Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 20, Number 11, 1 November 2003 — HOʻOHUI ʻOHANA [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]
HOʻOHUI ʻOHANA
Akuna/Piianaia - Our first family reunion pot luek pienie well be held Sat., Nov. 1 at the Wai'anae Army Recreation Center Pienie Cove. We are hoping to attract descendants of Goo Shin Akuna and Kalilioku Piianaia to a family gathering to see and meet 'ohana old and new and those we have never met before. Surnames include Akuna, Black, Ching, Cornette, Davis, Hanohano, Harvest, Kahawaii, Kahoalii, Kaleikilo, Keliiaa, Kalima, Kaiama, Kahoalii, Kauanoe, Kealoha, Kim, Kuni, Lasco, Makanui, Morgado, Nakila, Piianaia, Seto, Tassill, and many more. For information please eall or email: File Keliiaa 696-0396, File@Keliiaa.com, Edie Hanohano, 341-1199, hanox2e@hawaii.rr.com, Renwick Tassill, 536-9125, rewick808@aol.com, Danny Black, 7540120, hawaiianphotonut@hawaii.rr.com. Crowell/Kekumu — I am organizing our first family reunion next year. But before I ean plan this event, I need some genealogical information. I am researching for anything on John Matthew Crowell and Mary Kekumu. If anyone ean help with finding anything on Mary Kekumu especially, a response would truly be appreciated. I am also researching Hugh B. Montgomery and Malia Kane and any other relatives from Kauai Any information on them as well would be great. You ean contact Kalani, 808-230-0524 or email Amakihi2002 @ yahoo.com Carter/Montgomery — I am planning our first family reunion sometime next year. Before I ean plan the event, I need some help in researching my family in Hawai'i. I am searching for any relatives of Kalei Montgomery from Kauai and Ellen Carter from the Big Island. I am seeking for any descendants and family members. If you have any information please let me know by
email. You ean contact Kalani via email atAmakihi2002@yahoo.com. Ho'opi'i — I am trying to do my genealogy on my great-grandfather's family. Any information will be greatly appreciated. He was born David Nakuauna Ho'opi'i at Waiahole, O'ahu on Jan. 14, 1882 and died April 13, 1956. After his marriage to his first wife Hi'iaka Aweau, he lived on the Aweau's property at 356 Kam Highway, Ka'a'awa until his passing. His second wife Malia Aweau was a cousin to his first wife. After the death of Hi'iaka and Malia, he married Elizabeth Mahelona. I understand that the Ho'opi'i Brothers were his 'ohana. Please eall at 677-7336 or write Leina'ala Aipia 94-107 Pupuole Pl. #B, Waipahu, HI 96797. Kahanaoi/Pomaikai — Our 'ohana reunion is scheduled for Sat., Nov. 15 at Zablan Beach Park, Nānākuli, across Nānākuli Ranch (look for banner/signs). Potluck pienie from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Flyers sent out recently. Genealogy book, photo displays, door prizes etc. await your attendance. For more information, eontact Jeanne Kahanaoi, 696-5002. Kahaunaele/Moka — A reunion is being planned for the 'ohana of John Kahaunaele Sr., married to Maha Moka. We are seeking the descendants of their marriage by way of their four children: John Kahaunaele Jr. (m: Annie Ha'aheo), their six children John III, Abel, Mabel, Rose, Helen and Jimmie; James Kahaunaele (m: Annie Ka'ai), their two children Charles and Joseph; Emily Kahaunaele (m: Papapa Holualoa), their three children Elizabeth, Victoria and Rachel; and Luika Kahaunaele (m: Thomrad Von Madyski), their three children Annie, Aliee and Rudolf (m: Hee Wong), their three children, Agnes, Louisa and Patrick. If you have any information on this family or would
like to be involved with the planning of this reunion, please contact Kimo Keli'i (O'ahu) at 668-7650/696-0321, email KimoKelii@yahoo.com or Paulette Kahaunaele-Ferreira (Kaua'i) at 808-822-0627, email Kalihiwai @ hawaiian.net. Kanuha — The Kanuha 'ohana of Kailua-Kona are seeking descendants for the 2003 family reunion Nov. 7-9. Surnames are: Malulu, Makaulii, Naholua or Naheeholua, Kainoakahu, Kekumaku, Kalua, Ho'opiiaina, Kamaokalani or Kealoha, Auna, Ke'ohookalani, Keliikauikainea, Paiwa or Paiva, Kekekauliinea, Kaninau, Kahaialii, Hoopai, Kaaialii, Kepano, Nahale'a, Lewi or Levi, Kumuhone, Kupaka, Kahikina, Kahananui, or any other Kanuha not listed here. If you have any information or like to be involved with the reunion, please contact Junior at 808-325-3209. Lineoln — A first family heritage reunion is happening on the Big Island of Hawai'i in Kona on Nov 8, 9, 10. The main event Hawaiiantheme buffet dinner on Sunday will recognize their Hawai'i genealogist and mainland historian, sharing words-of-wisdom for the next generation as descendants of Samuel Lineoln, "the weaver" of Hingham Mass. to Lyman Putnam Lineoln of Ho'okena, Kona. Origins dating back to England, this reunion promises to be a memorable event from information-sharing to keikiday at Ho'okena Beach Park! Family group sheet updates of Howard, California; Abbie (Hanson), Ewa Beach; Arthur, Kona; Harry, Hilo is an ongoing process.Family members are encouraged to forward information to the Lineoln 'Ohana Reunion Committee 2003, e/o 314 Andrews Ave.; Hilo, HI 96720 or brief email (no attachments) to lineolnohana@mailstation.com.
Moloka'i High School Class of 1954 - A reunion lū'au is being planned for the Memorial Day weekend on May 29 at the school. We would like to have the past and present classmates to join us on our 50th class reunion on the island of Moloka'i. For more information, eall Flora Mangrobang Jumawan at 808-553-4422 or write P.O. Box 1379, Kaunakakai, HI 96748. Naho'opi'i - Decendants of Pa'ahao, Hosea and Komela Naho'opi'i are holding a family reunion on Sept. 3-6, 2004 (Labor Day weekend) at One Ali'i Park, on the island of Moloka'i. For more information of meeting dates and times eall 808- 553-9803 or email mcai@aloha.net. Provide us with your email address and we will send you all minutes, and agendas of past and future meetings. Your participation in the planning and attendance is welcomed. Nānākuli High Class of 1983 — Our 20th high school class reunion is set for Fri., Nov. 21, 2003. For more information eall Jeff 3685957, Frank 216-4474, Tammy 3306538 or Ruby 277-2849 or send email to Ruby at rellinohana@verizon.net. Waikīkī Neighbors Keunion — Waikīkī neighbors of the 1930s, 40s and 50s will reunite onee again on Sat., Nov. 29, at Paradise Park Tree Tops Restaurant. The weekend brunch buffet will be served from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost for adults is $15.50 and for children 4-12 years $8. Please contact Maile Lorch Duvauchelle at 833-8842 or email Maileld@aol.com for your reservation and information as soon as possible. We hope to see another great attendance as there were 110 at last year's gathering, where many shared stories and photos, and the Kalima family provided terrific impromptu kanikapila. ■
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