I am the oldest daughter of Alfred Lonoali'i Kahookele. My father is the son of David Kanaloa Keawehaku Kahookele Jr. and Mary Kaohelani Adams. I am the second child born to my mother, Mary-Ellen Leilani Rodrigues. She is the daughter of Francis Rodrigues and Elizabeth Kanaha.My father's father, David Kanaloa Kaho'okele was a Kahuna Kalai wa'a and the last expert canoe builder in all of Hawaii nei. See Eddie Kamae's book entitled, "Hawaiian Son", pages 106 and 107He lived in Lower Nahiku, a place famed for it's olona fiber.Some of the things he did for a living include carpentry, school teacher, minister as well as serving in the House of representatives and as a coporal in the United States Army.His namesake and my fathers, eldest brother, David K. Kaho'okele - was killed during the bombing of Pearl Harbor - killed by friendly fire. He was on his way to work when the car that he was riding in was shot at killing four of them.My grandmothers brother, my grandmothers cousin and his son and my grandmothers son. A picture of the bullet riddled car can be seen at many of the websites pertaining to the bombing of Pearl Harbor.My Grandfather David used to demonstrate canoe building at the old fairgrounds on Pu'unene Avenue. He was also a deeply religious man and loved to sing hymns. He would gather the 'ohana every evening to share the word and in so doing ensure that we (the keiki) learn bible verses and hymns. He would open and close these meetings with prayers in Hawaiian and also in english.more to come later.......
Aloha mai Clifford,
We are indeed the same 'ohana as those that live in Kaneohe. My great great great grandfather, Alexander Adams was married for a little while to Sally "Kale" Davis. Sally lived in Honokohua. The Honokuhua ahupua'a was gifted to her by Kamehameha the first. I appreciate knowing that you are looking over and perhaps taking care of the iwi of my 'ohana.
Blessings,
LeeAnn
Are you 'ohana to the Adams 'ohana that live in Kane'ohe? If so...your 'ohana (ali'i) lies in rest at the hillside of Honokahua at Kapalua? If not...e kala mai. But if you are...we can talk story.
LeeAnn: Your family has beautiful names. The Gods Lono and Kanaloa. Reference to the ocean and voyaging across the sea. Look to the source, LeeAnn, and listen to the aina of your homeland for your ancestors will tell you your lineage. Good luck my dear and many good tidings to you and family.
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We are indeed the same 'ohana as those that live in Kaneohe. My great great great grandfather, Alexander Adams was married for a little while to Sally "Kale" Davis. Sally lived in Honokohua. The Honokuhua ahupua'a was gifted to her by Kamehameha the first. I appreciate knowing that you are looking over and perhaps taking care of the iwi of my 'ohana.
Blessings,
LeeAnn
I would love to hear what you have to share.
Mahalo
Bobby E