Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 22, Number 2, 1 February 2005 — HOʻOHUI ʻOHANA [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HOʻOHUI ʻOHANA

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\ \ w E nā 'ohana Hawai'i: If you 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. Listings are printed chronologically and should not exceed 200 words. OHA reserves the right to edit all submissions for length. Send your information to OHA, or e-mail kwo@OHA.org. E ola nā mamo a Hāloa!

Kana'e — All descendants of the late Samuel Joseph Keliikaapunimoku and Agnes Nawahine Kana'e are invited to attend a family get together on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Bellows Air Force Base. The reunion will be held in pienie areas one and two. Filling out genealogy forms, sharing family infoimation, having fun and planning for future reunions will be the topics for this day. Descendants include all children and/or grandchildren of Esther K. (Wilson), Julia K. (Kaanapu), Samuel K., Clarence K., Agnes K., Francis K., Hugo K., Maijorie K. ( Akana), William (Bill) Meheula, Jenny K. (Okada) and Mae K. Kana'e. Formore infoimation, contact Coixine Kana'e at (808) 672-4431; Anita Naone at (808) 261-2952; or e-mail Mai'gai'et Tyler at resluvly@verizon.net Brown — In prepai'ation for the 2005 reunion of the John and Benjamin Brown 'ohana of Hilo, Hawai'i, the Honolulu 'ohana is asking for all family members to update their contact infoimation, biiths, deaths or marriages or share contact information about other family members. The family will be holding its reunion on O'ahu from July 1-3, 2005. The 'ohana includes the descendents of William Christopher Brown, Enoeh Brown, Violet Nathaniel, Mealoha Anakalea, Benjamin "Tuna" Brown, Keala Kuamo'o, Valentine Brown, Manoa Brown and Maiia Hendershot. A newsletter on the reunion was sent out at the end of August 2004. All interested parties are invited to attend monthly reunion planning meetings held the 2nd Sunday of eveiy month. Please eall Ku'uipo McFadden Shimizu at (808) 626-1645 or email brownohana2005 @yahoo.com. Keawe/Maunu — The Keawe/Maunu 'ohana family reunion for the family of Samuel Harmony and Becky Keanu (Kahikina) Maunu (Kahalewai, Kalele, Palakiko, Kahikina Ka'aialii) will be held in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i, on July 1-3, 2005 at Big Pavilion, 01d Airport. Family members need to update their contact infoimation, bkths, deathsandmarriages. Formoreinformation, contact Emily Kamaka (ph: 808-329-8147, email: kamakad002@hawaii. rr.com); Herbert Maunu (ph: 808-355-6266, email: maunuh001@hawaii.iT.com); Maraea Ynigues (eell ph: 808-265-7223, home ph: 808-840-1342); or Marilyn Castro (ph: 808-696-5191, email: waianaewes@hawaii. ix.com). Next family meeting will be held on Feb. 26, 2005 in Kailua-Kona at Herb Maunu's house. Early registration is $20 per person, whieh is due by Feb. 28, 2005. Please send to Herb Maunu at 74-316 Nuhi Plaee, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740-3300. Kalehuawehe Napoka — The third family īeunion has been planned for July 1-3, 2005 on Maui. It will be held at "Hale Nanea," located on the heaeh in Kahului. We, the descendants of John Nālani'ewalu Kalehuawehe Nāpoka (k) and Ha'upu 'Ukukua (w) and their son Nāpoka Kalehuawehe aka Kalehuawehe Nāpoka (k) and Ke'elehiwa 'Ukukua (w) their children and all the heirs of: John Nālani'ewalu II, known also as "Wawalu" (k) and Lily Aulani Dart (w), John I. Kalehuawehe also was nicknamed as "Wawalu (k) and Maiy Aliona Kanahele (w), Malia Kalehuawehe (w) and Joseph AhChong Akanako aka Akanako AhChong (k), Lillian Kalehuawehe (w) and Arthur Allen, Jr, weleome you all to join the rest here on Maui to shai'e stories, photos and update family genealogies, most of all to meet and get to know who the families are. For more on the reunion and infoimation, please contact: Chaiiman: Chad Kalehuawehe (808-573-1357), Vice-Chair: Patrick Kekahuna (808-242-4729) or Edi-Ann Sanchez (808-244-9859). Pe'a/Keliihoomalu — A īeunion for the descendants of Kahale Charles Iaukea, Kuluwaimaka Keliihoomalu, Tutu Samuel Kahuakai Keliihoomalu and Kalama Pila Waiau of Kaimu, Puna Hawaii, is being formed. A steering committee is in the process of being organized. The confiimed dates are July 7-9 (Thu-Sat) 2005. This event is planned for Wailoa State Paik, Pavillion #2 (largest one). Since we are in formation, it would be niee if eaeh child of Kahale Charles Iaukea, Kuluwaimaka Keliihoomalu, Samuel Kahuakai Keliihoomalu & Kalama Pila Waiau be represented in the steering committee. General chah'person for this event is Aunty Barbara Kekaualua, 431 Keonaona St. Hilo, HI 96720, (808) 959-3876. Other contacts: Lois Sanekane (808) 982-9321; Lizzie Pankey (808) 9687093; Mahel Wilson (808) 982-7645. Please join us in the planning and implementation of our very fhst reunion. Should you need more information on accommodations.

please eall Aunty Barbara. Waialae/Mokulehua — The descendants of George Waialae Sr. and Julia Mokulehua will be planning an 'ohana reunion scheduled for Saturday, July 16, 2005, at Nānākuli Beach Park. Because our tūtū cowboy and tūtū lady were originally from Miloli'i and Honaunau, South Kona, and received theh homestead land in Nānākuli in the late 1920s, we would like to honor our kūpuna in the town where they were one of the first settlers and pioneers. We are gathering infoimation by way of theh seven children: 1. Josephine (m: Charles Kopa II); 2. Kananilehua (m: Frank Kalili); 3. Maiia Rose (m: Hemy Young); 4. Elizabeth (m: Walter Andrade Sr. ); 5. Agnes (m: William Kaae); 6. George (m: Minnie Nah); 7. Joseph (m: Sarah Akau). Although this reunion will focus on uniting the Waialae grandchildren and their families, we would also like to invite the sibling families of George (Keohoonani, Kalua, Maiia, Cecilia, Ui, Laie and Keomo Waialae) and Julia (Thomas, Kaua, Elizabeth, Moses, John, Ella, Sabina, Juliano, Annie and Victor Mokulehua). If you have any information about these families listed or want to be a part of the planning of this reunion, please contact Kimo Kelii at 225-3356 (kimokelii@aol.com) or Gloria Waialae at 455-9475. Swift/Hapakuka — The descendants of John Pakanaka Hapakuka and his two wives, Lahela Pili and Kali Kuhaulua; and Joe Swift and his three wives, Hiona Makia, Naimu, Kaumualii, have akeady planned a reunion for July 22-24, 2005 to be held on Maui. The families of Fredrick Ned Swift are also invited. We want updates on your genealogy as another book is in the making. All family members are asked to submit their updates to Kathy Shimada. For more information on the reunion, contact the following people: Kathy Shimada at 8770839 or email at shimadah002@hawaii.rr.com; Leinaala Hapakuka Moore at 760-2227 on Maui and O'ahu; and Barbara Swift at 395-4185 or email at bswift@hawaii. iT.com Coito/Freitas/Nobrega — First cousins reunion to be held in August 2005. We have 24 living cousins (74 years to 97 years). Flyer to be mailed after holidays. Need updated addresses and photos. Contact Jeanne Kahanaoi at 696-5002 for further infoimation. Kalawai'a — A īeunion is planned for the 'ohana of Kalawai'a of Maliko, Maui (a.k.a. Simeon Sr., bom Januaiy 1851) and wife, Nakiaha Nauuoe (a.k.a. Teresa, born Oct. 1860 in Kaupo). This gathering is planned for August 12-14, 2005 at Pā'ia Community Center, Pā'ia, Maui. We are hoping to meet and gather with descendants of their children: Kalawai'a; Puana (b. 1881, mar. Hanah Kahaleapu); Kahuela (b. 1883); Puhau (b. 1884); Kelekia (b.l889);Teresa(b. 1890);Thomas(b. 1892), Kalawaialiilii (b.l894); Simeon Jr. (b. 1895); Ellen Pokini Kalawaia (b. 1896); Pekelo (b. 1897); and Joe Kalawaia (b. 1899). Updates are requested for the 'ohana of Lona 'Zakalia' Kalawaia (b. 1886); Sam Kalawaia Sr. (b.l 895 ) and Annie Nakieha Kalawaia Solomon (b. 1888). This is the first attempt to meet with 'ohana of all 15 children listed. We look foiwai'd to sharing family stories and updating family genealogies and to enjoy a weekend of activities, kaukau, fellowship and aloha. Additional infoimation will be forthcoming, so we are requesting updated addresses. For further information, contact Francis Maddela (ph: 808-870-8236, email: lmaddela@msn.com); John Kainoa (ph: 808-276-2646); Mel Kalawaia (ph: 808-877-5388, email: Keaukalawaia@aol.com); or Pauline Kalawaia on O'ahu (oh: 808-262-5757, email: kalawaiask@aol.com). Owali-Kukona — The Owali-Kukona family īeunion is for the families of Kala, Kaaihue, Kaaea, Kalawaiapi and Paoa. The reunion will be held on Aug 11-13, 2005 on Maui. Updated meetings will be held on Fri., March 25, 2005 at 6 p.m. on Maui and Saturday, Mai'eh 26, 2005 at 11 a.m on O'ahu. For more information and īeunion location, eall Maiy Kaui Kala-Brook at 801-356-0606 or email at maiykb28@comcast.net. If you're on Maui, eall Betty Lou Kala at 808-871-1050; Yolanda Diego at 808-248-8281; or Diana Wallaee at 808-244-9101. If on O'ahu, eall Ui Cullen at 808-696-7937, and if in Las Vegas, eall Ipo Naihe at 702-259-6814 or email at iponaihe@hotmail.com. We are also asking anyone who has information regarding Leonard Kahunanui, his wife Annie Honolulu Maihui, son Duke or (Leonard Jr.) Kahunanui and any Paoa family members. The family

originated from Kaupo, Maui. The next family newsletter will be mailed out to eveiyone sometime in Febraaiy. Family dues are $40, and all family infoimation sheets are due by Apiil 1, 2005. Mahalo for youi' support and hope to see eveiyone there. Naki — Descendants of James Hikiona and Julia Kanui Kahaulio Naki are weleome to attend the Naki 'ohana reunion, to be held on Sept. 1-4, 2005, Labor Day weekend. The location of the event is Waialua Church Pavilion, Māna'e, Moloka'i. If you have any questions or suggestions, eall Moana Naki Keohuloa 808-567-6220 or Walter Naki 808-558-8184 on Moloka'i. On O'ahu, Jesse Galas 808-423-9519; Thomas Naki 808-487-2898. Please eall after 6 p.m. Registration foim for reunion will be sent upon request. Bush — 2005 reunion is being planned for the family of Albert Maunahina Bush, Samuel Keli'inohopona Bush, Elizabeth Kapeka Bush, Roseline Bush, Lily Bush, Julia Bush, Maiia Bush and Daniel Bush Jr. Scheduled for Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2-4, 2005. Hosting island will be O'ahu. For more information, email Beverly Martinez at bmai'tinez@boh.com or eall 681-6637; Misty Bush William at mwill23714@aol.com or write to Randy Bush Vincent at 615 Na'ale St. Honolulu, Hi 96813. Panaewa — The Panaewa 'ohana īeunion will be held in August 2006. We invite the families and descendents of George Kahoiwai Panaewa, Solomon Kahaluakea Panaewa and Richard Keliinui Panaewa to participate. For more infoimation and to get on our mailing list for updates, contact Alohalani Pang on O'ahu at 696-8139 or Kahili Kawainui Norman at 808-885-6792 on Hawai'i Island. Aweau — We are planning a gathering to organize a reunion on O'ahu. We need kōkua to update our genealogy and foim a 'ohana committee. Contact Kolomona at 683-1146. Aweau descendants are Ioane: David, Lilia, Kahopuwaiki: Nalaieluaakamanu, John Keahiapele, James Hoolulu, Joseph Kahopuwaiki, Kauhaanu, Nakuilauhulu: Haaonui, Pohue, Wahinine, Maiy hene Ailimukala, Kaui, William, Mahoe; Kalaupaina, Hinaikamalamalama: Hihikaina, Akamakiu, Mai'gai'et Kamaha Aweau Padeken: John, Rose, Frederick, Charles, Annie. These descendants trace back to about 1850 -1870. Genealogy research was done by Hemy Nalaielua and Lany Aweau. For more information, visit www.Aweaufamily.com. Kumahakaua (Kilauano) — We are gathering information to organize a īeunion on Kaua'i. We need kōkua to update oui' genealogy and to form a 'ohana committee. We are looking for the descendants of Kumahakaua (Kilauano)/ Baba (Papa) and Kainoapuka/Kaoao. The Kumahakaua 'ohana consisted of six children, who were all originally from Hāmākua, Hawai'i island and later relocated to Kaua'i. The children were: Louis, Kamaile, Kilauano Liilii, Kamala, Alika and Kamaluhia. The Kainoapuka 'ohana, originally from Kalalau and Mana, consisted of five children. They were: Kalaulahaole, Kawahinenohopali, Kailiau, Pakana and Kawehiwa. These descendants trace back to the 1700s-1800s. Genealogy reseai'ch was done by Carolyn Kilauano. Please contact Kunane Aipoalani at 337-1219, Rhoda Kilauano Golden at 337-1104 or email at Grhoda@aol.com with any information you may have, or if interested in helping with organizing the reunion. Kahanamoku family search — Kimo (James) Kianoha Kahanamoku (Cook) was born between 1902 and 1905, and died in 1932. His wife was Annis Eloise Cook. She is my great-grandmother and is still alive. James was bom in Honolulu and died in Eugene, Ore., of tuberculosis. His mother's name on his death certificate is Elizabeth and his father's is Manuel. My great-grandma said they worked in the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikīkī. Kimo left Honolulu on a ship and eame to the Port of Seattle and worked his way down the coast to the Coos Bay area where he met my great-grandma. He must have eome over in the eai'ly 1920s from the Honolulu. Kimo had five children before he died: Betty Lou Cook (died shortly after birth), James Lloyd Cook (died in 2004), Helen Delores Cook (my grandmother), Harold Joseph Cook and Manuel Kianoha Cook. I am looking for any relatives or information about him anyone may have. If you have any information, please contact Mikayle by phone at 541-344-4377 or 541-912-1021, or by mail at 2230 Tyler Street, Eugene, OR 974052159. ■