November 24, 1950 - July 4, 2021
Sione Konili Hafoka, born on November 24, 1950 to Loseli and Lolomani Hafoka, took his rest on July 4, 2021 at his home in Stockton, CA. He married the love of his life, Momiala K. Hafoka, June 11, 1975 and is survived by his children, Leimomi K. Ochoa (Rochette Ochoa), Lolomani Hafoka Entendencia (Stanley Ellis), Penisimani Hafoka (Amelia Mafi), and Sela Popua Hauser (Sacha Hauser) and his grandkids Jonel, Lorenzo, Penisimani, Sione Konili, Momiala, Paea, Kimoran, and Keoni. Sione Konili was the dux of Tonga College in 1970 and was awarded a scholarship to continue his studies in Fiji. He also graduated with BS degree in Business administration at University of Phoenix. He moved to Hawaii and became a chef at Crouching Lion restaurant and met the love of his life, Momiala K. Entendencia. He was an industrious entrepreneur in Hawaii and became a small business owner of Lolomani Industries making quilted blankets for showrooms like Macys and Nordstrom. He eventually moved to Stockton to become CEO of Hafoka Electric and, later, Hard Rock Fabrication, Inc. Sione Konili was a faithful Seventh-Day Adventist who enjoyed gospel music and played tuba for the band, Aku Mai E, in his youth. To his family, he will always be remembered for promoting education to his grandkids, preaching perseverance to his children, and displaying a Christ-like love for others.
Visitation
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 14th, 2021 from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.
Service
A service will be held the following day on Thursday, July 15th, 2021 at 9:00a.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.
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