Mele Lili Mateaki Rimal Obituary (1963 - 2005)

To view a video tribute for Mele Lili Mateaki Rimal, please click here. “Beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Friend” Mele Lili Mateaki Rimal was born on December 6, 1963 in Ha”akame Tonga. She died peacefully in her home on Friday, December 2nd. Mele grew up in Laie, Hawaii and was a proud graduate of Kahuku High School. She attended BYU Hawaii befoe she married Sarat Kumar Rimal. Mele and her family lived in Oklahoma for a few years, but have made Utah their home for the last 15 years. Mele lived a life of service, serving in many positions in the LDS church and in serving her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Sarat Rimal, her five children, Nakita, Sarat Jr., Shishir Mosaia, Staish ‘Inoke, and Sabin Sione, her parents, ‘Inoke and Malia Funaki of Laie, Hawaii, her father, Kingi Mosaia Mateaki of Orem, Utah her sisters, Annie Mateaki of Orem, Utah Tilila Paongo of Lehi, Utah, Noelani Green, Lupe Piena, and Lesina Funaki of Laie, Hawaii, her brothers, Kolo, Vai and ‘Inoke Funaki, Jr. of Laie, Hawaii, and many other family members and friends who were blessed by her love and friendship. Mele’s family would like to thank the members of the Welby 2nd ward LDS church, the staff of 1st Choice Home Health & Hospice and the many friends and family who gave service to their family during her illness. A wake will be held for family and friends on Friday December 9th at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.) from 7-10 pm. Funeral Services will be on December 10th at the Welby 2nd Ward Chapel, 9376 So. 4000 W. Viewing will be from 9-10:30 am and the service will be from 11:00 am-12:00 pm. She will be interred at the Redwood Memorial Estates.