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About Semisi ‘Ofiu Tonga
In Loving Memory of
Semisi ‘Ofiu Tonga
December 31, 1961 – June 10, 2025
Semisi ‘Ofiu Tonga of Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, due to heart complications.
He was born on December 31, 1961, in Lavengatonga, Tonga, to Taniela ‘Ofiu Tonga and Tupou ‘Ofiu Piliote. He graduated from Liahona High School in 1980.
Semisi served as a police officer in Nukuʻalofa, ʻEua Island, and the surrounding areas of Tonga in his early years. Later in life, he worked in the airline industry. A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Semisi served a two-year mission in Lubbock, Texas, from 1987 to 1989.
On November 24, 1990, Semisi married Wendy Gaylynn Neff in the Mesa Arizona Temple. Together, they served in many church callings and found joy in serving others. They loved spending time with friends, playing games, and taking road trips to new places. Wendy preceded Semisi in death on May 16, 2023.
Semisi is survived by his brother Sione ‘Ofiu and his wife Falamoni Sione Kulaea, along with many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Wendy Gaylynn Neff; his brother, Maloni ‘Ofiu; and his parents, Taniela ‘Ofiu Tonga and Tupou ‘Ofiu Piliote.
Services for Semisi ‘Ofiu Tonga
Visitation
Friday, June 20, 2025
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
2334 E. Pueblo Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204
Funeral Service
Saturday, June 21, 2025
8:00 AM
2334 E. Pueblo Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204
Interment
Saturday, June 21, 2025
10:00 AM
Mesa Arizona Cemetery
1212 N. Center St, Mesa, AZ 85201
Semisi will be remembered for his kind heart, unwavering faith, and deep love for his family, friends, and community.
The funeral will also be broadcast via Facebook Live at the following URL:
https://www.facebook.com/events/707072432055283/
Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
1 comment
Melissa J Crandell
Semisi was an instant friend. He was kind and funny, gentle and strong. He pretended to not understand card games and then beat us all every time we played. He was an adoring husband and served Wendy to the very end of her life and then devoted his own life so that he would be able to live with her eternally. My last memory with Semisi was sitting in the chapel at sacrament meeting side by side and breathing in our love for each other. My husband, Ray, and I will miss Semisi dearly, but find peace in his knowledge of the plan of Salvation. Until we meet again my friend.