Apakasi Avutu Longo Vavau Unufe was born November 22, 1968. In Lakepa, Tonga to Ailine Simoa Latuila Unufe and the late Havea Savise Unufe.
On the morning of July 13th, 2024, we unexpectedly lost our beloved son, brother, husband, dad uncle, grandpa, coworker, friend and bishop at home in Spanish Fork Utah. He was predeceased by his father Havea Unufe, father-in-law Noel Olsen, brother Kisi Unufe, niece Uluaki Sikalu, and many others.
Kasi is survived by his beloved wife Sharon Unufe, his mother Ailine and mother-in-law Mary Olsen, three children, and three grandchildren. Children: Uinise Apo (Mark) Noel Unufe (Carlie) and Siale Unufe. Grandchildren: Maake Apo, Meleane Apo and Roman Apo. He is also survived by his sisters, Lusitania (Nani), Uinise (Amanaki), Sela (Tome), Kilisitina (Luke) and his brother Tukuafu(Leona).
Kasi received his education at several schools in Tonga; Liahona, Saint Andrew, Atele Tonga College. He was the valedictorian his last year at Liahona. In America he attended UVU College. Kasi was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Kasi was baptized and served an LDS mission in Tonga and Samoa in 1989. He served diligently and honorably as a bishop in the Spanish Fork 21st ward not only once, but twice. He also served as a Young Men’s President in Sunset 12th ward as well as a High Councilor for many Tongan and Samoan Wards. Kasi loved to serve.
In 2009 a tsunami hit western Samoa. Kasi and a few others were asked to go to Samoa to make sure the container of donations that was sent, got to where it needed to be for those in need.
Kasi worked tirelessly for his family starting in 1997 at Pacific State Pipe plant, now known as McWane Ductile. He went from making the pipes to being a crane operator and was very proud of that position.
Kasi’s hobbies included yard work, gardening, and he was very proud of his garden and all the different vegetables that he could share with those he loved. His favorite football team was the 49ers and Oregon Beavers. His favorite basketball team was the Chicago Bulls. Kasi loved music and some of his favorite artists were Bob Marley, Smokey Robinson, and UB40.
Tongan Apo will be held 6pm-9:30pm Friday July 19th . Viewing will be 9:30am-11:15am; 12pm Bishop Service at the Tongan Wasatch Stake Center 1625 South Slate Canyon Dr. Provo Utah, 84606

The funeral service will be streamed live. Please return to Apakasi's memorial page shortly before July 20, 2024, and click on the link below.

Apakasi's Livestream Funeral Service