HO'OHUI 'OHANA - 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!

Achiu/Aena — The descendants of Leong Achiu and Julia Kaumealanikanu'u Paanui Aena are gathering information on our family and forming a committee of family members to serve as liaisons to their respective branch so that the reunion will truly be a family affair. Descendants of the following: Edith Kinolau Achiu, Lincoln Ah Miu Keanuenue Achiu, Rose Mew Hee Waihookawaiahao Achiu, Benjamin Tin Hop Kaonoakawaiakapuila Achiu, Thomas Tin Fun Kamalii Achiu, Esther Miu Ung Kauluoa Achiu, Walter Tin Kit Kaena Achiu, Fannie Kepani Achiu and Austin Hung Piu Kaliniepuu Achiu – please contact Thelma Keala Binz (Austin) at 637-5910, email: thel@kealalegacy.com; Billijean Kam-Takashima (Esther) at 295-5585, email work: bkam.bayharbor@hawaiiantel.net, home: bkam@hawaii.rr.com; or T.J. Miram Cuaresma (Benjamin) at 218-9353, email: t.j.cuaresma@gmail.com. An informational web site link is available on request.

Ahlo/Alo — A reunion is being planned for July 18-20, 2008, in honor of the past and present 'ohana of the descendants of Abraham Amana Ahlo and Juliana Hiilani Ah Nee Ani. Descendants include their children: John Amina, Juliana, Alexander Amana, Henry Kilianu, Bernard Stevens, Gilbert Francis, Peter Clement, Abraham Herman, Julia Cecilia, Lorita Malia and Emma Mercy. All family are warmly encouraged and welcomed, “E Komo Mai!” The reunion steering committee is planning an exciting weekend of sharing, aloha, genealogy, story-telling and more. We'll have a h_'ea/wala'au potluck dinner Friday night, our l_'au Saturday night and an aloha breakfast Sunday morning. Details are being finalized and will be announced soon. Registration forms will be mailed out shortly and will also be available on our 'ohana web site, www.myspace.com/ahloreunion2008. For information, contact: chairperson Julie Pruett, 808-723-9958, ahloreunion2008@yahoo.com. For genealogy information contact Keala Cummings 808-383-5341, kealamsk@aol.com.

Chang/Kukahiko — The 'ohana of Ying Chang, “A'ana,” and Hattie Keolakai Kukahiko of Makena are planning our second family reunion at Kokololio Beach Park in Hau'ula on the Windward side of O'ahu, on Saturday, July 19, 2008, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All descendants and families of John, Irene, Daisy, Eddie, Anne, Lily, Samuel, Robert, Ernest, David, Philip, Dorothy, Frank and Solomon are welcome to come together to share and meet our ever-extending 'ohana. We will send invitations in May to the family representatives to get out to their 'ohana. A $15 fee per household registered will help defray the cost of incidentals and will include a family genealogy binder. The menu will be the same as last year (each household will bring a main dish and one salad or dessert). If you would like to help plan this event, please contact Kalani Wilmington at 398-4257 or khw461@hawaii.rr.com or Sharon Rickard at 387-9033 or moanasharon@aol.com.

Ewaliko/Kamai – 'Ohana Reunion will be held to celebrate life with our living treasures Elizabeth Kamai Punahele, Emma Kamai Kailewa, and William Kamai Sr., to share memories of Luciana Kamai Vida, Luciana Kamai Tavares, Robert Kamai and James Kamai, and to honor their parents, the patriarch and matriarch of our family, Robert Keli'ikipi Kamai and Luciana Namokueno Ewaliko. All descendants and relatives of Robert Keli'ikipi Kamai and Luciana Namokueno Ewaliko are invited to join the weekend activities May 30-31, 2008. A buffet Chinese dinner at Ho Ho's in Kapolei kicks off the reunion on Friday starting at 5:30 p.m. An all-day potluck picnic will be held the next day at Kaiona Beach Park in Waimānalo starting at 9 a.m. For information, contact Elaine Stevens at 744-8128, Nalani Punahele at 396-7412, or Rosie Punahele at 247-5855.

Hewahewa — The Hewahewa Reunion 2008 Celebration will be held October 9-11, 2008, in the Valley at Waimea on O'ahu. All interested 'ohana are invited to three important meetings. A Hewahewa genealogy workshop will be held May 3 on O'ahu at 11 a.m. On Saturday, May 10, a meeting is scheduled in Hilo at the Pavillion at the LDS Family History Center from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Another meeting is scheduled for Sunday, May 11, in Kona at the Old Kona Lagoon (parking lot) Restoration area at 11:30 a.m. For information, call Na'mi Kama at 808-927-6764.

Isaacs/Broad — Our 'ohana plans a family reunion Saturday, May 3, 2008, for the first cousins and descendants of the William Kalanikauikaalaneo Isaacs and Margaret Maleka Papa'ikaniau Broad Family. Their thirteen children are: 1) Irene Kawehikulaniokapunohulaikeawakea Isaacs Ahlo/Peters; 2) William Kanuumealani Isaacs; 3) Alvin Kalanikau Kaleolani Isaacs; 4) Margaret Piilani Isaacs Scharsch; 5) Emma K. Isaacs Aruda; 6) Henry K.B. Isaacs; 7) Moses Charles K. Isaacs; 8) Victoria Kana'iaupuniokahonua Isaacs Pulawa, Palakiko; 9) Keoholaulani Isaacs; 10) Charles Lehuakona Isaacs; 11) Lawrence Kauhiaimokuakama Isaacs; 12) Wilford Kalaauala Isaacs; and 13) Melvin Makaenaokalani Isaacs. The May 3 reunion will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Makakilo Hawai'i Stake Cultural Hall, 92-900 Makakilo Drive, across the Makakilo fire station. Please contact Victoria Reis, 668-7101, or by mail at 89-369 Mokiawe St., Nānākuli, HI 96792; La-Venda Saberon, 681-4649, or by mail at 91-1275 Ho'opio St., 'Ewa Beach, HI 96706; or Cheryl Kila at 545-8075, 489-6571, by mail at 2407 Booth Road, Honolulu, HI 96813, or email cherylkila@hawaii.rr.com.

Ka'auhaukane — Our fourth annual family reunion and potluck will be held 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 information, call 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.

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 Dorene Ako on O'ahu at 744-7196. We are having a genealogy meeting Saturday, May 17, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Dorene's house in Wai'anae at 87-231 Kulaaupuni St., B10. 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 at
pangus01@yahoo.com or call 808-249-0087.

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 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. For information, call our hotline number at 268-3454 or visit www.kauauamaui.com for updates, T-shirt order forms, registration forms, etc.

Kekipikamakahukilani — I am looking for more information on my 'Ohana. Joseph Kahikina Kekipikamakahukilani (April 7, 1900 – June 15, 1946) was from Pāpōhaku, Wailuku, Maui. He married Elizabeth Kapapuni Kuoha from Pe'ahi, Waikakula, Maui (November 30, 1907 – November 22, 1947). They had eight children: Joseph Kekipi, Bernice Marie Leimapuana, Emily Mary Leialoha, Pearl Katherine Leinaala, Thoedore Kealii, Geradane Leimaile, Patricia Corina Leilani and Olive Leimamo. Elizabeth Kapapuni Kuoha re-married (Fulgencio Ragudo Sr.) and had four children: Harold John Kaheakeli Kekipi Ragudo, Larry Valentine Waiohu Ragudo, Lorraine Kuuleimomi Ragudo and Fulgencia Ragudo. If you have any information whatsoever, please call Sheryl at 255-9043 or email LNUUANU@yahoo.com. Any information is greatly appreciated.

Kuakahela — 'Ohana reunion, July 11-13, 2008, Wai'anae, O'ahu. Nā keiki: Naiheauhau, Kaunahi, Ka'aihue, Simeona (Kimona), Kamau, Kealohapauole, J.K. Kuakahela. For information, please contact Octavia K. Kaili, 85-1340 Kamaileunu St., Wai'anae, HI 96792.

Kupahu — The direct descendents of John Haui and Eme Meleana Kulamanu Kupahu and Bertha, Sadie, Miriam, Samuel, Henry and Manuel are having a Kupahu 'Ohana gathering on July 4-6, 2008, at Mā'ili Beach Park (subject to change). The fifth generation leeward cousins will be hosting the reunion. Come and join us on our journey as we take “A Walk to Remember” (Ke Ala Ho'omana'o). We are also in need of your most favorite memory and pictures of past gathering or family events. For information, call or email Nani Puha, 687-0164 (poohnalani1@aol.com) or Papu Ceruti, 368-5124.

Landford/Kahauolopua – A reunion of the Kahaupali Memorial Association 'ohana will be held July 11-13, 2008, in honor of our common ancestors Henry Newell Landford (1830-1908) and Ani L. Kahauolopua (1839-1889) – original owners of Kahaupali Cemetery located at Sunnyside (between Pā'ia and Makawao), Maui. The association 'ohana includes all descendants of their daughters: Mary Kiliwehi Landford (children: Minerva Kiliwehi Kalama, Annie Lanikeha Haughton, Julia Kahaukapu Williamson); Minerva Kulamanu McLean (child: Mary Annie McNicoll); Debra Papu Langsi (child: Abel Langsi); and of Henry's son William Landford (children: Henry, George, William Jr., Edward, Samuel and Melina). We are seeking to reunite all descendants who are eligible for burial or inurnment at this family cemetery. The reunion will be at Pā'ia Community Center, Kū'au, and other places on Maui. For information, www.kahaupali.org, or contact: Rosemary Keoho Fujimoto on O'ahu at 664-1828 or Joy Enomoto on Maui at 808-276-7242; by mail: KMA 2008 Reunion, P.O. Box 791977, Pā'ia, HI 96779; or email: kma.reunion@kahaupali.org.

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.