Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 23, Number 5, 1 May 2006 — Untitled [ARTICLE]

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Ahuna/Hiram/Pahia — We are planning a family reunion for the descendants of Bishop Haupu Pahia and Mary Kaluhilama Nahuina, scheduled for July 20-22, 2006, at the Lā'ie Hukilau Camp Grounds. Ihe children of Bishop Haupu Pahia and Mary Kaluhilama Nahuina were: Solomon Papioikaniau Haupu Pahia, Susan Tamara Kaaoaolahilahikeohokalole, Haupu Pahia, Frank Kaniku Haupu Pahia, Hattie Kaluhilama Haupu Pahia, Bishop Haupu Pahia Sr. and James Kaleohano Haupu Pahia. For information, eall: Donnette Kekauoha, of Lā'ie, at 293-5020; Laveme Pukahi, of Hau'ula, at 293-8279; Victoria Mo'o of Hawai'I Island at 808-890-8016; or email kmahquin@hotmail.com. Aikau — The descendants of Agnes Aikau and Lucy Aikau are having a family reunion Aug. 4-6, 2006, on Maui. For more information, eall Cami DePonte at 808-357-0496; Alexa Kahui at 808-281-8430; or email akkahui@yahoo.com. Aki/Kaiahua — The descendants of William Joseph Aki and Annie Wahinealii Kaiahua will hold a family reunion July 13-16, 2006, in Wailua, Moloka'i. For information, eall Lu Ann Mahiki LankfordFaborito at 668-9006. Kaai/Kanaiwa — I am seeking any information on the Kaai/Kanaiwa 'ohana. I have not been able to find information on Helen Maria Kanaiwa Kaai, who was bom around 1829 in Honokalani, Maui. She had two sisters that I know of: Iona and Ida. She was married to Abraham Apelakama Mahukona, had four children and died on Oct. 28, 1923. If you have any information on the Kaai/Kanaiwa 'ohana, please contact Keola Chan at 255-6200; email Keola@Moku01aHawaii.com; or write to 7192 Kalaniana'ole Hwy. Ste. D201, Honolulu, HI 96825. Keaonaona/Maoauwaa Paauhau — The Keaonaona/Maoauwaa Paauhau 'ohana will hold a family reunion ffom Aug. 31 to Sept. 4, 2006. Family names include Milika'a, Kekuanoni, Halai Kahulanui, Kaipo, Agnes, Kekuewa, Kinoiki, Pahipahi, Kapiolani, Lono, Leleahana, Kekahuna, Kahula, Kamana'o, Hose, Fujihara, Leslie, Yamamoto, Haae, Kaakimaka, Hanawahine, Hulama, Kuahuia, Martines, Pabre, 01sen, Paulo, Hua, Llanes, Kahele, Oehman, Calip, Halena, Basinga, Kila, Taetuna, Spencer, Kawaauhua, Keawekane, Kumualii, Kanaulu, Akiu, Taisee, Casuga, Silva, Pi, Hanley, Kepano, Tabali, Kealamakia, Makuakane, Walker, Naihe and Kaupiko. For more information, contact Sarah K. Kahele at 144 Kaieie Pl., Hilo, HI 96720, or eall 808-959-1607 or 808-936-1641. Koko/Kaholo — I am seeking information on the Koko and Kaholo 'ohana. I have not been able to fmd information on John Kahai Koko and Josephine Kaholo, who were both bom around 1829

in Hāna, Maui. They were married and had four children together. If you have any information on these two people, please contact Keola Chan at 255-6200; email to Keola@Moku01aHawaii.com; or write to 7192 Kalaniana'ole Hwy. Ste. D201, Honolulu, HI 96825. Hauanio — Ihe descendants of Ka'aipa'i, Lily Kauhi, Kolomona, Kahikina and Hoapili are having a family reunion May 27-28, 2006, in Kalapana, Hawai'i island. For information, eall Auntie Elaine at 965-8074, or email Mapuana at hauanios001 @hawaii.mcom. Haumea/Kanei — We are seeking the descendants of David Bonaparte Haumea, of Hamoa, Hāna, Maui, who was married to Georgiana Kanei, of Wainiha, Hanalei, Kaua'i. Their children are: Emma, Aliee, Mary (mamied Fetuli Lefiti), Samuel (mamied Irene Kanoa), David Jr. (mamied Mary Tai Hook), Hannah (mamied Herman Meyers), Lily (mamied Frank Martin), Ruth, Joseph (mamied Ella Kapahu), Elizabeth (mamied Santos Valmoja), Kalanihou (married Uming Valmoja); Bonaparte, Mary Ann "Dora" (mamied Satumino Pimentel), Benjamin (mamied Jane Dela Cruz) and John (mamied Eleanor T.H. "Lady"). We would like our Haumea and Kanei 'ohana to contact us, so that we may gather more genealogy information and have a family gathering this summer on O'ahu. Call Frencha Kalilimoku (daughter of Mary Ann "Dora" Pimentel) at 259-7222, or email at haumea808@yahoo.com. Ka'auwai — After a long 17-year wait, nā mo'opuna of Isaiah Kalunakanawai Ka'auwai and Daisy Contrades are planning a family reunion to be held July 7-9, 2006, on Kaua'i. Nā mo'opuna are asking for all family members to submit updated information on names, phone numbers, and home and email addresses. We would like all the information as soon as possible so we ean start keeping family members in the loop with reunion information. If you are a Ka'auwai and have not yet been eontacted, or if you need more information, eall Nalani Ka'auwai Brun at 652-3304 (eell) or 822-0811 (home), or email at geevum001 @ earthlink.net. Kaina — We are seeking all descendants of David Kawika Mauolele Kukolu Pakaka Kaina, bom in Kukolo'i, Kaua'i in 1853. A certificate of baptism shows Mathis Kaina and his wife, Nellie Haalealea Kulamanu Naho'opi'i, also bom in 1853, plaee unknown. Another certificate of baptism shows Catherine Nellie Hoopi'i. We seek information for our hiannual 'ohana reunion to be held in July 2006 in Hāna, Maui. We are not certain, but were told that they had 18 children. We presently have information on Manuel "Mano" Kaina (our grandfather), Louise Edith Kaina, John D. Kaina Sr and Antonio "Akoni" Kaina. While there are other names given as the children of David and Nellie, we

have no other information on them besides their names: Joseph Kaina, David Kaina, Samuel Kaina I, Samuel Kaina II, Samuel Kaina III, Paka Pelekane Kaina, Kaliko James Kaina, Charles Piiana Kaina, Palipa Parish Kaina, Paul Helemano Kaina and Alex Alika Kaina. For information, eontact Kaleo Kaina at 248-7807 or email Kaleo@yours.com; or Kepano Kaina at 248-8759 or email akkaina@yahoo.com. Kekahuna — I am seeking relatives in the Hawaiian islands. My 'ohana is Kekahuna. My father is a Kekahuna. His dad is David Noeau Kekahuna. My father is one of nine children. My grandfather's wife is Emily A. Haae. I'm trying to meet any relatives to this 'ohana. I was told that the Kekahuna 'ohana is huge, and I'm working on the family genealogy. If you have any information on the Kekahuna or Haae families, contact Lavaina Kekahuna-Hoaeae at 6966838 or email to Kekahunapride@hotmail. eom or write to 87-1643 Ulehawa Rd, Wai'anae, HI 96792 Konohia IPu — My great-grandfather Konohia U'u (1861-1918) was married to Hoopii (Hapakuka) Konohia (1856-1928) ffom 'Ulupalakua. They are the parents of my grandfather Ioela Konohia U'u (a.k.a. Ioela Konohia, Joel Konohia U'u, Joel Konohia) of Pauwela, Maui. My grandmother was Lilliana (Kealoha) Konohia of Huelo, Maui. My great-grandfather Konohia U'u has a huge burial plot at the Ha'ikū Protestant Church beside Hoopii and two of their daughters (my great aunts) Annie Mitchell and Lizzie Mitchell. I have been told that my great-grandfather onee owned Māliko gulch and the town of Pā' ia along with other properties in Kuiaha and Pa'uwela. If anyone has information about him please contact me, Eric Konohia, by mail at 6403 Gifford Lane Temple Hills, MD 20748; email Ekonohia@comcast.net; or eall (301) 440-7586. Kukahiko — We are planning a family reunion of the descendants of John Kukahiko and his wives Kamaka and Halulukahi for July 21-23, 2006, at the Veterans of Foreign War Hall in Kīhei, Maui. John Kukahiko resided in Mākena and Lahaina, Maui. Nā mo'opuna are asking all descendants of Keolakai, Kauwekane, Kalelau, Lu'uwai, Mahele, Haehae, Ka'aipuni, Halemanu, Ka'ahanui, Moloa, Annie and Keanu to join in this celebration. We are asking for all family members to submit update information on names, and home and e-mail addresses to one of the following committee chairpersons so that we ean keep everyone updated. Contact people are: Pūnohu AhSau at omomo_me@ hotmail.com; Anela Rosa at rosaa@katewwdb.com; Leinā'ala Kuloloio Vedder at puniawalei@hotmail.com. We ean also be reached by mail at Ihe 2006 Kukahiko Planning Committee, P.O. Box 12243, Lahaina, HI 96761. Kuwehie/Itoa — I am seeking informa-

tion on my 'ohana. My great-grandpar-ents are Paiaulani Kuwehie and Kaipuaina Kuihewa Itoa. Their children were: Keliihua Keakawaiula, Keliiohule Namahana, Kilauea Papalauahi, Halemaumau Haumea Hamau, Mahi (Mahihelelima), Kinolaukahalemoeikeanu-Kekaula, Kaloiokalani. If you have information on my 'ohana, contact me, Keola Choo, at 808-781-1567 or email keolachoo@msn. eom. Makakoa/Keonaona — We are seeking the descendants of Makakoa and her husband, Keonaona, of Nāhiku, Maui. They had five daughters. Ihe first was Maryann Kalani Keonaona, who was bom in 1881 and married John Kawaakoa. Together Maryann and John had 11 children: Annie (manried Simanu Afoa), Minnie (m: Chun Nui), Aberham (m: Domotila Kaawa), David (m: Francis Miller), Sammuel (m: Rebecca Aviado), Emily (m: Maek Kalalau), Jenny, Edward, Maria, Nancy (m: Fred Cordeiro) and John Jr. (m: Harue Segawa). Makakoa and Keonaona's second child was Maria Kanuha Keonaona, who had 13 children with Ahnew Chun: Mary (m: Tripp), Joseph (m: Lueile Ing), Josephine, Christina (m: James Awana), Abbey (m: William Cordes), Pali, Cecilia (m: Clemens Young), Cathrine (m: James Ng), Emily (m: David Keahi), Richard (m: Hannah), Benjamin (m: Henrietta), Paul and Lawrence (m: Lana Soon). Makakoa and Keonaona's third child was Alapai Kanuha (m: Kealoha), their fourth was Abbiegail Kanuha (m: Edward Pihana) and the fifth was Mary Kanuha (m: Kawaiea). We are tentatively planning a large reunion for July 2006 in Nānākuli, Hawai'i. To participate in the monthly 'ohana reunion meetings, eontact Kimo Kelii at 668-7650 or 696-0321 ; or Unele Ben Awana at 668-7618. Noreen Arnold — We are seeking any information on Noreen Amold, who was the daughter of Charles Amold, mayor of Honolulu in the late 1920s. She was an unwed mother in 1946 and was required to put her child up for adoption. We have a picture of her as a poster model at a kama'āina establishment known as "KauKau Comer." Ihe information she provided to the social worker on the biological father of child was recorded. Both Noreen and the biological father were of Hawaiian and Caucasian descent. Noreen was last known to have moved to Califomia, perhaps the Hollywood-area, in the late 1940s or early 1950s. Noreen would be about 75 to 77 years old today. Perhaps she is still living, and could give us a eall. Or if any of her ffiends or family have information, we would surely like to hear from them soon. Call Keanukai at 808-349-7509. Paiaina-Duarte — A reunion for the Paiaina-Duarte family is scheduled for May 19-21, 2006, at Queen Kapi'olani Hotel. Call hotel for Paiaina-Duarte Reunion room rates and lū'au reservations at 922-1941. Both deadline to make reser-

vations and checks for prepaid ($31) lū'au dinner must be received by May 5. Mail checks to Rose Peters at 18232 Patronella Ave., Torrance, CA, 90504. For information, email paiainareunion@yahoo.com. Pelekane — To all the descendants of Samson K. Pelekane and Mary Kaaua, and Samson K. Pelekane and Kalei Ikaika: a reunion is being planned for June 28-July 6, 2006. Ihe theme is "To Bring Together." It is being planned by the great-grandchildren of Louis K. Pelekane Sr. Family members include Miehael, Sammy Pelekane, George I. Pelekane, James Kimo Pelekane, Charles Adam Pelekane, Francis Pelekane, Margret Kaelemakakule, Agnes Femandez, Rose Frost, Elizabeth Libby (last name unknown) and William Pelekane. For information, eall steering committee general chairperson Romeo (Baba) Ignacio at 808-938-8171; Theodore (Maluhia) "Teddy Boy" Benedicto at 808-960-0651; Donovan Daog at 808-937-3957; Agnes (Ipo) Benedicto at 808-989-8686; Louis K. Pelekane Jr. at 808-345-2070; or Rose K. (Chief) Paeheeo at 808-963-6807. Perkins — My patemal grandmother is Myrtle Helene Kapulanikainoakapu Holtand my patemal grandfather is Arthur Shannon Perkins of Wai'anae, who was a courtbailiff in the 1960s on O'ahu. My father is Cy Nalani Perkins. When I was a month old, my mother moved me to the mainland, where I grew up. I have never known my biological father or his family. Before my mother died she told me about my father's family on O'ahu, and I have been searching for my Hawaiian 'ohana since then. I would love to meet or speak with any relatives ffom my father's family. If you have any information on the Perkins family, please contact me, Māhealani Perkins, at 3450 Breckinridge Blvd. #1308, Duluth, GA 30096 or email me at GreenEyedHawiann@aol.com or eall 770-771-4404. William Makaea Puaoi — Family reunion of the issues of William Makaea Puaoi will take plaee Aug. 11-13, 2006, at One Ali'i Beach Park, Moloka'i. For information, log on to our website, www.puaoiohana. eom, or eall Keala Napoleon at 227-9779. Thompson — The descendants of William Thompson and Mary Shenman, of Kainaliu, Kona and later Nu'uanu, will hold a family reunion July 21-23, 2006, in Honua'ino, Kona. William and Mary married in 1863 and had seven children: William (Kamala) of Maui; Caroline (Frank Chaney) of O'ahu; Ellen (David Kalani Morton) of Maui and O'ahu; John of O 'ahu; Louisa Ana (Frank Poor) of O'ahu; Charles Edward Kealakekua (Annie Akuini, Amoe Ahlo, Isabelle Namauu, Lillian Eckart) of Maui; and Mena (Franklin Ferguson) of O'ahu. For infonmation, visit Thompsonreunion2006.com; email info@thompsonreunion2006.com; or eall Lori Thompson Weeks at 808-322-2069 or Karen Ching Silva at 808-332-9264. S

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