allowed me to intern in his office as a member of congress. Over a decade later I talk about that time with pride. Rest in peace.
Naomi Auvaa
March 21, 2017
Condolences to Hinanui and her children. .we missed this great man. .Rest in Love Faleomavaega Faauaa Eni Hunkin. .We never forget your great work that you did to the people of American Samoa and the world. .We love and miss you Eni. .
Salanoa Ricky Salanoa
March 10, 2017
My condolences and sympathies goes to Mrs. Hinanui Hunkin and the family, may the good Lord comfort you and the children in this difficult times, by the loss of your husband, the late former U.S Congressman Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin of American Samoa.
Vai Toomalatai
March 7, 2017
One of a Kind man. I'm so sad to find out today of the passing of a Great Hero and a dear friend Eni. We met in Hawaii at my Uncle Chief Feagaimaalii Suipi's home at Waipahu not knowing that he's a member of the LDS and from then on to the passing of my son David Toomalatai from Iraq in 2007. My prayer is with Sister Faleomavaega and Family, may you all find comfort by the power of the Holy Ghost to know that we will all miss a Great Son of God and may he find peace with our Lord in Heaven. Love Bishop Toomalatai and Family.
Hardy Spoehr
March 6, 2017
Aloha `Ohana O Eni. Thank you for sharing Eni with us all for all these years. He was ALOHA in a place which often was unknowing of the concept. His office was an island of "Maluhia" in the chaos of Capitol Hill. Our lives infrequently crossed but when they did it was pure joy. My favorite memories of him are with an ukulele under his arm during "kani ka pila" and at the helm of the "Hokule`a." Aloha a Hui Hou Aku
March 6, 2017
Aloha `Ohana `O Eni. Thank you for sharing your Eni with us all for these many years. He was ALOHA in a place which often was unknowing of the concept. His office was the island of "maluhia" in the chaos of Capitol Hill. My best memories will always be with his ukulele under his arm or at the helm of the "Hokule'a." Aloha a hui hou aku, Hardy Spoehr
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