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!

Nowemapa - November 2008

Kaaa – The Kaaa 'Ohana Reunion will be held Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. at the Wai'anae Army Recreation Center at Pōka'ī Bay. (Harvey House, 85-010 Army St., Wai'anae) This will be a potluck. Please R.S.V.P. to Keola & Valerie Bandmann at 801-358-8541 or Jeanne Kahanaoi at 808-696-2314. Send family photos or new information to Jeanne Kahanaoi at 86-290 Hōkūkea Place, Wai'anae, HI 96792.

Ke'anae-Wailuanui – The lineal descendants of families from the Ahupua'a of Ke'anae-Wailuanui, as well as current residents and tenants (also known as Nā Moku Aupuni o Ko'olau Hui) will hold a general membership meeting at YMCA Camp Ke'anae on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at 11 a.m. The meeting agenda includes a briefing on water issues as well as election of the board of directors. For more information, please contact your resident 'ohana or Solomon Ka'auamo, president, at manao@namoku.org.

Makuakāne – The descendants of Paul and Lucy Makuakāne of Hōlualoa, Kona, Hawai'i, will be holding a reunion Nov. 26-29 at Honu'apo, Ka'ū. For more information, call Lucy Makuakāne at 808-938-8626.

Kau - Summer 2009

Brown – In preparation for the 2009 reunion of the John and Benjamin Brown 'Ohana of Hilo, Hawai'i, the 'ohana is asking for all family members to update their contact information, births, deaths or marriages and/or share contact information about other family members. The family will be holding its reunion in Hilo, Hawai'i, from July 3-5, 2009. The 'ohana includes the descendants of William Christopher Brown, Enoch Brown, Violet Nathaniel, Mealoha Anakalea, Benjamin “Tuna” Brown, Keala Kuamo'o, Valentine Brown, Manoa Brown, Maria Hendershot, John Thomas Brown, Irene I'i Brown, Emmaline Brown Lyman, James Harbottle Brown, Harry Kaina Brown, Frances Mililani Ludloff and Helen Kanoelehua Brown Kawai. Preliminary information regarding the reunion will be sent out by the middle of September 2008. All interested parties are invited to attend monthly planning meetings in Pearl City. Please call Ku'uipo McFadden Shimizu at 864-1185 or email brownohana2009@yahoo.com.

Kanakaole/Aipoalani/Poikauahi – The descendants of John Keali'i Kanakaole Aipoalani will hold a reunion May 22-24, 2009, in Kekaha, Kaua'i, at the Kekaha Community Recreation Center. For more information, updates & how you can help, please contact Mike Aipoalani 808-342-0308 (c); 808-668-1298 (h); kaimana1956@hawaiiantel.net (O'ahu) / Gwenette (Nakaahiki) Cardejon 808-337-9241 (h); 808-651-4749 (c); gwenethcardejon@yahoo.com (Kaua'i) / Joy Aipoalani 808-630-8453; jaipoalani@htbyb.com (O'ahu).

Kinimaka – Announcing the planning of the Kinimaka 'Ohana Reunion on Kaua'i to honor our forefather, Colonel David Leleo Kinimaka, the hānai brother of King David Kalākaua. Invitation is extended to the descendants of Percival, Jack, James, Joseph, David, Rebecca and Hannah Kinimaka and their families. Persons no longer married to a Kinimaka or still carry the Kinimaka name are welcome to join the 'ohana event. The reunion is planned for summer 2009, however the venue site is not available at this writing. As soon as a venue has been determined, a follow-up announcement will be forthcoming. In the meantime, this notice is merely to advise members of the Kinimaka 'ohana that plans are in motion, and to allow those who are interested in joining our families on this special occasion, the opportunity to begin planning and preparing. We expect a large turnout and suggest you mark your calendar for this event as soon as a venue and date is known. A second announcement will be made sometime in early 2009. We are hoping to reach out to as many family as possible and would appreciate your kōkua in assisting our efforts by spreading the news to as many family members you are able to contact. The organizing committee contacts are Kaupena Kinimaka and Kaeo Kinimaka by e-mail, kaeo-67@hotmail.com.

Manuwa/Manuwai/Manu'a – The family of Harry “Keli'i” Manuwa/Manuwai/Manu'a and Hattie Pa'ele will be hosting a family reunion on Maui from April 23-26, 2009, @ Hale Nanea. Children of Harry & Hattie include Helen (Castillio), Henrietta (Fernandez), Lillian (Rabe/Edrozo), Edmund Manuwai, Emma (Balcita), Mabel (Maynes), and Florence (Neves). The family would also like to invite the extended 'ohana, which include descendants of Harry Manuwa's brothers. They include Gabriel Haiakalani/Heaukulani, Sam Manuwa, and Kealohainea. Parents of the Manuwa brothers are Lokua a Manu'a & Hulimai. We would also like to invite the extended 'ohana of Hattie Pa'ele of Kahakuloa, Maui. E kala mai, we do not have any genealogy information to list names of specific ancestors. We are trying to make contact with this side of the family and graciously ask you folks to join us. Please join us for a fun-filled weekend surrounded by aloha and 'ohana. For more information, please email Manuwaohana@yahoo.com.

Napoleon – The descendants of Pamahoa and Temanihi Napoleon are planning a family reunion July 10-12, 2009. They had 15 children, six of whom produced descendants: Emma Kauikeolani Napoleon MD AS Wilcox; Hattie Keliihelekaapuni Napoleon MD Joseph Kawainui (their granddaughter was Elizabeth Emma Pakuai); Uaia Napoleon MD Elizabeth Kaehukai Baker; Elizabeth Puuki Napoleon MD Ebenezer Parker Low; Jack Keliihoolamai Napoleon MD (1) Norah Kamaiopili, (2) Becky Timoteo; and, Titus Keliihooululauopuuana Napoleon MD Minnie Brown. Other 'ohana include Papalimu, Abraham, Baji, Ehu, Lydia Mahuna Napoleon, Claude & May Kakalia, Ruddle, and the Wilcox family of Kona, O'ahu & Kaua'i. Contact Dianne Castro at 808-638-2248 or email dcastro@hawaii.rr.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 is planned for June 27, 2009, on O'ahu. The location and time will be provided at a later time. For information, call Althea “KuiLan” Pauole Watanabe on O'ahu at 808-668-2548.

Torres – The children of Arcillio Alfred Torres Jr. are planning a family reunion for all family members in July of 2009. They are: Julia, Dovie, Louise, Flora, Katherine, Cheryleilani (Nakila), Elisia (Valentine), Alfred & Andrew (Kemfort), & Malo, Albert Torres. They are the grandchildren of Arcillio Torres Sr. and Julia Maldonado. Please send all information or questions to Momilani Kemfort, P.O. Box 790534, Pā'ia, HI 96779. All information is greatly appreciated!

Ho'oilo - Fall/Winter 2009

Kalehuawehe – The descendants of Napoka Kalehuawehe and Ke'elehiwa Ulukua (1853), son & daughter-in-law of John Nalaniewalu Kalehuawehe Napoka and Haupu Ukukua (1829-1893), all of Honua'ula, Palauea Uka, 'Ulupalakua, Maui, are planning their fifth reunion at the Hale Nanea Clubhouse in Kahului from Sept. 4-6, 2009. They had six children: 1) John Nalaniewalu Kalehuawehe II m Aulani Dart 1872-1923, their siblings – Lillian K. Medeiros, Eliza K. Seabury (1st) marriage, (2nd) H.K. Chun-ling, and William J. Keone Kalehuawehe. 2) John I. Kalehuawehe 1873-1941 m Mary Aliona aka Aleong Kanahele a widow, their siblings – John I. Kalehuawehe Jr., Jacob Kalehua Kalehuawehe, Mary Malia K. Feliciano, Eva K. Kuloloia, Elizabeth K. Kekahuna, Lillian M.K. Domingo, Agnes K. Kahoekapu, Edith K. Gomes (hānai siblings) Leialoha Kanahele, (1st marriage) S. Sakamoto, (2nd) H.S. Huckso, and Mary Kanahele Gomes. 3) Malia Kalehuawehe 1883-1944 m Joseph Achong Akanako, their siblings – Mary K. Harvest, and A'ana A. Tavares. 4) Lillian Kalehuawehe 1885 m Arthur Allen, their sibling – Arthur Allen Jr. 5) David Kane 1867 m Emma Walsh N/I. 6) John Kalehuawehe 1878 m Kaina Pio N/I. For more information regarding the reunion, call Allan Gordon 808-244-9513 or Bettylou 808-244-7557.

Ma Hope - Later

Kaholokula – Descendants of Kupalaha and Kealiiamoiliili Kaholokula of Maui are planning a family reunion in 2010. They had 11 children: 1. Kuhaupio, 2. Keauli, 3. Kuhaupio, 4. Ulunui, 5. Puakailima, 6. Kaleikapu, 7. Kalaina, 8. Mala, 9. Keoni, 10. Alapai, and 11. Kaiminaauao. Please contact Gordon K. Apo 808-244-3500 (evenings) or 808-269-0440 (daytime); Clifford N. Kaholokula Jr. 808-250-1733 or 808-876-1447; or Haulani Kamaka 808-268-9249.

'Imi 'Ohana - Family Search

Alapai – My name is Edward Keikiokalani Alapai Jr. born April 27, 1982, at Wilcox Hospital on Kaua'i. I am searching for information on my 'ohana and looking for relatives. I am in prison at the moment and have no resources to help me locate any of my 'ohana. I would like to ask anyone with information, or who knows if a genealogy has ever been done on the Alapai 'ohana to please write to me at SCC, 1252 East Arica Road, Eloy, AZ 85231. I am eager to learn about my roots and where I come from. Mahalo!

Kahulamu – We are seeking Kahulamu descendants of Kahalu'u, N. Kona, Hawai'i, to fill the missing gaps in our genealogies. We descend from: Gen. 1: Mokuhiwalani and Lonokahikini (w). Gen. 2: Mahoe & Kapolohiwa (w). Gen. 3: Kahikuonamoku & Pa'e (w). Gen 4.: Mahoe II & Kihauanu (w). Gen. 5: Kaloakukahiluuloa & Kanoena (w). Gen. 6: Kahakanakuaalu aka Kuaalu (k), Kauhanenuiohonokawailani (w), Kauwe (k), Kahikuonamoku II (k), Kauhiololi (w), Kapuahelani (k), Keliihulamu / Kahulamu & Haliaka Hana. Gen. 7: Keliimoeawakea Kahulamu, John Robert Kahulamu & Namakaohalou Kahikimakaokeawe, Keliimoehonua Kahulamu (k), Keliikeikiole / Keikiole Kahulamu & Hina, Kawahineaea Kahulamu (k), Kauauanui Kahulamu (k), Kanoena II Kahulamu (w), Ben Kahulamu & Julia N. Kahinu, and Kalaaukala Kahulamu (k). E kahea au, 808-329-7274.

Kaohi – My name is Howard S. Kaohi from Hanapēpē, Kaua'i. I am trying to locate genealogical information about my grandfather, Joseph Kalua Kaohi's siblings. Joseph Kalua Kaohi was born in 1894 in Niuli'i, N. Kohala. He married Rachael Kaneheokalani Hanohano Makea. They lived in Honolulu for a while, then moved to Kaua'i. My grandfather had several brothers and sisters born in N. Kohala: William, Emmaline, Harriet, Emily Kapunohuulaokala, Amelia and Benjamin. If you have any information on the Kaohi 'ohana from N. Kohala, please contact me at kaohis001@hawaii.rr.com or write P.O. Box 1094, Kōloa, HI 96756.

Nailima – I am searching for children born to Hoaeae and Emma Kai Kahaikupuna Nailima, residents of Kalawao, Moloka'i, at the Leper Settlement. There were eight children born to this marriage by the names of Napeliela Kaanaana born 1911, Mary Joseph Wahineaukai born 1913, Joseph Kealalio born 1914 who died at 9 months old, Alice Kaakau born 1915 and died at age 1, Lui Alois born 1916, Alice Kaakau Hoolapa born 1917, Philomena Kaimilani born 1918 and Malie Kaeha born 1919. If you know any of these children please call Pamela Nakagawa. I would like to share stories and pictures. Please call 808-587-4392 during the day and 808-520-8800 during the evening. You may email me at pnakagawa71@yahoo.com.

Na'ipo – Searching for the heirs of my grandfather's brother, Alan Na'ipo. He had two daughters. I am Kala Bernard, son of Samuel Keawe Bernard Sr. and Lilly Naiheali'i Keali'i Mahi'aimoku Na'ipo. My grandparents were Benjamin Keawe'aheulu Na'ipo of Kohala and Lilly Ho'opale of Kona. Any information, please contact Kala Bernard at 808-843-1116 home, or 808-954-2976 cell.