Our Beloved Child Has Passed ("Ka Maua Mea Aloha He Keiki Ua Hala", Nupepa Kuokoa, October 4, 1918) Dear Nupepa Kuokoa, greetings:—Please ferry my tearful news in empty space of the deck of your messenger to announce at the door of each and every home you visit that our dearly beloved has departed along the…
Author: Kawika Gregoire
Mokuike Smythe, 30, April 22, 1924
Gone on the Path of No Return ("Ua Hala I Ke Ala Hoi Ole Mai", Nupepa Kuokoa, June 19, 1924) Mr. Solomon Hanohano, greetings:—Please be so kind as to provide space in your treasured lei to inform the many acquaintances, friends and family from where the sun rises at Kumukahi to the sun's nadir in…
Hilda Milikaa Elizabeth Kawaiaea, 10 months, July 3, 1912
A Tearful Message ("He Puolo Na Ka Waimaka", Nupepa Kuokoa, July 19, 1912) Dear editor of the Kuokoa, greetings:—Please insert in available space of the Kuokoa this tearful message of pain so that acquaintances, family and friends of my beloved deceased one will know the matter referenced above. To wit, Hilda Milikaa Elizabeth Kawaiaea passed…
The music of Kaupo
Being an isolated community, Kaupo residents of old were required to provide their own entertainment, including pastimes such as baseball. In addition to sports, music played an integral role in the district. Historical records paint a picture of a thriving musical scene in Kaupo, and the beauty of the area has inspired songwriters in times…
Joshua Ahulii, 81, Dec. 26, 1906
Death of a Beloved ("He Make I Aloha Nui Ia", Ka Na’i Aupuni, January 14, 1907) Dear Mr. Editor, the wise one of the Nupepa KUOKOA HOME RULA:—Greetings; Please have the kindness to place in available space of the body of the beloved treasure of the nation to transmit the news as if by telephone…
Kekula Amoe, 30, September 27, 1913
Mrs. Kekula Amoe Has Passed Away ("O Mrs. Kekula Amoe Ua Hala", Nupepa Kuokoa, October 10, 1913) Dear Kuokoa:—Please insert this message in available space of your columns and send it like a flash of lightning all around so that family members living in every area of the various counties will know of the one…
Rahela Opunui Kailieha, 55, August 14, 1916
We Are With Sorrow ("Luuluu Wale Makou E Noho Nei", Nupepa Kuokoa, August 25, 1916) Dear beloved of the nation, the Kuokoa, a sorrowful greeting:—Please be so kind as to insert the message above in available space in the columns of our treasured one to inform the many acquaintances of my beloved deceased wife, and…
Antone Vierra Marciel, 81, July 3, 1929
Veteran Rancher of Kaupo Passes (Maui News, July 10, 1929) When Antone V. Marciel died last Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Herman Lake, there passed from life’s roster another of Maui’s pioneers. Antone Marciel was 91 years old and into that almost a century he crowded a world of activities. He was…
Rose Kailikea Marciel, 56, January 10, 1914
A Heavy Burden of Sorrow ("He Ukana Luuluu Me Ke Kaumaha", Nupepa Kuokoa, January 30, 1914) Mr. Editor of the Kuokoa. Greetings:—Please allow me space in the Beloved of the Nation for the matter referenced above, to inform the numerous acquaintances, friends and family of my beloved mother, those who live from where the sun…
Kaolanialii D. M. Kalana, 58, April 2, 1920
My Wife, Mrs. Kaolanilalalii D. M. Kalana, Jr., Has Passed Away ("Kuu Wahine, Mrs. Kaolanilalalii D. M. Kalana, Jr., Ua Hala", Nupepa Kuokoa, April 16, 1920) Mr. Editor of the Nupepa Kuokoa, greetings:— Allow me to request from you, honorable one, that some space be found in our treasure for my tearful message above so…