Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 18, Number 7, 1 Iulai 2001 — HO ʻOHUI ʻOHANA [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HO ʻOHUI ʻOHANA

Planning a reunion? Looking for genealogy information ? Post your announcement free of charge in Ka Wai Ola o OHA. Fax announcements to 808.594.1 865 or email mboyd@oha . org. Aarona/Nakea/Kekaula — A family reunion of these three families will be held July 30-August 4. July 30August 2, we will tour the island of Kaua'i (our family origin) with Unele Henry Aarona and Auntie Aliee Helenihi, the youngest children of William Palupalu Aarona and Sarah Keelaumakani Kamaka, who are in their late 80s. Come and visit with us at Kaua'i Coconut Beach Resort in Kapa'a. Then on Aug. 3- 4, we will continue at Kaumakapili Church in Honolulu. For information, eall Momi Aarona Kepilino at 595-5240. Akau — The Akau 'ohana of Kawaihae is planning a reunion Aug. 25 at Sand Island Beach Park from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ancestors are Abraham Akau, Amoe Kuahine, Kapeka Kalahiki, Awaa Ako, Carrie Kaleleiki, Ah Sing Kimseu, Amoe Naeole, Allen Kim Seu and Annie Akeni Apeki. For information, eall Joyce Sene at 808-851-3346; Claude Akim Seu at 4562779; or Alohalani Adams at 668-1637. Brown — The descendants of Capt. Harry Thomas Brown who eame to Hawai'i in a whaling ship, and his two sons, John and Benjamin, are holding their reunion in Hilo, July 1315. For information, write to the Brown 'ohana at 206 Todd Ave., Hilo, HI 96720. Hanohano — The family of Charles Kealo Hanohano are planning reunion July 6-8 at Nānākuli Beach Park. His three wives were Mary K. Kawaha, Rose Waiki and Rose (Anana Dung) Kahoano. All descendants are weleome. For information, eall Solomon (Eddie) Hanohano at 668-2838, Ralph Hanohano at 677-1328, Betty Martin in Hilo at 808-969-4821, and in Kohala, Sharon Moniz, 808-889-5481. Jones — The W.C. Jones 'Ohana is having its annual reunion pienie July 14 at Kualoa Beach Park. Camping from July 13-15. Pienie food will be provided by the 'ohana, but campers should provide their own for the weekend. A reunion lū'au is scheduled for Aug. 10 or 17 (tba) at He'eia State Park (Ulu Mau Village). For information on either event, eall Darlene Chock, chairperson, at 2470667, or Kana'ina Halualani at 7372526. Kailimai — The descendants of William Hoapili Kailimai, Emily Pilialoha Kailimai Kinney and David Keola Kailimai are planning a reunion on Hawai'i Island, Nov. 2324. For more information, eall Gail Pilialoha Kailimai Kaapuni on the

Big Island at 963-6805 or Wendy Kailimai Nagareda at 963-6119 or email gkaapuni@flex.com or nagas@flex.com. Kalaeloa — The Kalaeloa 'ohana is getting together for a first-time reunion Aug. 3-5 at Kokololio Park in Lā'ie. 'Ohana of Albert Sam Pua Kalaeloa or Ho'opi'i Makanui are invited. Please contact Alex Orian at 455-6431 or 220-3035 (e) for more information. Mahalo and Aloha. Kaniho — A reunion for the descendants of William Humehume Kaniho (1892-1968) and Mary Annie Andrade ( 1 897- 1 982)will be held in Lahaina, Maui, July 19-21. William Humehume Kaniho is the son of Humehume Kaniho and Lizzie Wahinekapuokalua Kamahaku. If you have any genealogy information concerning this family, please email dorisanne@hotmail.com or eall 808-669-7079. Any family members who need more information about this reunion may Call the same number. Kauaua - The 'ohana Kauaua will be celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The O'ahu 'ohana gathering is Aug. 18 at the Kalihi YMCA. All those interested in attending, eall Daniel Aikala at 671-0866, Clifford Kaholukula at 456-2882, or by email at KuuleilaniV@cs.com. Mahalo. We look forward to hearing from you. Kauhola/Kapahi — Descendants of John Hooiho Kauhola Sr. and Emily Kanohohale Kapahi are holding a reunion on Maui July 27-29. All interested 'ohana should eall Momilani at 808-572-9079; Lynette at 808-760-8227; Aloha at 808-760-8227; and Aka at 808-242-5016 (after 6 p.m., M-F) Kaupiko - A Kaupiko 'ohana reunion is planned for the weekend of Aug. 10 -12, in Hilo. All Kaupiko family members are weleome. Reunion activities will include Hawaiian crafts, eanoe paddling, keiki activities, genealogy work, a golf tournament, a lū'au and a family church service. For registration forms, eall Alberta Kaupiko Nathaniel in Hilo at 808-959-9865 or Spencer (Buzzy) Yim in Honolulu at 395-2466. For assistance with air, hotel and car arrangements, eall Seawind Tours and Travel at 949-4144 or toll-free at 1-800-424-3324. Kea - Descendants of John Louis Kea and Dionysis Namakaokalani Iopa are having a reunion July 10-17 in Hilo. Please contact the following, both children of the late aunty Aggie and Red Neves: Anne G. Manuia at 808-959-6294 or Paul K. Neves at 808-938-8189 or 808-935-9338. Kelley — A Kelley reunion is being planned for July 27-29 by the grandchildren of Edward Albert and Maraea Nāmāhoe Kelley. Grandpa and Grandma Kelley had eight daughters and four sons. Daughters are Meali'i Richardson Kalama, Irene Raphael, Mary Kaoihana, Adele

Delmendo, Beatrice Miller, Bernice Chee, Ruby Kalama and Ellen Jane Hale. Sons are Lawrence, Walter, Ned and Clarence Kelley. We would like to update the family tree and mailing list. For information, eall Henrietta "Sista" Clemons at 734-3834, Harriet Kelley at 533-2043, or Billy Kelley at 946-6110. Koko — The descendants of John Kaha'i Koko and Josephine Kaholo are planning a reunion in 2002 on the 'āina at Pukuilua in Hāna. We are asking that the children of Philimina, Eugene Aukunia, Cecilia Kikilia, Christina Kilikina or Emily Emilianato •<contact Cecilia Kupua at 808-248-8076 (Hāna) or by writing to SR55 Hāna, HI 96713; Ceci at P.O. 85 Lā'ie, HI 96762. Kuahua/Ka'au'a — The descendants of Kuahua, born about 1829, and Ka'au'a, born about 1831 in Kekaha, Kaua'i, and their children Haliaka, Oliwa Alapa, Wahahulu-Walea, Kaluaiki and Kuahua will hold their seventh 'ohana reunion eamp out July 13-15, at QLCC Punalu'u on O'ahu. All descendants are weleome. For more information and to register, eall Sten and Valu Alapa at 237-8665. Bring your genealogy records, family pictures and musical instruments. Kuloloia — The descendants of Joseph Kaina Kuloloia, Lilia Kuloloia, William 'Aipalena Kuloloia, Josephine Kuloloia and David Kuloloia are having a family reunion Aug. 17-19 at the VFW Hall in Klhei. Information contacts are: Leone Purugganan, 1126 Ho'omau Pl., Wailuku, HI 96793, 808-244-3810; Drucilla Kaina, 5080-1 Hanawai St., Lāhaina, HI 96761, 808-669-8191; Angus Peters, 210 Humupe'a St., Kīhei, HI 96753, 808-891-1007; Edi Ann Sanchez, 32 Kōpī Ln., Bldg. 10, Rm. 106, Wailuku, HI 96793, 808-244-9859; Darling Kuloloia, 41-696 Ka'aumana Pl., Waimānalo, HI 96795, 808-259-5726; or Kamaka Wallaee, 787 Kawānanakoa St., Wailuku, HI 96793, 808-244-5839. Mahaulu — The 'ohana of Judge Archibald S. and Horace P. Mahaulu are having a reunion on Sept. 3 at Lili'uokalani Protestant Church in Hale'iwa from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. All 'ohana are weleome and are urged to attend. For information, eall MaryLouise Mahaulu Thomas at 2599689; Jo Hill at 262-8216; Cissy Driver at 259-7385; or email nalosista@hotmail.com Mahoe/Leleopu - A reunion is planned July 20-22 at Waimānalo Beach Park. All descendants of Solomon Mahoe ( Kailua, O'ahu) and Aliee Manuhi Leleopu (Honolulu) are weleome.'Ohana includes: Mahoe: Louis and Howell, Solomon K., Albert L., Charles K, George, Aliee K; Jury: Molly, Ira and Lester; Velleses: Herbert and Henry; Mahoe (Miguel): Ainoa; Miguel: Lani, Kanipau, Joe and Kalakai ; Leleopu: Anne N. Kea-Texeira, Helen K. Kea-Littlejohn; and Moses: Bella. For

information, eall Na'mi Mahoe Kama at 486-1400 or Nani Mahoe at 261-2248 or email nanimahoe@hawaii.rr.com. Nihipali — The Nihipali will gather July 20-22 at Hau'ula Beach Park. All families related to the Nihipali 'ohana are invited. For information, eall Deanne at 247-0457 or Leona at 293-1587. Puhi — The descendants of David Puhi and Nāmakaokaha'i Kekuanu'u are planning their 2nd reunion July 11-15 at "Hawaiian Village" at Keaukaha, Hilo, Hawai'i. Camping is permitted. Children from their marriage are Keau Puhi (Akana, Elderts); Li'i Moku'ōhai Puhi; 'Apaleo Puhi; Ho'okano Puhi (Samuel Kenoi); Waiolupu Puhi; and Mikepa Margaret Puhi (Samuel Spencer). For information, eall 'A'ala Veincent at 808-959-2023 (Hilo); Agnas Kaipo at 808-964-5009; or Nita Akui at 732-1 103. Wai'alae — The grandchildren of Joseph and Sarah (Akau) Wai'alae are planning a family gathering Aug. 10-12 in Los Angeles. Grandma and Grandpa had 12 ehildren (from oldest to youngest): Joseph (9 keiki); Gerald (4 keiki); Arviella (7 keiki); Roger (2 keiki); Bethsine (3 keiki); Genevieve (6 keiki); Roberta (3 keiki); Ethelmae (3 keiki); George; Dinah (3 keiki); Sarah (4 keiki); Nelson. We are updating the Family Genealogy book and Family Tree Chart. For information, eall Rogeitte Bernardino (O'ahu) at 668-7650; Arviella Benavides (Calif.) at 760-252-5897; or Kimo Keli'i (Arkansas) at 870-268-8624. Wright-Kaaukai / Koo-Kapahunui — The descendants of William E. Wright and Emily Kaaukai and Henry Koo and Rebecca a.k.a. "Lipeka" or "Kailioha" Kapahunui are planning a Wright 'ohana reunion July 27-29. For information, eall Ethelynne at 845-1673 or email tine@iav.com; Alvin K. Wright, 845-4713, or email hereigo@gte.net; Alane Dalit, 845-0114 or email alane.dalit@gte.net; On Hawai'i island: Renee Carvalho 808-959-0353 or email reneec @hawaii.edu; On the mainland: Sherrilynn K. Flowerree (San Diego), 619-264-4433 or email shksf@pacbell.net Zablan — Hui 'O Zablan has set its annual reunion for Sat., Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Tree Tops Restaurant in Mānoa Valley. Cost for adults is $16, and for children, $8. The 'ohana pienie is scheduled for Sat., Aug. 25 , 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at Ala Moana Park, area #9, behind the Diamond Head concession. For information, eall Leatrice Zablan at 734-4779 or write to 4220 Kīlauea Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816. ■

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