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Official Obituary of

Shawn "Sabala" Kia-Kekoa Kala

April 10, 1981 ~ July 24, 2025 (age 44) 44 Years Old
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Shawn Kala Obituary

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.

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Celebration of Life
Sunday
September 14, 2025

11:30 AM
Kalapaki (Kalapaki, Hawaii)

Kalapaki, Hawaii

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In Loving Memory Of

Shawn Kala

April 10, 1981-July 24, 2025




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Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event
Ongoing
Online Event

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In Loving Memory Of

Shawn Kala

April 10, 1981-July 24, 2025




Look inside to read what others have shared


Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book.   


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