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!

'Okakopa - October

Hewahewa - The Hewahewa Reunion 2008 Celebration will be held Oct. 9 & 10 in Waimea Valley, and Oct. 11 at Pipeline Cafe in Kaka'ako for its 'aha hulahula banquet. All interested 'ohana are asked to call Na'mi Kama at (808) 927-6764, chairperson for update of reunion information. Registration chair Maile Kaipo can be reached at 294-9509. For t-shirt information, call Nahua Mahoe at 258-0395.

Malo – A family reunion will be held October 8 - 11, 2008 at Leleiwi, Hilo. This Malo family originates from Leleiwi. The paternal Line goes back to Nakioe, Naipualoha, Kauikoaole, David Malo. We would like to gather the families of David Malo from his two marriages. First marriage to Elena Kuhiaokalani: Dinah Kina Malo Pokini (George), Keliiwahineokeahi Malo Kipikaio (Arthur), Rosina Kaonohiohala Malo, Lilia (Lily) Malo (she had a daughter, Elena Malo). Second marriage to Luke (Lucy) Kamehaiku: John David Malo (Eva Kauka), Rose Kalawaia Malo Yost (Harry), Dinah Malo (Louis Hoe), David Kauikoaole Malo Jr. (Annaliesse Holzman), Lucy Kawahineokahikina Malo (Thomas Mize), Peter Kaupai Malo (Judith Honer). If you are descendants of any of these family members, we are interested in meeting with you and sharing family information and genealogy. My name is Pualani Malo Ka'imikaua and my father is John David Malo. E-mail puamalo@hotmail.com, call 808-672-3220, or write 92-622 Newa Street, Kapolei, HI 96707.

Nowemapa - November

Kaaa – The Kaaa 'Ohana Reunion will be held on November 22, 2008 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.

'Apelila - April 2009

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 decsendants 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 e-mail Manuwaohana@yahoo.com.

Mei - May 2009

Kanakaole/Aipoalani/Poikauahi - The descendants of John Keali'i Kanakaole Aipoalani will hold a reunion on May 22-24, 2009 in Kekaha, Kaua'i at the Kekaha Community Recreation Center. For more information, updates & how you can help in this reunion, 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).

Iune - June 2009

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 668-2548.

Iulai - July 2009

Napoleon - The descendants of Pamahoa and Temanihi Napoleon are planning a family reunion July 10-12, 2009. They had fifteen 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 e-mail dcastro@hawaii.rr.com

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, PO Box 790534, Pā'ia, HI 96779. All information is greatly appreciated!

'Imi 'Ohana - Family Search

Ha'o/Harbottle/Adams – My name is Maile Ha'o and I am looking for relatives. I'm starting to work on the family tree, and if anyone has information and/or pictures I would really appreciate your kōkua. My e-mail is haoohana808@yahoo.com, and my address is 45-513 Pahia Road #204A, Kāne'ohe, HI 96744.

Johnson – I am seeking any descendants of Mary Kawahaloa Kaiona and Pedro “Manini” Johnson. Their children were: Rebecca Kaanaana Johnson (1918-1987), Clarissa Johnson Antone, Archie Manini Johnson (1921-1965), Albert Kala'ohawai'i Johnson (1925-1982) and James Johnson. Please contact Roz Solomon Kaplan at 808-575-5065, e-mail Hawnrozz@msn.com, or write to: P.O. Box 1291, Ha'ikū, HI 96708.

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.

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!

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 of Pe'ahi, Waikakula, Maui (Nov. 30, 1907-Nov. 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, contact Sheryl 255-9043, or LNUUANU@yahoo.com.

Lono – The Lono 'ohana of Kawaihae is searching for all 'ohana members connected in any way to Imohelau Lono and his wives, Kaluhi and Kahele. Originally from Kawaihae Uka and Kawaihae Kai. Land records show that these 'ohana were the first land owners of Kawaihae-uka Village, in the area called Makila or Makela. Imohelau & Kaluhi had sons Mana'ola, Mahealani, Kamalani, etc. and daughters, Elizabeth, Owaanui, etc. They were the caretakers of all burial sites in Kawaihae Uka including the Lono burial caves. We represent the Mana'ola line which includes the Kalawa, Collier, Cabrera, Tabag, Pai, Robins, Kaneholani, Kailikini, Poomaihealani, Irvine, Valenzuela, Ellorda, AhSing, etc. 'ohana. Plans are being made to connect all bloodlines and document for archival purposes and future references. We believe you know who you are, meet us halfway. Hiki? Kāhea/kākau/hele mai, 87-150 Kakalena, Mā'ili, O'ahu. 696-4168.

'Onipa'a! 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 8 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.

Onekahakaha Cemetery — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Keaukaha Ward is looking for individuals or families related to those individuals buried at the old LDS cemetery, adjacent to Onekahakaha beach park in Hilo. The Ward is seeking identification and records to preserve the history of these people. Some family names the Ward is looking for are: James, John & Kahana Kiupe; Samuel Kikipi, John and Kauahilo Bray, Lonoehu Ku, William Fujii, Moses and George Kekaula, Lily Pua, Mabel Moses, Kauikoaole and Kamehaiku. There are other names that were not documented but are known to be buried at Onekahakaha. If you know any of these people or are a relative, please call the Keaukaha Ward bishopric. At the present time the property is privately owned and members had been landscaping the quarter-acre property. Anyone with information, pictures of their ancestor or who wish to share the story of their kupuna is encouraged to call Bishop Cardines at 935-8847 or Sis. Kalima at 981-0236 during the evening.