Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 21, Number 6, 1 June 2004 — HOʻOHUI ʻOHANA [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HOʻOHUI ʻOHANA

E nā 'ohana Hawai'i: If you are planning a reunion or looking for genealogical information, Ka Wai Ola o OHA will print your listing (200 word limit) at no charge on a space-available basis. Send your information to OHA, or e-mail kwo@OHA.org. E ola nā mamo a Hāloa!

Kalua'u -The descendants of William Kalua'u, Apele Kalua'u, Luka (Kalua'u) Akina and Ho'opi'i (Kalua'u) are having a reunion this summer on July 1-3, 2004 at the Old Kona Airport State Park Pavilion on the Big lsland. This 'ohana is really niee people. No hold back 'ohana. Please eome. Mahalo. Contact: Greg Antolin 808-329-6371 , Louise Matsumoto 808-329-8426, Hamby Oehmann 808-887-2088 or write to Greg Antolin, 776441 Wailua Rd., Kailua-Kona, Hl 96743, or email hamby@aloha.net. Aki — William Joseph Aki and Annie Wahinealii Kaiahua: all children, grandchildren, greats and great greats. A reunion is planned for July 6-1 1 on Moloka'i at One Ali'i Beach Park. Call William Aki 567-6176, Emily Swaba 567-9051, Mahiki Lankford 552-021 1 for more information. La'ie and Ko'olauloa Bi-Centennial Celebration. To honor the memory of Kamehameha's chiefs, warriors and people who settled in La'ie and the neighboring Ko'olauloa communities. The following families, past and present of La'ie are invited to all day beach activities with storytelling, song and dance by the families, Amaka-Kaio, Apuakehau, Kahawai'i, Kamake'eaina, Kamauoha, Keau-Maunahina, Keliiwaiwaiole-Nainoa, Kiilehua, La'ielohelohe, Mahualii, Nahulu, Nakahili, Nawai and others on July 10 from 9 a.m. at La'ie Bay, aka La'ie Hukilau. A potluck pā'ina will be held at 12:30 p.m. Come, honor the history of the Hawaiian people who kept their makana from the chiefs, ka 'aina, the land and all its waiwai, water, fishing, gathering and access rights and more important their spirituality. Amama ua noa. Gilman / Meheula — A family reunion for the descendants of the late David L. Gilman Sr. and Aliee Laa Kaukau (Meheula) is scheduled to be held at the Wai'anae Army Recreational Center, O'ahu on July 15-18. Those wishing to attend will be able to eall Vidette Coyaso on O'ahu at 695-9423 or 218-0738. On the Big lsland you ean reach Mathilda Salinas at (808) 3299429. Cottages are available for rent at the Army facility starting at $59 a night. Those needing accommodations may eall Roger (Leo) Salinas at (808) 987-5997. You may also respond by email at tutukamalu@aol.com or rlsalinas@shaka.com. Nihipali — 2004 Reunion: The annual Nihipali reunion is being held July 16-20. Camp-Out. Hau'ula Beach Park. Please update your genealogy. For more information eall Adeline at 808-232-2089; ūeanne at 808-247-0457; Aunty Pea at 808-293-1587. All families related to the Nihipali's are weleome. Email: Si Ivac003 @ hawaii . rr.com . Hukiku / Keulua — The 'ohana of Moke Hukiku and Kapali Keulua have several reunion activities on O'ahu planned for July 16-24, 2004. The 'ohana includes the descendants of James Moses, Mary Kiko, Annie Flores, Jack Moses, Joseph Kaahanui Moses, Frank Moke, Louise Larinaga, Kalei Tisalona, & Malia Santiago, as well as those of Lokalia Anakolio Holt, James Lawrence Holt, Kaluna Keawekane, Malia Kaneaiakala, Keola's/Ahsing's, & Kaahanui's. Contact Leona Santiago-Stephens (330-2251, O'ahu) for registration information or Erik Kalani Flores (e-mail: ekf@surfbest.net /ph: 808 885-5383 Hawai'i) for genealogical information. Bush — A family reunion for the descendants of Samuel Keli'inohopono Bush and Ada 'Ekekela Keawe Williams Bush is scheduled for Aug. 6-8, 2004; Fri-Sun, location will be on the

lsland of O'ahu, Hawai'i. For more information please write to: Ms. Randy Bush Vincent, 615 Na'ale St., Honolulu, Hl 96813 or Email Misty Bush Williams at: mwill23714@aol.com. Mahelona - The descendants of Joseph Mahelona and Elizabeth Emma Pakuai (later Ho'opi'i) are invited to a family reunion Sat., Aug. 14, 2004 at Mā'ili Beach Park on the Leeward Coast of O'ahu. Contact Miehael Kapua, 91-2001 Pahuhu Plaee, 'Ewa Beach, Hawai'i 96706, 683-4666. Victor — The Victor 'Ohana Reunion will be held on the weekend of August 20 thru 22, 2004 in Hilo, on the island of Hawai'i. All descendants of Wikoli Kamukai (Kamukai Victor) and Amelia Akoi are welcome..."e komo mai." August 20, 2004 (Wailoa State Park- 5-1 1 p.m.), Aug. 21 (Tour 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 'Ohana gathering, 5-1 1 p.m. Hilo YMCA,) August 22 (Wailoa State Park - 8 a.m.-4 p.m.). Update genealogy files, meet 'ohana from out-of-town, share stories, share photos, scrapbooks, compare notes. General chairman: Walter Victor (P.O. Box 397, Laupahoehoe, Hl 96764. 'Ohana caps and T-shirts - Lineoln and Linda Victor on Oahu, 87-232 Mikana Street, Wai'anae, Hl 96792 (808) 668-7127). Email: ulukou@hawaii.rr.com. Joe and Niekie Hines Phone: 259-8206. Address: 41-326 Manawaiola Street, Waimānalo, Hl 96795. Victor 'Ohana Website: www.vic-tor-ohana.org. Anyone needing accommodations ean eall the Hilo Seaside Hotel, phone Toll Free 1 -(800) 560-5557. 126 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawai'i 96720, FAX 1 -(800) 969-9195, E-Mail (www.sand-seaside.com/hilo_hotels.htm) and be sure to ask for the Victor 'Ohana Reunion Rate! They have a package deal, room and car. There will also be an information table set up in the hotel lobby for us. For flights, eheek with Hawaiian or Aloha airlines. (All the above info are from recent quotations, be SURE to double-check these ratesi!) A reunion registration fee of $10.00 per adult (13 years and older) are due ASAP. Send your eheek or money order to Walter Victor, PO Box 397, Laupahoehoe, Hl 96764 mahalo. Walter Victor is the Reunion Chairman, Miehael Victor, IV, is the Coordinating Chairman. Comittee meetings are being held on O'ahu and Hilo. Kauaua — The 2004 biennial reunion for O'ahu, Big lsland of Hawai'i, Maui, Kaua'i, Moloka'i is for August 20-22, at Rainbow Bay Park in 'Aiea, O'ahu. Contact Clifford "Butch" Kaholokula, telephone 456-2882, or write to him at 98-1343 Hoohiki Street, Pearl City Hl 96782. General chair for the reunion, Lani Uwekoolani Guillermo, will also be happy to hear from you. Telephone her at 488-2449. Registration forms are now available for the 2004 biennial reunion of 'ohana Kauaua. Scheduled for Aug. 20-22, the reunion will be held at Rainbow bay Marina's Pavilion at Pearl Harbor, O'ahu. Contact the following for copies of the form, whieh will include a schedule of the events for the three days: Clifford "Butch" Kaholokula, at 456-2882; Lani Guillermo, at 488-2449; or Elise Kihano, at 688-1835. Kauaua family lines consist of Papai, Kamaka, Puupuu, Apuakahei, Moeloa. Participants are welcomed to attend from the Big lsland of Hawai'l, Maui, Kaua'i and Moloka'i. Registration deadline is July 10, 2004. Kuloloia — A Kulololia reunion is planned for Aug. 27, 28 & 29, 2004 at Hale Nanea, Kahului, Maui. We are looking for families and descendants of the following: Joseph Kuloloia/ Kaahanui Puhau; Lilia Kuloloia / David Chong; Joseph Kaina Kuloloia /

Maryann Keakaokalani Nuhi; Josephine Keaho Kuloloia/ Baker / Ross; William Aipalena/ Cecelia Aweloa; Kuamoo Kuloloia; David Kuloloia. If you have any information, genealogy, etc. We would appreciate you contacting anyone of the following: Leone Purugganan (808) 244-3820; Drucilla Kaina (808) 660-8191; Carla Peters (808) 249-0765. Kahaunaele / Moka — The Kahaunaele 'ohana is planning a family reunion scheduled for August 28, (Saturday) 2004, at Mā'ili Beach Park, Wai'anae - O'ahu. We are seeking the descendants of the marriage of John Kahaunaele Sr. married to Maha Maka Moka by way of their four children: 1st) John Jr. (m: Annie Haaheo) had 6 children - John III, Abel, Mabel, Rose, Helen and James; 2nd) James Lima (m: Annie Kaai) had 3 ehildren - Charles, Joseph and Alfred; 3rd) Emily Kapika (m: Papapa Holualoa) had 3 children - Elizabeth, Victoria and Rachel; 4th) Luika (m: Thomrad Von Madyski) had 3 children - Annie, Aliee & Rudolf (2nd m: Hee Wong) had 3 children - Agnes, Louisa & Patrick. We would also like to invite Captain Samuel Kahaunaele's 'ohana to the reunion as we believe that he is the brother to John Sr. If you have any information about this family as they are originally from Pelekunu - Moloka'i, please contact Kimo Kelii at 696-0321 . Please contact the following family representatives: John Jr's 'ohana - Joann Wong, 676-4403; James' 'ohana - David Kahaunaele 808 822-5335; Emily's 'ohana - Akau, Palakiko, Kuhia & Kamalii; Luika's 'ohana - Penny Kam, 396-6618; Samuel's 'ohana - Aileen Kaaiai, 944-8069. Pe'a / Keliihoomalu — A reunion for the descendants of Kahale Charles laukea and Kuluwaimaka Keliihoomalu of Kai-mu, Puna Hawai'i is being formed. A steering committee is in the process of being organized. The tentative dates are: Oct. 27-28-29-30. The event is planned for the Kalani Honua Oeean Retreat in Kamaili, Puna plus the Pe'a and Keliihoomalu homesteads in Kai-mu. Since we are in formation, it would be niee if eaeh child of Kahale and Kuluwaimaka be represented in the steering committee: (1) a rep from John Ulumahaiopua Pe'a (k) and Keola Kauwila (w); (2) a rep from Benjamin Kainoinuuanu (k) and Lizzie Kapua Kauwila (w); (3).a rep from John Pealiili (k) and Mary Haleola Amina (w); (4) a rep from Kahikina Pe'a (w) and Herman Elderts (k) ; (5) a rep from Kilohana Pe'a (w) and William Elderts (k); (6) a rep from (6) Peter Kaleikini Pe'a (k) and Elizabeth K. Ahua-I-Lupenui (w); (7) a rep from Nellie Uluolani Pe'a (w) and William Akula Kane (k); (8) Maria Kamanu Pe'a (w) and John Kaheiki Kuokoa (k); (9) a rep from Kawaimaka Pe'a (w) and Sam Kamelamela (k); (10) Kane Pe'a was taken to Kalaupapa on 5/8/1889 from Panau,Puna@ 14 year old. He died on 3/1/1891. He was accompanied by his mother, Kuluwaimaka Keliihoomalu who is buried at Kalaupapa. The present steering committee are the following: Lois Sanekane(982-9321); Mark Franklin a Lindsey cousing(9651261);Lizzie Pankey(968-7093); Anthony Kealoha Wood(no tele); Nelson Makua a consultant/designer of shirts/(966-4647) and yours truly Vernal Pe'a Lindsey(965-0827). Please join us in the planning and implementation of ourvery 1st Reunion at Kalani Honua Oeean Retreat in October. Should you need information on the accomodations at Kalani Honua contact Mr. Denis Fusten at 965-0468 ext.122. Because our lineage is vast, the "I", Mahi and Kapalena" warrior clans are included! The steering committee / volunteers will be meeting in May or June. Aloha Ke Akua.

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