Martha Chieko (Funai) Hoki Obituary (1940 - 2021)

Martha Chieko Funai Hoki, 81, of Pleasant Grove passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021. She was born in Pahala, Hawaii on March 8, 1940, to Sueki and Satsuki Funai. She is the oldest of four children. She grew up on a farm that had bananas, mangos, guava, macadamia nuts, and coffee. She was one of 71 students in her graduating class and was voted by her peers as "the most comical student". After graduating from high school, Martha went to LDS Business College and graduated with a degree in higher accounting. She was converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints by two regional missionaries, one of them later became her husband. She married Murray Mitsuo Hoki of Holladay, Utah on June 17, 1961. They had six children: Gary, Kellie, David, Linda, Darin, and Jason. Martha worked hard in raising her six children, and creating a Christ-centered home for her family. After the children were grown, she enjoyed her work as a pharmacy technician, continuing to serve patients and co-workers. She had a talent for making things beautiful-arranging flowers for her children's weddings and transforming stake centers for receptions. Martha loved hosting family gatherings trying any new recipe she could and pulling out all the culinary stops for amazing meals at special occasions. She and her husband Murray balanced their retirement years spending time with loved ones, traveling and serving in the temple - they made every moment count. When her twin grandsons were born, she traveled to Italy to help out with them. Her love of gardening, crafting, and serving others cannot be overstated. Martha was so beloved by all her family including her 21 grandchildren whom she adored individually. She had a compassionate heart and was always trying to help others, exemplifying Christ throughout her life. She was an active member of her LDS wards in both California and Utah. Her fun personality and humble service made making friends easily. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her brother Roy. She is survived by her brother Kenneth, her sister Dora, and her children, Gary (Kimmy), Kellie (Mark), David (Susan), Linda (Dave), Darin (Xitla), and Jason (Jean), and her twenty-one grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 11:00 am in the Mt. Mahogany Ward Chapel, 1541 North 1300 West, Pleasant Grove with a viewing from 9:00-10:45 am prior to the services. Interment will be in the Redwood Memorial Estate Cemetery, West Jordan, Utah. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com.