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Pita Asiata Obituary
1960 - 2013
Pita Lauina Asiata returned home to his Heavenly Father on October 28, 2013. He was born in a humble village called 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 America 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. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Pita Asiata
Barbara Fisher
November 8, 2013
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.
Lynda Lee
November 8, 2013
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 handful for anyone. He was truly wonderful. I would imagine his family is completely proud of him. All my sympathy to those who loved him. I'm sure there are many.
Fred,Lina,Mia,Aliyah,Madison,Freddie Forbes
November 7, 2013
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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Misiona Faamausili Jr.
November 6, 2013
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.
November 6, 2013
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 6, 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.
Pete on DUP Trip Aug 2013
November 4, 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 uploaded pic, he is donning Minnesota Vikings hat :) He said he had one child that worked for airlines and another in hotel industry. Told him he had it made. What a great guy! RIP, Pete... Janice Allred, Settlement Creek Camp, Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Tooele, UT
The O'Reillys 4th ward
November 4, 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.
Foafoa Moeai
November 4, 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.
November 4, 2013
Ia manuia lau malaga my dearest brother. I still can't believe you are gone but I know our Heavenly Father has prepared a greater place for you. I will never forget all the great times that we shared when you were with us (Stricklands)through out your high school years.I look at the sacrifice you made in life for others and I do believe you did the same at the time of your accident.God bless your wife and your children. Tofa Soifua alofa tele
November 4, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Asiata Family. I hope that we all can find some peace and comfort even in tragedy as days go on.
Mike Petersen
Chad Cannon
November 4, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Asiata family.
M Tuimaseve
November 3, 2013
Maguia lau malaga.
Tim Peyton
November 3, 2013
I want to send my deepest condolences to the Asiata's at this time. Your family is in my heart and prays!
Lynette McAllister
November 3, 2013
From watching the boys and Hunter grow and on into UofU we appreciate your family so very much. We rode to Wendover with him as well. A loss of a sweet spirit indeed. May God's love comfort your whole family at this time.
Cannon Tarbet
November 3, 2013
Matt and Tangi I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family
Shellie Gairrett
November 3, 2013
Pete will be missed. I am fortunate to have met him and his compassionate personality. To him I send....hugs
Shellie Gairrett
November 3, 2013
I only worked with Pete for a short time. However,he became a good friend and associate. He always kept in contact with a joyfull message. He will be missed.
ROSE TAFOYA
November 3, 2013
BLESS YOU AND FAMILY. I RODE WITH T FOR YEARS ON LE BUS ALWAYS ALWAYS SAFE WITH LOVE FROM HIM AND ANNA..MY HEART GOES FOR ALL AND TEARS...T AND ANNA WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED...WE LOVED YOU..AND WILL MISS YOU FOREVER...A FOREVER RIDER WITH LE BUS...BLESS YOU..\
Debra Rodgers
November 2, 2013
My heart goes out to the family of Pete. I was a hostess for LeBus so I knew Pete very well. I always said that I trusted Pete,s driving and I truly believed that what happened as tragic as it was that Pete saved alot of people on the bus was futher injuries. Again my heart goes out to all of u but I do know you are a strong loving family and that will get you through.
Victoria&Andrew
November 2, 2013
Our condolences
to the Asiata family..
November 2, 2013
thank you for bringing your family to utah, and for the fine people they are. may the lord bless and keep them.
Tim Pulley
November 2, 2013
Matt and family so sorry for the loss of ur dad he was a great guy
Carla Lopez
November 2, 2013
What memories I have of you Pete!! I will miss your sweet smile. You always had a warm aura about you. I know the Lord has called you home to Drive the Angel Coach there! I pray your family finds peace and comfort in their memories of you! Until we meet again. Drive Safe! Forever and always Carla.
November 2, 2013
our condolences to the Asiata family. May gods love comfort you all at this time.
Arvilla Faris
November 2, 2013
In August I spent a week touring Utah with Pita driving the bus. He was an excellent driver and very courteous, kind,and helpful to everyone. We appreciated riding with him. I am sorry to hear of the accident that took his life. He was a kind gentle person. I am glad that I had the opportunity to get to know him.
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