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Spencer Tafua Obituary
St. George, Utah -Spencer Maluafiti Tafua, 34, was reunited with his heavenly father on December 29, 2018. He was born on August 17, 1984, in Murray to the late President Iosefa Tafua and Siniva Saggio (Damiano).
Spencer was known as a kind caring soul who had a smile that could light up a room the minute he walked in. He would give the shirt off his back and gave rides to anyone in need. He was crowned homecoming king and adored by anyone he came in contact with. He is most well-known for how competitive he was in sports during his life. Many of his accomplishments were in football from All-Team All-State in high school, he continued his football career at Dixie State University. He had various jobs that ranged from bail bondsman, wildland fire fighter, to schedule coordinator for Skywest and a cashier at KB Express; but the job he loved the most was being a father to his kids. He is their hero.
He is survived by his four kids Tegan (10), Talen (8), Kalayah (6), and Kalista (3) they live with their mother Kassie Nielsen in West Jordan, Utah; his brother Lawrence (Colette) Tafua, their children Maggielou (Chris) Harper and Donovan, of Portland, Oregon; his sisters' Tammy (Junior) Hunt, their child Mena, Sandy (Iao) Sefita their children Marlaynah (4) and Meilani (2), and his brother O'Brien (Grace) Tafua all of St. George, Utah.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 5, 2019, 12:00 pm at the Blooming Stake Center (1130 East Brigham Rd, St. George Utah). Interment will take place in Tonaquint Cemetery following the funeral services.
The family would like to acknowledge all the prayers, love and support they have received from the community.
Arrangement are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S Bluff St., St. George, Utah, (435) 673-2454.
Family and friends are invited to sign Spencer's online guest book at www.spilsurymortuary.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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January 12, 2019
So sorry for your loss may you receive strength and comfort from God, he will make you firm, he will make you strong, he will firmly ground you. 1 Peter 5:6,7
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January 4, 2019
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
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Amanda L
January 4, 2019
Spence u will always be rembered. Nothing can replace the hugs u gave and comfort u made others feel upon entering a room. Rest in piece to one of the best man known around this town. -Amanda L
Ingrid Pauni
January 4, 2019
We love you Spencer! You have definitely gone too soon, but we can't imagine the reunion you had with our Father in heaven. We love you cousin and miss you dearly!!! So much love to your kids, mom, and siblings.♥
January 3, 2019
Prayers for healing and comfort
Kimberly Warner
January 3, 2019
You will be missed. You were one of a kind in so many ways. We lost a great person. In such a horrible way. I will miss seeing your smile and getting your hugs. Rest in paradise.
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