Meaghan Rose Tuileisu Monaghan Obituary (1995

Cape Elizabeth - Meaghan Rose Tuileisu Monaghan, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2020 at the age of 24. Meaghan was a humble, kind, gifted, and loving person who held her family in the highest regard. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. The remarkable life of Meaghan began on September 22, 1995, in Newport Beach, California. She was the second child born to Stephen Monaghan, Jr. and Faimafili "Fili" (Te'o) Monaghan. In the early years, she was a total momma's girl, but knew she could get away with anything with her dad. Moving to Cape Elizabeth in 1997, Meaghan enjoyed spending her childhood days playing with her older brother and cousins Bella and Elizabeth at her Poppy's house or trying out a new sport such as field hockey, ballet, or skiing. However, she found her true passion when she began taking ice skating lessons in Portland. Meaghan loved being on the ice and worked diligently to become a very talented figure skater. Intensive practices and her developing self-determination propelled her to become a wonderful skater all through high school. Sadly in 2013, Meaghan experienced her first serious concussion while skating. Meaghan graduated that year from Cape Elizabeth High School and went on to study engineering at the University of Delaware. She continued competitive skating but concussion injuries, both on and off the ice, forced her to step away from her commitment to skating. Meaghan then channeled her creative energy through good friendships, her giving nature, and the academic challenge of successfully completing her degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Delaware. Meaghan was a very gifted and insightful artist and thinker. Whether it was a painting, a sketch, making a video, or expounding on your rhythmic color and our connection to each other and the universe, Meaghan's creative sense enhanced everything she touched. Even when she was simply making eggs, Meaghan would do so in the most unique and creative way possible. There aren't enough words to accurately describe the wonderful person Meaghan was. She was loving, generous, and loyal to her family. One of her favorite pastimes was simply being with family. She loved learning about her Samoan culture from her grandmother, mother, and aunt Seve. Meaghan loved bringing people together to do things, like trying to beat her dad at board games or just spending endless time with her brothers. She is predeceased by her grandparents Luisa Maria Monaghan, Dr. Stephen Edward Monaghan, and High Chief Te'o Faavaivai Toa Te'o, as well as her cousins Pita Te'o, Daniel Te'o-Nesheim, and Curtis Yandall. Meaghan is survived by her parents, Stephen Monaghan, Jr. and Faimafili "Fili" (Te'o) Monaghan, her brothers, Stephen "Skivi" Edward Te'o Monaghan III, Nathaniel "Vai" Faavaivai Monaghan; her grandmother, Luisa Te'o; her uncles & aunts Bill & Stephanie Blout, Nancy Monaghan, Carl & Patty Franson, Kimberly Monaghan, Sam & Jane Robinson, Kurt Nielson & Liz Monaghan, Lucky & Faafetai Yandall, Faasegi Caldwell, Setupuaseve Te'o, Ailota Nesheim, Ieti & Peka Te'o, and Junior Te'o. Meaghan is also survived by several cousins and extended relatives of the Monaghan and Te'o families. A memorial service honoring Meaghan's short, but remarkable life will be held on Friday, September 25, 2020, from 11:00AM - 12:00PM at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Reception will follow at the Monaghan's residence at 14 Eastfield Road, Cape Elizabeth. To leave an online condolence or to view Meaghan's memorial page, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com. Those desiring to honor Meaghan's life are encouraged to contribute to their own family through acts of kindness and love.