HOʻOHUI ʻOHANA - FAMILY REUNIONS

Ho'ohui 'Ohana

E na- 'ohana Hawai'i: If you are planning a reunion or looking for genealogical information, Ka Wai Ola will print your listing at no charge on a space-available basis. Listings should not exceed 200 words. OHA reserves the right to edit all submissions for length. Send your information by mail, or e-mail kwo@oha.org. E ola na- mamo a Ha-loa!

Akau — (Descendants of Ching Sen/Kamakehama Awa) Our family comes from the lines of the following: 1) William P.M. Akau/Kealoha Kalaluhi — Abraham Akau/Alice Ahina, Eunice Akau/Solomon Kuahine, Elizabeth Akau/Mack Kalahiki, Theodore Akau/Mary Keawe; 2) William P.M. Akau/Lydia Awaa — John Akau/Rose Iokia, Apitai Akau/Margaret Arthur, Lydia Akau/Andrew Ako, Alexander Akau/Mary Ako, Caroline Akau/Samuel Kaleleiki, David Akau, William Akau, Barbara Chock; 3) Pekina Akeni/Goo Kim Seu — Ah Sing KimSeu/Hattie Kauwe, Arthur KimSeu/Martha Coelho, Amoe KimSeu/Robert Naeole, Allen KimSeu/Alice Nahakuelua, Ernest AkimSeu/Mary Kahookano, Abby Goo/Daniel Bush and Ernest Chang, Mabel KimSeu; 4) Apitai Akeni/Kahana Maluwaikoo — Annie Apikai/Solomon Kuahine, John Apitai/Adeline Young. We are having a family reunion at Wai'anae Rest Camp April 11-13, 2008.
We need a head count by March 8 so we know how much food to prepare for Saturday, April 12. Lunch will be served at noon. Contact people are: Joyce Sene at 247-7910, Solomon Kuahine at 382-9525 or 455-8102. The next meeting is planned for Saturday, March 8 at 10:30 a.m. in Pearl City, 167 Ho'omalu St.

Ha'o/Miner — We are planning our sixth family reunion for the direct descendants of Rachel 'O Ka Malu Ha'o and George Nelson Paeopua Miner of Hale'iwa. Our families come from Margaret and John Miner, Hannah and Charlie, Cecilia and Charles Spillner, Ruth and George Miner, Annie and Lawrence Ferguson, Rose and James Lodl, Virginia Snyder Baker, Evelyn and James Miner, Agnes Kelly Tomamao, and Rachel and Joseph Machado. This potluck styled picnic is scheduled for Saturday, April 19, 2008, at Ali'i Beach Park in Hale'iwa (near the Lifeguard stand). For more information, please call Judy Miram (daughter of George) on O'ahu at 621-5610 or Joanne Frey (daughter of Rachel) at 342-4346.

Hewahewa — The committee organizers are notifying all families that the Hewahewa reunion for 2008 will take place in October. They are looking for volunteers for various committees. For a schedule of future meetings, visit http://hewahewa.reunion2008.googlepages.com, or call Na'mi Kama at 927-6764 (cell). Reunion correspondence may be sent by email to: hewahewa.reunion2008@gmail.com, or by mail to: Hewahewa Reunion 2008, P.O. Box 72, Waimānalo, HI 96795.

Hookano — The heirs of Louisa and Iokewe Hookano are: Mary (Beck), Rebecca (Awa), Lucy Kanani (Dias), William, Charles, Hattie (Pahia), Hannah (Newalu), Willie, Henry, and Lui. The fourth annual Hookano family reunion is set for Saturday, April 19, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Laenani Beach Park (near St. John's By the Sea Church in Kahalu'u, O'ahu). All family are welcomed. Carpooling is highly encouraged, parking is limited. For more information, please call Lyanne (Naipo) Binkauski at 271-0726 or Matilda Emalia (Hookano) Naipo at 247-4443.

Ka'auhaukane — Our fourth annual family reunion and potluck is scheduled for Sunday, May 4, 2008, at Bellows Air Force Base, picnic area/Pavilion B, Waimānalo, O'ahu, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit, talk story and enjoy being with family! We need a list of those attending and the license plates of their cars to ensure that you can enter the military base. Ana Lumaukahili'owahinekapu Ka'auhaukane was the daughter of Kamokulehu'opanaewa Ka'auhaukane (k) and Pailaka Hoohua (w). She was born on March 3, 1845, in Ka'auhuhu, North Kohala, Hawai'i Island. Her sister was Kealohapauole Kalauhi Ka'auhaukane. Ana married Joseph Kaimakini Kanoholani and Jon Von Iseke. Her three Kanoholani children were: Joseph Kaiamakini Kanoholani, Makini Kanoholani and Mary Kaiamakini. Her 13 Iseke children were: Maria Iseke, Elizabeth Kapuaakuni-McKee, Theresa Kapiko-Quinn, John Isaacs, Joseph Iseke, Antone Iseke, Henry Iseke, Louis Iseke, Joseph Iseke, Frank Iseke, Charles Iseke and Katherine Sing. The 'ohana would like to update all genealogy information, records of birth, marriage and death, photos and contact information. For more information, call one of our O'ahu contacts: Conkling McKee Jr. at 734-6002; Colleen (McKee) Tam Loo at 398-1600; Peter (Kapiko and Quinn) Machado at 689-0190; Jackie Kapiko at 235-8261; “Boss” (Iseke) Strula at 664-9795; Louie (Isaacs) Peterson at 216-9331; Pauahi (Kapuaakuni and McKee) Kazunaga at 842-7021. We are also planning the fifth family lū'au and reunion for 2009. We welcome your help with open arms. To participate in monthly 'ohana reunion meetings, call Pualani (McKee) Orton at 235-2226 or Ronnie McKee at 263-0681.

Beniamina Kahakaniaupo'o/Pelio Pahau — Beniamina was married to Pelio, also known as Kalapeliounua. Their son Beni Kealanuionaahienaena was married to: Lilly Naihau (first wife), Luka Kanekoa (second), Elizabeth Akana (third) and Mary Kaopuiki (fourth). Pelio's father is Pahau from Puna line and Beniamina is from Hāmākua/Ho'okena. Beniamina also went by the names of Daniel and Benjamine. If you have information to add to our genealogy, please contact M. Kahulu Amina in Waimea at 808-895-0930 (work), Nani at 808-885-6465, or Doreen Ako on O'ahu at 744-7196. Our family is planning a potluck weekend in Waimea, Hawai'i Island, sometime soon and would love to have all our 'ohana join in and share the 'ohana love with our genealogy.

Kahoolemana — I am seeking information on Luka Kahoolemana and her children, who were born in the years 1893 through possibly 1920. Family surnames include Kaholokula, Koa, Makekau, Saffrey, Machado, Brown, Paahana, Kaumaoha and Kaanaana. Luka Kahoolemana is my great-grandmother. She was born around 1878 and had at least one sister. Any information regarding these children or families will be greatly appreciated. Contact Helen by email at pangus01@yahoo.com or call 808-249-0087.

Kamana/Kapele — The descendants of Lily Keliihuli (Kamana) Keliihoomalu, Frank Kaui Kapele, Elizabeth Mae Lahapa (Kamana) Keliihoomalu, Maggie Keola (Kamana) Kuikahi, Obed Kamana, and Sarah Kahaleaulani (Kamana) Ke, are planning a family reunion for Aug. 30 and 31, 2008, in Pāhala, on the island of Hawai'i, at Pāhala Community Center. For more information, please contact one of the following 'ohana: Mabel Wilson at 982-7645, Paulette Ke at 217-5654, Harry Kuikahi at 329-0611, Keamalu Waltjen at 928-8028 or Bernie McKeague at 933-1495.

Kauaua — Our Maui 'ohana will host the Kauaua Family Reunion July 12-13, 2008, at Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani, where activities for all ages, entertainment, genealogy, lū'au, family photo, and more will be available. Committee members meet regularly to discuss and plan this fun and memorable event. The next meetings are scheduled for 10 a.m. Sunday on March 9 and 30, April 13 and 27, and May 4 and 18 at Kepaniwai Park in 'Īao Valley. We welcome you to join a committee. It's potluck style so bring your favorite potluck dish and be ready to share food, ideas and helping hands. We welcome silent auction donations, door prizes and food donations to add to the success of the reunion. You may call our hotline number at 268-3454 to leave messages and ask questions. Or visit our website at www.kauauamaui.com for updates, T-shirt order forms, registration forms, etc.

McCorriston — The descendants of Daniel and Hugh McCorriston are hosting a family reunion on O'ahu during the weekend of July 4-6, 2008. For more information, please contact one of the following on O'ahu: Katie Roberts at 239-9420, Anna Kaanga at 255-8996, Dan McCorriston at 206-3975, and Kathy Morton at 263-6406. On Hawai'i Island contact Lorraine Olsen-Chong at 808-936-0670, and on Moloka'i contact Jackie Uahinui at 808-558-8285.

Makuaole — A reunion is being planned for July 11-13, 2008, in honor of those who came before us. We would like to reunite with the present 'ohana of Opuweuweu Makuaole and Kainuki Hina. Descendants include their children: Mary Makuaole, Hapaikamalii Makuaole, Rebecca Makuaole, Kamekona Makuaole, Kamuela Makuaole and Mele Makuaole. The reunion will be in Waimea, Kaua'i, at Lucy Wright Park. We are seeking all family descendants. Please contact us via e-mail, makuaoleohana@yahoo.com or mail your contact information (name, mailing address, e-mail address and phone numbers) to: Dominic Acain at POB 924, Kekaha, HI 96752 or call 808-346-2196.

Nakoa — The descendants of Kalawaianui will host its very first family reunion Aug. 1-3, 2008, at Hale Nanea Hall in Kahului. The children are: Samuel Paakaula, Joseph Kahiki, James Kaula, Rebecca Peke, David Kalawaianui, Susan Kumaia, and Joseph Napuunoa Nakoa. Deadline to register is March 31. For more information, contact co-chairs on Maui: Winifred (Nakoa) Cockett at 808-244-5678 or Mary Ann (Nakoa) Barros at 808-573-9339. For a registration packet, please contact any of the co-chairs above or e-mail: kalawaianuinakoa@gmail.com.

Pauole — My father is Albert Mahi Pauole, his father is Mitchell Kameaike Pauole, married to Gertrude Harvey; and his father is John Papoko Pauole, married to Pahuone and a second marriage to Kalua Kukahiko Nakaula. The Pauole reunion will have a “kick” off meeting to organize this long-awaited reunion. The reunion is planned for June 27, 2009, on O'ahu. The location and time will be provided at a later time. Please contact Althea “KuiLan” Pauole Watanabe on O'ahu at 668-2548 for more information on a meeting on March 29, 2008.

Schubert — I am trying to find any information on Wenzel (Paul) Schubert, whose brother was my grandfather Jules Schubert. Wenzel came to Hawai'i, the island of Kaua'i in the 1890s from the former country of Bohemia (Austria/Germany) as a shoemaker and became a saddle maker. Any knowledge of his marriage, death or family would be greatly appreciated. Contact J.W. “Kimo” Wilson at P.O. Box 1971, Kealakekua, HI 96750 or at 808-323-2305.

Victor/Akoi — The fifth 'ohana reunion of the descendants of Kamukai Victor and Amelia Akoi will be held Aug. 15-17, 2008, on O'ahu. All family are warmly encouraged and welcomed, “E Komo Mai!” The reunion steering committee is planning an exciting weekend of sharing, aloha, genealogy, historical field trips, Kau Inoa registration, health screening and more. We'll have a hō'ea/wala'au dinner Friday night, our lū'au hanohano Saturday night and an aloha breakfast Sunday morning. Details are still being finalized and logistical information will be announced soon. Registration forms will be mailed out shortly and will also be available on our 'ohana website, www.victor-ohana.org. For more information, contact: Chairperson Dwight Victor, 808-688-2349 or dwight@victor-ohana.org, or Pa'ina Committee Co-chairs Joe and Nickie Hines, 808-259-8406 or joe@victor-ohana.org.