Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 22, Number 4, 1 April 2005 — 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 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!

Kenolio — Nehemia Kenolio was born in Lahaina. Maui, 1841. The family reunion will be held on May 27-29. 2005 at the Keolahou Congregational Hawaiian Church Hall/Kenolio Recreational Complex, Kīhei Maui. We are hoping to meet and gather with the descendants and relatives of George Kahi Kenolio. Edward Kahi Kenolio, Frank Kahi Kenolio. David Kenolio and Tia Kenolio. We look forward to sharing family stories. photos and updating family genealogies; but most of all to enjoy a weekend of activities. mea'ai. fellowship and aloha. Additional information will be forthcoming. We are also asking of any descendants from the Kenolio 'ohana. to eall or email the following contacts: on O'ahu, James "Kimo" Kenolio (622-2195. kenoliok001@hawaii. rr.com); David "Kawika" Kenolio (623-4452. ekenolio@hotmail. eom); on Maui. Verna Alo. (244-3358); Ann and Paul Kenolio Jr. (572-8738. akenoho@thisweek.com). 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 and marriages. and to also share contact information about other family members. The family will be holding its reunion on 0'ahufrom July 1-3. 2005. The 'ohanaincludes the descendents of William Christopher Brown. Enoeh Brown. Violet Nathaniel. Mealoha Anakalea. Benjamin "Tuna" Brown. Keala Kuamo'o. Valentine Brown, Manoa Brown. Maiia Hendershot. John Thomas Brown. Irene I'i Brown, Emmaline Brown Lyman. James Harbottle Brown. Harry Kaina Brown. Frances Mililani Ludloff and Helen Kanoelehua Brown Kawai. Information regarding the reunion will be sent out by the middle of March 2005. All interested parties are invited to attend planning meetings held the second Sunday of every month. Please eall Ku'uipo McFadden Shimizu at 864-1185 or email brownohana2005@yahoo.com. Keawe/Maunu — The Keawe/Maunu 'ohana family reunion for the family of Samuel Harmony and Becky Keanu (Kahikina) Maunu (Kahalewai. Kalele. Palakiko. Kahikina Ka'aialii) will be held in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i on July 1-3. 2005 at Big Pavilion-01d Airport. Family members need to update their contact information. births. deaths and marriages. For more information. contact Emily Kamaka at 808-329-8147 or email at kamakad002@hawaii.rr.com; Herbert Maunu at 74-316 Nuhi Plaee. Kailua-Kona. HI 96740-3300. or at 808-355-6266. or email at maunuh001@hawaii.rr.com; Maraea Ynigues at 808-265-7223 (eell) or 808-840-1342(home); or Marilyn Castro at 808-696-5191 and email at waianaewes@hawaii.rr.com. Next family meeting will be held on Feb. 26. 2005 in Kailua-Kona at Herb Maunu's house. Early registration is $20 per person due by Feb. 28, 2005. Please send to Herb Maunu. 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. We. 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 Mary Aliona Kanahele ( w). Malia Kalehuawehe (w) and Joseph AhChong Akanako aka Akanako AhChong (k). Lillian Kalehuawehe (w) and Arthur Allen. Jr. weleome you all to join the rest here on Maui to share stories. photos and update family genealogies. most of all to meet and get to know who the famihes are. For more on the reunion and information. please contact: Chairman: Chad Kalehuawehe (808-573-1357). ViceChair: Patrick Kekahuna (808-242-4729) or Edi-Ann Sanchez (808-244-9859). Uli'i — The descendents of Maria (Kaluali'i) Uli'i and Charles (Apkenstires) Uli'i have organized a family reunion to be held on Sat.. July 2. 2005. at Koko'olio Beach Park, Hau'ula. O'ahu. 9 a.m.-5p.m. 'Ohana who plan to attend are requested to send in their registration form. whieh was attached to the March 'ohana newsletter. Those who are not on the mailing list. or for those who have questions. contact Pua. Mamo or Yolanda at 808-533-2006. or Lady/Sweetheart at 808-845-0861. or email huelo423@yahoo. eom. The children of Kūpuna Maiia and Charles were Henry. Charles. Rose, Mary. Elsie. Violet and Edward. Their only surviving child is Lydia. affectionately known as T ūtū Kawai. who

is spry and youthful at 97 years old. Cummings — A reunion will be held on July 2. 2005 for the descendants of Thomas Booth Cummings and his children: Caroline Cummings Dutro, William Humphrey Cummings. Thomas Cummings, Amy Hoolai Cummings Sheldon. Jonah Booth Cummings. Joseph Elijah Cummings, Parker Andrew Cummings and Hannah Rachel Cummings Sheldon. The location of the reunion is the Great Lawn. Bishop Museum. Honolulu, 10 a.m.-4p.m. For reunion information, contact Yoyo Liu by email at eahou@hawaii.rr.com or by phone at 842-0232. 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 confirmed dates are July 7-9 (Thu-Sat) 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 & 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 Saturday. 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 famihes. 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. eom) or Gloria Waialae at 455-9475. Alapa — We will be having a family reunion for the descendants of Oliwa Alapa Sr. (born circa 1853. Kekaha, Kaua'i) and his wife, Emily Pahuaniani Makakao (bom circa 1854. Kaupō. Maui). and their children: Harvey Oliwa (8/2/1 872), Moses (circal874). Alapa (circal876). George (circa 1879). Kaawa (circal881). Nahiniu (circal883), Ana (1/22/1886). Oliwa Jr. (circal888). George Oliwa (1/15/1 890) and Wahahulu (circal892). Our reunion will be held on Kaua'i at Camp Naue in Hā'ena, July 21-25. 2005. We are updating our 'ohana mailing list so please contact Nell Ava (email: nava@hawaii.rr.com or eall 293-5778 in the evenings on O'ahu) or Nettie Alapa Hunter (email: anake58@aol.com). Swift/Hapakuka — The descendants of John Pakanaka Hapakuka and his two wives. Lahela Pili and Kali Kuhaulua; Joe Swift and his three wives. Hiona Makia, Naimu. Kaumualii. have already planned a reunion for July 22-24. 2005 to be held on Maui. The families of Fredrick Ned Swift are also invited reunion. We especially want updates on your genealogy as another book is in the making. All family members are asked to submit their updates to Kathy Shimada. For more information on the reunion. contact the following people: Kathy Shimada at 877-0839 or email at shimadah002@hawaii.rr.com; Leinaala Hapakuka Moore at 7602227 on Maui and O'ahu; and Barbara Swift at 395-4185 or email at bswift@hawaii.rr.com Coito/Freitas/Nobrega — First cousins reunion to be held in August 2005. We have 24 hving cousins (74 years to 97 years). Flyer to be mailed after holidays. Need updated addresses

and photos. Contact Jeanne Kahanaoi at 696-5002 for further information. Owali-Kukona — The Owali-Kukona family reunion is for the families of Kala. Kaaihue. Kaaea. Kalawaiapi and Paoa. The reunion will be held on August 11-13. 2005 on Maui. Updated meetings will be held on Maui Friday, March 25. 2005 at 6 p.m. and on O'ahu Saturday, March 26. 2005 at 11 a.m. For more information and reunion location. eall Mary Kaui Kala-Brook at 801-356-0606 or email at marykb28@comcast.net. If you're on Maui please eall Betty Lou Kala at 808-871-1050; Yolanda Diego at 808-248-8281; and Diana Wallaee at 808-244-9101. If on O'ahu. eall Ui Cullen at 808-696-7937. and if in Las Vegas. eall Ipo Naihe at 702-259-6814 or email at iponaihe@hotmail. eom. We are also asking anyone who has information regarding Leonard Kahunanui, his wife Annie Honolulu Maihui, son Duke or (Leonard Jr.) Kahunanui and any Paoa family members. The family originated from Kaupo. Maui. The next family newsletter will be mailed out to everyone sometime this February. Family dues $40 and all family information sheets are due by April 1. 2005. Mahalo for your support and hope to see everyone there. Kalawai'a — A reunion is planned for the 'ohana of Kalawai'a of Mahko. Maui (a.k.a. Simeon Sr. born January 1851) and wife. Nakiaha Nauuoe (a.k.a. Teresa, born Oct. 1860 in Kaupo, mar.<1878 in Kula. Maui). This gathering is planned for August 12-14. 2005 at Hale Nanea, Maui. We are hoping to meet and gather with descendants of their children: Kalawai'a; Puana (b. <1881. mar. Hanah Kahaleapu); Kahuela (b. 1883); Puhau (b. <1884); Kelekia (b,1889); Teresa (b. 1890); Thomas (b. <1892). Kalawaialiilii (b.l894); Simeon Jr. (b. 1895); Ellen Pokini Kalawaia (b. 1896); Pekelo (b. 1897); and Joe Kalawaia (b. 1899). Updates are requested for the 'ohana of Lona 'Zakalia' Kalawaia (b. 1886); Sam Kalawaia Sr. (b. 1 895) and Annie Nakieha Kalawaia Solomon (b. 1888). This is the first attempt to meet with 'ohana of all 15 children listed. We look forward to sharing family stories and updating family genealogies and to enjoy a weekend of activities. kaukau, fellowship and aloha. Additional information will be forthcoming. thus updated addresses are requested. For further information. contact Francis Maddela. (808) 870-8236 e-mail: lmaddela@msn.com or John Kainoa. (808) 276-2646; or Mel Kalawaia, (808) 877-5388 Keaukalawaia@aol.com; or on Oahu. Pauline Kalawaia. (808) 262-5757 (email: kalawaiask@aol. eom). Koholua/Kaholua — The families of James Kuhaulua ( Koholua/ Kaholua) Jeremiah and Julia Pelewahine Lono Naone Jeremiah, both of Kalāwahine. O'ahu. are planning a reunion for August 27. 2005 at Kualoa Beach Park. The children of James and Julia are: Ilima Koholua Naone (married Ida Feary-Milton); Wallaee (m. Josephine Frank). John "Kenala" (m. Dorothy Lindo); William "Jerry" (m. Louise Kahanu); Albert "Mana" (m. Madeline Cayetano and Lorraine Buelher); Lono (m. July Kaonohilani); Dalton (m. Hariet Dudoit. Ethel Halloek. Carmen Widdowson and Elaine Mahoe); Marigold "Esther" (m. Arthur Wilcox. Robert Clark and Henry Rodrigues); Isaiah (m. Alma Bartels. Marian Mark and Marguerite Tilton). Meetings are being held onee a month; any questions may be directed to Mae Jeremiah-Wong (daughter of Howard "Bubu" Jeremiah) at 358-4466 or 585-8101. Naki — Descendants of James Hikiona and Julia Kanui Kahaulio Naki are weleome to attend the Naki 'ohana reunion, to be held on Sept. 1-4. 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.

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