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George Palakiko William Hookano celebrates his 71st birthday, 1920.

Posted on September 9, 2020 by nupepa

Ka Hoʻolauleʻa La Hanau no George Palakiko William Hookano
71st Birthday Party for George Hookano
by Thelma Chun, Hoolauleʻa Ukulele Club

The Hoolauleʻa Ukulele Club honored their Advisor-Instructor, “Uncle” George Palakiko William Hookano on his 71st birthday, The event was held on Saturday, January 19,1980, five days prior to his actual birthday. Continue reading →

Another eulogy for William Hookano Iwiula, 1920.

Posted on September 8, 2020 by nupepa

Sometimes different newspapers will edit down submissions. Here is another version of the eulogy for William Hookano Iwiula, here given as William Hoomana Iwiula. This version is much more ornate and detailed. The editor of the Kuokoa probably was conserving space for other articles. Continue reading →

Death announcement for William Hookano, 1920.

Posted on September 8, 2020 by nupepa

Obituaries

WILLIIAM HOOKANO

William Hookano, aged 52, who for over twenty years was on the police force in Lihue, died at his home Sunday afternoon, says Tuesday’s Garden Island, Lihue, Kauai. Continue reading →

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Ka Hoʻolauleʻa La Hanau no George Palakiko William Hookano71st Birthday Party for George Hookano by Thelma Chun, Hoolauleʻa Ukulele Club

WILLIIAM HOOKANO

Ka Hoʻolauleʻa La Hanau no George Palakiko William Hookano
71st Birthday Party for George Hookano
by Thelma Chun, Hoolauleʻa Ukulele Club