Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 22, Number 6, 1 June 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!

Pulawa Kahelhili - A reunion is scheduled for Sat., June 18. 10 a.m. at the Makakilo Hawai'i Stake Center for the descendants of Edward Keahikahaueleele Palawa Kahalehili and Dorothy Kawehi pualaniikamakaokauila Campbell. Many offspring and descendants give promise for a huge 'ohana gathering. For information, eall Leilani Reis at 668-7101. Brown — In preparation for the 2005 reunion of the John and Benjamin Brown 'ohana of Hilo, Hawai'i, the Honolulu 'ohana is asldng 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 O'ahu, July 1-3, 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, Maria Hendershot, John Thomas Brown, Irene I'i Brown, Emmahne Brown Lyman, James Harbottle Brown, Harry Kaina Brown, Frances Mililani Ludloff and Helen Kanoelehua Brown Kawai. 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 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,deathsandmariiages. Forinformation,contact EmilyKamaka 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); orMarilyn Castro at 808-696-5191 and email at waianaewes@hawaii.rr.com. Kalehuawehe Napoka — The third family reunion will be held on July 1-3, 2005 at Hale Nanea, Kahului, Maui. Descendants include: 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. For information, contact Chad Kalehuawehe, 808-573-1357; 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.-5 p.m. 'Ohana who plan to attend are requested to send in their registration form, whieh was attached to the March 'ohana newsletter. The children of Kūpuna Maria and Charles were Henry, Charles, Rose, Mary, Elsie, Violet and Edward. Their only surviving child is Lydia, affectionately known as Tūtū Kawai, who is spry and youthful at 97 years old. For information, contact Pua, Mamo or Yolanda at 808-533-2006, or Lady/Sweetheart at 808-845-0861, or email huelo423@yahoo.com. 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.-4 p.m. For reunion information, contact Yoyo Liu by email at eahou@hawaii.rr.com or by phone at 842-0232. Hanawahine — A potluck reunion for the Hanawahine family from Kona will be held July 3-4, 2005 at Kaiona Beach Park, Waimānalo, O 'ahu. Invited are the descendants of Solomon Hanawahine , a.k.a S. Kuluwaimaka , (k)(b. 1 864) and Kamahana (w)(b. 1850) of Kealia, South KonaHawai'i. They had 2 children. (k)Solomon (1874) married (w)Kane (1873); whose children are (k)Joseph Hanawahine (1893) married (w) Koleka Paahau(1897), (k)George Kaualoku Hanawahine married 1. (w)Victoria Kaupu(abtl893), 2. (w)Julia Kaaumoana Keala(1905), (w)Mary Kaeha Hanawahine(1900) married (k)Harry Kaioula Kane(1885), (k)Samuel Kolomona Hanawahine(1901) married l.(w)Julia Koahou(1901), 2,(w)Mirium Kahanalii Delacruz(abt,1918), (w)Deborah Keanapuni Hanawahine aka Kalei married l.(k)Liftee, 2,(k)Yan Gen Pil(1878), (w)Sophie Hanawahine married l.(k)Fabiano Kealoha(1897), 2. (k)Deonisio Ronquilio, (w)Roseline Hanawahine(1905) married (k)Samuel Pookalani(1889), (w)Ewa Hanawahine married l.(k)Palmer, 2,(k)Vincent Colleado, (w)Rachel Hanawahine(1910) married (k)Albert Kamai(abtl895), (k)Franklin M. Keomau(1913) married (w)Annie Margaret Kupihea, (w)Grace Kalanikina Hanawahine(1918). (w)Kamahana (1875) married 1. (k)Pane Ua, 2,(k)D.K. Kealohapauole(abtl862) no children recorded for these marriages. For information, eall Uilani Tacgere at 696-6843 or email her at uipua@aol.com. Pe'a/Keliihoomalu — A reunion for the descendants of Kahale Charles Iaukea, Kuluwaimaka Keliihoomalu, Tutu Samuel Kahuakai Kehihoomalu 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, 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. The chairperson for this event is Aunty Barbara Kekaualua, 431 Keonaona St. Hilo, HI 96720, 808-959-3876. Other contacts are Lois Sanekane 808-982-9321; Lizzie Pankey 808-968-7093; Mabel Wilson 808-982-7645. Adolpho — The Adolpho 'ohana reunion will be held July 8-11, 2005 at Hanamā'ulu Beah Park, Kaua'i. A family lū'au will be held on July 9 at Līhu'e LDS Ward Gym, 4598 'Ehiku St. For information, eall Kula at 808-245-6072, or email at

kahenoa @ hawaiilink. net Waialae/Mokulehua — The descendants of George Waialae Sr. and Julia Mokulehua will hold a 'ohana reunion on 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 Nānākuh in the 1930, 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 hke to invite the sibhng families of George (Keohoonani, Kalua, Maria, Cecilia, Ui, Laie and Keomo Waialae) and Juha (Thomas, Kaua, Elizabeth, Moses, John, Ella, Sabina, Juliano, Annie and Victor Mokulehua). For information, contact Kimo Kelii at 225-3356 (ldmokelii@aol.com) or Gloria Waialae at 455-9475. Wagner/Kahaulelio — The descendants of Charles Frederick Wagner (from Germany) and Marion Manamana Kahaulelio (Lahaina) are planning a family reunion on July 16, 2005 at Forax Beach Park in Nānākuli, formerly known as Zablan Park. The children of Charles and Marion were Charles F. Wagner, Martha Inez Wagner Gray, Maria Wagner Mizumoto, John Wagner, Fred Wagner, Willie Wagner, Hemi Wagner and a half-brother, Gerald Woods. The following were siblings of Maiion Manamana Kahaulelio Wagner: Julia Manamana Naki, Amy Manamana Nahooikaika, George Kahaulelio Manamana, Bertie (Albert) Manamana, Gerald Manamana, Myra Manamana Neumann, and Rose Manamana Neumann. Monthly meetings are being held to update the family genealogy and implement our first family reunion. For information, contact Betty Lou Cullen at 668-8244; Maiion Joy, 488-7711; Keala Kaimimoku, 848-0445; Sandy Kupahu, 292-2060; or Doris Naumu, 455-2142. 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 (born circa 1854, Kaupō, Maui), and their children: Harvey Oliwa (8/2/1872), Moses (circal874), Alapa (circal876), George (circa 1879), Kaawa (circal881), Nahiniu (circal883), Ana (1/22/1886), Oliwa Jr. (circal888), George Oliwa (1/15/1890) and Wahahulu (circal892). Our reunion will be held on Kaua'i at Camp Naue in Hā'ena, July 21-25, 2005. Please bring family photos, musical instruments and lost of sun screen. For information, contact Nell Ava (email: nava@hawaii.rr.com or eall 293-5778 , evenings on O'ahu) or Nettie Alapa Hunter (email: alapa58@aol.com). Swiff/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, contact Kathy Shimada at 877-0839 or email at shimadah002@hawaii.rr.com; Leinaala Hapakuka Moore at 760-2227 on Maui and O'ahu; and Barbara Swift at 395-4185 or email at bswift@hawaii.rr.com Kea/Makahi — The descendants of John K. Kea, also known as John K. Makahi, and Nancy P. Cullen are holding their seventh family reunion at Nānākuh Beach Park on July 23, 2005. There will also be a planning meeting on June 4, 2005 at 5 p.m. at Aunty Kakie's home at 89-345 Lepeka Avenue in Nānākuli. Dad and Mom had 11 sons and two daughters. The sons are John Jr., Jerry (Sam), Luke, Walter, Alex, Logan, Charles, Charles K., Harry, Leslie, and Raymond. Daughters are Emily Pall and Katherine Kea. For information, eall Leilani at 294-2707 or write to Leilani Makahi at 89-1025 Haleakala Ave., Waianae, HI 96792. Nihipali — We are in the planning stages for the Nihipali family reunion, scheduled for July 23, 2005 at Hau'ula Beach Park, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. For information, eall Emily at 293-1587; Aunty Pea, 293-5016; or Adeline , 232-2089. Please update your genealogy as soon as possible: we are in the process of making a new book. Coito/Freitas/Nohrega — First cousins reunion to be held in August 2005. We have 24 living 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. Ka'ū High School — Ka'ū High School's class of 1973 will be holding a reunion Aug. 6-7, 2005 in Ka'ū. For more information, contact Darlyne (Beck) Vierra at home (929-7391) or work (9288335); or Piieilla (Lays) Deperalta at 961-3273. Owali-Kukona — The Owali-Kukona family reunion is for the families of Kala, Kaaihue, Kaaea, Kalawaiapi and Paoa. The reunion will be held on Aug. 10-12, 2005 on Maui. 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. For information, eall Mary Kaui Kia-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.com. Kalawai'a — A reunion is planned for the 'ohana of Kalawai'a of Maliko, Maui (a.k.a. Simeon Sr, born January 1851) and wife, Naliaha Nauuoe (a.k.a. Teresa, born Oct. 1860 in Kaupo, mar.<1878 in Kula, Maui). This gathering is planned for Aug. 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,1894); 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. 1895) and Annie Nakieha Kalawaia Solomon (b. 1888). This is the first attempt to meet with 'ohana of all 15 children listed. For 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. eom; or on Oahu, Pauline Kalawaia, (808) 262-5757 (email: kalawaiask@ aol.com). 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 Aug. 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); Wilham "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, Maiian Mark and Marguerite Tilton). Meetings are being held onee a month. For information, contact 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 will be One Ah'i Park, east of Kaunakakai, Moloka'i. For information, contact 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 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. Kaahanui/Nakoa/Kalawaianui — A family reunion for the descendants of Kaahanui, Nakoa and Kalawaianui is being planned for Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2-5, 2005, at Camp Maluhia, (Boys Scout eamp) Maui. It's time to connect our kūpuna and 'ōpio as we strengthen our family history and genealogy. Our Maui host has organized an exciting event with a rodeo, activities, genealogy workshops, food and great music. You won't want to miss any of it. Cabins with bunk beds are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and a camping area will be available. Make your reservations . For information, contact Kalani Kaahanui at 619-271-9726; Vernon Kaahanui, 808-239-4047; Ui Colon, 808-567-6394; Phyllis Colon, 808-385-2189; Lloyd and Mimi Oilliom, 808-244-8060; Donna Curimao, 808-669-6084; Wendy Lindo, 808-249-9729; or Aunty Winnie Cockett, 808-244-0873. Panaewa — The Panaewa 'ohana reunion will be held in August 2006. We invite the families and descendents of George Kahoiwai Panaewa, Solomon Kahaluakea Panaewa and Richard Kehinui Panaewa to participate. For information, contact Alohalani Pang on O'ahu at 696-8139 or Kahili Kawainui Norman at 808-885-6792 on Hawai'i Island. 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, Liha, Kahopuwaiki: Nalaieluaakamanu, John Keahiapele, James Hoolulu, Joseph Kahopuwaiki, Kauhaanu, Nakuilauhulu: Haaonui, Pohue, Wahinine, Mary 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 Henry Nalaielua and Larry Aweau. For more information, visit www. Aweaufamily.com. Kumahakaua (Kilauano) — We are gathering information to organize a reunion on Kaua'i. We need kōkua to update our genealogy and to form a 'ohana committee. We are looking for the descendants of Kumahakaua (Kilauano)/Baba(Papa) and Kainoapuka/Kaoao. The Kumahakaua 'ohana consisted of six children, who were all originally from Hamakua, Hawai'i Island and later relocated to Kaua'i. The children were: Louis, Kamaile, Kilauano Liilii, Kamala, Alika and Kamaluhia. The Kainoapuka 'ohana, originally from Kalalau and Mana, consisted of five children. They were: Kalaulahaole, Kawahinenohopali, Kaihau, Pakana and Kawehiwa. These descendants trace back to the 1700s-1800s. Genealogy research was done by Carolyn Kilauano. For information, contact Kunane Aipoalani at 337-1219, Rhoda Kilauano Golden at 337-1104 or email at Grhoda@aol.com with any information you may have, or if interested in helping with organizing the reunion. Family Search — I am seelting our 'ohana in Hawai'i nei and across the sea. Names related to my family include: Unauna, Neula, J.W. Bipikane, John Wise, Hanau-umi-o-Kanoena, Keliimaikai, Kauhiaimokuakama. My mother said that Kanoena had 40 children. If you have any information on these names, please contact Charles K. Ahlo by phone at 941-0379 or write to 2222 Kapi'olani Blvd. Apt 3, Honolulu, HI, 96826. Family Search — The family of Samuel Kekuaokala'aualailiahi Kaleleiki of Maunawili seeks contact with descendants of Robert Kaleo Welolani Kaleleiki, the fifth child of our makua ali'i. He was born 5/25/1889 and died 12/10/1953. The use and disposition of the family property at Maunawili is being considered and all beneficiaries need to be represented at family meetings planned for June and September 2005. Contact David Helela by mail at 180 Hawaiiana St., Kapa'a, HI 96746, or by phone at 808-823-0973, or email at davidhelela@msn.com.

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