Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 17, Number 5, 1 Mei 2000 — ʻOHANA REUNIONS [ARTICLE]
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Ah Quin/Keaunui — The descendants of Robert Kalama Ah Quin and Roseline Loke Kauhane Keaunui of Hau'ula are planning a family reunion in July. Their children include Zachary, Clarence, Mayrose (Adolpho), Robert Jr., Wildfred, Eleanor (Beppu), Joseph, Joel, William, Florence (Miller Gomes) and Valentina (La'a). For more information, please eall Tiny Kanoa 567-6019; Deanne Silva at 247-0457; Leslie Kanoa, 567-6711, or write to P.O. Box 1024, Kaunakakai, HI 96748. Akuna, Goo Tong — Descendants of Goo Tong Akuna (k) and Puakailima Kaholokula Akuna (w) are hosting a family
reunion Admission Day weekend, Aug. 18-20, at the Waialua Congregational Church Pavilion on Moloka'i. Heirs are Ah Ki Akuna, Apiu Goo Tong Akuna, Ahehuek (Ah Tuck) Goo Tong Akuna, Mary Ah Pin Akuna Leong, Hannah Ah Han Akuna Lau, Mabel Ah Lan Akuna Wallaee, Jack Pun San Akuna, Henrietta Ah Hoong Anna Akuna Apo, Malia (Maiie ) Akuna Naehu, Edward (Eddie) Akuna, Agnes Goo Tong (Neki) Akuna Igarta. For information, eall JoAnn K. Naehu Simms on Moloka'iat 558-8150, fax 558-8520 or write HC-01 Box 780, Kaunakakai, HI 96748. Arthur Naehu (descendant of Malia ) ean be reached at 558-0009.
Duarte/Paiaina — A reunion will be held May 26-29, King Kamehameha Hotel, Kailua, Kona for the Duarte and Paiaina families. Please contact the eentral reservation line at 923-45 1 1 . Neighbor islands and mainland eall toll-free at 1-800-367-6060. Account number is KC 16001. For information, eall reunion chair Elle Kaanaana at 6723775. Please send names to "Baby Jane" Kaliko Pedro for newsletter updates at 92-841 Wainohia St., Kapolei, HI 96707 Haasenritter — The descendants of Karl Haasenritter will be having a potluck family reunion pienie on Sat., July 22, at Blaisdell Park (Kamehameha
Hwy. and Ka'ahumanu St.). For information, eall Ethel (Haasenritter) Fragas at 261-3937 on O'ahu. Hueu — A reunion is planned for Sept. 22-24 in Ke'anae, Maui, for the descendants of James Keolaokalani Hueu Sr. and his wives, Nancy Ah Chock Roback and Esther Kekahuna. Offspring are James Keolaokalani Hueu Jr., Nancy Ihu, the late Sarah Ka'auamo, Nellie McCarthy, Lois Cummings, Angeline Apo, Jacob Hueu and Irene Kalawai'a. Forupdated information on the Hueu reunion, write to Meleana Aloy, 257 Ho'ola'i St„ Pearl City, HI 96782; 'Ōpu'ulani Kuluhiwa, 75 E. Waipu'ilani St„ Kīhei, HI
96753; or Kimberly Thomas, 104 Au'oli Dr„ Makawao, HI 96768. Hussey — Descendants of the A&K Hussey Cousins Society will be holding a reunion lū'au at the Sheraton Waikikī on July 1. Also planned is a family pienie at Kalama Beach Park on July 2. For information, eall Kathy Capellas at 678-0071 or Chuck von Arnswakit at 3954782. Irvine — A reunion is planned for the descendants of Arthur Irvine Sr. and Annie Lilia Kumai, May 21, at Bellows Air Force Base, Waimānalo. Their See REUNIONS on page 13
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From page 12 children were Arthur Irvine II (m. Edith Oana), James Irvine Sr. (m. Helen Freitas), Anna Lilia Irvine (M. Henry Gumpher) William Irvine (m. Cathryn Murty) Benjamin Irvine (m. Carolyn Lewis), Louis Kanekoa Irvine (m. Annie Guerrero). For information and reservations, eall James Irvine Jr. at 261-1604 or Dorothy Irvine Napoleon at 261-7171.
Kaaa — The Kaaa 'ohana potluck reunion is scheduled for Sun., Aug. 27, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Pōka'ī Beach Park. Door prizes, 'ohana t-shirts, tank tops and jackets will be available. Descendants include John Kaaa and Catherine Keaolewa Mahi; Joseph Kaaa with Jennie Poo and Mary Anny Montero; Francis S. Kaaa with Mary Ann Kaimi and Elsie Coito; Mahi and Mele Kauhane; John Kalaukoa and Hattie Kapahua; William and Henry Kaaa 'ohana from Hawai'i, Maui, Kaua'i and other 'ohana not known. Fliers will be sent out soon. Contact Jeanne Kaaa
Kahanaoi at 668-791 1 or write to 87-568 Farrington Hwy., Wai'anae, HI 96792. Kahiwakānekapolei — Nā Kū'auhau 0 Kahiwakānekapolei, including the families of Aiu, Bright and Kepelino, are planning a grand reunion for Aug. 18-20, in Kona. Please update your address, phone number and genealogy information, and submit to Nā Kū'auhau 0 Kahiwakānekapolei, P.O. Box 5411, Kāne'ohe, HI 96744. For information, suggestions, or to help plan the event, eall Ka'anapu Kong at 239-9248, Danny Stone at 235-5995 or email
kaleo @ lokahi.com. Kaholo — This year's Kaholo family reunion is scheduled for July 14-16 in Kīhei, Maui at the Ameiiean Legion Beach pavilion. For those not wishing to eamp, a nearby condo is available. For information on rates, family t-shirts and reunion activities, eall Aliee Green wood at 668-8751. Kahunanui/ Maihui — The descendants of Paul Kahunanui and Elizabeth K. Maihui of Kaupō, Maui, are planning See REUNIONS on page 16
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From page 13 a reunion, Sept. 22-24. Contact Harry Kahunanui, president of the reunion committee, at (808) 878-3420; and Boyd Mossman, recorder, at (808) 244-2121. We will be more than happy to send you past minutes and update the 'ohana on what's being done and what needs to be done. Aloha kākou. Kalama — The Kalama 'ohana is planning a reunion for the fourth weekend in June in Oregon. The family of Cy and Puna Kalama of O'ahu and Kauai will be attending. There are many community members who are asking if there will be more families involved and we are hoping to get more responses ffom Indians and Hawaiians. Please forward this information to other families who may be interested in attending. The University of Hawai'i library is also interested in any documentation of our reunion and are hoping to video record the event. Input on lost Hawaiian cultural connections is being sought. Please eall anytime at 541-553-1547, or write to Moses W.C. Kalama. PO Box 94, WarmSprings,Oregon 97761. Email: william_moses@yahoo.com Kalua Kanawaliwali — The 2000 'ohana reunion will be held Sept. 1-3 (Labor Day weekend) at the Kokokahi YWCA, 45-135 Kāne'ohe Bay Dr. Please mail in your order forms ASAP. If you haven't received your second newsletter or need information, contact Moana McKeague, (808) 259-6590 or fax 259-5459. Kamaheie — The descendants of Kamahelenui, born in 1818, John Kamahele bom in 1849 and John Kamahele bom in 1883 in Puna, Hawai'i, will be having a family reunion lū'au, July, at the Wailoa State Park Pavihon, in Hilo, noon - 7 p.m. Please eall if you plan to attend for headcount. Reservation deadline is April 30. 'Ohana reunion week, June 28 - July 5, will include craft demonstrations, field trips, genaeology workshops and a July 4 pienie. For information, or to be added to the Kamahale Reunion Newsletter list, eall Debbie Armour at 487-6022, Florence (Sweetie) Suyat at 839-6000, or William (Bully) Apele at 682-4320. Kana'auao-Huewa'a — 'Auhea 'oukou e nā pulapula, nā hanauna o ka mo'okū'auhau o Kana'auao-Huewa'a. The descendants of Julia Kawaikaunu Waiholua and Solomon Kana'auao-Huewa'a from Kīpahulu, Maui, are planning a family reunion July 4-10. Their offspring include Mileka-nui Na'auao, Ewalina Na'auao with Fred Caminos, Aliee Kamano Na'auao, Ka'imina'auao, Rose Kalei Na'auao who married Melaneio Galang Pelayo, Solomon Huewa'a Na'auao Jr. who married Priscilla Kaho'onei, Irene Na'auao Inaina who married Joe King See REUNIONS on page 17
REUNI0NS From page 16 Miranda and John Perkins, Mileka-li'ili'i who married Fred Robins, George Na'auao Inaina who married Rachel Kepola Kalunahale Keawe-Saffery, Robert Kaho'okele Na'auao who married Edith Ku'ulei Ka'ōnohi and Uarda Kanani Fernandez, Leoni Manuhia Na'auao and Ewalina-li'ili'i (Evelyn) Na'auao who married George Apela Kamau. Opening ceremonies and memorial services will begin on O'ahu from July 4-6. 'Ohana gathering and closing ceremonies will conclude at Kīpahulu, Maui, July 8-10. For more information, please eall Roberta Na'auao-Jahrling at 732-2046 or email Jahr@classic.msn.com.
Kawahinekoa — The Kawahinekoa 'ohana will be gathering on Maui, Aug. 3-6. For information on reunion activities, eall 677-7183 or 695-7416. Kauauanuiamahi — 'Auhea 'oe e nā 'ohana o Keli'ionahuawai (k) and Kaua'iokalani Kana'e Kauaua (w) and their children: Papa'i Kauaua (w) who married Ka'iwi (Job) Piena; Kamaka Kauaua (w) who married John Kamake'e Kuhaulua; Pu'upu'u Nahuawai Kauaua (w) who married Kalino Ka'ilipo'aiau; Apuakahei Kauaua (w) wh'o married Kahuiokeaumiki; and Moeloa Kauaua (w) who married Mataio (Matthew) Ke'alo (aka Kaiwi). A family reunion is scheduled for Sept. 23-24 at Wailoa State Park in Hilo. The theme is "Nānā i ke Kumu." For information, eall or write
Moses Kuamo'o Moke (Pelekikena), 328 Todd Ave„ Hilo, HI 96720, 935-2595; or Joan Ai at 244-9353 (Maui). Kekai — Descendants of ABRAHAM KAONAMAU KEKAI and TERESA MANNERS are organizing a gathering to share genealogy information on July 15, time and location to be announced. We are looking for a response from descendants of John Naki Kekai married to Lei DeFries and Mary Mawae, Lucy Kamau Kekai married to Isaac Flores, Florence Kawaiahao Kekai married to John Keaulana, Francis Jacob Kekai (Manners) married to Mildred (Millie Montero), Maude Emalianaki Kekai married to Logan Williams, Rachael Lahela Kekai married to Daniel Stephen Crowder, Illinois Healani Kekai married to Robert William Holt, Peter Isaac Kekai,
Henry Kaonamau Kekai and David Hueu Kekai. You may eall Pinky Keanu at 530-6842 (pager) or mail to Pinky at 411710 Kalaniana'ole Hwy, Waimānalo, HI 96795, or email lahelahe2@juno.com. Please indicate if able to attend July 15 gathering. We are hoping for a large response so a reunion ean be planned for next year. Manu — "Nā Kamalei o Kohala," the descendants of John Kawelo- Manu and Ka'ōhua'aionāali'i Kapapahe'enalu and their children, Julia, Tamar, Ka'ōnohiaweaweokalā, Kala, Charles, twins Kōmela and Kekapa'ahu'ulaoka'ahumanu and George Lulu'upua-kauikawēk-iu will gather in Kohala for the first time in a decade, June 30-July 5. Families include Boyd, Halemanu, Hao, Hugo, Hussey, Kekuna, Lucas, Manu, Moku, Pā, Richardson, Rodenhurst, Sproat, Stewart, Tallet and many others. For information, eall Jan Hugo-Davis at 8832424 (Hawai'i island). Pauole/Halalu/Aiai — Descendants of Joseph Aiai and Anuali, William Aiai Pauole and Mary Puaaloke Samuel and Andrew Pauole and Elizabeth Wahinekapu Kekapa are planning a reunion June 30 - July 3 at Salt Pond Park, Hanapēpē, Kaua'i. For information, please contact Miriam Sasaki, P.O. Box 242, Koloa, HI 96756 or eall 742-2143; Kekapa Lee, 920 Ward Ave„ #14B, Honolulu, HI 96813 or eall 528-5974; Bonnie Ann Dela Cruz, 1 1 1 Kahului Beach Rd„ Kahului, HI 96732 or eall 877-5680; or Elizabeth P. Lee, 286 Baker Ave„ Hilo, HI 96720, or eall 961-2130. Poe — Descendants of Harry Wallaee George Poe, Poe Nui, and his three spouses (Kawelo Nauhane, Kahau and % Akalapine Kupihea) are having a family reunion on Sat„ Aug. 19, on O'ahu. We need your kōkua to update mailing list and genealogy information. Please eontact Ah Ching George "Sonny" Poe Jr. at 696-8584 (ph/fax), or eall toll-free at 1-888-879-5791. Reinhardt — Aloha e ka 'ohana o William F. Reinhardt Sr. a me Hannah Kaianui Kalauli. UDATE: The family reunion has been rescheduled for July 79. Please disregard previous dates (7/2830). "Camp Reinhardt" will be at the Veterans of Foreign Wars facility in Kīhei, Maui. Camp will serve as a planning event for next year's formal reunion. For information, eall Lloyd Reinhardt of Wailuku at 249-2442. Mahalo, a hui hou! Rowe — 'Ohana of Rebecca Kahuli Rowe and Robert Joseph Rowe are planning their reunion for Aug. 23-27 ._ A lū'au will be held on Aug. 26 at 'Ōhikilolo Mākua Ranch on the Wai'anae Coast. Hawai'i contact is Scott Miles, P.O. Box 832, Pāhoa, HI 96778, email miles@hilo.net, or eall 965-8274. On O'ahu, contact Sweetheart Irvine, 851305 Kāne'ākī St„ Wai'anae, HI 96792, or eall 696-2695. Spencer — The descendants of Francis McFarlane Spencer and his wives: Sarah Smith and Martha Daniels, are planning a family reunion the weekend of Aug. 5, in Waimea, Hawai'i. We need your kōkua to organize mailing lists, committees and genealogy information. Please kōkua by contacting, on O'ahu, Sarah Mendoza at 247-7188, or Audry Brooks at 488-6775; in Waimea, Bea Nobriga at See REUNIONS on page 19
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885-7088, or Cynthia Spencer at 885-5761. NN aahila — Descendants of Harry Kaliko Waahila will hold a reunion July 21-23. Family includes descendants of Hoku Waahila, David Kawika Waahila, Emma Kawahinenohokula Waahila Yonemua, Peter Kelii Waahila, Sarah Jane Waahila Kaawehi Ah You, Juha Hanapuakoolau Waahila Yonemua, Edward Kapikookalani Waahila, Jervis Frank Keakaokalani Waahila, Helen Kalele Waahila Bumazhim; David Peter Waahila and Hannah Kuili, George Peter Kaonohimaka, Nuhi Kane and Victoria Poomanu Kunewa, Paulo Kane and Anna Kahananui, Kuili and Kopela. Please forward your genealogies and inquiries to Hannah Reeves, P.O. Box 844, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745. Phone/fax (808)325-6337 orfax (808)325-9647. Email Hpukaana@aol.com. Also, Harry and Susan Yonemua, 76-6264 Plumeria Rd., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740-2253, phone 320-2013. ■ l.