Family Reunions: February 2026

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  • Kekaula-Aarona – He kāhea to all descendants of Thomas Kahalewai Kekaula and Julia Kanohokuahiwi Aarona. They had 8 surviving children: Julia Kanohokuahiwi, Cecilia Paiaia, Samuel Nohohiaulu, Mabel Kahaleiwi, Thomas Aarona, Hansen Makahuki, Edwin Kalauoliwa, Mary Kaualoku. Hoping to reunite with Kekaula and Aarona family to have a family reunion as a granddaughter of Thomas Aarona Kekaula. Please call or email if you have any information on these topics. Mahalo, Sephra Greher Ph.718-200-7467/ hooheno2@gmail.com.
  • Kelepolo – Calling the descendants of Maikaʻaloa and Annie (Kumulau) Kelepolo of Kainaliu, Kona, Hawaiʻi and their seven keiki: Albert, Peter, Josephine, William, Joseph, Isabella, and Lillian. We are planning an ʻohana reunion for July 17-19, 2026, in Kona, Hawaiʻi. Contact Monico Galieto (grandson of William Kelepolo) at kelepoloohana@gmail.com or call (808) 936-5682. When emailing, provide your name, phone number, mailing/email addresses. and how you’re related, I will send an information packet.
  • Kupihea – ʻOhana of Solomon N. Kupihea and M. Hattie Kuapahi Kupihea: Join us on Kauaʻi July 12-19, 2026! Daily planned activities to strengthen bonds and learn faces. Evening potluck dinners for genealogy and talk story. Visit our website for more information. https://bit.ly/Kupihea-Kuapahi-reunion-2026. Email: kupihea.reunion@gmail.com
  • Pio – Descendants of Kepio and Keoahu of Kaupō, Maui, are having a family reunion on Maui, Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-6, 2026 at Pukalani Community Center. Their six children early on used the surnames Kepio or Pio: Sampson Kahaleuahi (Anadasia Kealoha); Victoria Nakoaelua (Kahaleauki); Maria Malaea (Keahi/Adams, Sam Akahi Sr.); Samuel Kaukani (Mele Kakaio, Rebecca Malulu); Ipoaloha (Kalalani Kekiwi); and Joseph Kaleohano (Elizabeth Nakula, Minnie Aloiau). Contact: Kaʻapuni Peters-Wong 808-375-4321; Toni Kowalski-Dacquel 808-436-1845; Valda Baisa Andaya 808-572-9245; Ululani Opiana Glass 808-446-9309; Kapiolani Adams 808-778-6383; or email

Photo: Nalani Kanakaole

Services honoring the life and legacy of Nālani Kanakaʻole, a revered hula master and cultural practitioner, will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium in Hilo. ʻAha will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by visitation. Floral arrangements, lei, and kinolau are welcome.

Inquiries regarding support or donations may be directed to the Foundation at 808-961-5242 or mail to:
ekf@edithkanakaolefoundation.org.