Molisa Fesolai, 39, of Grantsville , Utah, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, as a result of a tragic work accident.

He was born on February 15, 1986, in Apia, Samoa, to Moana and Sosaia Fesolai. Molisa was the fourth of nine children and enjoyed a happy childhood surrounded by loving grandparents, aunties, uncles, and cousins. He grew up in Samoa, where he attended Church College Pesega (CCWS), and later completed technical training in industrial refrigeration at Samoa Polytechnic.

Molisa had a deep passion for sports, including rugby, soccer, volleyball, and boxing. He loved both watching and participating in them. In 2012, he came to the United States, where he met and married his sweetheart, Alison. He lovingly embraced Shavayonne as his daughter. He loved his son Henry, who still lives in Samoa. Molisa and Alison later welcomed Barbara and BrynnRose into their family.  Being greeted by his girls was the highlight of his day.

Molisa took great pride in working hard and providing for his family. He had a special talent for cooking delicious food, especially grilling, and he had a gift for making everyone he met feel like family. His laugh was unique and infectious and could brighten anyone’s day. Molisa had high hopes and aspirations for the future and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Molisa is survived by his wife, Alison; daughters Shavayonne, Barbara, and BrynnRose; son Henry; his parents, Moana and Sosaia Fesolai; and his siblings: Burton (Jean), Peteri (Jon), Ezra (Farrah), Deon (Liza), Aerial , Liki (Nia), Craig, and Lynice.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 3 at 1 PM  at the LDS Chapel, 323 East Erda Way, Erda, Utah. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 2 from 5:00–7:00 p.m. also on Saturday morning beginning at 9 am  at the same location. Burial will be in the Grantsville City Cemetery. (North Section).

A GoFundMe page has been set up to support Alison and her girls at https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-alison-and-her-daughters-after-tragic-loss?attribution_id=sl:a3660de9-0e7e-41ac-8844-96bdd889ccd4&lang=en_US&ts=1766515239&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp17_control&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebookq

Quotes: “Tears are the price we pay for love in this world.” Elder Holland

Mourning is one of the deepest expressions of pure love. Pres. Nelson

The only way to take sorrow out of death is to take love out of life. Pres. Nelson

A link for streaming the funeral services will be added on Friday for those wishing to attend.