
Coping with Grief
We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Enter your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Messages run for up to one year and you can stop at any time. Your email will not be used for any other purpose.
Shawn “Sabala” Kia-Kekoa Kala, 44, passed away on July 24, 2025. He was born on Kauai at Wilcox Hospital on April 10, 1981 and worked at the Grand Hyatt Po`ipu as a Handyman and Maintenance personnel.
He was preceded in passing by his brother, Brian Delara Gushiken-Kala.
Shawn is survived by his son, Haven Ali`i Kala; mother, Debra Sullivan-Kala; his youngest brother, Blazen Jeffries-Kala and numerous family members and friends.
A celebration of life will be on Sunday September 14th, 2025 at Kalapaki from 11:30am till pau.
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Shawn "Sabala" Kia-Kekoa Kala, please visit our Tree Store.