Aloha kākou,
E hoʻi i ka piko (Let us return to the source) is our theme for our 2026 Kekoʻolani family reunion. Come and join us in the beautiful moku of Hilo as we reconnect and strengthen our pilina (closeness) with one another. We invite all of the descendants of Nawai and Emily Kekoʻolani to be part of this reunion.
- What: Kekoʻolani Family Reunion
- Who: All descendants of Nawai and Emily Kekoʻolani
- When: July 10 – 12, 2026
- Where: Hilo and Waipiʻo, Hawaiʻi
Lodging
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel has offered us a group rate. Please click the links below for details:
Other Hilo hotels include Grand Naniloa and SCP Hotel (formerly Hilo Seaside). You can also explore vacation rentals across Hawaiʻi Island.
Transportation
Transportation from the Waipiʻo lookout into the valley will be provided, but all other transportation will be on your own.
Genealogy
Our moʻokūʻauhau (genealogy) allows us to know who we are, where we come from, and who we are related to. It connects us to place, events, and moʻolelo that has or may impact our ʻohana. Our dear Aunty Amy, Uncle Henry, and cousin Dean have worked hard to provide records of our past.
We invite everyone to participate in sharing your genealogy information so we can update our family records to include the last few generations. We will be emailing a PDF fillable form for you to complete, save, and email to Jade Silva (daughter of Winifred). We will also include a letter asking for your authorization to share your information with the rest of the family. Please submit genealogy information by the end of April 2026.
Registration
- Participant name (Last, First, Middle)
- Parent, grandparent, great grandparent (dropdown with all siblings: Nawai, Katherine, Amy, etc.)
- Contact information (phone, address, email)
- Select days of participation
- T-shirt size and quantity
- All participants: name (first and last), age, relationship
- Select days of participation for each participant
- T-shirt size and quantity for each participant
- Total cost
- Donation note near payment for those who want to give more to the reunion fund; any funds not used will be deposited to the Kekoʻolani Trust fund (used for Waipiʻo land taxes and/or land maintenance).
Payment options:
- Online (account number and routing number will be provided)
- Mail check payable to Jade Silva, PO Box 10124, Hilo, HI 96721
Coordinator contact information
Jade Silva · 808-895-6883 (Hawaiʻi time) · pumehanasilva@mac.com
Mailing: PO Box 10124, Hilo, HI 96721
