Our loving father and best friend, Pita Masaku Kinikini, 51, returned home to our Heavenly Father May 2, 2000.
Born November 1, 1948 inPita is survived by his wife of 32 years, Tangiteina Lesieli Paletua; ten children, Vika (Semisi T. Vaisa) Hehea (Ulu Niutupuivaha), Siope Lee, DeAnna (Mila Fonua), Jean (Siosifa Tafisi), Tonga (Moira Naeata), Lelini William, Milika (Tuiono Malakai), Salote Marie, Salome (Joe Tuaone); two beautiful grandchildren whom he loves very much, Tangiteina Vaisa and Siosifa Tafisi; brothers, Tevita, Sione, Taniela, Senituli, Keisini; sisters, Auhangamea, Vika and Tofilamoa. Preceded in death by Kime and Paula.
Friends and family are invited to attend the viewing to be held Thurs, May 4, 5-9 p.m. at the Salt Lake Jordan Stake, 3700 W. 4700 S. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 5, 12 noon at the Bountiful Regional Center, 835 North 400 East (North Salt Lake). Under the direction of McDougal Funeral Home.
The family would like to express their love and gratitude to the staff at LDS Hospital for all of their kindness. Also a very special thank you to his "brother," David Alma Christensen.