Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 24, Number 2, 1 Pepeluali 2007 — HOʻOHUI ʻOHANA FAMILY REUNIONS [ARTICLE]

HOʻOHUI ʻOHANA FAMILY REUNIONS

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E ola nā mamo a Hāloal Akau — Descendants of Ching Sen/ Kamakahema Awa are having a family reunion in Waimea, Hawai'i, July 20-22, 2007. Descendants are as follows: William P.M. Akau/Kealoha Kalaluhi: Abraham Akau/Aliee Ahina, Euniee Akau/ Solomon Kuahine, Elizabeth Akau/Maek Kalahiki, Theoodre Akau/Mary Keawe. Willima P.M. Akau/Lydia Awaa: John Akau/Rose Iokia, Apitai Akau/Margaret Arthur, Lydia Akau/ Andrew Ako, Alexander Akau/Mary Ako, Caroline Akau/ Samuel Keleleiki, David Akau, William Akau, Barbara Chock. Pekina Akeni/Goo KimSeu: Ah Sing KimSeu/Hattie Kauwe, Arthur KimSeu/ Martha Coelho, Amoe KimSeu/Robert Naeole, Allen KimSeu/Alice Nahakuelua, Emest AkimSeu/Mary Kahookano, Abby Goo/Daniel Bush and Emest Chang. Apitai Akeni/Kahana Maluwaikoo: Annie Apikai/ Solomon Kuahine, John Apitai/Adeline YoungPlease contact Andrew Akau, 883-8854 or 937-3304; Oscar Kaleleiki, 775-0810; Lani Akau (Kawaihae), 8827553; Joyce Sene, 247-7910; or Solomon Kuahine, 382-9525 or 455-8102. Brown — In preparation for the 2007 reunion of the John and Benjamin Brown 'ohana of Hilo, Hawai'i, the Hilo 'ohana is asking for all family members to update their contact information or share contact information about other family members. We are also asking members to update records of births, deaths and marriages. Ihe family will be holding its reunion in Hilo from June 29-July 1, 2007. 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 is forthcoming. For information, email Wilma Kuamo'o at hbohana@hawaii.mcom, or Teri Temple at terisetemple @ msn. eom. «lohn^on/La'amaikahikiwahine — We are looking for the descendents of Ambrose Peter Johnson and his wife La'amaikahikiwahine and their children John, Enoeh, Anna Kahiku, Daniel, Lilia, Mele, Antone and Pedro. Sumames in this family include, but are not limited to: Foster, Young, Stanton, Char, Kealoha, Niau, Ferreira, Janicki, Mendiola, Bartholomew, Williams, Calvert and Apio. A reunion of the Johnson 'ohana is being planned for 2008. For information, contact Roz Solomon Kaplan at P.O. Box 1291, Ha'ikū, HI 96708, or by email at Hawnrozz@msn.com. Kaaa and Kahanaoi/Pomaikai — The Kaaa reunion scheduled for August 11, 2007, has also been cancelled. For more information, contact Jeanne Kahanaoi at 696-5002. Ana Lumaukahili'owahinekapu Ka'auhaukane — Our family reunion is scheduled for April 7, 2007, at

the Key Project in Kahalu'u, O'ahu. Ana Lumaukahili'owahinekapu Ka'auhaukane's father was Kamokulehuaopanaewa Ka'auhaukane and her mother was Pailaka Hoohua. She was born on March 3, 1845, in Ka'auhuhu, North Kohala. She died on Jan. 30, 1917. Her sibling was Kealohapauole Kalauhi Kaauhaukane. She first married Joseph Kaiamakini Kanoholani and together they had three children: Joe Kaiamakini, Makini and Mary Kaiamakini. She later had 13 children with her second husband, Jon Von Iseke: Maria (born Feb. 16, 1879), Elizabeth (born April 2, 1880 and married William Kamalalawalu Kalokuokamaile Kapuaakuni and Henry MeKee), Theresa Kaaimalani (born Apnl 5, 1882, married John Kapiko and Edward Quinn), John Isaacs, (born Oct. 1, 1883 and married Aliee Kihei Bell Lineoln), Joseph (born March 14, 1885), Antone (born Oct. 18, 1886), Anna (born March 10, 1888), Henry (born June 29, 1890), Louis (married Mae Silva), Joseph Joachim (born April 25, 1894 and married Angeline Anolei Cockett), Frank (born Jan. 26 and married Augusta Pereira), Charles (born Jan. 24, 1898) and Katherine (born June 14, 1900 and married Tom Kam Sing). The 'ohana would like to update all genealogy information, records of birth, marriage and death, photos and contact information. For more information, contact Conkling Kalokuokamaile MeKee Jr. at 734-6002; Colleen (MeKee) Tam Loo at 224-8386; Peter Machado at 689-0190; "Boss" Sturla at 664-9795 or his eell at 619-890-5106; and Pauahi Kazunaga at 842-7021. To participate in monthly 'ohana reunion meetings, contact Pualani (MeKee) Orton at 2352226. Kainoapuka — A reunion is being planned for the descendants of Kainoa puka and Ulia Ka'ae, and their ehildren: Kaholoiki (Niho Kaoao), Manunui (Kahihiaholaniku aka Hali Nuuhiwa), Iokia, Malakinui (Punihula), Manuiki and Kakae (Kala). Other family names include Kaholoiki, Kalawahaokli, Kawehinenohopali, Ka'iliau, Pakana, Kawehiwa Kilauano, Kali'iho'opi'i, Keanuenue, Kahalepahu, Kaonohiula, Kawailani, Hikiauola (Manu), Alohakeau, Kaimiola(aka Halili'ili'i, Kaimiola and Keahilaahonua. The reunion is scheduled for May 24-27, 2007 at the Kekaha Neighbor Center on Kaua'i. For more information, eontact Kunane Aipoalani at 808-337-1219 (home) or 808-639-4292 (eell) or visit the family website at www.kainoapuka. eom or email webmaster@kainoapuka. eom. Karratti/Blake — Descendants of Bonaparte Ulukou Karratti and Kealoha Blake will hold a reunion July 11-17,

2007, on Kaua'i. Visit the family website at http://reddirtroots.htohananet.com/ kb%20website/kbreunion_2007.htm. For information, eall Phyllis at 808-337-9927. Kauli'a/Kapinao — Aloha Ke Akua. The descendants of Sam Kauli'a and Mary Kaiahua Kapinao (a.k.a. Pinao), mid1800s Ka'ū residents, will be having monthly gatherings on O'ahu that may lead to a larger family reunion in 2008. However, the dates, time and locations of those meetings have yet to be determined. Both Tūtū Sam and Tūtū Kaiahua may have had mulhple marriages, but we'retrying to organize the descendants ffom this union first. As far as we know, there were an estimated 10 children. Of the ten, we presently only have records for six (three sons and three daughters). Their names were: I, Puni, Sam, Mary, Abigail and Pukai. I (a.k.a. John) was married to Lepeka Keku'ia (as was Puni after his brother I passed away). Sam Jr. was married to Mahelona; Mary was married to a McComber; Abigail married Ka'auwai (from Kaua'i); and Pukai married Delos Santos. For more information or to help us update our records, please eall Ku'ualohanui Kauli'a at 393-9495 or send an email to kulanuialoha@yahoo.com or contact Julie Johnston at juliama38@aol. eom. Both Ku'ualohanui and Julie are both direct descendants of I and Lepeka. Kawaauhau — Nā 'Ohana o Daniel Makia Kawaauhau a me Alikapeka Kailua'ana Kaliuna Reunion is set for July 5-8, 2007, and will be held at Hale Nānea, Maui. They have 13 children: Wahinenui Kawaauhau (w), Pahio Kawaauhau (k); Kahalepo Kawaauhau (k); Keliikuli Kawaauhau (k); Kahanapule Kawaauhau (k); Kapeliela Kawaauhau, married Lukia Kahae; Kaleikauea Kawaauhau (w), married David Kaalekahi Kulaiee; Kaulahao Kawaauhau (k), married Victoria Kuhia Kama; Paulo Kawaauhau (k), married Miriam Makeki; Makia Kawaauhau (k); Kekumu Kawaauhau (k), married Rose Loke Kuahuia; Philoena Kauka Kawaauhau (w), married to Kekahuna Paauhau; Frank Haaheo Kawaauhau (k), married to Mary Kaihe. We'd also like to include great-grandpa Daniel's two siblings Philip Kawaauhau (k) married to Kahela Kaaiwaiu and John Kawaauhau (k) married to Waiwaiole, whose known descendants are the Hubbell family. Contacts are Patrick and Mindy Kawaauhau on Maui, 244-8640; Kalani Hemandez on O'ahu, 696-6824; Diana Terukina, 885-7483 or email dterukina@aol.com; or Kloh-Anne Drummondo on the Big Island, 885-1091 or email kanoapono@aol.com. Ke and Kaaua — A future reunion is being planned for the descendants of Aola Ke and Manuhaipo Kaaua. Their children were Aola Ke, Anarita Ke and John Ke. We the 'ohana of Ka'ū are in search of Anarita Kailihoni Ke, married to Samuel Kanahele Kekino. We are asking for the 'ohana

members to contact me. I am Keamalu Waltjen, the daughter of Aola Ke III, son of Aola Ke Jr., who was the son of Aola Ke and Manuhaipo Kaaua. Please eontact me at: P.O. Box 802, Pahala, HI 96777. Or eall 808-928-8028 or email keamalu@huimalamahawaii.com. Kepo'o — A reunion is being planned for the descendants of James Enos Kepo'o Jr., who is married to Helen Kahelemauna Kealohapauole-Waipa and their 13 ehildren. The reunion is scheduled for July 27-29, 2007, at Waimānalo Beach Park. For more information, contact Laveme (Lovey) Toki at 808-961-4988 or Wynster K. Foster at 808-689-4646, or email wfosterl @ campus.hpu.edu. Lovell/Holokahiki — We are planning a family reunion for the 'ohana of Joseph Lovell and Mary Holokahiki, scheduled for July 2007 on Kaua'i. Ihe children ofJoseph Lovell and Mary Holokahiki were Loika Lovell, John Lovell, William Lovell, Daniel Lovell and Jennie Kini Lovell. Please join our Kaua'i 'ohana in a week of fun-filled activities. For information, contact Kalei Arinaga at 822-0777 or email crak@hgea.net. Lu'uloa — Nā mo'opuna of Samuel Lu'uloa Sr. (born Oct. 1, 1905, in Kaluaaha Moloka'i) are planning a family reunion for Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 2007, at Aunty Loraine Lu'uloa's residence in Kapa'akea, 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, as well as pictures. We are developing a family tree book for the reunion. Contact Sam or Liz Lu'uloa: P.O. Box 1516, Kaunakakai, HI 96748; home phone, 808-553-5787; eell, 808-294-8003, e-mail, luuloa@hotmail.com. Mahelona — A family reunion is being planned for the descendants of David Panila Mahelona and Esther Kanawaliwali Crabbe Mahelona. It will be held on July 19-21, 2007, on Maui. For information, eall Sheldon Biga at 808-276-2074. Naehu/Saffery — I am seeking more information on Capt. and Judge Edmund Saffery (1806-1874), from England. He had two wives, Kupuna Naehu and Waiki Kawaawaaiki Naehu (1828-1900), both ffom Olowalu, Maui. Edmund and Kupuna had one child, Fanny (bom 1850). She had three children with her husband, John Kaiaokamalie: Liwai, (bom 1870 and married Kaleiahilani Kaaikala); John Jr. (bom 1873, married Rebecca L. Kaaikala and later Maggie Pukai); and Levi (bom 1879 and married Kini Akina). Edmund

and Waiki had 12 children: Edmund Jr., (bom 1850 and married Emalia Wallaee); Henry, (bom 1852 and married Kahua Kaanaana); Caroline (bom 1853 and married Frank Rose); William (bom 1855 and married Emily Cockett and later Jennie Makekau); John (born 1857 and married Lucy Kahaulelio and later Rebecca Nahooikaika); Thomas (bom 1 858 and married Mary Luna (Kina)); Mary, (bom 1861 and married Daniel Palena); Emma, (bom 1862 and married William Pogue); Anna (bom 1864 and married Joseph Kealoha and later Daniel Nahaku); Julianna (bom 1865 and married Antone Freitas); Charles (bom 1866 and married Emily Hawele and Catherine Kauhi); and Emalia (bom 1873 and married Lai Emestberge, George Conrad and Nelson Kaloa). If anyone has any information on the following individuals and/or their descendants, please contact me, Kaiawe Makanani at 696-0321 or by email at Kaiawe@gmail.com. Puhi - Ihe fourth family reunion for the descendants of Kawaikinioho and Namakaokahai Puhi is scheduled for July 11-15, 2007, in Hilo, Hawai'i. David Kawaikinioho Puhi, bom July 12, 1846, Kohala, Hawai'i, married (Namakaokahai) Makahai, bom Sept. 8, 1856. They had four children: Henry Apaleo, Nellie Hookano, Mokuohai and Margaret Mekepa. For more information about our upcoming ohana event, email Peaches (Calles) Maluo @ PeachesCallesMaluo@myfamily.com or write to Peaches at 171 Kuaha Plaee, Hilo, HI 96720. Purdy — Ihe Harry Kanekawaiola Purdy Sr. 'ohana reunion will be held at One Ali'i Beach Park on Moloka'i, March 1619, 2007. His descendants are Robert W. Purdy, James L. Purdy, Harriet K. PurdyKauaihilo, Anna P. Purdy-Chillingworth, Rachel K. Purdy-Wolkind, Harry K. Purdy, Jr., Emerald K. Purdy and John W. Parker. Their descendants and extended Purdy 'ohana are invited to celebrate our Hawaiian heritage with a fun filled Purdy 'Ohana Reunion. Many activities are planned. Please notify Buffy or Kammy early because limited spaces are available. We ean help you arrange hotel, car, air, tours and sport activities. Camping is available at the beach park. Contact Buffy Purdy at 808-567-6637 or email buffypurdy@yahoo.com; or Kammy Purdy at 808-567-6601 and email purdy@wave. hicv.net. Rodrigues-Gaspar — A family reunion will be held for all the descendants of Antonio Rodrigues Gaspar and first wife, Ha'aha'a Lukela, and second wife, Kalama (Anna Kalama). It will beheld on Moloka'i, Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2007. Ihe exact location will be announced later. For information, contact Nanamae (Ziona) Puailihau at 808-567-6440 or email kizi@aloha.net; or Carolyn Rodrigues Takeuchi at 808-553-5441 or email ktakeuchi@mail.wave.hicv. net. C