Karla Lee Hiram-Paiva

She was born on December 14,1955. She grew up in Hau'ula, Hawaii, the daughter of Evangeline and Edmund Hiram, Moana and Max Hannemann and Virgil Lee Marcum.

Karla was a graduate of Kahuku High School, class of '73. She was a talented musician who loved playing the guitar. She also enjoyed playing volleyball and was a gifted Tahitian dancer who had the opportunity to tour in Japan. She was a front desk clerk at the Hilo Seaside Hotel for many years and enjoyed her time in tourism and hospitality.

She was an incredible cook, and her recipes will live on through the family and loved ones who continue to prepare and share the meals she made with so much love. Every dish will carry a memory, every familiar flavor will bring comfort, and every recipe passed down will be a reminder of the love she poured into her family.

She was an amazing wife, a loving mother and grandmother, a cherished sister, and Aunty to all.

She is survived by her husband Myles Richard "Ricky" Paiva, her daughters Rhiannon-Lee Wahineilikeaokeaukaha Hiram-Strange (Kevin), Evanitta Moana Keala Vaiolini Paiva (Kaimana), her son, Myles William Ikaika Tau Paiva, her six grandchildren (Kassidy, Evan, Khloe, Kaleb, Airyana and Kinsley) and numerous nieces and nephews.

She leaves behind seven sisters, five brothers and will be reuniting with the twelve siblings who've passed before her.

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