Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 14, Number 5, 1 May 1997 — ʻOhana Reunions [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

ʻOhana Reunions

(Editor's note: all reunions listed are in 1997 unless otherwise noted). Anakalea - The grandchildren ot Solomon Anakalea would like to get together and meet. Since Grandpa was married four times, we don't know eaeh other. The gathering will take plaee in Hilo in 1998, during either July or August. If you would like to help with this event, or have any information that will help to fill in the blank spots, please send it to: Thomas Anakalea or Francis Simeona at P.O. Box 47, Hilo, Hawai'l 967210047. Hanapi / Heens / Ewaliko/ Bungo / Kawelo / Hughes / Thomas - Descendants of these families will have their family reunion this summer on Maui, July 4, 5 and 6. Those who have not been contacted please write to Lola Sniffen, 335 Kuikahi Dr., Wailuku, Hl 96793, or eall at 244-5347.

Kahanaoi/Pomaikai -correction: A KahanaoiPomaikai family reunion is planned this summer on

Saturday, August 2 (date was incorrectly listed last| month as Aug. 20) at Pōka'i Beach Park in f Wai'anae (look for the banner), from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reunion includes potluck, door prizes, Tshirts, special presentations to kūpuna. Contact Jeanne or David Kahanaoi at 833-9239 or Howord Knhnnnni ('Hilo'l 961-4655

i Kaimikaua / Nunua - The Kaimikaua / Nunua family reunion will be held this summer at VHW on Waipulani St. in Kihei, Maui from July 25-27. Registration will begin on Friday evening. Saturday will be filled with games nnH f/^-irv~iil\ / tc±\ //~»rx+o A Hn ir\r^K /li ir\rh r\n

v_ii iv_4 i i i iii y ovui 1 1 o. r\ ui ui i v i/ ivji i \ i i ui i Sunday July 27 will conclude the event at the Maui Beach Hotel. The Sunday brunch/lunch and e

golf game are being planned that would require earty RSVP. Ryers were distributed to family members who are on the mailing list. If you did not receive a flyer, or for more information, eall Edward Alves at (808) 244-5757.

Kawaauhau - Descendants of Daniei Kawaahau are having a family reunion Aug. 29, 30 and 31 at Kualoa Beach Park on Labor Day weekend. Daniel Kawaauhau had 13 children: 1. Wahineui, 2. Pahio, 3. Kahalepo, 4. Keli'ikuli, 5. Kahanapule, 6. Kapeliela, 7. Kaleikanea, 8. Kaulahao (Maunu), 9. Paulo, 10. Makia, 11. Kekumu, 12. Kauka, 13. Ha'aheo. Formore information please eall JoAnn Lukzen at 735-61 13, or Corvette Krogerat at 456-0437. Kupahu - Our annual 'ohana gathering for the descendants of John Haui and Eme Kupahu will be hosted by the Leeward 'Ohana at Nōnōkuli Beach Park on May 23, 24 and 25. Their children were/are: Sadie, Samuel, Miriam, Manuel, Bertha and Henry. Come join us for a fun weekend! For more information, please eall any of the fourth generation Leeward cousins: Amber Lanoza 668-2643; Joe Keopuhiwa 6684138; or Willie De Lude 523-0923,

Mahi - Plans are in the making for a family reunion set for October 2, 3, 4, in

Kailua-Kona on the island of Hawai'i. All interested 'ohana who would like to attend or want more inforI mation are asked to write » to: lsabella Medeiros, head coordinator, P. O. Box 478, Hawi, Hl 96719; or Elizabeth Fukuda, co-chair, P. O. Box 1110, Captain Cook, Hl 96704. Meyer - We are planning a Meyer 'ohana reunion. Loeation and date to be determined soon. We are seeking descendants and relatives of Frederick

Meyer and Mary Kukila Kapu Meyer. Mr. Meyer was the Wai'anae Plantation manager at one time. For information regarding this first family reunion, please eall Aliee Theodore at 942-9447 ext. 268, or 239-7922. You may also eall Dexter Soares

at 533-0035 or 676-0451 . We want to be sure we get the reunion message out to all the 'ohana, and would like to add you to our mailing list. Makaneole/ Paakiki, Mamuakalono - The descendants and children of Harry William Makaneole and John Kahauanu Mamuakalono Paakiki of Huleia, Wainiha Valley, and Halehaka, island of Kaua'i, are preparing for a family pienie, July 4 at Waimānalo Bay Beach Park, and a lū'au finale, July 5 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Clubhouse, 215 Mokauea St. in Kalihi. The 'ohana far and wide are invited to write or contact: Sarah Requilman, 85-1360 Kaneaki St., Wai'anae, Hawai'i 96792, phone 696-5086; or Vivian Flores, 89-336 Mano Ave., Nānākuli, Hawai'i 96792, phone 668-8720; or William Makaneole, Jr. , P.O. Box 453, Kailua, Hawai'i 96734-0453, phone 293-8861; or Gilbert Shea, 621 Naale St., Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813, phone 537-9376. Mo'ikeha - Nō Mamo o Mo'ikeha descendants of James Boniface Mo'ikeha and Annie Kaluailahaina Keaweiwi will be having a reunion on the island of Maui in the VFW Hali in Kihei from July 11-13. We are extending this reunion to the brothers and sisters of James Mo'ikeha, including Phillip Kalua, Lawaina Moore, Jack Kaonohi. We are anxiously preparing and wish all to attend. Friday speaker will be John Kaimikaua. noted kumu hula, followed by a dinner/dance. Saturday activities are plentiful, ending with a lū'au. For more information eall Kaui at 672-8004, or e-mail at kaui4kids@aol.com. Maui families ean eall Melody at (808) 243-0303. Big lsland families ean eall Glorianna at (808) 885-7786. E hele mai. Nihipali - A Nihipali 'ohana reunion is scheduled July 25-27 at Hau'ula Beach Park. The main event is on Saturday, July 26, starting at 7 a.m. The reunion includes a potluck, games, workshops and special presentations to our kūpuna. Contact Sharlene Nihipali-Rodrigues at 696-2664 or Eleanor Nihipali at 668-7871.

Ka Wai Ola o OHA Mel (May) '97