Latiume Latai Tonga was born on May 17, 1960 in Fuaamota, Tonga. He passed away on September 26, 2023 in Fort Worth at the age of 63.
He was a fleet manager at American Airlines and was deeply loved by his family, friends, and coworkers.
He was preceded in death by his father, Manase Latu Tonga; mother, Akosita Siulolovao Tahi Tonga; siblings, Siaosi Tonga and Luisa Ofa.
He is survived by his loving wife, Uinise “Winnie” Tonga; children, Manase Tonga and wife, Lolohea of Lehi, Utah; Matangi Tonga of San Mateo, California; Longolongo Nau and husband, Sione of Fort Worth, Texas; Siosifa Tonga and wife, Pesi of Oakland, California; Etoni Tonga of Hurst, Texas; Siosifa Tau of Hurst, Texas, Mele Tau of Hurst, Texas and Fakanaua Tau of Hurst, Texas; grandchildren, Semisi, Leila, Viliami Hettie, Latai, Tangi, Latiume, and Manase; siblings, Meletupou Finau of San Mateo, California; Kalisi Fungavaka of Sacramento, California; Longolongo Finau and husband, Tevita of Sacramento, California; Minoneti Pahulu and husband Peni of San Mateo, California; Fipe Tonga of Tonga; and Akanesi Piutau and husband Siale Hola of Sacramento, California; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and a host of friends.
Family Services will begin and 9:00 A.M. on Friday, October 6, 2023 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 200 Fair Oaks Blvd, Euless, Texas 76039. Interment will follow at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville.