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Almost a death everyday… 1873.

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DEATHS.

Nov. 12 [1875]—At Pauoa. Honolulu Oahu, Lono (m) died.
” 13—At the same location, P kaukau [? Pakaukau] (m) died.

Nov. 1, 1873, at Kalawao, Molokai, Nunuha (m) died.
Nov. 2, at the same location, Nakaula (m) died.
4, at the same location, Haliata (f) died.
5, at the same location, Kainuwai (m) died.
6, at the same location, M nnini [? Manini] (m) died.
6, at the same location, Piipii (f) died.
7, at the same location, Kauluhiwa (f) died.
8, at the same location, Kel ikaala (m) died.
9, at the same location, Kokii (m) died.
12, at the same location, Kahinawe (m) died.
14, at the same location, Wahapaa (m) died.
14, at the same location, Naalu (f) died.
17, at the same location, Kepa (m) died.
17, at the same location, Kahoomalana (f) died.
18, at the same location, Pohakukihi (f) died.
20, at the same location, Kailiwalea (f) died.
20, at the same location, Paaniani (m) died.
23, at the same location, Kimo (m) died.
24, at the same location, Ai (f) died.
25, at the same location, Kealohi (m) died.
25, at the same location, Kanakaole (m) died.
26, at the same location, Kaaeae (m) died.
28, at the same location, Halula (m) died.
Dec. 20, at the same location, Akini (m) died.
20, at the same location, Miriama (f) died.
20, at the same location, Papa (m) died.
23, at the same location, Wiliams [? Williams] (m) died.
24, at the same location, Kaiakoili (m) died.
26, at the same location, W. N. Pualewa (m) died.
27, at the same location, Lae (m) died.
27, at the same location, Nana (f) died.
30, at the same location, Mahina (m) died.
30, at the same location, Kapapaholona (m) died.
30, at the same location, A. S. Nuuanu (m) died.
Jan. 1, 1874, at the same location, Kapaka (f) died.
1, at the same location, Kekaula (f) died.
2, at the same location, Kalili (m) died.
3, at the same location, Popoalaea (f) died.
8, at the same location, Pahukailua (m) died.
9, at the same location, Kuaiwa (f) died.
10, at the same location, Malei (m) died.
10, at the same location, H. R. Hoohila (f) died.
12, at the same location, Keliimahiai (m) died.
13, at the same location, Waha (m) died.
14, at the same location, Kapele (m) died.
15, at the same location, Kokookalani (m) died.
20, at the same location, Kaulalani (f) died.
21, at the same location, Napoka (m) died.
21, at the same location, Kapika (f) died.
22, at the same location, Naai (f) died.
24, at the same location, Kanoni (f) died.
25, at the same location, Moo (m) died.
26, at the same location, Kauapuni (m) died.
28, at the same location, Makakoa (m) died.
29, at the same location, Luala (m) died.
30, at the same location, Papue (m) died.
Feb. 6, at the same location, Maemae (m) died.
7, at the same location, Henry (m) died.
8, at the same location, Momona (f) died.
14, at the same location, Kaluakini (m) died.
14, at the same location, Kanakaole (m) died.
18, at the same location, Kamai (m) died.
18, at the same location, Bila (m) died.
19, at the same location, Beni (m) died.
28, at the same location, Kaiwi (m) died.
28, at the same location, Ainiu (f) died.

 (Lahui Hawaii, 11/25/1875, p. 4)

MAKE.

Ka Lahui Hawaii, Buke I, Helu 48, Aoao 4. Novemaba 25, 1875.

 

Maunaala, 1899.

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ROYAL MAUSOLEUM

(THIS IMPOSING STRUCTURE STANDS ON AN ELEVATION PROMINENT IN THAT PORTION OF NUUANU CEMETERY ON THE WAIKIKI SIDE OF THE AVENUE. WITHIN WILL BE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF PRINCESS KAIULANI.)

WITHIN THE TOMB.

(This paper, February 16, 1891.)

On a beautiful lawn at the entrance of Nuuanu valley, overlooking this city, the harbor and ocean beyond, stands the Royal Mausoleum, erected by the Hawaiian Government, as the resting place of the remains of the Royal Family of Hawaii and a few of their greatest benefactors. It is built in the Gothic style of architecture, of concrete stone, with the lawn handsomely laid out with walks and studded with trees, the whole presenting from the avenue an attractive appearance. Continue reading →

Belina Elizabeth, Sacred Hearts teacher passes on, 1894.

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A Catholic Nun Dies.

At 9 o’clock in the evening on this past Sunday, the 8th, Sister Belina Elizabeth, one of the Nuns [Viligine] at Sacred Hearts girls’ school, at 58 years old. It was thirty or more years ago that she first landed here amongst us, and there have been numerous Hawaiian girls who were taught by her and who have become mothers today. And many of those early students of hers came to see her cold, clammy [i am sure there is a much better image for “koou”!] remains in the morning of the following Monday, and that evening, her funeral was held, and at the Koula Cemetery she was no more to be seen, accompanied by the students of the school. For many months she was ill with pains in her hip, and she was taken around on a wheelchair [noho huila]. She was born in Persia [Perusia] on the 8th of December, 1835. She was greatly beloved by the students, and by the Hawaiians who knew her and were close to her.

(Makaainana, 4/16/1894, p. 1)

He Virigine Katolika i Make.

Ka Makaainana, Buke I—-Ano Hou, Helu 16, Aoao 1. Aperila 16, 1894.

 

The Hon. J. A. Nahaku passes on, 1887.

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The Hon. J. A. Nahaku.

In the deep purple morning of this past Thursday, the 24th of this past month, at Honuakaha, here in Honolulu, the Almighty Father was pleased to take the last breath of our dearly beloved father, and leave him behind to sleep the eternal sleep at his last home in Makiki. And left behind were tears of grief on this side of the grave. And he passed after being troubled with sickness for the long period of seven years.

The Hon. John Nahaku was born at Mahukona, Kohala, Hawaii, on the 18th of September, 1830, from the loins of Kaoiokalani (f) and Namaka (m) and until  his recent passing, he was aged 56 years, 5 months, and 6 days.

J. A. Nahaku was educated at the district school of Kohala, and in the year 1850, he entered into the school of Rev. E. Bond, at Iole, and in 1852, he entered into the Hilo Boarding School, and in 1854, he entered into Lahainaluna College under the tutelage of W. P. Alexander, and in 1857, he graduated from Lahainaluna and returned to Kaanapali where he married his wife, Mrs. Ruth Keliiokahekili, and there he resided and in 1860 he was appointed Sheriff of Kaanapali. In 1864, he was elected as a Delegate to the Constitutional Convention. And in 1866, he was elected as the Representative for the district of Kaanapali, and in 1868, he was reelected, and in 1870 he was appointed as census taker [Luna helu] for the district of Molokai and Lanai. In 1875, he was appointed as Census taker for the district of Lahaina, and in 1876 he was elected as Representative for the district of Kaanapali, and in the same year he was chosen as Tax Assessor for the district of Makawao.

He served again as Tax Assessor for Makawao in 1857—75—and in 1879, he was chosen as Tax Assessor for the districts of Molokai and Lanai.

In 1880, he was reelected as Representative for the district of Kaanapali, and that was his last term in the Legislature.

In 1881, he was selected as assistant Judge [hope Lunakanawai] for the district of Lahaina, as an assistant to D. Kamaiopili.

In 1882, he was chosen as secretary for the Board of Genealogy of Hawaiian Chiefs [Papa Mookuauhau o na Alii Hanau o Hawaii nei], and it while serving at this post that he passed on.

In 1883, he was chosen as Tax Assessor for the district of Lahaina, and this was the last year which he filled a government post.

As a Lawyer, he began serving as a full Attorney in the year 1866, until that day mentioned above, when he left behind all the work of this life.

J. A. Nahaku was a greatly trusted man by his friends, and he was highly prized by our greatly loved King, and he was a friend to everyone all around Maui.

He was a loving father, he was kind, welcoming, he recognized the great and the small, and his friends most likely shall not forget him.

He was a tireless father to us children, and his grandchildren, and so too to all of his family; he never grew weary of us, even if weakness constantly attacked [?? hooiao ?? hoohao] his body, and thus he persevered the hardships of this life until he passed on.

We ask the powers of heaven to lighten our heavy hearts. “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Amen. [E hoonani ia ke Akua ma na lani kiekie, he malu ma ka honua, he aloha no i kanaka. Amene.]”

John K. Nahaku, Jr.

(Kuokoa, 3/5/1887, p. 3)

Ka Hon. J. A. Nahaku.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XXVI, Helu 10, Aoao 3. Maraki 5, 1887.

Death of Kekelaokalani, 1880.

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FUNERAL.

A service will be held over the remains of Kekelaokalani, Kekuaipoiwa [Kekuiapoiwa], Kailikulani, Leleoili, Kulua, on the following Sunday, October 3, between the hours of 1 and 3 in the afternoon, at the pleasant home, Rooke House [Luka Hale], the place where they made warm with their daughter, the Royal One, Emma Kaleleonalani.

Aloha wa—le,
Ke haha hewa nei o’u mau lima,
I ke kino wailua o kuu mama,
Ua ha—la,
Ua hala ma kela aoao o ka pouli,
Aohe e loaa aku ia’u ke hahai,
Eia au la ua huihui i ke anu,
Anu maeele i kuu kino,
Owau wale no nei e u ae nei,
Aloha—Aloha ino.

[Much Aloha,
My hands search in vain,
Over the body of my dear mama,
She has gone,
She has gone to the other side of the darkness,
I shall not catch her should I follow after her,
Here I am chilled in the cold,
My body is numbed,
It is I alone who mourns,
Aloha—How woeful.]

(Elele Poakolu, 9/29/1880, p. 1)

HOOLEWA.

Ka Elele Poakolu, Buke I, Helu 4, Aoao 1. Sepatemaba 29, 1880.

Mrs. Mileka Rose Silva passes on, 1922.

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GREATEST OF ALL IS ALOHA, IT CANNOT BE DROWNED BY GREAT FLOODS.

MRS. MILEKA ROSE SILVA

Mr. Editor of the Newspaper Kuokoa; Much aloha to you:—Please extend your patience with this sad parcel we are sending, and allow it some open space in the Nupepa Kuokoa, should there be space, so that the family and friends of the one who left this life can know of it, from Hawaii, the island of Keawe, to Kauai of Mano with its twinned lei of mokihana.

At 2 a. m., on Monday, June 19, A. D. 1922, the angel of peace came and took the life spirit from the beloved body of Mrs. Mileka Rose Silva, at our beloved home at Number 1033 Wolters Lane, Kapalama, Honolulu, and left her spiritless remains for us, the ohana, with sadness in love, for our beloved who left this life.

Her body remained at our home until 3 p. m., Tuesday the 20th, and the Rev. Samuel K. Kaloa held a service at the home, as well as where her remains were laid to rest at the Cemetery of Pue’a. Continue reading →

Mary Yates passes on, 1896.

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THAT KAMAAINA WOMAN DIED.

Mrs. Mary Yates died on the 24th of April 1896, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. D. Akerman; she is one of the old-time kamaaina of Kona. She left behind 4 children, and 25 grandchildren, who grieve after her on this side of the grave. She was a gracious and kind friend to all that passed before her home, and great was her medicine of love for which she cannot be forgotten. Her children and grandchildren gathered at her bed before she fell into the sacred sleep of death, to remain in her grave until she is brought to life once again by the call of the sacred trumpet of God, sounded by his Great Angel. Blessed is this adornment for her sleep, just as Jacob taught during his long life to his famIly, and then with his last breath he blessed them and instructed them to cherish God and to have love for one another [aloha kekahi i kekahi]. This is a victorious and happy death. To her family goes our aloha.

[It is unfortunate that most of the five years running from 1889 to 1893 of this newspaper has not been found…]

(Oiaio, 5/1/1896, p. 2)

MAKE IA WAHINE KAMAAINA.

Ka Oiaio, Buke 8, Helu 10, Aoao 2. Mei 1, 1896.

In memory of John Kalua Kahookano, 1900.

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RESOLUTION OF RESPECT.

Passed by the Bar on the Death of J. K. Kahookano.

The following is a copy of resolutions passed by the Bar Association upon the death of J. K. Kahookano:

Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God to take from us our brother lawyer, John Kalua Kahookano; be it

Resolved, That we, the members of the Bar Association of the Hawaiian Islands, in meeting assembled, hereby express our deep regret at the loss which not only the bar but the whole community has suffered by the death of our brother; and,

Resolved, That the late John Kalua Kahookano was a man who, by his honesty, integrity and other sterling qualities, won the respect and the esteem of the Hawaiian bar, who deeply regret his demise at the early age of 38 years.

As a member of the Legislature he not only satisfied the desires of his constituents, but showed a deep interest in the general welfare of the country, and displayed marked ability in legal matters. To his efforts are mainly due the amendments to our statute defining the degrees of murder.

As a representative Hawaiian, his career was full of promise—promise of future usefulness to his country.

As a public-minded citizen, he sacrificed his time and health in discharging his duties as a volunteer health inspector during our present epidemic.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded by the secretary of this association to his widow, with an expression of our deep sympathy in the bereavement of herself and family.

J. LOR. KAULAKOU [J. LOT KAULAKOU],

S. K. KA-NE,

L. ANDREWS.

(Pacific Commercial Advertiser, 3/2/1900, p. 7)

RESOLUTION OF RESPECT.

The Pacific Commercial Advertiser, Volume XXXI, Number 5482, Page 7. March 2, 1900.

Ane Kealoha Kawaihoa Namakelua dies, 1919.

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MY BELOVED WIFE HAS GONE.

MRS. LUCY KAHAINA KEOHOHINAOKALANI KEKOA.¹

Mr. Solomon Hanohano, captain of the Kilohana; Aloha oe:—please extend me your patience, and your boys of the press, to insert into an open room my bundle of tears of clouds banks appearing in the morning which just arrived, and it will be for you to carry it to the homes of the many friends of my beloved wife.

Ane Kealoha Kawaihoa Namakelua has gone. She left me, her husband in marriage at 12 noon, on the 7th of January, 1919, at the home of our foster parent, Laika Kekuewa and Mrs. Hiku Kekuewa, on Morris Lane, Kapalama, Honolulu, and her earthly body rests at Puea Cemetery the eternal sleep, just as is written, for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return [he lepo no oe a e hoi hou aku oe i ka lepo.]

My dear wife was born from the loins of Gapa (m) and Kahalewai (f) at Heeia, Koolau, Oahu, the home of her parents, on the 25th of December, 1892, therefore, she spent 27 years and 12 days in this life and left me and our hanai and all of the ohana grieving in this world.

Because of the sickness she had upon her body, a remedy was sought from doctors for six months or more, but the knowledge of the son of man could not hold it back. And so what the Great Book says came true: Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble. [O ke kanaka i hanauia e ka wahine, ua piha i na popilikia, a he pokole kona mau la.]

My dear wife was educated at the public school at Kahuku, and we were married on the 18th of May, 1908, by the Father Abraham Fernandez, of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, and we were married for 10 years and 6 months. Continue reading →

Thomas Hina, police officer during King Kalakaua’s reign dies, 1917.

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Officer From the Time of King Kalakaua Dies.

On last Wednesday, the 17th of this month, Thomas Hina grew weary of this life at 80 years old. On Thursday his funeral was held at the mortuary of Townsend and Borthwick.

When Kalakaua was the ruler of Hawaii nei, he was one of the police officers, and at his death, his badge, number 1, was placed upon him, showing that he was one of the oldest officers, and he was the first officer from the reign of King Kalakaua.

For a long time now, Thomas Hina was living on Nuuanu Avenue, and when he died, he left behind his son, John Hina.

(Kuokoa, 1/19/1917, p. 2)

MAKE IA MAKAI O KE AU O KA MOI KALAKAUA.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LV, Helu 3, Aoao 2. Ianuari 19, 1917.