THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS

It is with sadness that we share the news of the death of Mr. Salesi Sione “John” ‘Atu, a Lay Person Assigned in the California-Pacific Conference, on February 8, 2026.

Mr. ‘Atu is survived by his wife, Tahoa Si’i and their children, Mone, Manusiu, ‘Iteni, Lisita and Senny May.

A funeral will be held:

Saturday, February 28, 2026, 6:00 am to 12:30 pm
Evangelical United Methodist Church
10262 Colima Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604

A committal will be held:

Saturday, February 28, 2026, 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary
3520 E Washington St.
Colton, CA 92324

Condolences may be sent to:

Mrs. Tahoa Si’i ‘Atu
5261 Central Ave.
Riverside, CA 92504-1824

We give God thanks for brother John. Let us keep his loved ones in our prayers.

Peace,

Rev. Dr. Dottie Escobedo-Frank
Resident Bishop of the Los Angeles Area
The United Methodist Church