Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 26, Number 8, 1 August 2009 — HOʻOHUI ʻOHANA FAMILY REUNIONS [ARTICLE]

HOʻOHUI ʻOHANA FAMILY REUNIONS

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'Aukake • August 2009 COCKETT - The Cockett 'ohana on Maui are planning a reunion in August 2009. If you would like to be included in the outpouring, send your e-mail address to one of the following; Kuulei Aganos, steph_aganos@hotmail.com; Melody Raboy, melraboy@aol.com; or Gordon C. Cockett, agcockett@gmail.com. HOSE - We are having a reunion for the descendants of William Hose (about 1856) and Emma Keaopanopano Naumi Kaaipuaa (about 1860) and their ch.ildren (all born in Keālia, Kona); Edward (1883), Charles (1884) and John (about 1891). William and Emma's grandchildren include; Mildred, Gertrude, Edward, William (or John Pila), Myra (or Koai), Henry (or Magoon), Florence (or ,Aona), Edmund, Lawrence (or Haole), Hazel (or Lei), Rodney Sr., Henry, Herman, Carl, Hannah, John, Robert (or Kalani), Rose, Emma, Angeline and Ruby. The reunion will be a camping weekend held at the Pakani property in King's Landing on the Big Island, Aug. 29-30, 2009. For 'ohana seeking information about our reunion, contact Christine Hanohano at (808) 4304555 or hosefamilyreunion@yahoo.com; or Charmaine Bugado at (808) 430-1 181 or charmaincita.kuauhau@yahoo.com. KA'AUHAUKANE - Na Lala 0 ,Aua Lumaukahili'owahinekapu Ka' auhaukane will celebrate our fifth 'ohana ho'olaule'a and pā'ina Aug. 9, 2009, at Key Project in Kahalu'u on the island of O'ahu. Ana's makuakāne was Kamokulehua'opanaewa Ka'auhaukane (k) and makuahine was Pailaka Ho'ohua (w). ,Ana was born March 3, 1845, in Ka'auhuhu, North Kohala, on the island of Hawai'i. Her date of death is Jan. 30, 1917. Her kaikua'ana was Kealohapauole Kalaluhi Ka'auhaukane (w). Ana first married Joseph Kaiamakini Kanoholani (k) and they had 'ekolu kamali'i; Joseph Kaiamakini Kanoholani (k), Makini Kanoholani (k) and Mary Kaiamakini Kanoholani (w). Later, ,Aua married John Von Iseke and they had 'umikūmākolu kamali'i; Maria, Elizabeth (Kapuaakuni and MeKee), Theresa (Kapiko and Quin), John Isaacs (Lineoln), Joseph, ,Autone, Anna, Henry, Louis (Silva), Joseph Joachim (Cockett), Frank (Pereira), Charles and Katherine (Sing). The 'ohana would like to update all genealogy information, records of birth, marriages and death, photos, address, telephone numbers and e-mail. For informahon, eall Conkling Kalokuokamaile MeKee Jr. at (808) 734-6002, Jackie Kapiko at (808) 235-8261, Colleen (MeKee) Tam Loo at (808) 398-1600, Peter (Kapiko and Quinn) Machado at (808) 689-0190, "Boss" aseke) Sturla at (808) 664-9795, Louie (Isaacs Iseke) Peterson at (808) 216-9331, Pauahi (Baldomero and Wegener) Kazunaga at (808) 842-7021, or Puanani (MeKee) Orton at (808) 235-2226.

MCCORRISTON - The McCorriston family will hold a reunion on O'ahu on Aug. 21-23, 2009. For information, contact Catherine Roberts via e-mail at waikane78@hawaii.rr.com or by mail 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. 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 Aug. 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, -Aunie -Ah Gun, John "Moon," Josephine Leilani, George ,Ah Lai, Justin Ah Mun, William "Goofy," Isabelle, Mary, Gertra.de "Bully," and Louie - to update your contact information. Contact Donnalee HueSingCurimao 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. Kepakemapa • September 2009 KAUAUA - The descendants of Kelii O Nahuawai Kauaua and Kaua'i O Kalani Kanae and the descendants of their children Papai, Kamaka, Puupuu, Apuakahei and Moelua will be holding a reunion on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4 and 5, 2010, on O'ahu. More information to follow in the coming months. Please save the dates! "E Hāpai O Kō Kākou 'Ohana Aloha" (Hold high our beloved 'Ohana). KAMAUOHA - The descendants of Henry Nahelehele Kamauoha and Keakaohawaii Nika and their children Kua, Elizabeth Kahili, David Kupa, Ho'okano, Kaeleele, Charles, John Kauahikaula, Kaui-o-laie and Heneli are having a family reunion Sept. 11-13 at Kokololio Beach Park (Kakela Beach Park) in Hau'ula, O'ahu. For information, eall Alisha Renaud at (808) 3869496, Kehau Tu'ifua at (808) 741-1585 or Leialoha Renaud at (808) 384-5912. KA'ANO'I/N UN ES The family of David Ka'ano'i Jr. and Emily Nunes are having a family reunion in Honolulu this Sept. 1 9 and 20. We are looking for family members of; Joao CorreiaNunes, also known as; Joao Nunes Correia and Maria Vieira and their descendants; Frank Correia Nunes, Maria Correia Nunes and Rosa Correia Nunes, wife of Frank Texeira. Other family members are; Manuel Gomes Jr. and Mary Conceicao da Silva. Their children are; Isabella Conceicao Gomes (married Joao Correia Nunes Jr.),

Lucy Gomes and Joseph Gomes. Lucy was married to Frank Gouveia (ehildren are Joseph and Louise Gouveia.) Manuel Gomes' father is Manuel Gom.es Sr., mother was E1 Pauldina da Camara, brother John Gom.es and sisters Carolina and Lueia Gomes. These contacts will be joined with the family of Emilia Perreira Martins. A Ka'ano'i-Ha'o reunion to follow in the future. Contact Patrick Ka'ano'i at Lvhalau@aol.com for information. LANDFORD - All families who have descended from Henry Newell Landford, including those of Mary Kiliwehi Landford, Minerva Kulamanu Melean, Debra Papu Langsi and William K. Landford, are having a mini-reunion and general membership meeting of the Kahaupali Memorial Association on Sept. 19-20 at Our Lady of Kea'au, 83-300 Farrington Highway, Wai'anae, O'ahu. For information, eall Rosemary Ove at (808) 664-1828 or Verna Landford-Bright at (808) 6962100. Also eheek kahaupali.org for more details. M I N E R/KAI H E/C L ARK - Descendants of George Paeopua Miner, Anne (Kaihe) Clark, Kamalanai Kaihe and Lillian Lake of Kula, Maui, Charles Andrew Clark, Helen Iwalani (Miner/Clark) Medeiros, Charlotte(Ayudan) Medeiros, Bully Miner Medeiros and LaVerne Winona (Medeiros) Nunies; Join us on the island of Kaua'i Sept. 6-7, 2009! We like to meet our 'ohana! Contact Tish at tisha_robeson@yahoo.com or P.O. Box 27, Kalāheo, HI 96741 for details. 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 the siblings Ellen Kauila Poaha (Cathcart), Bernice Peahi Poaha (Windrath), Stanislaus Enoka Poaha, Elias Poaha, Jam.es Kapiioho Poaha, Leo Kapalaau Poaha and Emily Kukunaokala Poaha (Harvey/Hart) are asked to update their contact information, bhths, deaths or marriages to Pat Tancayo at (808) 567-6547 or Dorie Carlson at (808) 553-5665 or email kauwilacarlson@yahoo.com. REUTER - Inviting the descendants of Pueo Reuter to a family reunion, including the descendants of the following kūpuna; Maineki Reuter, William Reuter, Henry Reuter, ,Annie Reuter, Richard Reuter, Nellie Reuter MacKenzie, ,Annie Reuter Sheldon, Emma Reuter Silva, Nalei Silva, Frank MacKenzie, Arthur Rees, Charles MacKenzie, George Cypher Jr, Nadine MacKenzie, as well as the ehilehen of Nellie Reuter and Matthew Kane, including Anna Kane Kama Gunderson, Albert Foots Kane, Louise Kane, Violet Kane Kaailaau, Matthew Ho'onani Kane Jr., Edna Kane, Charles Kane, Marjorie

Kane and Emil Kane. For information, contact Lilikalā Kame'eleihiwa at Lilikala@hawaii.edu. WAIKIKI - We are in the planning stages of our Waikiki 'Ohana Reunion to be held Sept. 18, 19 and 20, 2009, at Hale Nanea on the 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 connect to our 'ohana and talk story. We are honored to have your presenee at our reunion. We will start a new beginning in getting our genealogy records updated. For information, eontact Piilani by e-mail at Peelan@hawaii. rr.com or eall (808) 486-7034. Kēkēmapa • December 2009 JEREM IAH - The families of the children of James Kuhaulua (Koholua/Kaholua) Jeremiah and Julia Pelewahine Lono Naone Jeremiah both of Kalāwahine, O'ahu, are planning another family reunion on Dec. 5, 2009, at Mā'ili Beach Park. The children of James and Julia are Ilima Koholua Naone (m. Ida FearyMihon), Wallaee (m. Josephine Frank), John "Kenala" (m. Dorothy Lindo), William "Jerry" (m. Louise Kahanu), Albert "Mana" (m. Madeline Cayetano, m. Lorraine Buelher), Lono Koholua (m. July Kaonohilani), Dalton "Buster" (m. Hariet Dudoit, m. Ethel Halloek, m. Carmen Widdowson, m. Elaine Mahoe), Marigold "Esther" (m. Arthur Wilcox, m. Robert Clark, m. Henry Rodrigues), Isaiah (m. Alma Bartels, m. Marian Mark, m. MargueriteTilton). Meetings arebeing held onee a month. Any questions may be directed to Mae Jeremiah-Wong (daughter of Howard "Bubu" Jeremiah) at (808) 673-5754 or kulanz@yahoo.com. I Kēia Makahiki Ale »2010 ELDERTS/MAHOE - The Johannes Emil Elderts and Keai Mahoe 'ohana is planning a family reunion in October 2010. We need to update mailing and e-mail addresses, phone numbers and family information, so please contact Lauren "Paulette Elderts" Russell at eldertsohana@hotmail.com or eall her at (808) 239-2913 or (808) 285-4124. KAHOLOKULA - The 'ohana of Kuhalimaiohuli and Kealiiamoiliili

Kaholokula of Maui are planning a family reunion July 16 and 17, 2010, at Hale Nanea Hall in Kahului, Maui. They had 11 children; 1) Kuhaupio 2) Kuhaupio & Kaniala, Apitaila (w) 3) Keauli & Wahauku (h) 4) Ulunui & Lee, Akaloka (h) 5) Puakailima & Akuna, GooTong (h) 6) Kaleikapu & Napeha, Emily (w) 7) Kalaina & Maekee, Emma (w) 8) Maia 9) Keoni 10) Alapai & Sniffen, Deborah (w) 1 1) Kaiminaauao & Hema, Maryann (w). We are looking for all who are related to attend. Contact Haulani Kamaka, (808) 268-9249; Gordon Apo, (808) 269-0440; or Clifford Kaholokula Jr., (808) 250-1733, for information. Also visit the reunion web site at kaholokula. comicscornermaui.com for updates and information. We ean also be reached by e-mail at kaholokulareunion2010@ yahoo.com. KINNEY - Looking for descendants of William Kinney II born 15 April 1832, arrived in Hawai'i before 1868. Planning a family reunion in July 2010. Known children are William Ansel, Minnie, Kihapi'ilani William, Henry William, Clarence William, Joseph, Robbins, George, Orpha, David, 01iver and Ray. Please contact Orpha Kinney Kaina at (808) 344-9033 or kainareal@yahoo.com, Erin Kinney Lindsey at (808) 885-9023, Kristen Lindsey Ganancial at (808) 345-6358, or Auhea Straus Puhi at (808) 885-4184. PAKAKI - My father was Ernest Enoka Pakaki, married to Violet Kekahuna Kepaa, my mother. I am searching for any 'ohana related to my father's side. His mother's name was Louisa Kamanu from Wailuku, Maui, and father's name was Ernest Pekelo Pakaki. Looking over some 'ohana names, I have eome across Hooolapaikona (k) married Kaahanui (w) with one child Kauahikaua (k) married Pahaniu (w) with one child Nahau (w) who married Aiona (k), Kalanileleku (k) married Kalanipoo (w), Kaiona (w) married Pakaki, Meleana (w) married Pilikekai (k). If anyone is 'ohana, eall Angeline Aina, (808) 760-2187 (Maui) or aaina@ hawaii.rr.com. Our family is planning our first reunion for July or August 2010 and would be so happy to hear from any family member. You may also eall my brother on O'ahu, Moses Pakaki at (808) 696-4492. I la Makahiki Aku • 201 1 HOLOKAI - The Holokai 'ohana is planning a reunion in 2011. The parents were Harry Holokai and Hattie Moikeha. All of their children have expired, but their children's children live on. We have 'ohana living in Virginia, Ohio, Texas, Kentucky and Oregon. (Excuse me if we missed your state.) The intention is to get the word

out early so family members ean decide, plan and save if they would like to eome and meet with the many, many cousins here in Hawai'i. Tentative plans are to gather in Honolulu in March. The best date will be selected based upon people's availability. The committee will consider all information submitted, so please contact us at your earliest eonvenience. Contact mayholokai@gmail. eom, Holokai Family Reunion 2011 on Facebook or (808) 375-0925. 'lmi 'Ohana • Family Search HALUALANI - We are searching for anyone who belongs to Solomon or Clement Liwai, Halualani Sons of Ko'ele'ele and Laura Halualani. We are, for the first time, trying to unite our 'ohana. Nahoa'olelo o Kamehameha married Ohulelani. Their offspring are; 1) Leihauole, 2) Po'ohiwi, 3) Kaonohi, 4) Kawainui, 5) Kapika, 6) Kauhi, 7) Emera, 8) Kamala, and 9) Luka. Po'ohiwa, our great-grandmother, married Halualani. Their children are; 1) Ha'alilo; 2) Kapika; 3) Ko'ele'ele, our great-grandfather; 4) Ohule; 5) Kawainui; and 6) Ainini. You may contact Carol Halualani Bright at (808) 235-6788 or by mail at 46-317 Halualani Plaee, Kāne'ohe, HI 96744, or Sandi Halualani at (808) 744-5566. KAHIHIKOLO - I am seeking third-, fourth- and fifth-generation information about the descendants of Annie Kealoha Kahihikolo (Parents; Joseph Kahihikolo and Kealoha Lapaku Kaui) I am mainly interested in any links to a Chinese descendant. Thank you in advance for any information you are able to provide. I ean be reached at (808) 398-4534 (Joanna) or email chavesj003@hawaii.rr.com. 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 the descendants for genealogy workshop was held at Kahalu'u. The process of collecting data of themo'okū'auhau 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, born 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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