Dean Sekona

Dean William Sekona, 54, of Fo‘ui, Tonga, passed away on July 4th, 2019 in Provo, Utah.

Venue of Farewell:
Provo Utah 1st Stake Center (Tongan Stake)
1625 South Slate Canyon Drive
Provo, UT 84601
• Wake will be Sunday, July 14 2019, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• Viewing will be Monday, July 15 2019, 8:00 am – 11:00 am
• Service will be Monday, July 15 2019, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
• Burial will follow at Springville Evergreen Cemetery, 1997 South 400 East, Springville, UT 84663

Dean William Sekona was born in Kolofo‘ou, Nuku‘alofa, Tonga to Palauni Vaha‘i and Kelela Malia Lesina Lui Sekona on July 1, 1965. He married Harvalene Kaleoaloha Latu on April 20, 1991 in Los Angeles, California.

Dean William Sekona graduated from Liahona High School Prep – Havelu Campus, and attended Brigham Young University in Provo and Hawaii. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and valued family, education and service. He will be remembered for his love of life, family, God and country.

Dean William Sekona is preceded in death by his daughter – Mokiana, father – Palauni, and brothers – Manitisa, ‘Ulu.

Dean William Sekona is survived by his wife, Harvalene; son – Dean Jr. and Latai; daughters – Nanasi, Helen, Kelela; mother – Kelela; brothers and sisters – Siua, Mokiana, Selupe, Emeli, Margaret, Esther, Brown Jr., Puanani, Lusakava, Ofa, Polovina, and Nariva.