Lt. Gov. Lemanu Peleti Mauga last night confirmed to Samoa News that ASG Treasurer Dr. Falema’o ‘Phil’ M. Pili passed away yesterday, Thursday, June 19, in Utah. Falema’o is shown in this January 2013 file photo when he appeared before the Senate for confirmation for the post of ASG Treasurer in the Lolo-Lemanu administration. He was endorsed in a 14-2 vote. Read story left. [photo: SN file photo]