Anna Lupeiaunu’u Ah Mu
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Anna Lupeiaunu’u Ah Mu was born in Apia, Western Samoa July 14, 1937. She is the eldest daughter of Benjamin and Maryann Laurenson. She grew up in Savai’i, Samoa in the village of Gautavai. Her siblings include brothers Benjamin “Pesa” Laurenson (deceased), Gilbert Laurenson Tavita (Ginger) of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Ronald Mason Laurenson (Lori-Ann) of Honolulu, Hawaii. Her sisters include Moana Taugavau (deceased), Rachel Mitchell of Fagatogo, American Samoa, and Maureen Laurenson (deceased).
She attended St. Francis Elementary School and then took commercial classes (equivalent to high school) at St. Francis in American Samoa. Upon completion she got her first job at the Fono (Legislature) in American Samoa. Shortly after she moved to New Zealand, where she met and married her husband, Willard Ah Mu, Sr. on February 1.
Anna and Willard began their family in Hamilton, New Zealand. Children born to them include Willard Ah Mu, Jr., Mary Corcoran (Gordon), Anthony Ah Mu (deceased) (Terri), Melvin Ah Mu (Kim), and Mellaine Burris (Michael). They moved to Laie, Hawaii where Asenath Morby (Bryan) was born. In 1971 they finally settled in Independence, Missouri where Adenia Ah Mu, and Benjamin Ah Mu (deceased) completed their family. She was known as a beloved and wonderful daughter, wife and mother. She was also known as “Auntie” to many nieces and nephews and a loving grandmother to twenty grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.
Sister Anna Ah Mu was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for over 60 years. She served faithfully with her husband as labor missionaries in New Zealand. Upon completion of the Hamilton, New Zealand Temple, she was sealed to her eternal companion and family on March 9, 1961. She was a longtime member of the Blue Mills Ward in Independence, Missouri. She also enjoyed serving as a Temple Ordinance worker, with her husband, in both the St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri Temples. She will forever be known as a faithful servant of our Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ, whom she loved with all her heart.
Our beloved wife and mother, Anna Lupeiaunu’u Laurenson Ah Mu passed through the veil peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2019 in her home, surrounded by family who loved her.
Her funeral will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 7, 2019, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ Stake Center, 705 West Walnut Street, Independence, MO 64050.
Flowers can be sent to the Heartland Funeral Home, 6113 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown, MO 64133 Phone: 816-313-1677.
Donations may also be made in Anna Ah Mu’s name to any relief organization battling the outbreak of measles in Samoa.
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So sad to hear of Aunty Lupe’s passing. We remember Aunty Lupe with much love and affection. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences to Uncle Willard and family. “Amuia ? faanoanoa; au? e faamafanafanaina i latou” -Mataio 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted” -Matthew 5:4 Rest in Love and please say hello to all our families Aunty Lupe. Alolofa tele atu from Tyrone, Angel and Bogart and our families
Me te aroha nui tino atu-our deepest sympathy is with Dad and children,and mokopuna.Mom is resting the teachers work is done.Aroha mai
Allen Penny & whanau??
Mellaine, Mike and family, we are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I have
heard many stories about what a wonderful, loving person she was. Our thoughts
and prayers are with you.
We express our condolences to the family. We are grateful to have known such an elect lady. We appreciate the influence that Sister Ah Mu has been to her family and the community. We are grateful for the knowledge of family on the other side of the veil who have greeted her with open arms. May the the blessings of the Christmas birth be with all the family and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her dear husband Williard, her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
May you all be comforted by our Loving God, and may her beautiful memories help you all to cope at this time.
I remember her as a sweet soul. May God’s comfort be upon you family in time of pain mourning & healing . Rest in peace sister Ana.
she was one great woman from an impressive pedigree and married into an historic Church family. Our family will never forget her love and openness. we treasured the one time we stayed with our Missouri family a few years back. the treatment was akin to royalty. She’ll be laughing with our Mum. I can hear it now. they were in my eyes very much alike which increased my endearment for Aunty Lupi even more.
Hans & Fredda and family (NZ)
Our heartfelt love to aunty Lupe. She was always kind and caring to those around her. She was a great example of service and a great servant of the Lord. Until we meet again aunty, we love you and godspeed.
Alofa atu,
Mark ma le aiga.
My dear aunty Lupe. Our condolences to your family. You will be missed. I wish we had time to visit more. I’m glad by phone we were able to visit and share times we had together in California. Taimi ole malosi o lea ua e Malaga e faatasi male Tama faaleagaga. I noticed she was not the same after our last conversation in 2015. Alofa tele mo oe
Karl & Donna Taugavau male aiga.