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!

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 held in Pearl City. Please call Ku'uipo McFadden Shimizu at 808-864-1185 or email brownohana2009@yahoo.com.

Ka'auhaukane – Na Lala O Ana Lumaukahili'owahinekapu Ka'auhaukane will celebrate our fifth 'ohana ho'olaule'a and pā'ina, scheduled for Aug. 9, 2009, at Key Project in Kahalu'u on the island of O'ahu. Ana's makuakāne was Kamokulehua'opanaewa Ka'auhaukane (k) and makuahine was Pailaka Ho'ohua (w). Ana was born on March 3, 1845, in Ka'auhuhu, North Kohala, on the island of Hawai'i. Her date of death is Jan. 30, 1917. Her kaikua'ana was Kealohapauole Kalaluhi Ka'auhaukane (w). Ana first married Joseph Kaiamakini Kanoholani (k) and they had 'ekolu kamali'i: Joseph Kaiamakini Kanoholani (k), Makini Kanoholani (k) and Mary Kaiamakini Kanoholani (w). Later, Ana married John Von Iseke and they had 'umikūmākolu kamali'i: Maria, Elizabeth (Kapuaakuni and McKee), Theresa (Kapiko and Quin), John Isaacs (Lincoln), Joseph, Antone, Anna, Henry, Louis (Silva), Joseph Joachim (Cockett), Frank (Pereira), Charles and Katherine (Sing). The 'ohana would like to update all genealogy information, records of birth, marriages and death, photos, address, telephone numbers and e-mail. For more information, contact Conkling Kalokuokamaile McKee Jr. at 808-734-6002, Jackie Kapiko at 808-235-8261, Colleen (McKee) Tam Loo at 808-398-1600, Peter (Kapiko and Quinn) Machado at 808-689-0190, “Boss” (Iseke) Sturla at 808-664-9795, Louie (Isaacs Iseke) Peterson at 808-216-9331 or Pauahi (Baldomero and Wegener) Kazunaga at 808-842-7021. The mo'opuna kuakahi would be very pleased to welcome anyone willing to participate in our monthly 'ohana reunion meetings. For information contact Puanani (McKee) Orton at 808-235-2226.

Kinimaka – This is a follow-up and final notice for the 2009 'Ohana Reunion. The site and dates are confirmed: July 29-31, inclusive, Lydgate Pavilion, Kapa'a, Kaua'i. The previous November 2008 notice is revised and upgraded to include ALL descendants of our kupuna Colonel David Leleo Kinimaka and his wife Hannah Keolaokala'au Allen Kinimaka. They will be honored at our reunion. This brings together all the descendants of David and Hannah Kinimaka's children: Mary Ha'aheo Kinimaka-Atcherley, Alice Kehaulani Kinimaka-Spencer, Rebecca Kekiionohi Kinimaka-Apana and Matthias Percival Ho'olulu Kinimaka. If you carry the Kinimaka name or bloodline, or are married to a Kinimaka, or no longer are married to a Kinimaka but still carry the name, please feel free to join the 'ohana event for the purpose of sharing our union and our common genealogy. This is an opportunity to meet face to face, lst, 2nd and 3rd cousins, all assembled under the same roof for the first time. The 'ohana is pleased to welcome all Kinimaka descendants. For further reunion information please visit kinimaka.com for updates on hotel rates and car rental, fees, activities, etc. For in-depth questions, suggestions or general messages, email info@kinimaka.com. The Planning Committee is seeking attendance “round” numbers and would appreciate they be notified as soon as possible. A Registration Form will be posted on the web site.

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.

Zablan – Hui O Zablan is planning the 2009 Annual Picnic on Sat., Aug. 8, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Section 30, Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park. Look for the Hui O Zablan sign. Reunion Luncheon will be Sat, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Tree Tops Restaurant at Paradise Park in Mānoa. Quarterly Meetings are at 1 p.m.: Jan. 17 at Auntie Leatrice Zablan's; April 18 at Cousin Pretty Shimabukuro's; July 18 at Cousin Stanley Victor's. Thanks to Cousin Joe Asis for family T-shirts. Cousin Kimo Zablan is designing the coming year's T-shirts. Information Sheets for Volume II of our Hui O Zablan Family Book are due Jan. 31, 2009. If you have lost your form or forgot to mail in your pictures please contact Susan Victor at 808-988-1272. If you have other questions about events, call Auntie Leatrice at 808-734-4779.

Ho'oilo • Fall/Winter 2009

Kalehuawehe – The descendants of Napoka Kalehuawehe and Ke'elehiwa Ulukua (1853), son and 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 on Sept. 4-6, 2009. They had 6 (c) 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 (hanai 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, Arizona 85231. I am eager to learn about my roots and where I come from. Mahalo!

Aweau – I'm Larry Franquez and I am researching the Aweau genealogy. I was told that the Aweau heritage comes from Alapa'inui, chief of Hawai'i Island in the early 1700s. I wish to make contact with anyone having information of this connection, any descendant of Alapa'inui or any member of the Aweau family. Other families that share the Alapa'inui heritage are the Safferys of Maui and the Lim family from Kohala. You can view our attempt at genealogy at aweaufamily.tripod.com. Other major surnames in the family tree besides Aweau are Aipia, Tong, Watson, Padeken, Nalaielua, Ku, Kawai, Ashley, Kahooio, Kahoiwai. You can contact me at 808-295-3543 or pikonipottery@hawaiiantel.net.

Cheong – I'm Michele Cheong, daughter of Alexander Mamo Cheong (parents are Tam/Tan Cheong and Mary Parker). I believe I am related to the Parker Ranch family. I am an only child, and I am looking for some family. Please email me at blackorchid@hawaii.rr.com, or call 808-485-0411.

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.

Kailikini – Seeking the parents and any vitals of Kailikini (k), born circa 1837, died before 1920 [when his wife was listed as a widow in the 1920 census]. He married on Apr. 23, 1851, to Huia Kalua [aka Huia (w)]. They were known to have had at least two children: Kanehoalani (k) [aka Kaneholani Kailikini; Kaneholani Smith; Iokewe Kaneholani], born Oct. 17, 1862, in North Kona, Hawai'i; and Piko Kailikini born Apr. 18, 1884. I would like to share genealogical information with anyone with ties with these 'ohana. Please contact Richard at 808-349-2378 or email rsouther@aloha.com. Mahalo nui!

Kapua Kupahu – Seeking the parents of Kapua Kupahu (w) born Jan. 1848 at South Kohala and died after the 1900 census was enumerated. She is said to be of the line of Hewahewanui (k). She married Kanehaku Pai [aka K. Pai (k)]. They had the following children: Hapakue (k); Maunakea Pai (k); Fannie Keli'imahiai Pai; Evelyn N. 'Ōhi'a Kaohulani Pai; Leimakani Pai (k); Joseph Opi'o Pai; Lydia Kanalulu Pai and Jack Pai. I would like to share genealogical information with anyone with ties with these 'ohana. Please contact Richard at 808-349-2378 or email rsouther@aloha.com. Mahalo nui!

Kauakahi/Keanui/Keaunui – My name is Phyllis Kauakahi Specht. I am searching for long lost relatives that may still be living on the north shore of O'ahu that belonged to Anna Keanui Kauakahi 'ohana. My Tūtū Kauakahi was said to have been born on Ni'ihau in the late 1800s. She and her 'ohana lived in Nānākuli for a time before her death in 1940. If anyone knows of or is part of this 'ohana, please contact me at spechthaus@yahoo.com. Mahalo!

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.