Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 23, Number 12, 1 December 2006 — HOʻOHUI ʻOHANA FAMILY REUNIONS [ARTICLE]

HOʻOHUI ʻOHANA FAMILY REUNIONS

E nā 'ohana Hawai'i: lf you are planning a reunion or looking for genealogical information, Ka Wai Ola will print your listing at no charge on a space~available basis. Listings should not exceed 200 words. OHA reserves the right to edit all submissions for length. Send your information by mail, or e~mail kwo@OHA.org. E o/a nā mamo a Hāloa!

Brown — In preparation for the 2007 reunion of the John and Benjamin Brown 'ohana of Hilo, Hawai'i, the Hilo 'ohana is asking for all family members to update their contact information or share contact information about other family members. We are also asking members to update records of births, deaths and marriages. The family will be holding its reunion in Hilo ffom June 29-July 1, 2007. The 'ohana includes the descendents of William Christopher Brown, Enoeh Brown, Violet Nathaniel, Mealoha Anakalea, Benjamin "Tuna" Brown, Keala Kuamo'o, Valentine Brown, Manoa Brown and Maria Hendershot. A newsletter is forthcoming. For information, email Wilma Kuamo'o at hbohana@hawaii.rr.com, or Teri Temple at terisetemple@msn. eom. Jarrett/Bruhn/Reeves — I am looking for the Hawaiian side of my family, whom I have never known. My grandfather's name was Alexander Dowsett Jarrett, and my great-grandfather's name was William Paul Jarrett. I have a family tree that has the last names Jarrett, Bruhn and Reeves, most extensively. I would really appreciate any help in this matter, as I would like to meet my family. I never knew my grandfather and really want to meet anyone who knew him. If you have any information, please eall Lani at 510-220-1916 or email dispossessed@riseup.net. Johnson/La'amaikahikiwahine — We are looking for the descendents of Ambrose Peter Johnson and his wife La'amaikahikiwahine and their children John, Enoeh, Anna Kahiku, Daniel, Lilia, Mele, Antone and Pedro. Surnames in this family include, but are not limited to: Foster, Young, Stanton, Char, Kealoha, Niau, Ferreira, Janicki, Mendiola, Bartholomew, Williams, Calvert and Apio. A reunion of the Johnson 'ohana is being planned for 2008. For information, contact Roz Solomon Kaplan at P.O. Box 1291, Ha'ikū, HI 96708, or by email at Hawnrozz@ msn.com. Jones — The family of Eva Kapilialoha Jones Miller is currently conducting research on our genealogy. Eva Kapilialoha Jones Miller was bom in Lahaina, Maui, to Mary Pi'imoku Jones in 1896. Her grandparents were L.B. Jones and Pi'imoku Jones. She also had a sister named Mae. She also had two uncles named William Jones and Paul Jones of Lahaina. She married Eassie Miller in Honolulu in 1911. All contact with this family has been lost, and we are very interested in leaming more about our beloved grandmother's family. If anyone could kōkua us with any information, it would greatly be appreciated. Please email Ann Hewett at inuulu @yahoo.com or eall 554-5232.

Kaaa — The Kaaa 'ohana is planning a family reunion for August 2007. It will be a potluck affair. Genealogy books, T-shirts and tank tops will be on sale. Flyers will be sent out, and we need to update addresses and family information. Contact Jeanne Kahanaoi at 696-5002. Kaeo — We are looking for relatives of Henry Namakeha Kaeo, who was born in Kona. His father was Peter Kaeo, and his mother was Pale, whose maiden name was Naohe. Joshua Kaeo was a relative. Isabell Kaui Kaeo, whose maiden name was Pio, was bom in Honolulu. Her father was Pio Anekonio, and her mother was Maria Kunane. If you are related or have any information about them, eall Bella at 222-1619. 1 am doing our genealogy. Or eall Tiffany at 864-4945 or 674-9477. Kah anaoi/Poni ai k ai — The Kahanaoi/ Pomaikai 'ohana is planning a family reunion for March 2007. It will be a potluck affair. Genealogy books, T-shirts and tank tops will be on sale. Flyers will be sent out, and we need to update addresses and family information. Contact Jeanne Kahanaoi at 696-5002. Kainoapuka — A reunion is being planned for the descendants of Kainoa puka and Ulia Ka'ae, and their ehildren: Kaholoiki (Niho Kaoao), Manunui (Kahihiaholaniku aka Hali Nuuhiwa), Iokia, Nowemapanui (Punihula), Manuiki and Kakae (Kala). Other family names include Kaholoiki, Kalawahaokli, Kawehinenohopali, Ka'iliau, Pakana, Kawehiwa Kilauano, Kali'iho'opi'i, Keanuenue, Kahalepahu, Kaonohiula, Kawailani, Hikiauola (Manu), Alohakeau, Kaimiola(aka Halili 'ili'i, Kaimiola and Keahilaahonua. The reunion is scheduled for May 24-27, 2007 at the Kekaha Neighbor Center on Kaua'i. For more information, eontact Kunane Aipoalani at 808-337-1219 (home) or 808-639-4292 (eell) or visit the family website at www.kainoapuka. eom or email webmaster@kainoapuka. eom. Karratti/Blake — Bonaparte Ulukou Karratti and Kealoha Blake will hold a reunion July 11-17, 2007, on Kaua'i. Visit the family website at http://reddirtroots.htohananet.com/kb%20website/ kbreunion_2007.htm. For information, eall Phyllis at 808-337-9927. Kawaa — I am researching my family geneaology and trying to gather any information on Maria Kaiahua Kawaa, who was born around 1859. She married William Thomas Martin in Wai'ōhinu, Ka'ū. Any information about her or her parents would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me at 808-667-7091 or email iishann808@yahoo.com or mail

Lehua Ii, 174 Fleming Rd. Lahaina, HI 96761. Kawaauhau — Nā 'Ohana o Daniel Makia Kawaauhau a me Alikapeka Kailua'ana Kaliuna Reunion is set for July 5-8, 2007, and will be held at Hale Nānea, Maui. They have 13 ehildren: Wahinenui (w), Pahio Kawaauhau (k); Kahalepo Kawaauhau (k); Keliikuli Kawaauhau (k); Kahanapule Kawaauhau (k); Kapeliela Kawaauhau, married Lukia Kahae; Kaleikauea Kawaauhau (w), married David Kaalekahi Kulaiee; Kaulahao Kawaauhau (k), married Victoria Kuhia Kama; Paulo Kawaauhau (k), married Miriam Makeki; Makia Kawaauhau (k); Kekumu Kawaauhau (k), married Rose Loke Kuahuia; Philoena Kauka Kawaauhau (w), married to Kekahuna Paauhau; Frank Haaheo Kawaauhau (k), married to Mary Kaihe. We'd also like to include great-grandpa Daniel's two siblings Philip Kawaauhau (k) married to Kahela Kaaiwaiu and John Kawaauhau (k) married to Waiwaiole, whose known descendants are the Huhhell family. Contacts are Patrick and Mindy Kawaauhau on Maui, 244-8640; Kalani Hemandez on O'ahu, 696-6824; Diana Terukina, 885-7483 or email dterukina@aol.com; or Kloh-Anne Drummondo on the Big Island, 8851091 or email kanoapono@aol.com. Kepo'o — A reunion is being planned for the descendants of James Enos Kepo'o Jr., who is married to Helen Kahelemauna Kealohapauole-Waipa and their 13 children. The reunion is scheduled for July 27-29, 2007, at Waimānalo Beach Park. For more information, contact Laverne (Lovey) Toki at 808-961-4988 or Wynster K. Foster at 808-689-4646, or email wfosterl@campus. hpu.edu. Lapaku/Kahihikolo — I am looking for more information on my greatgrandparents. Joseph Kahihikolo (18721946) was from Pelekunu, Moloka'i. He married Annie Kealoha Lapaku who was from Waialua, O'ahu. They are the parents of my grandmother, Elizabeth Keala Kahihikolo. I was told that Joseph and Annie had 23 children. If anyone has more information regarding these individuals, please contact me, Kaiawe Makanani, by email at Kaiawe@gmail. eom, or eall 351-9452. LoveII/HoIokahiki — We are planning a family reunion for the 'ohana of Joseph Lovell and Mary Holokahiki, scheduled for July 2007 on Kaua'i. The children of Joseph Lovell and Mary Holokahiki were Loika Lovell, John Lovell, William Lovell, Daniel Lovell and Jennie Kini Lovell. Please join our Kaua'i 'ohana in a week of fun-filled activities. For information, contact Kalei Arinaga at 8220777 or email crak@hgea.net.

LiPuloa — Nā mo'opuna of Samuel Lu'uloa Sr. (born Oct. 1, 1905, in Kaluaaha Moloka'i) are planning a family reunion for Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 2007, at Aunty Loraine Lu'uloa's residence in Kapa'akea, Moloka'i. His daughters are Elizabeth Chang of 'Aiea, O'ahu, and Aliee Smith of Ho'olehua, Moloka'i. His sons are Paul Lu'uloa of Moloka'i, Thomas Lu'uloa of Pearl City, O'ahu, Walter Lu'uloa of Nānākuli, and Henry Lu'uloa of Moloka'i. His mo'opuna are asking for all the family members to submit updated information on names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail, as well as pictures. We are developing a family tree book for the reunion. Contact Sam or Liz Lu'uloa: P.O. Box 1516, Kaunakakai, HI 96748; home phone, 808-553-5787; eell, 808-294-8003, e-mail, luuloa@hotmail.com. Mahelona — A family reunion is being planned for the descendants of David Panila Mahelona and Esther Kanawaliwali Crabbe Mahelona. It will be held on July 19-21, 2007, on Maui. For information, eall Sheldon Biga at 808-276-2074. Makakoa/Kaiawe — I am looking for more information on my great, greatgrandparents. E.I.A. Kaiawe (a.k.a. Keliiholokani) was married to Makakoa, (a.k.a. Kupapaulu). Their son, Henry Moses Kaiawe, married Martha Kalaloa Simeona, who was from Kona, Hawai'i Island. Their daughter Lydia Kaiawe (1888-1941) married George Kaipuaina Tripp Jr. (1896-1934). They are the parents of my grandfather Henry Moses Kaiawe Tripp (1924-1971), who married Elizabeth Keala Kahihikolo (19281983). If anyone has information eoncerning any of the above individuals, please contact me, Kaiawe Makanani by email at: Kaiawe@gmail.com or eall 351-9452. Mamala-Mali'ikapu and LouisMakaalu — I am looking for the Mamala-Maliikapu 'ohana and the Louis-Makaalu 'ohana. My paternal grandfather, Charles Kaena Mamala, was bom in Waimea, Kaua'i, and his parents were Paoa and Akalaina. We are looking for the siblings of Akalaina Mamala. My paternal grandmother, Lily Wahinekapu Maliikapu Mamala, was bom in Waihe'e, Maui, to Charley Maliikapu and Lily Wahinekapu Kai'o. We are looking for her siblings and the siblings of both parents. My matemal grandfather was Antone Kaonohiokala Louis Jr. His father was Antone K. Louis Sr., also known as "Akoniliilii," who was born in Honolulu and resided in the Liliha area. His mother was Sarah Agnes Makaalu, also known as Aunty Mokulani, who was bom in Waipi'o Valley, Big Island, where her family was from. I am looking for information on my grandfather's siblings and his

parents' siblings. Our family names are: Mamala, Maliikapu, Kai'o, Kuwehie, Kaehuaea, Louis and Makaalu. If you have any information, contact me at Poni Wolfe. P.O. Box 19031 Honolulu, HI 96817, email poniwolfe@yahoo.com or eall me at 375-5278. Two separate reunions are in the planning stage for next year. Nakiaha, Hanalei — The son of Hanalei Nakiaha seeks contact. Hanalei's son Ryan Nix is 32 years old and was bom in Hawai'i. Please email Lorie Walther at heamlorie@aol.com. Pali/Kalilikane — We are seeking the descendants of Lizzie Pali (born 1872) and her husband, George Miguel Kalilikane (bom 1871), from Honua'ula, Maui. Together they had nine children: Annie (bom 1889); Margaret (born 1890, married Manuel Soares Andrade); Edwin (born 1892, married Christina Bareuaba); Josephine (born 1894, married Manuel Gomes Jr.); George (bom 1897, married Mary Rezentes); Harry (born 1901, married Kaula Kaeo); Abby (bom 1907); Violet (bom 1908); and Edward (born 1912, married Ellen Nakea). We would also like to invite to the reunion as our guests the descendants of the siblings of Elizabeth (Phillip, Adam, Lilia, Mary and Laura Pali) and George (Ana Piho and Luisa Kehalia). A large reunion is being planned for July 14, 2007, in Nānākuli, Hawai'i. To participate in the monthly 'ohana reunion meetings, contact Kaiawe Makanani at 351-9452 or by email at Kaiawe@gmail. eom; David Kalilikane at 668-0614; Keala Vasconcellos at 808-273-6330; Barbara Tachibana at 293-1399; or George Kalilikane at 524-4336. Puhi - The fourth family reunion for the descendants of Kawaikinioho and Namakaokahai Puhi is scheduled for July 11-15, 2007, in Hilo, Hawai'i. David Kawaikinioho Puhi, born July 12, 1846, Kohala, Hawai'i, married (Namakaokahai) Makahai, born Sept. 8, 1856. They had four children: Henry Apaleo, Nellie Hookano, Mokuohai and Margaret Mekepa. For more information about our upcoming ohana event, email Peaches (Calles) Maluo @ PeachesCa llesMaluo@myfamily.com or write to Peaches at 171 Kuaha Plaee, Hilo, HI 96720. Rodrigues-Gaspar — A family reunion will be held for all the descendants of Antonio Rodrigues Gaspar and first wife, Ha'aha'a Lukela, and second wife, Kalama (Anna Kalama). It will be held on Moloka'i, Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2007. The exact location will be announced later. For information, contact Nanamae (Ziona) Puailihau at 808-567-6440 or email kizi@aloha.net; or Carolyn Rodrigues Takeuchi at 808-553-5441 or email ktakeuchi@mail.wave.hicv.net.