Hiram Malukeao Kahala III, 64, a retired Rigger for the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, of Kahana Valley, Hawaii, passed away at Queen's Medical Center on April 15, 2016. He was born in Honolulu on August 29, 1951.

He is survived by his wife Charmaine Kahala; his son Lyle "Baba" Kahala; his daughters Annatashia "Anna" Kahala and Jonella "Joni" Kahala-Kalulu; his brothers Moses "Mahi" Kahala, Erwin "Anagin" Kahala, Duke Kahala, and Alex "Kanoe" Kahala; his sisters Princess "Aka" Kahala, Queenie "Bella" Carter, and Dutchess "Ipo" Malepe. Hiram is also survived by his 18 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

His memorial services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Hauula Makai Chapel on Saturday May 7, 2016. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am with services beginning at 11:30 am. Flowers welcome.