Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 21, Number 8, 1 August 2004 — HOʻOHUI ʻOHANA [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HOʻOHUI ʻOHANA

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Bush — A family reunion for the descendants of Samuel Keli'inohopono Bush and Ada 'Ekekela Keawe Williams Bush is scheduled for Fri.-Sun., Aug. 6-8 on O'ahu. For more information please write to Randy Bush Vincent, 615 Na'ale St., Honolulu, HI 96813, or email Misty Bush Williams at mwill23714@aol.com. Tripp — James Jonathan Benjamin Tripp, Rebecca Popoko Pu'ohu'ole (Kekaulike) Tripp, and Nāmāhana Keli'i'ohu'ole Paiaulani Kūwehie Tripp family reunion. Aug. 6-7 in Hilo, Hawai'i. $20 per person. Contact Nalani Fongakit (808) 959-3443, or email at longakit@verizon.net. Mahelona — The descendants of Joseph Mahelona and Elizabeth Emma Pakuai (later Ho'opi'i) are invited to a family reunion Sat., Aug. 14 at Mā'ili Beach Park, O'ahu. Contact Miehael Kapua at 683-4666 or 91-2001 Pahuhu Plaee, 'Ewa Beach, Hawai'i 96706. Zablan — Our 'ohana pienie is set for Sat., Aug. 14, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at Ala Moana Park, area #9 (behind the Waikīkī concession). The annual luneheon is scheduled for Sat., Oct. 23, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Treetops Restaurant in Mānoa: $16 for adults, $8 for keiki ages 4-12. This year we will be raffling off prizes and updating our genealogy for Book II. Contact Leatrice at 808-734-4779 or at 4220 Kīlauea Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816. Victor — The 2nd Victor 'Ohana Reunion will be held on Fri., Aug. 20 at 4:30 p.m. at the Wailoa State Park in Hilo. On Sat., Aug. 21, if you are going on the Bus Tour of Hilo and the volcano areas, meet in the public parking lot across from the Naniloa Hotel at 8 a.m. Those who choose not to go on the tour ean meet at the park to eheek on genealogy, see Vaughn Victor about getting a traditional Hawaiian tattoo. At 5 p.m., our lū'au will begin at the YMCA in Hilo with food and entertainment. On Sunday, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m., we will again meet at the park. For more information, contact chairman Walter Victor, Jr. at JaniceGailArt@aol.com, or eall (808) 775-0466, or write to P.O. Box 397, Laupahoehoe, HI 96764. On O'ahu, contact Joe and Niekie Hines at kalaniwaikapu@juno.com or eall 259-8406 or write to 41-326 Manawaiola St., Waimānalo, HI 96795. For 'ohana T-shirts, caps and more information, contact Lineoln and Linda Victor at ulukou@hawaii.rr.com, or eall 668-7127, or write to 87-232 Mikana St., Waianae, HI 96792. Kauaua — T-shirts and tank tops will be the remembrance items for the 2004 hiennial reunion of 'Ohana Kauaua, scheduled for Aug. 20-22 at Rainbow Bay Pavilion at the Rainbow Bay Marina. Pearl Harbor, O'ahu. Orders for the shirts/tank tops are available by a registration form form one of the following: Clifford "Butch" Kaholokula, 4562882; Lani Guillermo, 488-2449 and Elsie Kihano, 688-1835. Kauaua family lines consist of Papai, Kamaka, Puupuu, Apuakahei, Moeloa. Participants are welcomed to attend from Hawai'i Island, Maui, Kaua'i and Moloka'i. Mai'elua — The 4th Mai'elua 'Ohana Reunion will be held on Aug. 27-29 at Bellows Air Force Station Base, Waimānalo. We are celebrating our great grandparents and their children: Solomon Nukuhiwa Mai'elua and Koana Kenoli'o and their children: Elizabeth Ah Hee Kamohali'i, Johanna Koana Chee Kama Ka'ai'awahia, Mary Keahilani Benjamin Opunui, Solomon Mona, David Kenoli'o, James Kahalepua, William Keli'i and William Mai'elua. For more information, contact Charlene Brandt at (808) 235-4540 or Tina King at (808) 674-0585. Kuloloia — A Kulololia reunion is planned for Aug. 27-29 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 / Mar)'ann 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 or Carla Peters; (808) 249-0765. Akona/Komomua — Nā Pulapula O Komomua will be holding its Installation of Officers Luneheon at 10 a.m., Sun., Aug. 29 at Hale'iwa Joe's in Kāne'ohe. The menu is their full buffet line and we are pleased to have noted historian Edith K. McKinzie as our guest speaker. This event replaces our August meeting. All descendants, whether pili koko or pili hanai, are weleome to join us the last Sunday of every month from 9 a.m. at the Hewett Residence in Kāne'ohe. Our monthly meetings provide an opportunity to gather and share history and genealogy information. Surnames of the extended family include, but are not limited to: Adams, Akona, Jones, Kahana'oi, Kaho'okele, Kea, Komomua, McCabe, Pekelo, Rowan, Scott. For more information on meetings and making luneheon resen'ations, please contact Lehua Alina at (808) 386-1444; email: npokinews@aol.com; or P.O. Box 5253, Kāne'ohe HI 96744-9162. Kahaunaele — The Kahaunaele 'ohana is planning a family reunion scheduled for Sat., Aug. 28, at Mā'ili Beach Park, Wai'anae, O'ahu. We are seeking the descendants of the marriage of John Kahaunaele Sr. (b: 1858) to Maka Moka by way of their four children: 1) John Jr. (m: Annie Haaheo) had 6 children - John III, Abel, Mabel, Rose, Helen and James; 2) James (m: Annie Kaai) had 3 children - Charles, Joseph and Alfred; 3) Emily (m: Papapa Holualoa) had 3 children - Elizabeth, Victoria & Rachel; 4) Luika (m: Thomrad Von Madyski) had 3 children - Annie, Aliee and Rudolf (2nd m: Hee Wong) had 3 children - Agnes, Louisa and Patrick. We would also like to invite the descendants of Samuel Kahaunaele (b: 1852) married to Elena Kanohoho'okahi-Kama by way of their two children: 1) Mary (m: Harry Armitage) had 2 ehildren - Harr)' and Abraham (2nd m: James Ho'omana) had 1 child - Ma^ (3rd m: Sylvano Nobriga) had 10 children - Agnes, Helen, Becky, George, Sylvano, Harvey, Maria, Samuel, Margaret & Abigail; 2) Agnes. We believe that John Sr. and Samuel are either brothers or cousins as they are originally from Pelekunu, Molokai. Please contact the following family representatives: John Jr's 'ohana: Joann Wong, 676-4403; James' 'ohana: David Kahaunaele, 808 822-5335; Emily's 'ohana: Roberta Westbrooks, 668-2906 or Kimo Kelii, 696-0321; Luika's 'ohana: Penny Kam, 396-6618; Mary's 'ohana: Aileen Kaaiai, 944-8069. Mahu — Descendants of John Kalimanui Mahu (aka Limanui) and Poluea Kaaualii are planning a family reunion, Sept. 3-5, at Pu'uiki Pavilion, Waialua, O'ahu. Their offspring include: Rachel Weed; Esther Hale Kauwalu Pohaku, Sarah Kaleiheana and David Mahu (aka Limanui). Contact Hyenie Weed-Sato at 259-5040 or Danielle Gora at 637-5394 for more info. Keo/Pia — Descendants of Kahinawe Keo and John Pia are planning a family gathering, Sept. 3-6, at Hanamaulu Beach Park on Kaua'i. All interested parties should contact: Rosie Leimomi Manner at P.O. Box 11181, Hilo, Hawai'i 96721 or email kahinawe_JohnPiaOhana@yahoo.com or Joan Hall 20598 Woodmere Court, Sterling, Virginia 20165, or email jjhall48@yahoo.com for more information.

Hekekia/Kahana — A 2004 reunion is being planned for the family of Solomon "Li'ili'i" Huaka Kahana Hekekia, Sr., of 1865 to 1944, formerly of Honuapo, Ka'ū, Hawai'i. The children are Josephine, Hilda, Charles, and Lydia. The event will be held on Sept. 4 (Labor Day Weekend), at Aunty Sally's Lu'au Hale, formerly the Seven Seas Lū'au House, Hilo, Hawai'i. The event will be from 6-10 p.m. If you would like to be included in the family tree, please bring an updated family genealogy to the event, including family members that passed on. A second nohee will be sent out at a later date with a reminder for donations, supplies items, T-shirts, visor hat fees and etc. Please eall and let us know ASAP, if you are planning to attend the reunion: Ada Kalani, Chairman 808-964-1655, William Kuamo'o 808-935-4375, Wes or Clarissa Kahakua 808-935-4147. Lindsey/Fay — Reunion for the descendants of Thomas John Weston Lindsey and Mary Ka'ala Fay. Nā Mamo Aloha a Thomas John Weston Lindsey is announcing the dates for the next reunion to be held at the Hawaiian Homes Hall in Waimea, Kamuela, Hawai'i from Sept. 24-26. It is requested that all the nā 'ohana submit changes and additions to their family history records to the chairman, Allen Henry U 'iha Ai at 52 Alokele Plaee, Pukalani, Maui, HI 96768-8202. (Phone: 808-572-0453) no later than April 30, 2004. Please also include any deaths in your 'ohana since Aug. 1999. The descendants include those of John "Poko" Kawananakoa Lindsey, Thomas Kamaki Lindsey, James Ka'aluea Lindsey, William Miller Pilialoha Lindsey, George Miller Seymour Lindsey, Albert U'iha Lindsey and Emma Kawanalaulani Lindsey Mossman/Lemon. Pe'a/Keliihoomalu — A reunion for the descendants of Kahale Charles Iaukea Pe'a and Kuluwaimaka Keliihoomalu of Kai-mu, Puna Hawai'i, is being formed. A steering eommiūee is being organized. The tentative dates are Oct. 27-30. 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. John Ulumahaiopua Pe'a and Keola Kauwila; 2. Benjamin Kainoinuuanu and Lizzie Kapua Kauwila; 3. John Kahale Pe'a and Mary Haleola Amina; 4. Kahikina Pe'a and Herman Elderts; 5. Kilohana Pe'a and William Elderts; 6. Peter Kaleikini Pe'a and Elizabeth K. Ahua-I-Lupenui; 7. Nellie Uluolani Pe'a and William Akula Kane; 8. Maria Kamanu Pe'a and John Kaheiki Kuokoa; 9. Kawaimaka Pe'a and Sam Kamelamela; 10. Kane Pe'a. The present steering committee is the following: Lois Sanekane, 982-9321; Mark Franklin, 965-1261 ; Lizzie Pankey, 968-7093; Anthony Kealoha Wood; Nelson Makua, consultant/designer of shirts, 966-4647 and Vernal Pe'a Lindsey, 965-0827. For more information on the accommodations at Kalani Honua, contact Denis Fusten at 965-0468 ext.l22. Because our lineage is vast, the "I", Mahi & Kapalena" warrior clans are included! Hauani'o — John Ka'aipa'i Hauani'o, Sr. and Lily Ka'uluwehiwehi Hulihe'e-Hauani'o. The descendants of Emma Pi'ilani Hauani'oPestano, Harriet Rose Hauani'o-Waltjen, John Ka'aipa'i Hauani'o, Jr., Ma^ Mahelani Hauani'o-Pressimone, Benjamin Kauhi Hauani'o, Gilbert Wiliama Hauani'o, Sr., Joseph Kaheaokalani Hauani'o, and Dorothy Leimomi Hauani'o-Green, are having a one-day family gathering Nov. 27, on the island of Hawai'i at Wailoa State Park big pavilion from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, please eall Aunīie Elaine at (808) 965-8074 after 8 p.m. on weekdays, or Gladys at (808) 9826764, or email lw.brig@verizon.net. ■