Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 23, Number 3, 1 March 2006 — HOʻOHDI ʻOHANA FAMILY REUNIONS [ARTICLE]

HOʻOHDI ʻOHANA FAMILY REUNIONS

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Aki/Kaiahua — The descendants of William J oseph Aki and Annie Wahinealii Kaiahua will hold a family reunion July 13-16, 2006 in Wailua, Moloka'i. For information, eall Lu Ann Mahiki Lankford-Faborito at 668-9006. Bonaparte — The families of Bonaparte, Ulukou, Karratti and Kealoha will hold a reunion July 11-14, 2007, on Kaua'i. Visit the family website at mysite.verizon.net/resrv9me/karrattiblakereunion/ index.html For more information, eall Phyllis at 337-9927. Hauanio — The descendants of Ka 'aipa ' i, Lily Kauhi, Kolomona, Kahikina and Hoapili are having a family reunion May 27-28, 2006, in Kalapana, Hawai'i island. For more information, eall Auntie Elaine at 965-8074, or email Mapuana at hauanios001 @hawaii.rr.com. Haumea/Kanei — We are seeking the descendants of David Bonaparte Haumea, of Hamoa, Hāna, Maui, who was married to Georgiana Kanei, of Wainiha, Hanalei, Kaua'i. Their children are: Emma, Aliee, Mary (married Fetuli Lefiti), Samuel (married Irene Kanoa), David Jr. (married Mary Tai Hook), Hannah (married Herman Meyers), Lily (married Frank Martin), Ruth, Joseph (married Ella Kapahu), Elizabeth (married Santos Valmoja), Kalanihou (married Uming Valmoja); Bonaparte, Mary Ann "Dora" (married Saturnino Pimentel), Benjamin (married Jane Dela Cruz) and John (married Eleanor T.H. "Lady"). We would like our Haumea and Kanei 'ohana to contact us, so that we may gather more genealogy information and have a family gathering this summer on O'ahu. Call Frencha Kalilimoku (daughter of Mary Ann "Dora" Pimentel) at 259-7222, or email at haumea808@yahoo.com. John Kukahiki — We are planning a family reunion for the descendants of John Kukahiko and his wives Kamaka and Halulukahi July 21-23, 2006, at the Veterans of Foreign War Hall in Kīhei, Maui. John Kukahiko resided in Mākena and Lahaina, Maui. Nā mo'opuna are asking all descendents of Keolakai, Kauwekane, Kalelau, Luuwai, Mahele, Haehae, Kaaipuni, Halemanu, Kaahunui, Moloa, Annie and Keanu to join in this celebration. We are asking for all family members to submit updated information on names, addresses, home and e-mail addresses to one of the following eommittee chairpersons: Punohu AhSau at omomo_me@hotmail.com; Anela Rosa at rosaa@katewwdb.com; Leinaala kuloloio Vedder; puniawalei@hotmail.com or mail us at the 2006 Kukahiko Planning committee; PO. Box 12243, Lahaina HI 96731. Ka'auwai — After a long 17-year wait, nā mo'opuna of Isaiah Kalunakanawai

Ka'auwai and Daisy Contrades are planning a family reunion to be held July 7-9, 2006, on Kaua'i. Nā mo'opuna are asking for all family members to submit updated information on names, phone numbers, and home and email addresses. We would like all the information as soon as possible so we ean start keeping family members in the loop with reunion information. If you are a Ka'auwai and have not yet been eontacted, or if you need more information, eall Nalani Ka'auwai Brun at 652-3304 (eell) or 822-0811 (home), or email at geevum00 1 @ earthlink.net. Kaina — We are seeking all descendants of David Kawika Mauolele Kukolu Pakaka Kaina, born in Kukolo'i, Kaua'i in 1853. A certificate of baptism shows Mathis Kaina and his wife, Nellie Haalealea Kulamanu Naho'opi'i, also born in 1853, plaee unknown. Another certificate of baptism shows Catherine Nellie Hoopi'i. We seek information for our hiannual 'ohana reunion to be held in July 2006 in Hāna, Maui. We are not certain, but were told that they had 1 8 ehildren. We presently have information on Manuel "Mano" Kaina (our grandfather), Louise Edith Kaina, John D. Kaina Sr and Antonio "Akoni" Kaina. While there are other names given as the children of David and Nellie, we have no other information on them besides their names: Joseph Kaina, David Kaina, Samuel Kaina I, Samuel Kaina II, Samuel Kaina III, Paka Pelekane Kaina, Kaliko James Kaina, Charles Piiana Kaina, Palipa Parish Kaina, Paul Helemano Kaina and Alex Alika Kaina. For information, eontact Kaleo Kaina at 248-7807 or email Kaleo@yours.com; or Kepano Kaina at 248-8759 or email akkaina@yahoo.com. Kalilikane/Pali — We are seeking the descendants of Elizabeth/Lizzie Pali and her husband, George Miguel Kalilikane, of Wailuku, Maui. Together they had nine children: Annie (born 1889); Margaret (born 1890, married Manuel Soares Andrade); Edwin George (bom 1892, married Christina N. Bareuaba); Josephine (bom 1894, married Manuel Gomes Jr); George Miguel (born 1897, married Mary Rezentes); Harry Miguel (born 1901, married Kaula Kaeo/ Keoahu); Abbie (born 1907); Violet (bom 1908); and Edward Miguel (bom 1912, married Ellen Kapaki Nakea). A large reunion is being tentatively planed for July 2007 in Nānākuli, O'ahu. To participate in the monthly 'ohana meetings, contact Kaiawe Makanani at 3519452 or by email kaiawe@gmail.com; David Kalilikane at 668-0614; Keala Vasconcellos at 276-6330; Barbara Tachibana at 293-1399; or George Kalilikane at 524-4336. Kekahuna — I am seeking relatives in the Hawaiian islands. My 'ohana is Kekahuna. My father is a Kekahuna. His

dad is David Noeau Kekahuna. My father is one of nine children. My grandfather's wife is Emily A. Haae. I'm trying to meet any relatives to this 'ohana. I was told that the Kekahuna 'ohana is huge, and I'm working on the family genealogy. If you have any information on the Kekahuna or Haae families, contact Lavaina Kekahuna-Hoaeae at 696-6838 or email to Kekahunapride@hotmail. eom or write to 87-1643 Ulehawa Rd, Wai'anae, HI 96792 Konohia U4u — My great-grandfather Konohia U'u (1861-1918) was married to Hoopii (Hapakuka) Konohia (1856-1928) from Ulupalakua. They are the parents of my grandfather Ioela Konohia U'u (a.k.a. Ioela Konohia, Joel Konohia U'u, Joel Konohia) of Pauwela, Maui. My grandmother was Lilliana (Kealoha) Konohia of Huelo, Maui. My great-grandfather Konohia U'u has a huge burial plot at the Ha'ikū Protestant Church beside Hoopii and two of their daughters (my great aunts) Annie Mitchell and Lizzie Mhehell. I have been told that my greatgrandfather onee owned Māliko gulch and the town of Pā' ia along with other properties in Kuiaha and Pa'uwela. If anyone has information about him please contact me, Eric Konohia, by mail at 6403 Gifford Lane Temple Hills, MD 20748; email Ekonohia@comcast.net; or eall (301) 440-7586. Kukahiko — We are planning a family reunion of the descendants of John Kukahiko and his wives Kamaka and Halulukahi for July 21-23, 2006, at the Veterans of Foreign War Hall in Kīhei, Maui. John Kukahiko resided in Mākena and Lahaina, Maui. Nā mo'opuna are asking all descendants of Keolakai, Kauwekane, Kalelau, Lu'uwai, Mahele, Haehae, Ka'aipuni, Halemanu, Ka'ahanui, Moloa, Annie and Keanu to join in this celebration. We are asking for all family members to submit update information on names, and home and e-mail addresses to one of the following committee chairpersons so that we ean keep everyone updated. Contact people are: Pūnohu AhSau at omomo_me@ hotmail.com; Anela Rosa at rosaa@katewwdb.com; Leinā'ala Kuloloio Vedder at puniawalei@hotmail. eom. We ean also be reached by mail at The 2006 Kukahiko Planning Committee, P.O. Box 12243, Lahaina, HI 96761. Kuwehie/Itoa — I am seeking information on my 'ohana. My greatgrandparents are Paiaulani Kuwehie and Kaipuaina Kuihewa Itoa. Their children were: Keliihua Keakawaiula, Keliiohule Namahana, Kilauea Papalauahi, Halemaumau Haumea Hamau, Mahi (Mahihelelima), Kinolaukahalemoeikeanu-Kekaula, Kaloiokalani. If you have information on my 'ohana, contact me, Keola Choo, at

808-781-1567 or email keolachoo@msn. eom. Lu'uloa — Nā mo'opuna of Samuel Lu'uloa Sr. (born Oct. 1, 1905, in Kaluaaha Moloka'i) are planning a family reunion in July 2007 on Moloka'i. His daughters are Elizabeth Chang of 'Aiea, O'ahu, and Aliee Smith of Ho'olehua, Moloka'i. His sons are Paul Lu'uloa of Moloka'i, Thomas Lu'uloa of Pearl City, O'ahu, Walter Lu'uloa of Nānākuli, O'ahu, and Henry Lu'uloa of Moloka'i. His mo'opuna are asking for all the family members to submit updated information on names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail. We would like all information as soon as possible so we ean start a committee. The contact person is Sam Lu'uloa: P.O. Box 1516, Kaunakakai, HI 96748; eell, 808-336-1445; e-mail, luuloa@hotmail.com. Also contact Joreen N. Mamuad: P.O. Box 1521, Kaunakakai, HI 96748; home, 808-567-6221; e-mail, joreenn.m. @ yahoo.com Makakoa/Keonaona — We are seeking the descendants of Makakoa and her husband, Keonaona, of Nāhiku, Maui. They had three daughters. Ihe first was Maryann Kalani Keonaona, who was born in 1881 and married John Kawaakoa. Together Maryann and John had 1 1 children: Annie (married Simanu Afoa), Minnie (m: Chun Nui), Aberham (m: Domotila Kaawa), David (m: Francis Miller), Sammuel (m: Rebecca Aviado), Emily (m: Maek Kalalau), Jenny, Edward, Maria, Nancy (m: Fred Cordeiro) and John Jr. (m: Harue Segawa). Makakoa and Keonaona's second child was Maria Kanuha Keonaona, who had 13 children with Ahnew Chun: Mary (m: Tripp), Joseph (m: Lueile Ing), Josephine, Christina (m: James Awana), Abbey (m: William Cordes), Pali, Cecilia (m: Clemens Young), Cathrine (m: James Ng), Emily (m: David Keahi), Richard (m: Hannah), Benjamin (m: Henrietta), Paul and Lawrence (m: Lana Soon). Makakoa and Keonaona's final child was Emily Keonaona. We are tentatively planning a large reunion for July 2006 in Nānākuli, Hawai'i. To participate in the monthly 'ohana reunion meetings, eontact Kimo Kelii at 668-7650 or 696-0321 ; or Unele Ben Awana at 668-7618. Miner — We are planning our fourth family reunion for the direct descendants of Rachel 0 Ka Malu Ha'o and George Nelson Paeopua Miner of Hale'iwa. We're especially anxious to locate and invite our cousins from the Waimānalo area from Aunty Margaret and Unele John, and our cousins from Aunty Hannah and Unele Charlie. The other families eome from Cecilia and Charles Spillner Jr., Ruth and George Miner, Annie and Lawemee Ferguson, Rose and James Lodl, Virginia Snyder Baker, Evelyn and James Miner, Agnes Kelly Tomamao, and Rachel and Joseph Machado. This

event is schedule for April 22, 2006, at Ali'i Beach Park in Hale'iwa. For more information, contact Judy Miner Miram at P.O. Box 861534, Wahiawā HI 96786, or by phone at 621-5610; or Joanne Machado Frey at 178 Califomia Avenue Apt. C, Wahiawā HI 96786. Pelekane — To all the descendants of Samson K. PelekaneandMary Kaaua, and Samson K. Pelekane and Kalei Ikaika: a reunion is being planned for June 28July 6, 2006. The theme is "To Bring Together." It is being planned by the great-grandchildren of Louis K. Pelekane Sr. Family members include Miehael, Sammy Pelekane, George I. Pelekane, James Kimo Pelekane, Charles Adam Pelekane, Francis Pelekane, Margret Kaelemakakule, Agnes Fernandez, Rose Frost, Elizabeth Libby (last name unknown) and William Pelekane. For information, eall steering committee general chairperson Romeo (Baba) Ignacio at 808-938-8171; Theodore (Maluhia) "Teddy Boy" Benedicto at 808-960-0651 ; Donovan Daog at 808-937-3957; Agnes (Ipo) Benedicto at 808-989-8686; Louis K. Pelekane Jr. at 808-345-2070; or Rose K. (Chief) Paeheeo at 808-963-6807. Perkins Family Seareh — My paternal grandmother is Myrtle Helene Kapulanikainoakapu Holt and my paternal grandfather is Arthur Shannon Perkins of Wai'anae, who was a court bailiff in the 1960s on O'ahu. My father is Cy Nalani Perkins. When I was a month old, my mother moved me to the mainland, where I grew up. I have never known my biological father or his family. Before my mother died she told me about my father's family on O'ahu, and I have been searching for my Hawaiian 'ohana since then. I would love to meet or speak with any relatives from my father's family. If you have any information on the Perkins family, please contact me, Māhealani Perkins, at 3450 Breckinridge Blvd. #1308, Duluth, GA 30096 or email me at GreenEyedHawiann@aol.com or eall 770-771-4404. Thompson — The descendants of William Thompson and Mary Sherman, of Kainaliu, Kona and later Nu'uanu, will hold a family reunion July 2123, 2006, in Honua'ino, Kona. William and Mary married in 1863 and had seven children: William (Kamala) of Maui; Caroline (Frank Chaney) of O'ahu; Ellen (David Kalani Morton) of Maui and O'ahu; John of O'ahu; Louisa Ana (Frank Poor) of O'ahu; Charles Edward Kealakekua (Annie Akuini, Amoe Ahlo, Isabelle Namauu, Lillian Eckart) of Maui; and Mena (Franklin Ferguson) of O'ahu. For information, visit Thompson-reunion2006.com; email info@thompson-reunion2006. eom; or eall Lori Thompson Weeks at 808-322-2069 or Karen Ching Silva at 808-332-9264. ^