Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 26, Number 6, 1 Iune 2009 — HOʻOHUI ʻOHANA FAMILY REUNIONS [ARTICLE]

HOʻOHUI ʻOHANA FAMILY REUNIONS

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Kau • June - October 2009 ADRIC - A family reunion in honor of Eva Lehua Chu Apina Adric Kahale and ,Alfred Joseph Adric is set for July 16-19, 2009, on the island of O'ahu, at Pu'uiki Pavilion in Waialua. We invite all the Adrics, families of the late Arthur Makolo of Papakōlea, Ernest and ,Aonie Naeole of Maui, Manuel Flores (,Ahoy) of Alewa Heights, William īda Makolo of Papakōlea, Red and Maoni Marrotte, John and Abbie Watkins to join us at the reunion. We are searching for family members related to the above 'ohana and invite all to eome and visit. Aunty Sista, Aunty Nita, Unele Douglas and Unele Sonny will attend. E hele mai. Pamela Garza, (808) 478-4928 or mahiegarza@ hotmail.com. AHUNA/PAHIA A reunion is planned for July 6-12, 2009, for all the descendants from the marriage of Joseph ,Ahuna and Susan Pahia. All descendants of Moses Hiram and the descendants of Susan Pahia's siblings. Frank Kaniku Haupu Pahia, Haddie Kaluhilama Haupu Pahia, Bishop Haupu Pahia and James Keleohano Haupu Pahia. For information, contact Donnette Kekauoha at (808) 2935020, Robert -Ah Puek at ahpuckr001@ hawaii.rr.com or Tamara Mo'o Ulima at tamara@ulima.com or (808) 861-7974. ALAPA - We are having a reunion for the descendants of Oliwa Alapa Jr. (born 1853 in Kekaha, Kaua'i) and his wife Emily Pahuaniani Makakao (born 1854 in Kaupō, Maui) and their ehildren Harvey Oliwa (8/2/1872), Moses (1874), George (1879), Ka'awa (1881), Nahinu (1883), Ana (1/22/1886), Oliwa Jr. (1888) and George Oliwa (1/15/1890). The reunion will be held in Punalu'u, O'ahu, Hawai'i, July 17-19, 2009. īf you are 'ohana and would like information about our reunion, contact Nell Ava in Hawai'i (808) 721-6764, nava@hawaii. rr.com; Dawn Wasson in Hawai'i (808) 852-8778, laiekupuna@yahoo.com; or Nettie Alapa Hunter in Oregon (866) 292-4099, Alapa58@msn.com. CHANG/KUKAHIKO The 'ohana of Ying Chang, "A'ana," and Hattie Keolakai Kukahiko of Mākena are planning our third family reunion, to be held at Kokololio Beach Park in Hau'ula on the windward side of O'ahu on Saturday, July 18, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are calling on all descendants and families of John, Edward, Samuel, Robert, Ernest, David, Philip, Frank and Solomon Chang, īrene Lung, Daisy Kellet, Anne Wilmington, Lily Malina and Dorothy Femandez to join us as we eome together to share and meet our ever-extending 'ohana. īnvitations were sent in May to the family representatives to get out to their 'ohana. We are looking to collect $15 per registered household to help defray the cost of incidentals. We will provide the 'ono food and only ask the families to bring a dessert. Please join us. To help plan this event, eome to our meeting June 21. Contact Kalani Wilmington at (808) 398-4257 or hw461@hawaii.rr.com, or Sharon Rickard at (808) 387-9033 or moanasharon@aol.com for information. CLARK -I am searching for descendants of Helen Miner Clark bom in Wailuku, Maui. Helen had only one sister, Hattie, who died at a young age. Their parents were George Paeopua Miner and ,Anne Kauleikaulani Kaihe(parents; Kamalanai Kaihe & Lillian Lake of Kula, Maui).

Her stepfather was Charles ,Andrew Clark (parents; Frank Clark & Aa Pahupu) of Maui. Anne later married Charles ,Andrew Clark and relocated to the island of O'ahu. Helen married John "Bamey" Corria Medeiros of O'ahu and had three children; Charlotte Leilani (Ayudan), George Miner "Bully," and LaVeme Winona (Nunies). Charlotte (lst marriage, Mr. Oh; 2nd marriage, Marcos Ayudan Sr.) had seven children; James & Toring Hemenz, Yvonne Oh (Hussey), Wayne "Buddie" Ayudan, LaVerne Ayudan (Corpuz), Marcus Ayudan Jr., Melinda Ayudan (Balocan). Bully married Thelma Ferreira and had six children; Valerie, Buddy, Mike, Laura, Joseph and Loui. LaVeme married Leander "Nalu" Nunies and had six children; Heiman, Sharon "Tida" OAnlolin), Sandra, Calvin, Randy and Renee (Laulusa). Helen Miner (Medeiros) later moved to Denver, Colorado, opened a restaurant, and later passed away. Some 'ohana names given to me by my aunties; Clark (Maui/ O'ahu), Pahupu (Maui), Kaihe, Lake (Maui), Pae (Maui), and Medeiros/Clark (O'ahu). I would like to have a reunion on Kaua'i Sept. 6-7, 2009. īf you are related to or know about anyone named above, email tisha_robeson@yahoo.com, mail P.O. Box 27, Kalaheo, Hī 96741, or eall (808) 651-0565. COCKETT - The Cockett 'ohana on Maui are planning a reunion in August 2009. īf you would like to be included in the outpouring, please send your e-mail address to one of the following; Kuulei Aganos, steph_aganos@hotmail.com; Melody Raboy, melraboy@aol.com; or Gordon C. Cockett, agcockett@gmail. eom. KAAI -SamuelW. Kaaibom about 1848 in Ho'okena, South Kona, later moved to Hāna, Maui, where he became Judge Samuel "Webster" Kaai in 1880, then moved back to Ho'okena with his new family where he spent the rest of his life. He died in 1926 and is buried at Kalahiki Cemetery, very near to Ho'okena. Descendants of Samuel William Kaai (bom about 1848 Ho'okena, South Kona) a me Alapai, Hawai'i. Children; Julia Wahakoele Kaai marr. Daniel Bush, Louisa Kawale Elemakule Kaai marr. William Pu'unoni Kaupu. All bom in Ho'okena, South Kona. Samuel W. Kaai aka Judge Samuel William "Webster" Kaai (bom about 1848 Ho'okena, South Kona) a me Katy Mileka Kahumu, Maui. Children; Dorcy Kaai, Elizabeth Kaai marr. Leong, Samuel Kaai, Katherine Kaai marr. Gabriel Kaeo, Benjamin Kaai, John Kaai, Flora Kaai mam Homer Hayes, David Kaai, Paul Kaai. Family names include; Kaai, Kauwe, Kaaua, Kaawa, Jarrett, Bush, Thompson, Kaaeamoku/Kaaimoku, Haae, Guerrero, Kelly, Kaukane, Maunahina, Kaupu, Hose, Branco, Kaleohano, Hanawahine, Domingo, Kaeo, Kawewehi, Hanohano. There are many other families connected to our 'ohana, so please eome and share stories, pictures, any information that we may add to our genealogy/family tree. "E Pili Kaua, Let's Come Together" on July 2-5, Thompson's Beach House, Ho'okena Beach, where our kūpuna eome from, where many of our 'ohana still reside. For reunion information, eontact; Melanie Thompson Moses, (808) 990-6123, tsunat@yahoo.com, P.O. Box 288 Captain Cook, Hī 96704; Louise Bush, (808) 567-6678, kinamakanui@ hotmail.com, P.O. Box 121 Ho'olehua, Hī 96729.

KAMAUOHA - The descendants of Henry Nahelehele Kamauoha and Keakaohawaii Nika, and their children Kua, Elizabeth Kahili, David Kupa, Ho'okano, Kaeleele, Charles, John Kauahikaula, Kaui-o-laie and Heneli are having a family reunion Sept. 11-13 at Kokololio Beach Park (Kakela Beach Park) in Hau'ula, O'ahu. For information, eall Alisha Renaud at (808) 3869496, Kehau Tu'ifua at (808) 741-1585 or Leialoha Renaud at (808) 384-5912. KAOHI - The family of Joseph Kalua Kaohi will have a reunion July 15-18, 2009, on Kaua'i. īnformation is available on the web; Kaohiohana.com, by email; kaohis001 @hawaii.rr.com, or by mail; H. Kaohi, P.O. Box 1094, Kōloa, Hī 96756. KARRATTI - The family of Bonaparte Ulukou (Kealoha Blake) Karratti will have a reunion on the Big īsland of Hawai'i July 16-19, 2009. For information, contact Lani 01sen-Chong by e-mail at lolsen@hawaii.rr.com or by mail at P.O. Box 783, Kamuela, Hī 96743. KAUAKAHI - Kapahu Kauakahi was born June 9, 1881, in Waimea, Kaua'i, and passed away Dec. 25, 1941, in Honolulu, O'ahu. His grandchildren will be having a family reunion in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 30 and 31, and ending with a lū'au on Aug. 1, 2009. We believe all Kauakahis are related and invite all to attend this reunion and bring their genealogy and their stories to share. Send all questions to; Ronnie Washington, 7000 Paradise Road, Apt. 2149, Las Vegas, NV 89119, or email aulanil945@yahoo. eom. KA'ANO'l/NUNES - The family of David Ka'ano'i Jr. and Emily Nunes are having a family reunion in Honolulu this Sept. 19 and 20. We are looking for family members of; Joao Correia Nunes aka Joao Nunes Correia and Maria Vieira and their descendants; Frank Correia Nunes, Maria Correia Nunes and Rosa Correia Nunes, wife of Frank Texeira. Other family members are Manuel Gom.es Jr. and Mary Conceicao da Silva. Their children are; Isabella Conceicao Gomes (married Joao Correia Nunes Jr.), Lucy Gomes and Joseph Gomes. Lucy was married to Frank Gouveia (children are Joseph and Louise Gouveia.) Manuel Gomes' father is Manuel Gom.es Sr., mother was E1 Pauldina da Camara, brother John Gom.es and sisters Carolina and Lueia Gomes. These contacts will be joined with the family of Emilia Perreira Martins. A Ka'ano'i/Ha'o reunion to follow in the future. Email Patrick Ka'ano'i at Lvhalau@aol.com for information. LANI - īn preparation for the July 12, 2009, reunion of Solomon/David Lani (Kuka'ilani), Lilia/Lydia Pahu and Esther Kuka'ilani, archived history will be greatly appreciated. Descendants of Gabriel Elia Lani Sr. and Mary Santos Rita are requesting family members to update family history. īnformation may be emailed to rsmryho@yahoo.com (Rosemary Lani, daughter of Samuel Gabriel and Rose Hiwalu (Loa) Lani Sr.) or aheinig@verizon.net (,Arlyne Heinig, daughter of ,Alice Kilo Lani and Hipolito Acasio). For family members who may not subscribe to Ka Woi Ola, please help us by sharing this information and gathering everyone. You may leave a voice message for Rosemary at (808) 426-1 1 10 and ī will get back to you. MCCORRISTON The family of Edward (Mary Campbell) McCorriston

will have a reunion on O'ahu Aug. 21-23, 2009. For information, eontact Catherine Roberts via e-mail at waikane78@hawaii.rr.com or by mail at P.O. Box 29, Kaneohe, Hī 96744; or Lani 01sen-Chong at lolsen@hawaii.rr.com or by mail at P.O. Box 783, Kamuela, Hī 96743. POAH A - A family reunion for ,Andrew Kapalaau Poaha and Elizabeth Keaka Kapiioho is set for Sept. 3-7, 2009, at One Ali'i Park on Moloka'i. All descendants of the siblings Ellen Kauila Poaha (Cathcart), Bernice Peahi Poaha (Windrath), Stanislaus Enoka Poaha, Elias Poaha, Jam.es Kapiioho Poaha, Leo Kapalaau Poaha and Emily Kukunaokala Poaha (Harvey/Hart) are asked to update their contact information, births, deaths or marriages to Pat Tancayo at (808) 5676547 or Dorie Carlson at (808) 553-5665 or e-mail kauwilacarlson@yahoo.com. WAIKIKI - We are in the planning stages of our Waikiki 'Ohana Reunion to be held Sept. 18-20, 2009, at Hale Nanea on the island of Maui. Our chairperson is Darrel Waikiki of Maui and his wife, Toni. Our 'ohana research includes; Kaimi Waikiki, Kaakau, Lihue, Nakapuahi, Piko, Kekeleaiku, Kalamahana Waikiki, Waikiki (kāne) and Milikapu Kaaoao (wahine) of Kona in the 1 800s. We have focused on the generation of Charles, īsaac, Joseph, Hattie and Ida Waikiki who have roots in Hāna, Maui; Makaweli, Kaua'i; Honoka'a, Big īsland; Moloka'i andO'ahu. Othernam.es include Kahoohanohano, Kanakaole, Galarza, Smith, Sumera, Lagua, Konohia, Kaahanui, Kahaloa, Espinda, ,Akau and ,Ahuna. We are eager to connect to our 'ohana and talk story. We are honored to have your presence at our reunion. We will start a new beginning in getting our genealogy records updated. For information, contact Piilani by e-mail at Peelan@ hawaii.rr.com or eall (808) 486-7034. YAP - The family of Pak Fook Sing Bak Seng aka ,Ah Sui Yap and Mary Malia Kuhia-Kekua is uniting our 'ohana for the first time. The ,Ah Sui Yap Reunion will be Aug. 14-16, 2009, at the Ha'ikū Community Center on Maui. We are calling all descendants and siblings of their (14) children - Ernest "Eneek," Henry "Caughy," Joseph "Stinky," Mabel -Ah Kim, Annie Ah Gun, John "Moon," Josephine Leilani, George ,Ah Lai, Justin -Ah Mun, William "Goofy," Isabelle, Mary, Gertrude "Bully," and Louie - to update your contact information. Contact Donnalee HueSing-Curimao on Maui at (808) 264-3178 or email meleanal839@ hotmail.com. Our 'ohana web site offers updated reunion information. To get invited to the site, email the address provided above. Ma Hope • Later ELDERTS/MAHOE - The Johannes Emil Elderts and Keai Mahoe 'ohana is planning a family reunion in October 2010. We need to update mailing and e-mail addresses, phone numbers and family information, so please contact Lauren "Paulette Elderts" Russell at eld ertsohana@hotmail.com or eall her at (808) 239-2913 or (808) 285-4124. HOLOKAI - The Holokai 'ohana is planning a reunion in 2011. The parents were Harry Holokai and Hattie Moikeha. All of their children have expired, but their children's children live on. We have 'ohana living in Virginia, Ohio, Texas, Kentucky and

Oregon. (Excuse me if we missed your state.) The intention is to get the word out early so family members ean decide, plan and save if they would like to eome and meet with the many, many cousins here in Hawai'i. Tentative plans are to gather in Honolulu in March. The best date will be selected based upon people's availability. The committee will consider all information submitted so please contact us at your earliest eonvenience. Contact mayholokai@gmail. eom, Holokai Family Reunion 2011 on Facebook, or (808) 375-0925. KAHOLOKULA - The 'ohana of Kuhalimaiohuli and Kealiiamoiliili Kaholokula of Maui are planning a family reunion July 16 and 17, 2010, at Hale Nanea Hall in Kahului, Maui. They had 11 children; 1) Kuhaupio; 2) Kuhaupio & Kaniala, Apitaila (w); 3) Keauli & Wahauku (h); 4) Ulunui & Lee, -Akaloka (h); 5) Puakailima & Akuna, GooTong (h); 6) Kaleikapu & Napeha, Emily (w); 7) Kalaina & Maekee, Emma (w); 8) Maia; 9) Keoni; 10) Alapai & Sniffen, Deborah (w); 11) Kaiminaauao & Hema, Maryann (w). We are looking for all who are related to attend. Contact Haulani Kamaka (808) 268-9249, Gordon Apo (808) 269-0440, or Clifford Kaholokula Jr. (808) 250-1733 for information. Also visit the reunion web site at kaholokula.comicscornermaui.com for updates and information or email kaholo kulareunion2010@yahoo.com. PAKAKI My "ather was Ernest Enoka || Pakaki married to Violet Kekahuna Kepaa, my mother. ī am searching for any 'ohana related to my father's side. His mother's name was Louisa Kamanu from Wailuku, Maui, and father's name was Ernest Pekelo Pakaki. Looking over some 'ohana names, ī have eome across Hooolapaikona (k) married Kaahanui (w) with one child Kauahikaua (k) married Pahaniu (w) with one child Nahau (w) who married Aiona (k), Kalanileleku (k) married Kalanipoo (w), Kaiona (w) married Pakaki, Meleana (w) married Pilikekai (k). īf anyone is 'ohana, eall Angeline Aina, (808) 760-2187 (Maui) or aaina@hawaii.rr.com. Our family is planning our first reunion July or August 2010 and would be so happy to hear from any family member. You may also eall my brother on O'ahu, Moses Pakaki at (808) 696-4492. Imi 'Ohana • Family Search KAUKAOPUA aka KAOPUA We are searching for the descendants and connections to Tutu Naluahine Kaukaopua aka Kaopua and his 'ohana. The 'āina hānau would be in the Kahalu'u and Keauhou areas of Kona 'ākau. The gathering of the descendants for genealogy workshop was held at Kahalu'u. Theprocess of collecting data of the mo'okuauhau of these 'ohana are ongoing. Kāhea mai 'oe. Aunty Flo on O'ahu (808) 354-5035 or Aunty Kalani on Hawai'i (808) 329-7274. KEKAHUNA - My great-grandfather || is Francis Koakanu Kekahuna, born on O'ahu to Henry Enoka Palenapa Kekahuna and Ida Peters Pedro Ferreira. There were four other children that eame from this unity; Henry Kekahuna, īda Kekahuna (married Lee), Ella Kekahuna (married ,Akana), and Beatrice Kekahuna (married Matsumoto). ī greatly appreciate any insight on my 'ohana that I've never known. ī ean easily be reached at anwat@aol.com or (808) 891-1596.

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