Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 33, Number 6, 1 June 2016 — 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 a 1 1 submissions for length. Send your information by mail, or e-mail kwo@OHA.org. E ola nāmamo a Hāloa!

AHLO/ALO 3-day reunion is being held on July 15-17, 2016 in Ka'a'awa, in honor of the past and present 'ohana of the descendants of ABRAHAM AMANA AHLO and IULIANA HIILANI AH NEE ANI. Descendents include their children: John Amina, Juliana, Alexander Amana, Henry Kilianu, Bernard Stevens, Gilbert Francis, Peter Clement, Abraham Herman, Julia Cecilia, Lorita Malia and Emma Mercy. All family are warmly encouraged and welcomed, "E Komo Mai!" For a Facebook invite to our private group "Ahlo Ohana Reunion" or genealogy updates please email: ahloreunion@hawaii.rr.com. AKAU - We are having a family reunion in Waimea, Hawai'i, June 10 - 12, 2016. We need a head count no later than May 20, 2016 so we know how mueh food to prepare for the 5:00 p.m. on Sat. June 11. Hui 'Ohana 'o Akau are descendants of Ching Sen/Kamakahema Awa: William P.M. Akau/Kealoha Kalaluhi - Abraham Akau/ Aliee Ahina, Euniee Akau/Solomon Kuahine, Elizabeth Akau/Maek Kalahiki, Theodore Akau/ Mary Keawe; William P.M. Akau/Lydia Awaa - John Akau/Rose Lokia, Apiīai Akau/Margaret Arthur, Lydia Akau/Andrew Ako, Alexander Akau/Mary Ako, Caroline Akau/Samuel Kaleleiki, David Akau, William Akau, Barbara Chock; Pekina Akeni/Goo Kim Seu - Ah Sing KimSeu/Hattie Kauwe, Arthur KimSeu/Martha Coelho, Amoe KimSeu/Robert Naeole, Allen KimSeu/Alice Nahakuelua, Ernest KimSeu/Mary Kahookano, Abby Goo/Daniel Bush & Ernest Chang, Mabel KimSeu; Apiīai Akeni/Kahana Maluwaikoo - Annie Apikai/Solomon Kuahine,

John Apitai/Adeline Young. Contacts: Solomon Kuahine (808) 382-9525 or (808) 455-8102, ArthurAkau (808) 780-6085. FOSTER-KEPOO - Descendants of James Enos Foster Kepoo wife Helen Kahelemauna Waipakealohapauole, 'Ohana Sarah, Rodger, Mary, Henery, Enos, Jack, William, Arthur, Frank, Virgina, Helen, Roy and J ames. We will be having a reunion Sept. 2-4, 2016, Maile Beach Park, Wai'anae, O'ahu. Potluck. Cost of perm.it for those days is $25 to include 20 pop tents, (2) 20x40 eanopies and 20 parking stalls. Balance will be used for this special event. One time donation of $25 per household family is requested. Cook-off contest Saturday night. More activities planned. Contact Lovey Toki - mom Sarah 808-961-4988 and Momilani Dando - dad Enos 808-242-1408. We are spearheading this event. Please plan now. We would truly love to see all of you there. Mahalo. Send payment to: Lovey Toki 38 Kilua Road; Hilo, Hawai'i 96720. - E kala mai - in the March issue the KoWoi Ola printed the incorrect price per household. The correct price is $25. GOOM AN/KAHAN U/KAI AN UI/ KONA/LONG - Descendants of Kanialama & Kaohuaino plan a Statewide Family Reunion on MAUI July 8-10, 2016. All events at Tante's Island Grill, 100 W. Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului. Group Room Rates at Maui Seaside Hotel 808-877-3311 under "Pukana o Kanialama". Wear your family colors Gooman=Purple, Kahanu=Green, Kaianui/Kona=Blue, Long=Pink, FRI July 8th, 6 -9pm MEET N GREET; SAT July 9th, 9am-3pm GENE ALOGY/CULT URAL DAY, 6-9pm OHANA DINNER/HOIKE; SUN July 10th 9am to noon

WRAP UP/ALOH A/PASSING OF LAMA TO 201 8 KAUAI. For more info: www.pukanaokanialama. eom or eall (808)781-7263. KAINA - Henry & Sarah Kaina Ohana Reunion - Our first Henry & Sarah Kaina Family Reunion will be held on July 8th, 9th, and 10th, 2016 at the Kihei VFW Hall on Maui. The deadline for the attendance and payment forms is April 30th, 2016. If you have not received them or would like more information, please contact Diane at (808) 760-8965 or email me at deeshay6@aol.com. KAUAUA - Reunion July 16 & 17, 2016 at Kahana State Park. Come one eome all descendants of KAUAUA to KAUAI-O-KALANI KiANAE. We hope to see all our ohana. For questions and registration application please contact Don Flaminio at 808-523-1048 KAUHOLA KAPAHI - Ohana Reunion. Aug. 5-7, 2016. Maui Island. "A'ohe Hana Nui Ke Alu 'ia.'We invite all Kauhola 'Ohana. Accepting family dues now through May 2016. Families include parents and children 17 and under. All adult ehildren 18 and older must pay separate dues. Please contact Momilani and Charles Thompson at (808) 572-9079 or POB 790534 Paia, HI, 96779 for all inquiries. Also please visit us on www.facebook. com/Kauholastrong for upcoming family reunion information. KEKAUOHA-KAI-O - The 'Ohana of Hosea Kekauoha and Nalia Kai-0 would like to announee our family reunion on June 20 -25, 2016 at Hukilau Beach Campgrounds Laie, O'ahu. This reunion includes anyone related to the Kekauoha's as well as Nalia Kai-0's siblings

and their descendants. All details including registration ($30 per family) ean be found on our website at kekauohaohana.com. Also Kekauoha-Kai-0 Gear is available online. Orders must be in by May 15th. Any questions or concerns ean be emailed to PJ Meatoga or Lilia Tollefsen at kekauohaohana@gmail.com. Updates ean also be found at our Kekauoha Ohana Facebook page. KEOHOKAPU - The descendants of Theresa Kelekia & Joseph Keoua Keohokapu 'Ohana will be hosting a reunion from Oct. 6-10, 2016, in Las Vegas, Nev. Come and join us for a time to remember our loved ones gone ahead and build relationships with the next generation. For more information and getting involved in the planning visit Facebook-It is under Keohokapu Vegas Gathering 2016. Aloha & a Hui hou. KEOPUHIWA A reunion is planned for June 16 - 18, 2016. Looking for photos of Naliko Keopuhiwa and 2nd wife Kealiikanakaole Naiwa. I am the adopted son/grandson of John Keopuhiwa, the 10th child of eleven (1 1) children, Marvin Keopuhiwa. The children are Haiakeawe, Palile, Kalanimoewai, Kaleialoha, Hanawahine, Kaai, Pua, Kaumalani, Kawaaheihei, John, and Puniai Keopuhiwa. For more information please contact Marvin at (808) 259-7252, (808) 7829083 or (808) 330-7277. Please leave a message with contact information or email alakoal948@ ymail.com. KOANI - A reunion is being held on July 30, 2016 at Kualoa Beach Park, in honor of the past and present 'ohana of the descendants of ANNA RICE OPUNUI/JOHN HOSEA KOANI and MARY CASTRO/JOHN HOSEA KOANI. Descendants include: Claudia Castro Koani, Miguel Castro Koani, Mary Kaleilani Koani, Samuel Koani, Jam.es Koani, Rachel May Castro Koani, Ruby Kapualoke Castro Koani, Thomas John Castro Koani and Hosea Castro Koani. All family are warmly encouraged and weleomeel, "E Komo Mai!" For more information please email: koaniohana2016@gmail.com. KUAKAHELA - Descendants of Kuakahela and Keaka Kalimaonaona their children: Naiheauhau, Kaaihue, Kealohapauole, Kamau, Kaunahi, Kimona, Malia, Wahinelawaia and Keau. The reunion is scheduled for July 16 and 17, 2016, Makaeo Events Pavilion, 01d Airport Beach Park, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i. Need head count by June 1, 2016, eall Agnes (808) 987-1884. If you have any questions contact president, Apolonio Aquino @ (808) 895-1663 or on FACEBOOK (Kuakahela 'Ohana). KURODA - Descendants of Jusaburo (Frank) Kuroda are weleome to attend a family reunion March 18 and 19, 2016, on O'ahu. Jusaburo, a native of Japan, had 12 children by four women: Rika Nakatani, Emma K. Lahaina, Mary M. Lahaina and Martha M. Kainoa. To receive registration information, contact Dianne Castro at (808) 779-2979 or email dcastro@hawaii.rr.com. NAINOA/LONOKAHIKINI - Aloha mai kākou descendants of Samuel Kalunahelu Nainoa and Eugenia Maude Lonokahikini Brotherhood. We invite all 'ohana to Summer 2016 Reunion in Lā'ie. Group register on Facebook or email: Donna Makaiwi - donmak808@yahoo.com or Cynthia Maio-hileilani2@yahoo.com. Let's hui our talents and mana'o for an awesome 'ohana experience. NAEAHUAHU/PURDY - Descendants of James Naeahuau and Fannie Purdy, there will be an 'ohana reunion on August 20-21, 2016, on the North Shore. Details will be ready by May 2016. Contact stevenspurdyohana@gmail.com or Georgette Stevens at (808) 216-4759, if you haven't received information by the end of May.

Aloha kekahi i kekahi. #stevenspurdyohana. PAIAINA Family reunion in Kona, Hawai'i two days, July 30, 2016 Hale Halawai, and July 31, 2016 Kahalu'u Beach Park Pavilion. Both start around 9 a.m. Potluck $5 per event per family to pay for venue. All descendants of Nalua Paiaina, from two wives 1) Kaaihaha and 2) Paahao: Keawe Paiaina, Mileka Paiaina Duarte, Maika Paiaina, Abigail Paiaina, 1) Hookaea 2) Hoalilo 3) Paia, Moses Kahalewai Paiaina, David Paiaina, David Pau Paiaina, Helen Paiaina 1) Kinimaka, 2) Kahele. I am selling Paiaina shirts. Contact for any questions email ilvmiegles@gmail.com, text (808) 798-0529. Mahalo Brenda Pimentel. VICTOR - The Victor 'Ohana reunion for descendants of Kamukai Wikoli and Amelia Akoi will be held on O'ahu from Fri. 19 through Sun. 21 in August 2016. For details please see the 'ohana website at www.victor-ohana.org or the 'ohana Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ The.Victor.Ohana. For more information eontact Dwight Victor at dwight@victor-ohana.org, (808) 688-2349, or P.O. Box 970700 Waipahu, HI, 96797. KINIMAKA - Kinimaka Ohana Reunion 2016 Postponed to 2017. Kinimaka Ohana reunion will be July 2 thru 5, 2017, same plaee-Ko-na, Hawai'i Island. Contact Kaniu KinimakaStocksdale at email: kaniu@coconutwoman.me or eall (808) 313-1598 for more info. 'O wau no me ka ha'a ha'a. AKAU - Looking for information on my greatgrandmother Akula Inez Akau. Her son John Piilani Kailikea and husband Kalama Kailikea. She also married Joseph K. Woodward. Please eall me, Nathan Piilani Kailikea, at eell 3818658 or email natepiilani@gmail.com. Thank you very mueh. NAEHU/SAFFERY - Descendants of Captain and Judge Edmund Saffery (1806-1874) and wives Kupuna Naehu and Waiki Kawaawaaiki Naehu (1828-1900) of Olowalu, Maui, are in the beginning stages of planning a family reunion for Labor Day weekend, 2017 on O'ahu and Maui. We are looking for representatives of their eombined 14 children to help planning and eommunicating information to the rest of their line. Their children include Fanny (John Kaiaokamaile); Edmund Jr. (Emalia Wallaee); Henry (Kahua Kaanaana); Caroline (Frank Rose); William (Emily Cockett and Jennie Makekau); John (Lucy Kahalelio and Rebecca Nahooikaika); Thomas (Mary Luna Kina); Mary (Daniel Palena); Emma (William Pogue); Anna (Joseph Kealoha and Daniel Nahaku); Julianna (Antoine Freitas); Charles (Emily Hawele and Catherine Kauhi); Helen; Emalia (Lai Ernestberge, George Conrad and Nelson Kaloa). If you're interested in joining the planning committee or are interested in more info, please visit www.SafferyOhana. org. Facebook Group: www.facebook/com/ groups/EdmundS afferySrOhana Or eontact: Naomi Losch, 261-9038, nlosch@hawaii. rr.com or Kulamanu Goodhue, 689-4015 saffery ohana@gmail.com. ORTOGERO - Looking for information on Ko'u kūpuna, Fred Ortdero, who onee owned a boxing gym in Honolulu. Onee married to Mary (Del Carmen), both buried in O'ahu. Their daughter Charmaine Lee (Paliotta). Grandfather onee won the McDonald's lottery in O'ahu back in the '80's. That's all I ean recall of Ko'u 'ohana. Ke olu olu, contact me at: Gilbert Paliotta (#46Z44), Eloy State Prision, P.O. Box 1989, Ely Nevada 89301. Mahalo nui loa. Ma luna o 'oukou auane 'i ka ho'omaika'I 'ana o iēhova. ■

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