Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 20, Number 05, 1 May 2003 — FAMILY REUNIONS HO'OHU 'OHANA [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

FAMILY REUNIONS HO'OHU 'OHANA

Ho'ohui 'Ohana

E nā 'ohana Hawai'i: lfyou are planning a reunion or looking for genealogical information, Ka Wai Ola o OHA will print your listing at no charge on a space-available basis. Send your information to OHAor email kwo@OHA.org. E ola nā mamo a Hāloa!

Akuna/Piianaia — We are looking for descendents and planning a family reunion in October for descendents of Goo Shin Akuna and Kalilioku Piianaia. Their children were Abraham St. Chad Piianaia and Ulualoha Piianaia. If you are of this 'ohana and would like to attend and/or participate in the planning of this large family reunion, we will be meeting on May 10 to see if there is enough interest and help in planning this important event. Surnames include: Abdul, Black, Ching, Cornette, Cruz, Davis, Hanohano, Harvest, Kaleikilo, Kahoalii, Kaiama, Kalima, Kauanoe, Kealoha, Keliiaa, Kim, Kuni, Lasco, Makanui, Morgado, Nakila, Piianaia, Seto, Tassill. Please contact: File Keliiaa 808-696-0396, File@Keliiaa.com; Edie Hanohano 808-341-1199, hanox2e@hawaii.rr.com; Renwick Tassill 808-536-9125, renwick808@aol.com; Danny Black 808-754-0120, HawaiianPhotoNut@hawaii. Cho — The descendants of Sin Kun Cho and Anela Kelekolio have a reunion planned for Saturday and Sunday, July 5-6, at Hōnaunau Beach, Kona. For information, contact George Cho at 488-1827, keokiokona@aol.com or Henry Cho, at 808-328-2367, Honaunau, Kona. Enoka — A reunion is being planned for the family of William and Margaret (Sniffen) Enoka of Ho'olehua, Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, Labor Day weekend, on Moloka'i. For more information, contact James Butch Enoka at 808-422-6946 or enokajb@hotmail.com or Cheryl K. Enoka at 808-391-9651 or ckenoka@yahoo.com. Halemano/Naone — A grandson of Henry Halemano of Waikapu, Maui and Minam Naone of Honolulu. Andres F. Nelson (son of Rebecca Halemano) is looking for family contacts. Please email IsleChefAFN@aol.com or eall 377-3716 after 8 p.m. Hanohano/Kualoholani — A family reunion is planned in Hilo on Aug. 22-24. We are looking forward to gathering with 'ohana members to share our family information. If you have any pictures or genealogy information, we would appreciate if you would contact us or join us at the reunion. Contact Betty Martin at 55 Todd Ave„ Hilo, HI 96720, 808-969-4821, or Solomon "Eddie" Hanohano at 89-216 Ualakahiki Pl„ Nānākuli, HI 96792, 808-668-2838, or Sharon Moniz at P.O. Box .646, Kapa'au, HI 96755. Holualoa/Kahaunaele — The descendants of Papapa Holualoa and Emily Kahaunaele are having their first 'ohana reunion on Sat„ Aug. 16 at Ma'ili Beach Park, Wai'anae, O'ahu. The reunion committee is searching for the descendants of Papapa and Emily by way of their three daughters: lst - Elizabeth (m:Joseph Akau) Her 10 children were Joseph, James, Sarah Waialae, Samuel, Dora Martinez, Elizabeth Griffin, Robert, Ethel Kahili, Raymond and Noiman; 2nd - Victoria (m: George Palakiko) Her 12 children were George, Emily Kalawaiamoku, John, Annie Yee, Robert, Victoria Woods, James, Rose Repercio, Frank, Daniel, Adeline Hauanio and David; 3rd - Rachel (m:Harry Kuhia/Thomas Kamalii) Her 10 children were Harry Kuhia, Eva Kamalii, Elizabeth Kalua, Sonny Kuhia, David Kuhia, Ramona Lacaden, Rosaline Panoke, Henry Mikasobe, Thomas Kamalii, and Cecilia Gante. Contact Kimo Keli'i at 808-668-7650/696-0321, Roberta Westbrook at 668-2906 or Kekela Miller at 293-8431 or visit our reunion and genealogy website at www.august2003ohanareunion.homestead.com. Ho'ohuli/Pa'ahao — Descendants of Ho'ohuli Pa'ahao and Pua Kahiewalu are scheduling a reunion next summer, July 10-13. If you are connected to this family or would like information, eall Joe and Noe Ho'ohuli at 668-1241 or email lhoohuli@aol.com. Kaae Ninaulia/Ninaula — I am eagerly seeking any information concerning one of my great grandmothers by the name of Kaae Ninaulia/Ninaula from Kaua'i, possibly the Hanalei area, born around 1851. It is my belief that she was one of five children. She married a Lui Wohlers who immigrated from Germany to work as a carpenter at Līhu'e and Hanamauulu Plantations. They had five children, the eldest was a daughter born in August 1872 by the name of Susan Wohlers. Ms. Wohlers married an Adolph Peiler ffom Germany in

1886, they had 12 children all born in Kōloa, Kaua'i. Please contact Pua Lee at hulakamehana@cs.com or P.O. Box 2496, Wailuku, HI 96793. Kaluanawaa — Plans are underway for a reunion on O'ahu, Oct. 18, for the descendants of Solomon Palau Kaluanawaa and Elizabeth Nawahinemakaokekai Paakaula. Their children are Samuel, Mary (David Bell), Simon Kino (Annie Feary, Sarah Kahiwa), Phillip, Kapela, Kamaihoonipo, Moeikawai, Frank" (Annie ako, Mary Reiman), Elizabeth (William Malama), John (Susie Kahilahila), Palau, Mary (Alexander Harris), Mary Ann (William Emo), Paakaula, James (Bessie Kaleo, Francis Souza), Mable (Kahaunaele Kanohoano), Henry, Mana (Louis Poaha, William Halena Kahele). For location and additional information, eall Pauleen Kaluanawaa Torres, 8475507, by writing to 1940 Iwaho Pl„ Honolulu, HI 96819 email at res0g79t@verizon.net. Kanawaliwali — The descendants of Peter Hala'ula, aka Peter Kalua (k) and Mele Kuluwaimakalani Ni'ihau (w); and Benjamin Kaleo (k) and Kekai Pelio (w) of Kaua'ula, Lahaina, Maui; are planning a family reunion on Maui, July 4-5. Descendants of Peter Kalua are Lucy Kamalu, Hattie Pualoke, Julia Mikimiki, Nakaikua'ana, Peter Hala'ula, Bernice, Kalani, Henry Lapahuila, Nakapalau, Charles (Agripa) Ninau'apoe, Abraham Tila, Bush Kalani. Peter J. Jr. Descendants of Kaleo are James Koanui aka Kekoanui, John Kaleo, Julia Kealo and Mary Kanawaliwali. Please eall Momi Kalehuawehe at 808-244-9513, Diane Amado, 808 5799429 (Maui), or Ku'ulei Kalua, 523-1690. Kauhi/Ma-e — Two reunions being planned for the family of Moano Ma-e Holi and Kumualii Kekahimoku of Napo'opo'o, Waipi'o, Hawai'i, July 5. Another reunion will be held July 4-6. For information contact Yolanda (Gilbert) Salvador Hesia 808-935-4759, 808-640-0028 or Richard (Darlene) Salvador, 808-342-8685. Kawā'auhau — A reunion is planned for July 2-5 in Miloli'i, South Kona, for the descendants of the Kawā'auhau brothers. Daniel (wife: Alikapeka Kaliuna; children: Wahinenui, Pahio, Kahalepō, Keli'ikuli, Kahanapule, Kapeliela, Kaulahao, Paula, Makia, Kekumu, Kauka and Ha'aheo); and Philip (wife: Kahele Ka'aiwaiū; children: Henry Hart Kawā'auhau and Hattie Wilkins; and James Kawā'auhau and Louisa Kupihea (Beirnes, Lukzens): and John (wife: Waiwai'ole, children: Anna and William Copp (Hubbells); Keli'ihelelā and Auliana and Ah Ko. For information, contact Sarah K. Kahele, 144 Ka'ie'ie Pl„ Hilo, HI 96720, or eall 808-959-1607, 808-987-8920(c) Kekumu — A first 'ohana reunion for the family of Horace and Leinani (Kahananui) Kekumu of Wailuanui, Ke'anae, Maui, is planned for Aug. 15-17, Admission Day weekend. Their offspring were Nancy, Nettie, Katherine, and Esther (Hana), Horace Jr„ Matthew and Kenneth. For more information, contact Charlie Minewa Kaili Jr. at 808-572-5942 or Charlie Villalon Jr. at 808-242 2992 (Maui) or e-mail Kaili@maui.net. Kuahua /Ka'au'a — The descendants of Kuahua (w) born about 1831 and Ka'au'a (k) born about 1829 in Kekaha, Kaua'i, and their children Haliaka, Oliwa Alapa, Wahahulu-Walea, Kaluaiki and Kuahua will be having their eighth family reunion in California, Oct. 15-18. We are updating our family mailing lists and taking a survey of family members who would like to attend. Please eall Nell Ava at 808-293-5778 (evenings) or email Nell at nava@hawaii.rr.com or Nettie Alapa Hunter at Anake58@aol.com Kupihea — The descendants of Samuel Kupihea and Mary Kahilulu (Melia Hipu) Kaaikanaka, parents of David Malo and Kahilulumoi (Lulu) Kupihea are gathering family information and photos in preparation for a reunion pienie scheduled for July 12 at Ala Moana Park. For information, eall Sami Dolan at 292-4444, Mike Kelly at 247-0498, Charles Warrington Sr. at 7374420 or Gerry Chong at 626-1833. Mahi'ai — A reunion is being planned for the descendants of Samuel Kahope Mahi'ai, born Oct. 12, 1891, through offspring of his two wives, Rose Ka'ililaulani

Nāmilimili (b. March 10, 1896) and Agnes Koloa Mauna (b. March 23, 1912). Planning meetings are held the second Saturday of eaeh month. Call Harriet K. Mahi'ai at 696-7232 or 294-0836 (e). Namauu — Descendants of Keoki (George) and Hannah Nihoa Namauu are having a reunion Nov. 28Dec. 01 at Spencer Beach Park in Kawaihae, Hawai'i. Namauu families from different branches are welcomed. A Thanksgiving potluck luneheon will be held at noon at the beach park pavilion. Camping at the beach park is optional, and requires families to obtain permits. If you have updates on family information, contact Momi Moore at 808-966-7378, or by email: plm5623@aol.com. For reunion information, contact Lovey Toki at 808-961-4988, by email: kilohiwai@hotmail.com, or write to 38 Kilua Road, Hilo, HI 96720. Nāmu'o/Simerson — Although this reunion is coordinated by the descendants of John William Namu'o and Helen Hariett (Hattie) Simerson, our ancestor cousins are weleome to eome. Our family reunion on O'ahu is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 15 (Admission Day). RSVP notices have been mailed. If you ned an RSVP notice or additional reunion or genalogy information, contact Lora Kanno at lkanno@hawaii.rr.com or write to P.O. Box 4937, Kāne'ohe, HI 96744. Parker — I'm a descendant of Kipikani Parker (18001860), great-granddaughter of King Kamehameha the Great and the wife of John Palmer Parker I (1790 - 1868), founders of the Parker Ranch. I'm working on my genealogy and would like to know if anyone has a picture of Kipikani. Also, does anyone have a picture of Mary Ann Kaulalapi Parker, deceased Aug. 30, 1859, daughter of Kipikani. Please contact I. Yuen at 45-355 Lehu'uila St„ Kāne'ohe, HI 96744. Poaipuni/Pu'upu'u Nahuawai Kauaua — A reunion is planned on Maui, Oct. 17-19. We are looking for information on families of the Poaipuni, 'Aipu'upu'uimuaona-keolana-ali'i Kauaua (a.k.a Pu'upu'u Nahuawai Kauaua). If you have family information, we would appreciate you contacting Geri Ku'ulei Kalawai'a, 808-878-3420 (days, Mon.-Fri.), or write to P.O. Box 904, Kula, HI 96790. Puni /Koia — I'm seeking genealogy information on John Puni and his wife Euniee Koia and their descendants. Please contact Pomai at .236-2654. Purdy — The children of Papa Ikua and Tutu Keala Purdy will be having a family reunion on July 11-13 at the Lion's Club at Hau Bush Beach in 'Ewa, Oahu. Their offsprings are: William Ulumaheihei, Margaret, George Kauhi, Hattie Leilehua, George Sr„ Cecilia Kalili, Harry Kahuku, Daniel, Martin, Nelli, and Wallaee Halulu. For more information, contact Shirley Aipa at 668 8357 or Ikua Purdy at 677-4122. Rodrigues Gaspar/Lukela — Our first 'ohana reunion for the family of Antonio (Antone) Rodrigues Gaspar and Minnie Ha'aha'a Lukela, who lived in Kalihi-uka is scheduled for Aug. 10 noon at the Miramar Hotel Ballroom. Their only child was Manuel Rodrigues Gaspar Sr„ who married Sophia Augusta de Jesus. They had seven children: Manuel Gaspar Jr. (Minnie Jordan); Mana (Mary) Gaspar (Ah Tuck Lum, Charles Sawaguchi); Elizabeth Gaspar (Harry Johnson, William Makaea Puaoi); Margaret Gaspar (John Pires); Bina Gaspar (Alred Souza); Peter Gaspar (Margaret Freitas); Antone Gaspar (Rosina Lake). Contact Bev Yeung, 395-5005; Luei Pikini, 941-7941; Julia Duarte, 2399267; or Kay Pires, 737-2916. Santos — We are planning a reunion this year for the children of Antone Santos Jr. and Mary Ann Ka'a'a who include JuHa, Antone, Mary Ann, Edwin, Paul, . Calvin and Rebecca. We weleome all children, grandchildren and great-grandchifdren. For information, eall Mary Ann at 942-8598 or Leinā'ala at 678-3085. Shimooka/Kamaipiialii/Kamehonua — The family of Shimooka, Kamaipiialii and Kameehonua will be holding their seventh family reunion at Bellows Beach Park, Area B-5 on Aug. 9. Contact Raymond or Ruth Shimooka, 487-2025. ■