Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 21, Number 11, 1 November 2004 — HO’OHUI ‘OHANA [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HO’OHUI ‘OHANA

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 at no charge on a space-available basis. Listings are printed chronologically and should not exceed 200 words. OHA reserves the right to edit all submissions for length. Send your information to OHA, or e-mail kwo@OHA.org. E ola nā mamo a Hāloa!

Mahi — The children and grandchildren of Felix Kekaulikeokalua Mahi are planning a family reunion this Thanksgiving, Nov. 25-28, 2004. To be held in Hilo at Kawananakoa Hall at Keaukaha Park. For more information, contact Darnell or Nat Mahi at 808-935-7383 or Christine Alieia Hanohano at 808-959-4770. Hauaiii'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., Mary 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, 2004, on the island of Hawai'i at Wailoa State Park big pavilion from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, please eall Auntie Elaine at (808) 965-8074 after 8 p.m. on weekdays, or Gladys at (808) 982-6764, or email lw.brig@verizon.net. Brown — In preparation for the 2005 reunion of the John and Benjamin Brown 'ohana of Hilo, Hawai'i, the Honolulu 'ohana is asking for all family members to update their contact information, births, deaths or marriages or share contact information about other family members. The family will be holding its reunion on O'ahu from July 13, 2005. The 'ohana includes the descendents of William Christopher Brown, Enoeh Brown, Violet Nathaniel, Mealoha Anakalea, Benjamin "Tuna" Brown, Keala Kuamo'o, Valentine Brown, Manoa Brown and Maria Hendershot. A newsletter on the reunion was sent out at the end of August 2004. All interested parties are invited to attend monthly reunion planning meetings held the 2nd Sunday of every month. Please eall Ku'uipo McFadden Shimizu at (808) 626-1645 or email brownohana2005 @yahoo.com. Kalehuawehe Napoka — The third family reunion is been planned for July 1-3, 2005 on Maui. It will be held at "Hale Nanea," located on the beach in Kahului. The reunion is for the descendants of John Nālani'ewalu Kalehuawehe Nāpoka (k) and Ha'upu 'Ukukua (w) and their son Nāpoka Kalehuawehe aka Kalehuawehe Nāpoka (k) and Ke'elehiwa 'Ukukua (w) their children and all the heirs of John Nālani'ewalu II, known also as "Wawalu" (k) and Lily Aulani Dart (w), John I. Kalehuawehe also was nicknamed as "Wawalu (k) and Mar}' Aliona Kanahele (w), Malia Kalehuawehe (w) and Joseph AhChong Akanako aka Akanako AhChong (k), Lillian Kalehuawehe (w) and Arthur Allen, J. We weleome you to join us on Maui to share stories, photos and update family genealogies. But most of all, to meet and get to know who the families are. For more on the reunion and information, please contact: chairman: Chad Kalehuawehe (808-573-1357), vice chair: Patrick Kekahuna (808-242-4729) or Edi-Ann Sanchez (808-244-9859). Pe'a/Keliihoomalu — A reunion for the descendants of Kahale Charles Iaukea, Kuluwaimaka Keliihoomalu, Tutu Samuel Kahuakai Keliihoomalu and Kalama Pila Waiau of Kaimu, Puna Hawaii, is being formed. A steering committee is in the process of being organized. The reunion will be held Thu-Sat, July 7-9, 2005. This event is planned for Wailoa State Park, Pavillion #2 (largest one). Since we are in formation, it would be niee if eaeh child of Kahale Charles Iaukea, Kuluwaimaka Keliihoomalu, Samuel Kahuakai Keliihoomalu and Kalama Pila Waiau be represented in the steering committee. General chairperson for this event is Aunty Barbara Kekaualua, 431 Keonaona St. Hilo, HI 96720, (808) 959-3876. Other contacts: Lois Sanekane (808) 982-9321; Lizzie Pankey (808) 968-7093; Mabel Wilson (808) 982-7645. Please join us in the planning and implementation of our very first reunion. Should you need more information on accommodations, please eall Aunty Barbara. Waialae/Mokulehua — The descendants of George Waialae Sr. and Julia Mokulehua will be planning an 'ohana reunion scheduled for Sat, July 16, 2005, at Nānākuli Beach Park. Because our tūtū cowboy and tūtū lady were originally from Miloli'i and Honaunau, South Kona, and received their homestead land in Nānākuli in the late 1920s, we would

like to honor our kūpuna in the town where they were one of the first settlers and pioneers. We are gathering information by way of their seven children: 1. Josephine (m: Charles Kopa II); 2. Kananilehua (m: Frank Kalili); 3. Maria Rose (m: Henry Young); 4. Elizabeth (m: Walter Andrade Sr.); 5. Agnes (m: William Kaae); 6. George (m: Minnie Nah); 7. Joseph (m: Sarah Akau). Although this reunion will focus on uniting the Waialae grandchildren and their families, we would also like to invite the sibling families of George (Keohoonani, Kalua, Maria, Cecilia, Ui, Laie and Keomo Waialae) and Julia (Thomas, Kaua, Elizabeth, Moses, John, Ella, Sabina, Juliano, Annie and Victor Mokulehua). If you have any information about these families listed or want to be a part of the planning of this reunion, please contact Kimo Kelii at 225-3356 (kimokelii@aol.com) or Gloria Waialae at 455-9475. Owali-Kukona — The Owali-Kukona Family reunion (Kala, Kaaihue, Kaaea, Kalawaiapi, and Paoa) will be held August 11-13, 2005 in Kahului, Maui. For more information, eall 808-871-1050 or 801-356-0606 or email matykb28@comcast.net. Family meetings were held on Sept. 10, 2004 on Maui and Sept. 11, 2004 on O'ahu, Waimānalo. Naki — Descendants of James Hikiona and Julia Kanui Kahaulio Naki are weleome to attend the Naki 'ohana reunion, to be held on Sept. 14, 2005, Labor Day weekend. The location of the event is Waialua Church Pavillion, Māna'e, Moloka'i. If you have any questions or suggestions, eall Moana Naki Keohuloa 808-567-6220 or Walter Naki 808-558-8184 on Moloka'i. On O'ahu, Jesse Galas 808-423-9519; Thomas Naki 808-487-2898. Please eall after 6 p.m. Registration form for reunion will be sent upon request. Bush — 2005 reunion is being planned for the family of Albert Maunahina Bush, Samuel Keli'inohopona Bush, Elizabeth Kapeka Bush, Roseline Bush, Lily Bush, Julia Bush, Maria Bush and Daniel Bush Jr. Scheduled for Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2-4, 2005. Hosting island will be O'ahu. For more information, email Beverly Martinez at bmartinez@boh.com or eall 681-6637; Misty Bush William at mwill23714@aol.com or write to Randy Bush Vincent at 615 Na'ale St. Honolulu, Hi 96813. Farrington High SchooI CIass of 1980 — Farrington High School Class of 1980 is planning their 25th Class Reunion in 2005. For more information or to help in planning, visit www.farrington80.com. Aweau — We are planning a gathering to organize a reunion on O'ahu. We need kōkua to update our genealogy and form an 'ohana committee. Contact Kolomona at 683-1146. Aweau descendants are Ioane: David, Lilia, Kahopuwaiki: Nalaieluaakamanu, John Keahiapele, James Hoolulu, Joseph Kahopuwaiki, Kauhaanu, Nakuilauhulu: Haaonui, Pohue, Wahinine, Maty Irene Ailimukala, Kaui, William, Mahoe; Kalaupaina, Hinaikamalamalama: Hihikaina, Akamakiu, Margaret Kamaha Aweau Padeken: John, Rose, Frederick, Charles, Annie. These descendants trace back to about 1850 -1870. Genealogy research was done by Henty Nalaielua and Laity Aweau. For more information, visit www.Aweaufamily.com. Waipi'o Valley family search — Kalainaina, Paakahili, Thomas, Honuiwa, Keliiwaanui, Kailikakio, Kaohimaunu, Kanekoa, Nakagawa, Lau Kong and Ah Puek. My family surnames eome from Waipi'o Valley on the Big Island. I am working on my families' genealogy and any information big or small will be greatly appreciated. If you have any information on these families, please contact me. Descendents of Samuel Kalainaina and Malaka Kaliwai Paakahili, Edwin Thomas and Emalia Honuiwa, William Keliiwaanui and Kailikakio, Mahoe Kaohimaunu and Kaumekekoi Kanekoa. My great grandparents are Lily Kaeha Mahoe Kaohimaunu and Young Leong Ah Puek, and Emily K. Thomas, Charles K. Thomas and Nancy Ana Kalainaina. My grandparents are Rachel K. Ah Puek and Charles P. Thomas. Information ean be sent to Yoko Lindsey at P.O. Box 463 Kamuela, Hawai'i 96743, or email me at Lahelz@aol.com.

Ekekela — Looking for information on Sebatianus Ezekiela (Ekekela?) and Cecilia Mana, about circa 1840. They lived in Honaunau, Hawai'i according to the baptismal record at St. Benedict Catholic Church. Their daughter Veronica Keawe was married to Victor Kukua Kalua. She was born in 1867. Veronica Keawe is my grandmother. If anyone has information or know of any family with the last name Ezekiela or Ekekela, please email fujimotomargie@msn.com. Kalama — Requesting information on the families of my grandparents and great grandparents: Poepoe, Kalama, Kamaka, Kamehameha, Kumukoa, Aseu-Young, Tien-Yen, Gouvea, Goeas. Besides putting together my family genealogy, also seeking family medical histoty that could affect my children and me. I am the son of Richard Allen Kalama Sr. and Constancy Keala Onaona Young, origin Honolulu. My father's parents are Charles Kaanapu Kalama I and Estufania (Fannie) Gouvea, origin Maui, relocated to O'ahu. My mother's parents are Frank Aseu Young (Frank Chong Fat Aseu) and Adelina Pu'uwai Maemae Poepoe, origin North Kohala, relocated to O'ahu. Charles Kaanapu Kalama I is the son of Samuel Kaaumoana Kalama and Kainoa Kanoelehuahelemamau, origin Maui, relocated to O'ahu. Estufania (Fannie) Gouvea is the daughter of Joseph P. Gouvea and Eugenia Goeas, origin Portugal, relocated to O'ahu. Frank Aseu Young (Frank Chong Fat Aseu) is the son of Tien Yin Aseu and Malakina Kamaka, origin North Kohala, relocated to O'ahu. Adelina Pu'uwai Maemae Poepoe is the daughter of Olopananui Akea Kalamakuikeao Gulstan Poepoe and Maile Mary Napuaelua, origin North Kohala, relocated to Kaua'i, then O'ahu. Please eall athome (808) 259-5502, eell: 808-753-2910 or emailat www.kalamar001 @hawaii.rr. Luhia — I am seeking relatives/friends of the Puueo district of S. Hilo, Hawai'i who are related or have known a, James Luhia, Sr. James Luhia, Sr. was born circa 1870's and was married to a Kaleikahua Mehau from Kapaahu, Puna, Hawai'i. I am in search of anyone providing me with any source of records, pictures that you might have. Any source of information is helpful and appreciated. You may contact me by email: janicek@stchawaii.com or by mail: Janice, 85-1164 Kumaipo Street, Waianae, Hawai'i 96792. Kepano — I'm looking for relatives of Susan Kepano (Hāna, Maui) or Susan Kukona a'ala who married Frederick Christian Wittrock in Hāna, Maui. Susan Kepano was born circa 1841 in Hāna, Maui and died 1933 in Honolulu, Hawai'i. Please send email to ann0415@earthlink.net or phone number (320) 253-3618. I am looking for information on Sebatianus Ezekiela (Ekekela?) and Cecilia Mana, about circa 1840. They lived in Honaunau, Hawai'i according to the baptismal record at St. Benedict Catholic Church. Their daughter Veronica Keawe was married to Victor Kukua Kalua. She was born in 1867. Veronica Keawe is my grandmother. If anyone has information or know of any family with the last name Ezekiela or Ekekela, please contact me at my e-mail at fujimotomargie@msn.com. Marjorie Fujimoto. 81-1030 Keopuka Heights Rd. Kealakekua, HI 96750. Kalaaupa/Kila — Seeking information for genealogical purposes only on my paternal great-grandmother, Rev. Daisy Kalaaupa aka Hoopiiona Kila. She was onee pastor of Kaulanapueo Church on Maui and was married to Kealoha Kalaaupa. According to her sworn testimony given on behalf of my grandfather (Joseph Kamauoha Laanui) to verify his birth, Daisy was born in Ke'anae or Kula "in the Bible on Oct. 4, 1886." Her family later moved to Kīhei where my Grandfather was born in 1901. Please contact Primrose (Laanui) Judge via email pjudge@jjma.com or (703) 256-5341. I'm looking for relatives of Susan Kepano (Hana, Maui) or Susan Kukona a'ala who married Frederick Christian Wittrock in Hana, Maui. Susan Kepano was born circa 1841 in Hana, Maui and died 1933 in Honolulu, Hawai'i. Please email to ann0415@earthlink.net or eall (320) 253-3618. ■

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