Sharla Kuualohapumehana Albinio-Kaeo Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Sharla was born on May 3, 1976; exactly 46 years later, she gained her angel wings and joined her late father, Peter K.P. Albinio, Sr., in that mansion in the sky. Sharla is survived by her daughters Kala’ikuakpuʻuwai Leimakauʻiokalani Kahikinaakala Kaeo (18), and Milikaʻaikaʻolupilikapuʻuwai Kalehuaimiliʻiaekauanoe Kawelonaakala Kaeo (7), her mother Johnslyn Luana Albinio, and brothers Peter K.P. Albinio, Jr. (Aldene) and Joseph C.K. Albinio (Karla) all of Waimānalo; nieces (Kaohi, Kapili, Kulia, Māhie) nephews (Kahananui, Kuhiau) and grandnieces (Hamai and Lilia.) Sharla graduated from Kailua High School in 1994, when it was apparent that hula was her passion. As an avid lover of all things hula-related, she began her hula journey at a very young age under the late Kumu Hula Ellen Castillo of Hālau Hula ʻo Pukaʻikapuaokalani. She won 4th runner-up in the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the Merrie Monarch in 1995, then eventually attained the status of Kumu Hula. Later, Sharla refined her craft with Sonny Ching of Hālau Nā Mamo O Puʻuanahulu. By that time, hula was an "anytime, every time, and all the time" affair. Her generous nature, friendly personality, and innate admiration for all things Hawaiian endeared her to her biological 'ohana, her hula ʻohana, and numerous friends. As a result, Sharla lived a full, blessed life. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, July 8, 2022, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Oʻahu Cemetery, 2162 Nuuanu Avenue, Honolulu. The scattering of ashes will be held privately by the family at a later date.

Sharla Kuualohapumehana Albinio-Kaeo

May 3, 1976 - May 3, 2022