Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 20, Number 8, 1 August 2003 — HOʻOHUI ʻOHANA [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HOʻOHUI ʻOHANA

E nā 'ohana Hawai'i: lf you are planning a reunion or looking for genealogical information , Ka Wai Ola o OHA will print your listing at no charge on a space-available basis. Send your information to OHA (address on page 18) or email to kwo@oha.org. E ola nā mamo a Hāloa!

Akoni/Bradley — The descendants of Raymond Akoni Bradley and Gladys Beth Ululani (Davis) of Waianae, O'ahu are gathering for our first Bradley 'Ohana Reunion on May 2-6, 2004 in Las Vegas. For more information, eall Tim Bradley 696-7890hm, 695-7 178wk, or write to PO BOX 812 Wai'anae, HI 96792- 0812, or email dakinedem@yahoo.com. Akuna / Piianaia — We looking for descendents and are trying to plan a family reunion in Oct. 11 or 17 for descendants of Goo Shin Akuna and Kalilioku Piianaia. Their children were Abraham St. Chad Piianaia and Ulualoha Piianaia. If you are of this 'ohana and would like to participate in this reunion please contact us so we ean put you on our mailing list to keep you informed. Contact File K e 1 i i a a , 8 0 8-696-0396, File@Keliiaa.com; Edie Hanohano 808-341-1199fianox2e@hawaii.rr.com; Renwick Tassill 808-536-9125 - renwick808@aol.com; or Danny B 1 a e k a t 808-754-0120 or HawaiianPhotoNut@hawaii.rr.com. Cockett — Our annual reunion will be held Aug. 15-17 on O'ahu. This year's theme "E mau kuu 'ohana, may our family endure" reflects the many generations since the first Charles Cockett arrived in Lahaina and married into Hawaiian society. His descendants from the lines of Elizabeth-George-Phoebe-Emily-Patrick are encouraged to attend. There will be a backyard-style barheeue, an 'ohana luau, and Sunday church services followed by a brunch buffet. Family tree activity by Aunty Irene Bishaw and storytelling by Kupuna Roy Benham. For more information, please eall Lennox Cockett 239-7678 or Reuben Cockett 488-3639 or email Reuben for a registration form rc ockett @ pueo . net Coito — Our 'ohana reunion is scheduled for Aug. 15-17. Dinner banquet and potluck pienie, t-shirts and tank tops are on the agenda. Flyers have been sent to families. Need photos and information. Genealogy displays will be shown. For more details, contact Jeanne Kahanaoi at 696 5002. Enoka — A reunion is being planned for the family of William and Margaret (Sniffen) Enoka of Ho'olehua, Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, Labor Day weekend, on Moloka'i. For more information, contact James Butch Enoka at 808-422-6946 or enokajb@hotmail.com or Cheryl Enoka at 808-391-9651 or ekenoka@yahoo.com. Halemano/Naone — A grandson of Henry Halemano of Waikapu, Maui and Miriam Naone of Honolulu. Andres F. Nelson (son of Rebecca Halemano) is looking for family eentacts. Please email IsleChefAFN@aol.com or eall 377-3716 after 8 p.m. Hanohano/Kuaioholani — A family reunion is planned in Hilo on Aug. 22-24. We are looking forward to gathering with 'ohana members to share our family information. If you have any pictures or genealogy information, please contact us or

join us at the reunion. Contact Betty Martin at 55 Todd Ave., Hilo, HI 96720, 808-969-4821, or Solomon "Eddie"Hanohano at 89-216 Ualakahiki Pl., Nānākuli, HI 96792, 808-668-2838, or Sharon Moniz at P.O. Box 646, Kapa'au, HI 96755. Holualoa/Kahaunaele — The descendants of Papapa Holualoa and Emily Kahaunaele are having their first 'ohana reunion on Sat., Aug. 16 at Mā'ili Beach Park, Wai'anae, O'ahu. The reunion eommittee is searching for the descendants of Papapa and Emily amd their three daughters: Elizabeth, Victoria and Rachel. Contact Kimo Keli'i at 808-668-7650/696-0321, Robata Westbrook at 668-2906 or Kekela Miller at 293-8431 or visit our reunion/genealogy website at www.august2003ohanareunion.hom estead.com. Ho'okano — Our 'ohana reunion is set for Aug. 16, 11 a.m. - pau at Laenani Beach Park, Wailau, Kahalu'u, O'ahu. Calling on the heirs of Louisa Cooke and Iokewe Ho'okano and their children and heirs: Mary Beck, Hattie Pahia, Charles Hookano, Willie Ho'okano, Henry Ho'okano, Lui Ho'okano, William Ho'okano, Hana Newalu, Rebecca Awa and Kanani Dias. Contact Emalia Naipo @ 247-4443 or Ella Townsend at 239-0677 or Tori Tualatamalelagi at 239-9224. Kaluanawaa — We are planning a reunion on O'ahu, Oct. 18, for the descendants of Solomon Palau Kaluanawaa and Elizabeth Nāwahinemakaokekai Pa'akaula. Their children are Samuel, Mary, Simon Kino, Phillip, Kapela, Kamaiho'onipo, Moeikawai, Frank, Elizabeth, John, Palau, Mary, Mary Ann, Pa'akaula, James, Mahle, Henry and Maria. For information, contact Pauleen Kaluanawa'a Torres, 847-5507, 1940 Iwaho Pl., Honolulu, HI 96819 oremail res0g79t@verizon.net. Kanuha — The Kanuha 'ohana of Kailua-Kona are seeking descendants for the 2003 family reunion Nov. 7-9. Surnames are: Malulu, Makaulii, Naholua or Naheeholua, Kainoakahu, Kekumaku, Kalua, Ho'opiiaina, Kamaokalani or Kealoha, Auna, Ke'ohookalani, Keliikauikainea, Paiwa or Paiva, Kekekauliinea, Kaninau, Kahaialii, Hoopai, Kaaialii, Kepano, Nahale'a, Lewi or Levi, Kumuhone, Kupaka, Kahikina, Kahananui, or any other Kanuha not listed here. If you have any information or like to be involved with the reunion, please contact Junior at 808-325-3209. Kaonohi/Haraguchi/Kanekoa/Kin i — A first family reunion is being planned for the descendants of John L. MeMellen and Kaipo Peahi from Hawai'i; of Philip and Kaipo Peahi Kaonohi from Maui, of Peter Kekahuna Kaonohi, Sr. from Maui; of Victoria and Samuel Adolpho from Moloka'i; of Libby S. Nicholas; of William Keli'i Keawe and the family of Dora Akiona from Laie, O'ahu. We are also searching for the descendants of Fukutaro Haraguchi and Maggie Ino and the descendants of John Kanekoa from Waipi'o valley, Hawai'i island. Our

Family Potluck Reunion is scheduled for Sat., Aug. 23 at Waimānalo Bay, O'ahu, 10 a.m. For information, please write, eall or email to Laverne Kaonohi Alexander, daughter of John K. Kaonohi and granddaughter of Florence and Louis Kaonohi Sr., 45-112 William Henry Road, Kāne'ohe, HI 96744, Ph: (808) 247-9415, Email: Alexlavl@aol.com. Kekumu — A first 'ohana reunion for the family of Horace and Leinani (Kahananui) Kekumu of Wailuanui, Ke'anae, Maui, is planned for Aug. 15-17, Admission Day weekend. Their offspring were Nancy, Nettie, Katherine, and Esther (Hana), Horace Jr., Matthew and Kenneth. For more information, contact Charlie Minewa Kaili Jr. at 808-572-5942 or Charlie Villalon Jr. at 808-242 2992 (Maui) or e-mail Kaili@maui.net. Komomua — The descendants of Komomua and Ko'amokumoku o he'e'ia will again gather for a family reunion from Fri. Aug. 8 to Sun., Aug. 10. Highlights include a golf tournament, seven-course Chinese luneheon on Saturday at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom, pienie at Kualoa Beach Park, presentation on the family history and a genealogy workshop. To order family genealogy books and reunion Tshirts or get more information, please contact Keoho Fujimoto at 247-4131 orat ealohae@hgea.org. The luneheon program includes entertainment led by 'ohana members, including Kawaikapu Hewett and Haunani Apoliona. OHA's Hawaiian Registry will be there on Saturday, so be sure to bring your birth certificate or a copy of it. Konanui — Descendants of David Marshall Konanui and Martha Kahaikauila Punahoa Konanui of Kapaahu, Kalapana are holding a reunion Aug. 1-2 at Wailoa State Park in Hilo. For information eontact Ellen Walker at ewalker@hilobay.com, Jeny Konanui at jerryk4 8@aol.com, Frank and Shirley Kaipo at kaipos001@hawaii.rr.com or 808-981-2855, or Wanda PuaKaipo at wpkaipo@turquoise.net or 808-959-3674. Lineoln — The first Lineoln Family Heritage Reunion will be held in Kona on Nov. 8-11. The main event will be a Hawaiian buffet dinner at a resort in Kailua-Kona. A keiki day at Kealia-Ho'okena is also planned. Descendants of Lyman Putnam Lineoln of Ho'okena announee and remind their 'ohana to complete their family group sheet and preregistration forms. Our T-shirt logo will be a replica of a coffee bag used by Lyman, who owned a Kona coffee business and was also postmaster at Ho'okena for 37 years. His children are the families of: Howard, Abbie (Hanson), Arthur and Harry. A historian, a cousin from California, will be in attendance. For information contact the Lineoln 'Ohana Reunion Committee, e/o 314 Andrews Ave., Hilo, HI 96720 or email to lineolnohana @mailsta tion.com. Mahi'ai — A reunion is being planned for the descendants of

Samuel Kahope Mahi'ai, born Oct. 12, 1891, through offspring of his two wives, Rose Ka'ililaulani Nāmilimili (b. March 10, 1896) and Agnes Koloa Mauna (b. March 23, 1912). The reunion will be held Aug. 1-2, 2003 at Mā'ili Beach Park, across Maliona St. Planning meetings are held the second Saturday of eaeh month. Call Harriet K. Mahi'ai at 696-7232 or 294-0836 (e). Nailima/Kai/Waiole — The descendants of Emma Nailima aka Emma Kai aka Mrs. E.K. Hoaeae Nailima aka Kai Kahaikupuna Nailima who died in Kalaupapa on Sept. 9, 1919. Born in Peahi, Maui, she arrived at Kalaupapa on Jan. 6, 1904 at age 15. She was the sister of Keala Waiole and Kaohi Waiole. Parents were Kela and Laie Waiole of Wailuku, Maui. Married to Joseph Nailima aka Hoaeae Nailima. We are descendants of Malie Kaeha Nailima, born on July 10, 1919. Please send info to Pamela Nakagawa at pnakagawa71@yahoo.com or eall 520-8800. Poaipuni/Pu'upu'u/Nahuawai/Ka uaua — A reunion is planned on Maui, Oct. 17-19. We are looking for information on families of the Poaipuni, 'Aipu'upu'uimuaona-keolana-ali'i Kauaua (a.k.a Pu'upu'u Nahuawai Kauaua). If you have family information, please Geri Ku'ulei Kalawai'a, 808-878-3420 (days, Mon.-Fri.), or write to P.O. Box 904, Kula, HI 96790. Rodrigues Gaspar/Lukela — Our first reunion for the family of Antonio Rodrigues Gaspar and Minnie Ha'aha'a Lukela, who lived in Kalihi-uka will be held Aug. 10 noon at the Miramar Hotel Ballroom. Their only child was Manuel Rodrigues Gaspar Sr., who married Sophia Augusta de Jesus. They had seven children: Manuel Gaspar Jr. (Minnie Jordan); Maria (Mary) Gaspar (Ah Tuck Lum, Charles Sawaguchi); Elizabeth Gaspar (Harry Johnson, William Makaea Puaoi); Margaret Gaspar (John Pires); Bina Gaspar (Alred Souza); Peter Gaspar (Margaret Freitas); Antone Gaspar (Rosina Lake). Call Bev Yeung, 395-5005; Luei Pikini, 941-7941; Julia Duarte, 239-9267; or Kay Pires, 737-2916. Shimooka/Kamaipi'iali'i/ Kame'ehonua — The family of Shimooka, Kamaipi'iali'i and Kame'ehonua will hold their seventh reunion at Bellows Beach Park, Area B-5 on Aug. 9. Contact Raymond or Ruth Shimooka at 487-2025. Zablan — Our 'ohana pienie is set for Sat., Aug. 16, 8 a.m.-6p.m. at Ala Moana Park, area #9 behind the Waikīkī concession. The annual luneheon is scheduled for Sat., Oct. 18, 10:30a.m.-2:30p.m. at Tree Tops Restaurant in Mānoa. $16 for adults, $8 for keiki ages 4-12. We invite everyone to eome enjoy our 'aha'āina. We're updating our geneaology book and weleome everyone to "talk story" about your 'ohana. For information contact Aunty Leatrice at 734-4779, 4220 Kīlauea Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816. ■

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