Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 26, Number 9, 1 May 2009 — Kau May -- October 2009 [ARTICLE]

Kau May -- October 2009

AHUNA/PAHIA - A reunion has been planned for July 6-12, 2009, for all the descendants from Ihe marriage of Joseph Ahuna and Susan Pahia. All of Ihe descendants of Moses Hiram and the descendants of Susan Pahia's siblings. Frank Kaniku Haupu Pahia, Haddie Kaluhilama Haupu Pahia, Bishop Haupu Pahia and James Keleohano Haupu Pahia. For information, eontact Donnette Kekauoha at (808) 293-5020, Robert Ah Puek at ahpuckr001@hawaii.rr.com or Tamara Mo'o Ulima at tamara@ulima.com or (808) 861-7974. ALAPA - We are having a reunion for the descendants of Oliwa Alapa Jr. (bom 1853 in Kekaha, Kaua'i) and his wife Emily Pahuaniani Makakao (born 1854 in Kaupō, Maui) and their children Harvey Oliwa (8/2/1872), Moses (1874), George (1879), Ka'awa (1881), Nahinu (1883), Ana (1/22/1886), Oliwa Jr. (1888) and George Oliwa (1/15/1890). The reunion will be held in Punalu'u, O'ahu, Hawai'i, July 17-19, 2009. For 'ohana seeking information about our reunion, contact Nell Ava in Hawai'i (808) 7216764 / nava@hawaii.mcom; Dawn Wasson in Hawai'i (808) 852-8778 / laiekupuna@yahoo. eom; or Nettie Alapa Hunter in Oregon (866) 292-4099 / Alapa58@msn.com. CHANG/KUKAHIKO - The 'ohana of Ying Chang, "A'ana," and Hattie Keolakai Kukahiko of M ākena are planning our third family reunion, to be held at Kokololio Beach Park in Hau'ula on the windward side of O'ahu on Saturday, July 1 8, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are calling on all descendants and families of John, Edward, Samuel, Robert, Emest, David, Philip, Frank and Solomon Chang, Irene Lung, Daisy Kellet, Anne Wilmington, Lily Malina and Dorothy Femandez to join us as we eome together to share and meet our ever-extending 'ohana. We will be sending invitations sometime in May 2009 to Ihe family representatives to get out to their 'ohana. We are looking to collect $15 per registered household to help defray Ihe cost of incidentals. We will provide the 'ono food and only ask the families to bring a dessert. Please eome out and join us. If you would like to help plan this event, our next two meetings will be held May 3, 2009, and June 21, 2009. Contact Kalani Wilmington at (808) 398-4257 or hw461@hawaii.mcom, or Sharon Rickard at (808) 387-9033 or moanasharon@aol.com for information. CLARK - I am searching for descendants of Helen Miner Clark bom in Wailuku, Maui. Helen had only one sister, Hattie, who died at a young age. Their parents were George Paeopua Miner and Anne Kauleikaulani Kaihe (Parents:

Kamalanai Kaihe and Lillian Lake of Kula, Maui). Her stepfather was Charles Andrew Clark (Parents: Frank Clark and Aa Pahupu) of Maui. Anne later married Charles Andrew Clark and relocated to Ihe island of O'ahu. Helen married John "Bamey" Corria Medeiros of O'ahu and had three children: Charlotte Leilani (Ayudan), George Miner "Bully," and LaVeme Winona (Nunies). Charlotte (first marriage, Mr. Oh; second marriage, Marcos Ayudan Sr.) had seven children: James and Toring Hemenz, Yvonne Oh (Hussey), Wayne "Buddie" Ayudan, LaVerne Ayudan (Corpuz), Marcus Ayudan Jr., Melinda Ayudan (Balocan). Bully married Thelma Ferreira and had six children: Valerie, Buddy, Mike, Laura, Joseph and Louie. Laveme married Leander "Nalu" Nunies and had six children: Herman, Sharon "Tida" (Antolin), Sandra, Calvin, Randy and Renee (Laulusa). Helen Miner (Medeiros) later moved to Denver, Colorado, opened a restaurant and later passed away. Some 'ohana names given to me by my aunties: Clark (Maui/O'ahu), Pahupu (Maui), Kaihe, Lake (Maui), Pae (Maui), and Medeiros/ Clark (O'ahu). I would like to have a reunion on Kaua'i Sept. 6-7, 2009. If you are related to or know about anyone named above, email tisha_robeson@yahoo.com, mail PO Box 27, Kalaheo, HI 96741, or eall (808) 651-0565. COCKĒTT - The Cockett 'ohana on Maui are planning a reunion in August 2009. If you would like to be included in the outpouring, please send your e-mail address to one of the following: Kuulei Aganos, steph_aganos@hotmail. eom; Melody Raboy, melraboy@aol.com; or Gordon C. Cockett, agcockett@gmail.com KARRATTI - The family of Bonaparte Ulukou (Kealoha Blake) Karratti will be holding a reunion on the Big Island of Hawai'i on July 16-19, 2009. For information, contact Lani 01sen-Chong by e-mail at lolsen@hawaii.mcom or by mail at P. O. Box 783, Kamuela, HI 96743. KINIMAKA - This is a reminder to all Kinimaka descendants of Colonel David Leleo Kinimaka and his wife Hannah Keolakala'au Allen Kinimaka of a date change to our Kaua'i reunion. It is now rescheduled for July 30 and 31 in lieu of July 29 and 30, 2009, as previously announced. The Planning Committee apologizes for any inconvenience this change may have caused. Please visit our family web site KĪNĪMAKA.eOM for further details and updates as they occur. If you don't have a personal computer, eall Kaupena Kinimaka (Kaua'i) at (808) 639-2319 or Nani KinimakaDavis (O'ahu) at (808) 391-1493, to register or for information. Although still months away

from the reunion, an initial head count of who's coming will be helpful to Ihe Planning Committee. The committee has set the shared reunion entry cost as follows: Family with children under 21 yrs, $100; individuals 21 yrs and over, $50. We are fortunate to have cousin, kupuna and family historian Patricia Atcherley Hitchcock in attendance. If you are interested in your family history, where it started, etc., then you will be pleased to receive a Kinimaka Ancestral CD produced by cousin Patty and her husband John. Eaeh family household will receive one free of charge, compliments of the Hitchcocks. Also on display will be a large wall chart of the Kinimaka 'Ohana genealogy and history. LANI - In preparation for the July 12, 2009, reunion of Solomon/David Lani (Kuka'ilani), Lilia/Lydia Pahu and Esther Kuka'ilani, archived history will be greatly appreciated. Descendants of Gabriel Elia Lani Sr. and Mary Santos Rita are requesting that family members update their family history. Information may be emailed to rsmryho@yahoo.com (Rosemary Lani, daughter of Samuel Gabriel and Rose Hiwalu [Loa] Lani Sr.) or aheinig@verizon. net (Arlyne Heinig, daughter of Aliee Kilo Lani and Hipolito Acasio). There are some family members who may not subscribe to Ka Wai 01 a, please help us by sharing this information and gathering everyone. You may leave a voice message for Rosemary at (808) 426-1110 and I will get back to you. MCCORRISTON - The family of Edward (Mary Campbell) McCorriston will be holding a reunion on O'ahu August 21-23, 2009. For information, contact Catherine Roberts via e-mail at waikane78@hawaii.rr.com or by niail at P.O. Box 29, Kaneohe, HI 96744, or Lani 01sen-Chong at lolsen@hawaii.rr.com or by mail at P.O. Box 783, Kamuela, HI 96743. POAHA - A family reunion for Andrew Kapalaau Poaha and Elizabeth Keaka Kapiioho is set for Sept. 3-7, 2009, at One Ali'i Park on Moloka'i. All descendants of Ihe siblings Ellen Kauila Poaha (Cathcart), Bernice Peahi Poaha (Windrath), Stanislaus Enoka Poaha, Elias Poaha, James Kapiioho Poaha, Leo Kapalaau Poaha and Emily Kukunaokala Poaha (Harvey/ Hart) are asked to update their contact information, births, deaths or marriages to Pat Tancayo at (808) 567-6547 or Dorie Carlson at (808) 5535665 or email kauwilacarlson@yahoo.com. WAIKIKI - We are in Ihe planning stages of our Waikiki 'Ohana Reunion to be held Sept 18, 19 and 20, 2009 at Hale Nanea on Ihe island of Maui. Our Chairperson is Darrel Waikiki of Maui and his wife, Toni. Our 'ohana research

includes: Kaimi Waikiki, Kaakau, Lihue, Nakapuahi, Piko, Kekeleaiku, Kalamahana Waikiki, Waikiki (kāne) and Milikapu Kaaoao (wahine) of Kona in the 1800s. We have focused on the generation of Charles, Isaac, Joseph, Hattie and Ida Waikiki who have roots in Hāna, Maui; Makaweli, Kaua'i; Honoka'a, Big Island; Moloka'i and O'ahu. Other names include Kahoohanohano, Kanakaole, Galarza, Smith, Sumera, Lagua, Konohia, Kaahanui, Kahaloa, Espinda, Akau and Ahuna. We are eager to eonnect to our ohana and talk story. We are honored to have your presence at our reunion. We will start a new beginning in getting our genealogy records updated. For information, contact Piilani by e-mail at Peelan@hawaii.rr.com or eall (808) 486-7034. YAP - The family of Pak Fook Sing Bak Seng aka Ah Sui Yap and Mary Malia Kuhia-Kekua is uniting our 'ohana for the first time. The Ah Sui Yap Reunion will be August 14, 15 and 16, 2009, at the Ha'ikū Community Center on Maui. We are calling all descendants and siblings of their (14) children - Ernest "Eneek," Henry "Caughy," Joseph "Stinky," Mabel Ah Kim, Annie Ah Gun, John "Moon," Josephine Leilani, George Ah Lai, Justin Ah Mun, William "Goofy," Isabelle, Mary, Gertrude "Bully," and Louie - to update your contact information. Contact Donnalee HueSing-Curimao on Maui at (808) 264-3178 or email meleanal839@ hotmail.com We have an 'ohana web site available with all updated information pertaining to the reunion. To get invited to the site, email the address above. Imi 'Ohana • Family Search KAUKAOPUA aka KAOPUA - We are searching for the descendants and connections to Tutu Naluahine Kaukaopua aka Kaopua and his 'ohana. The 'āina hānau would be in the Kahalu'u and Keauhou areas of Kona 'ākau. The gathering of Ihe descendants for genealogy workshop was held at Kahalu'u. The process of collecting data of the mo'okuauhau of these 'ohana are ongoing. Kāhea mai 'oe. Aunty Flo on O'ahu (808) 354-5035 or Aunty Kalani on Hawai'i (808) 329-7274. KEKAHUNA - My great-grandfather is Francis Koakanu Kekahuna, bom on O'ahu to Henry Enoka Palenapa Kekahuna and Ida Peters Pedro Ferreira. There were four other children that eame from this unity: Henry Kekahuna, Ida Kekahuna (married Lee), Ella Kekahuna (married Akana), and Beatrice Kekahuna (married Matsumoto). I greatly appreciate any insight on my 'ohana that I've never known. I ean easily be reached at anwat@ aol.com or (808) 891-1596. ■

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