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Tavita Gisa Obituary

Tavita Gisa Until We Meet Again Tavita Gisa was taken away from us unexpectedly in his home on October 27,2006. He was born January 11, 1963, one of 12 children. He served an LDS mission in Samoa and later attended Brigham Young University-Hawaii from 1994-1998 where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business. There he married and was sealed to Maauga Brown in the Laie Temple. Together they had two children: Daphne and Ositini Gisa. Tavita held many positions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he was a faithful member. He had a lovely spirit. He was serving as 2nd Counselor to the Bishopric of the Heritage 11th Ward when he passed away. Tavita Gisa is survived by his wife, Maauga Brown, his two children, Daphne and Ositini, his mother, Etelini Gisa, four brothers, six sisters, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 3, 2006 at 12:00 p.m. at the Heritage 11th Ward Meeting House.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Nov. 2, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Tavita Gisa

20 Entries

Tommy & Saisamoa Laban

November 5, 2006

Tavita was a great person and I met him through Maauga at BYUH. He was our Samoan lead at nightshow and we were in the same ward. I still remember your wedding day. Maauga, I just want to express my love to you and your young family at this time. May the Lord continue to comfort you and your children and always remember that "Families are Forever". We love you.

Alofa atu mo outou uma.

Pouli Magalei

November 4, 2006

We are deeply saddened at Tavita's passing and pray for comfort for Maauga and their sweet children. We also knew Tavita and his family in Samoa, at BYU-H and here. What a joy it is to know him. We send our love and prayers. Please lean on us in your time of need and always!

Arlene Keil

November 4, 2006

I have never met this young man but my husband speaks very highly of him and we are both sending our love and prayers for the family to be uplifted and strength to them during this difficult time.

Where Mercy is Shown, Mercy is Given, I do believe that Tavita knew the meaning of this phrase and the Heavenly Father will bless him and his loved ones.

Our prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

Arlene and Joachim Keil

Lapataume Darlene Tafua-Ieremia

November 3, 2006

Tavita Gisa was a great man. He was also a very private man.A man who always put God first and willing to serve Him with all his heart,might,mind and soul.The list of accolades goes on and on, but truly,Tavita was a simple and obedient servant of our Heavenly Father.An avid movie-goer,I would tease him about sneaking off to the movies and not take his sweetheart.Well,Maauga,Daphne and Ostini, at times like this,it's hard to find the words that best convey the many thoughts of sympathy our hearts would like to say,but may it somehow help to know that though our words are few,our family are thinking of you now and always and we share this great loss with you.This message brings our heartfelt sympathy for the sorrow you feel.May God bless you at this difficult time,and may He grant you all the strength that you need.We love you and are here for you always..The Ieremia's(Esaia,Taume,Lihae,Solomona&Taumafai)

Lapataume Darlene Tafua-Ieremia

November 3, 2006

Tavita Gisa was a great man. He was also a very private man.A man who always put God first and willing to serve Him with all his heart,might,mind and soul.The list of accolades can go on and on, but truly,Tavita was a simple and obedient servant of our Heavenly Father.An avid movie-goer,I would tease him about sneaking off to the movies and not take his sweetheart.Well,Maauga,Daphne and Ostini, at times like this,it's hard to find the words that best convey the many thoughts of sympathy our hearts would like to say,but may it somehow help to know that though our words are few,our family are thinking of you now and always and we share this great loss with you.This message brings our heartfelt sympathy for the sorrow you feel.May God bless you at this difficult time,and may He grant you all the strength that you need.We love you and are here for you always..The Ieremia's(Esaia,Taume,Lihae,Solomona&Taumafai)

Danny & Siloni Pili

November 3, 2006

Tavita, "Ia Manuia lau Faigamalaga" To Ma'auga and kids our thoughts and prayers are with you all!!! Tavita was such a humble, well respected and loved man to us all that were blessed to have known him in Samoa, BYU-H and here in Utah. Alofa'aga mo Ma'auga ma le aiga atoa!

Josephine(Josie) nee Hunt Tulia

November 3, 2006

I knew Tavita thru Maauga & he was a kind hearted person.You will be sadly missed but with the plan that our Heavenly Father has set for us is a blessing in the after life.
May the hands of our dear father be upon Maauga & family.
Faafetai.

Elaine Pettit

November 3, 2006

Tavita is one of the most humble person I know. I met him and Maauga at BYU-Hawaii. I am shocked and very sad with this news and wish his family well. He is an amazing person and will never forget him.

Misipati Fiu

November 3, 2006

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Keith Lawrence

November 3, 2006

While I was a visiting professor at BYU-Hawaii, I was privileged to teach Tavita in an advanced writing class, English 314. I will never forget Tavita's warm heart and wonderful smile--and his accepting, kind ways.

In my class, he wrote an essay about beauty and ugliness, and this is one line from his essay: "All people, and all things in nature, are beautifully created just as they are. It is only our shuttered human judgment that leads us to consider some things ugly." These are beautiful words that, to me, define the goodness and beauty of Tavita's own heart.

I was shocked and saddened to read of his passing, and I know that he will be deeply missed by his family and friends. I pray the Lord's choicest blessings of comfort and peace will sustain those Tavita has left behind. My heart goes out to you in your great loss.
With all my love to you, and with fondest memories of Tavita.

Joe KEIL

November 3, 2006

Tofa Soifua Alii Tavita,

You do not talk a lot but when you speak, you go Straight to the point.

We know that you will be a God in the Celestial Kingdom as the plan of Salvation Promised and there is no way Grief will be in our mists.

We are happy to be to Celebrate your life.

Remember us while you are in the Celestial Kingdom..

Alofa tele,

Joachim & Arlene Keil
San Jose, CA

Meka and Lau Tevaga

November 2, 2006

To my dear friend Tavita Gisa,
You will truly be missed especially those days as a teacher over our 17-18 yr. old sunday school class. Thanks for your wonderful spirit!

Aloese Faumui

November 2, 2006

To a dear cousin...You will be missed but always remembered in our hearts! Thanks for being a great example to all of us.

Linda Leituala

November 2, 2006

I grew up with Tavita Gisa in Mesepa, he was "truly one of a kind". I'm sorry to hear about his sudden passing. The Lord will continue to bless his family because of his service to Him and those he had any contact with. He was truly a leader in all aspect of life, and an example to all those who knew him.
"Heavenly Father in His own way tells us He only takes the BEST". My deepest condolence to Maauga their children and his family.

KONE AND SANDY TEVAGA

November 2, 2006

Although our association with Tavita was for a short while, he touched our lives with his warm and welcoming spirit.
We send our deepest symphathy,
KONE AND SANDY TEVAGA

Uigaese Family

November 2, 2006

Bro. Tavita Gisa - You will always be in our hearts. Your family are our neighbor and our friend. We will miss you, your smile and your love for the Lord and his work, as you were one of the most humblest men we knew! You have definately touched our family with your love and kindness. Your family (Maauga, Daphne and Ositini) are very strong and you would be very proud of them. Your leadership in our ward was like none other, and we will always remember your advise, counsel and words of wisdom. We know the Lord will be saying to you, "Well Done Thy Good and Faithful Servant!" May the Lord bless your family and please know, that if they ever need anything, we are right up the street, please don't hesitate to call on us. God be with you 'till we meet again!

His Web Crew

November 2, 2006

Tavita was a great man,a great friend, and a hard worker and he'll be missed more than words can say. God bless you Tavita! Thanks for the memories.

Chad O., Candido A., and Shane M.

November 2, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Matthew Wuthrich

November 2, 2006

Tavita was always a good friend and example. He was a hard working Man that cared deeply for his family and faith. He is a Man that honered his Priesthood and stood up for the right. He would always put the needs of others over his own. Men like Tavita are too few and far between. He will always be missed and thought of often.

Bill Sosi

November 1, 2006

Even though I really havent talked to my uncle that much I just wanted to let him know how much I luv him and will miss him...

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