Name:	Tracy Kanahele
Location:	Hilo, Hawaii
Comments:	Aloha! My Aunty Sharon told me about your site. I'm also interested in genealogy research. My grandmother's cousin married a Hoopii, and her sons are The Hoopii Brothers. Is this the same Hoopiis?
	July 21, 2004 19:01:31 (GMT Time)
Reply:	Aloha Tracy, Mahalo for checking out our Ohana site. In old hawaii our ancestors traditionally used a single name my Great grandfather was named 'Hoopii' he was the Son of Nohua & Hamole of Kaupo Maui. I'm still researching possible relations to the Hoopii Brothers of Kahakuloa, but it looks like their patriarch is Hoopii the Son of a Kekahuna from Peahi, Maui. Working with Hawaiian Genealogy for several years I've found our ancestors cleverly renamed their children after their older generations possibly to preserve the ancestry. So in essence the two Hoopii's could be connected but we haven't traced far back enough to be certain. Aloha ahui hou, Kona

Name:	Sandy Kow
Location:	Oceanside, CA
Comments:	I was just doing some internet searches on old friends from high school and was looking for Alice Bayobay from Farrington High School, Honolulu in the late 1960's. There was an entry in your guest book from Alice Kai (Bayobay) Barber from the Big Island. If this is the same Alice, please tell her I said hi. Mahalo Nui, Sandy
	July 24, 2004 21:51:55 (GMT Time)
Reply:	Aloha Sandy, Thank you for stopping by and visiting our Ohana website. Ahui hou Kona

Name:	Andy Maje
Location:	Himamaylan City
Comments:	Nice Web page!
	July 25, 2004 13:16:31 (GMT Time)
Reply:	Mabuhay Andy, Thank you for visiting our Family website and signing our Guestbook. I've never been to the Philippines if you have any suggestions on improving the content of information would be appreciated. Kona Jugoz

Name:	Katariana Waititi
Location:	Auckland New Zealand
Comments:	I have just found your amazing website, Ka pai te website!! I have been searching for my great great grandmother Heni Nuka,born in Lahaina, she married an american whaler John Howe who bought her to NZ around 1850,they had a son,Hone Hau (John Howe), the whaler left NZ shortly after,and nanny Heni died 1908, is buried at Christs Church Russell, Bay of Islands NZ. For many years my whanau believed nanny Heni was tangata whenua (Maori),but searchs have proved she was from Hawaii - I'm wondering if you have come across this name in your own searchs. Kia kaha e hoa ma, Kia ora.
	August 28, 2004 00:00:00 (GMT Time)
Reply:	Aloha Katariana, Thank you for you kind comments & for checking out our family website. Your Great great grandmother Heni has such an interesting story. It would be great to make a movie based on her adventures from Hawaii to New Zealand. Although I have not come across a Heni Nuka in my research yet, I will definitely keep her name in my memory. Before 1853 Hawaiians did not use surnames as we do today, so back then there was no way to distinguish relationships between parents, brothers & sisters other than actually knowing who was who. Your Great great grandmother may have been related to our Makekau, Pue, Alakiki or Kahahawai families all originated in Lahaina, Maui in the early 1800's, We could possibly be cousins. Aloha & God Bless, Kona Jugoz

Name:	Jo anne Howe
Location:	Melbourne Australia
Comments:	I was very interested by the comments sent in by Katariana Waititi referring to Heni Nuka. My husband is also a descendant of Heni Nuka and her story confirms our own research but we also found that her ancestors could have come from the island of Nihau,Hawaii where the original language of Hawaii is spoken and it is similar to maori which would account for her easy assimilation into maori life in NZ. But that island is privately owned and has restrictions and if you are possible cousins then you could be possible cousins to my husband. I ENJOYED THE SITE THANK YOU VERY MUCH
	September 15, 2004 02:35:57 (GMT Time)
Reply:	Aloha Jo anne & Bill, Yes, Heni Nuka has such an interesting story, the next time I visit the State of Hawaii Archives, or the Bishop museum. I will see if they have any information about her in their files. If Heni was from Niihau it may be all the more difficult to trace her roots. In old Hawaii the main form of communication was verbal, songs, chants & dances. Only as the missionaries arrived in Hawaii did our ancestors learn to read & write. For this reason alot of our genealogical information is gone. Each day goes by, Hawaiians lose another kupuna (ancestor), and along with them they take valuable treasures of knowledge. I will keep you, and Katariana updated, if I am able to locate any information regarding Heni Nuka. Aloha ahui hou, Kona Jugoz

Name:	Lawrence W Marciel Jr
Location:	Hewitt, TX
Comments:	Cool Site. aloha everyone
	September 17, 2004 23:23:01 (GMT Time)
Reply:	Aloha Lawrence, I'm familiar with the Marciel name, and I know your ohana is also from Kaupo, Maui. There has been others from the Marciel family who have also visited our site. If you or your ohana have information, or pictures you'd like to share send them to us in JPG format, it would be an honor to post them. Mahalo nui loa for visiting. . Aloha ahui hou, Kona

Name:	Ferdinand E. Limsiaco
Location:	Bacolod City, Philippines
Comments:	It's nice to view our Ancestry's history again. It really makes me proud to be proud of this clan. More power to all of us and I hope to have our grand Limsiaco reunion here soon. God Bless us all!!!...
	September 30, 2004 08:48:09 (GMT Time)
Reply:	Mabuhay Ferdinand, Thank you, for your return visit. If you have any information, or pictures to share from Bacolod City it would be my pleasure to post them on the Limsiaco webpage. God Bless Kona Jugoz

Name:	Leilani
Location	Kaliponi
Comments	Aloha Ohana, Thank you for posting Uncle Napa's picture and to our Ohana that shared it with all of us! Mahalo again and God Bless! A hui ho! mOm :) Mele kaliki maka!! ~*~*~*~*~*~
	December 13, 2004 17:09:01 (GMT Time)
Reply:	Mom Mahalo Nui to Aunty Janice for sharing the picture of Uncle Napa with us. Bernard Palenapa Hoopii Jr. (Uncle Napa) Ahui hou kakou Kona

Name:	Kealii Makekau
Location:	Oahu
Comments:	This is just to let all who are Makekau or who have relations with the Makekau Ohana know that today 11/07/04 at 2:15 am my father Henry Makekau jr has passed on from this world to next. Let it be known that he was a great man, an exceptional father and a true kanaka maoli. Thanks to all who have touched or been touched by his beautiful life. P.S. What we do in life echos in Eternity!!!!
	November 7, 2004 21:20:29 (GMT Time)
Reply:	Aloha Kealii, I too, can reflect back during the time of my fathers passing. I remember all too well, how I felt after losing him almost two years ago. Condolences to you, and the Family, May God comfort & guide you as you travel the road ahead. Henry Makekau Jr. 1932 - 2004 Ahui hou Malama pono Kona

Name:	Leilani
Location:	Kaliponi
Comments:	Much Aloha Son, So wonderful to read all these responses. The graphics are awesome and you do an excellent work. God bless you & continued wisdom and strength from our God. Aloha wau ia oe OhanamOm :)
	November 6, 2004 00:50:30 (GMT Time)
Reply:	Aloha Makuahine, Mahalo ke Akua for all his many blessings. May his perfect will be accomplished in our lives. Ahui hou, Keikikane Kona

Name:	Samuel K. Molale, III
Location:	Volcano, Hawaii
Comments:	Aloha, My son was recently researching our family name through the internet and came upon your website. I am very interested in a comment dated on June 7, 2004, from Tia Mailani (Poopaa) Kahawai, of Kailua-Kona, regarding information on her grandmother, Marynancy Mailani Molale, daughter of Mary Kaluhiokalani Makekau Molale and Samuel Kekoa Molale, Sr., of North Kohala, Hawaii. My father is Samuel Kekoa Molale, Jr., Marynancys' younger brother, who is still living! I would very much like to get in touch with Tia and share with her the knowledge of the Molale ohana. Mahalo for having this site!
	November 1, 2004 01:42:10 (GMT Time)
Reply:	Aloha Samuel, forwarding your comments to Tia, may this Holiday season be a special one for you, Tia and the Molale Ohana. Ahui hou, Kona

Name:	Tasha
Location:	Maui
Comments:	I like the graphics. i was kind of hoping you guys would have information on like king kamehameha and all the kings and stuff. well anyways, cool site! Bye!
	October 21, 2004 00:14:59 (GMT Time)
Reply:	Aloha Tasha, Mahalo for visiting & signing our guestbook. Every so often, our information is updated, on your next visit we'll try to have more. Maui no ka oe & Nanakuli ea. Ahui hou, Kona

Name:	Thom Holian
Location:	Duck, NC
Comments:	Hello, I didn't know where Kaupo was or what was it's meaning. I enjoyed seeing and reading of Kaupo. What a wonderful place to grow up what a wonderful heritage. I remember when times were simple. It wasn't that long ago. Thom
	October 8, 2004 08:25:31 (GMT Time)
Reply:	Aloha Thom, Yes, the simple times were mostly good times. Special places like Kaupo, Maui still exist, it's great to go back there and visit every so often. Thank you for visiting our family website. Kona Jugoz

Name:	Amy
Comments:	Looks Good Don!
	September 30, 2004 22:27:11 (GMT Time)
Reply:	Kuuipo Amy Thanks for sending in all the photograghs of our moopunas. I'm not sure when I'll be able to post them all but I'll get around to it, little by little. Give our love & Aloha to Gene & the keiki. Love & prayers Kona, Brenda, Keola & Ikaika Jugoz O Nanakuli