In Loving Memory of Faiva Falealili Enele Matuauto

December 30, 1946 – August 7, 2026

With profound love and grateful hearts, we celebrate the life and heavenly reunion of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Faiva Falealili Enele Matuauto, who passed away peacefully surrounded by love in West Jordan, Utah, on August 7, 2026, at the age of 79.

A Life Rooted in Faith & Island Tradition

Faiva was born on December 30, 1946, in the beautiful village of Vatia, American Samoa, to her loving parents, the late Galu Niusulu (of Fitiuta, Manu'a) and the late Moeva Asuega (of Pago Pago & Vatia, American Samoa).

Growing up in Vatia, she attended Vatia Elementary School from 1951 to 1959 and went on to graduate from the High School of American Samoa (1960–1964). Her faith was the guiding light of her life; she served with pure joy as a Sunday School teacher for the Ekalesia Fa'apotopotoga Kerisiano i Vatia Amerika Samoa (EFKSA), planting seeds of love, scripture, and song in the hearts of generations of children.

Eternal Love & Family Legacy

In July of 1967, Faiva’s life journey brought her to Los Angeles, California, where she was married to Amate Savaii (of Nu’uuli, American Samoa), embarking on a chapter that helped shape her beautiful family path.

On June 4, 1979, in Fagatogo, American Samoa, Faiva was united in holy matrimony to the love of her life, Laufili Lemi Enele Matuauto (of Lano, Savai'i). Their union was forever sweet, sealed for time and all eternity on June 13, 1991, in the Apia Samoa Temple.

Faiva's central pride and joy was her family. She was a woman of incredible grace, warmth, and vibrant spirit. Whether she was weaving traditional Samoan mats with patient hands, singing her favorite hymns, dancing with pure joy, or out fishing on a peaceful day, she filled every space with laughter. In her later years, nothing brought her more delightful cheer than playing Wii video games with her grandchildren, where her competitive spirit and infectious laughter shone brightest.

Faiva’s legacy lives on through her proud and loving family:

Her Children: Albert Enele, Enele Matuauto (and wife Fili), Sally Mautoatasi (and husband Mau), Neda Fuafua Puaina, Nina Maila Lalau (and husband Ed), Kristy Tuiasosopo (and husband Wesley), Fenika Myra Noble (and husband Cameron), and Lusi Matuauto

Her Grandchildren: Earvin Ford, Sierra Ford, Sia Aupiu, Sone Aupiu, Gregory Matuauto, Grant “Pelu” Matuauto, Gwen Matuauto, Gunnar Matuauto, Garth “Kafi” Matuauto, Irae Mautoatasi, Edward Mautoatasi, and Victoria Mautoatasi.

Her Great-Grandchildren: Athena Ford, Levi Ford, Xaden Ford, and Nailea Aupiu.

Faiva was preceded in death and is now joyfully reunited with:

Her Beloved Husband: Laufili Lemi Enele Matuauto

Her Parents: Galu Niusulu and Moeva Asuega

Her Brothers: Lemasaniai Asuega, Fualelei Falealili, Moeva Luapo, Agaolemanu Asuega, and Peni Falealili

Her Sisters: Sopo Porter, Sipa’u Togafau, Siisiia’e Seneturi, Fetaua’i Alaelua, Fitiuta Tavita, and Lusi Timai

Her Daughter: Sopo Siliga

Her Sons-in-law: Alofatula’i Eperone Siliga and Seumaninoa Puaina

Her Grandson: Garnett Matuauto

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." — 2 Timothy 4:7

Faiva’s devotion to her Savior, her rich heritage, and her deep love for her aiga will forever be etched in our hearts. Ia manuia lau malaga, Mom. You will be missed beyond measure, until we meet again.