My Ancestry

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The Hussey Family and Waipiʻo Valley

The Hussey family’s history in Hawaiʻi began with Manaiakalani Opunui, a Native Hawaiian woman of chiefly descent (Maui), married Alexander Pollard Hussey, they settled in Waipiʻo Valley in the mid-19th century, and together they raised a family deeply connected to the land and community. Waipiʻo, renowned for its fertile lands and abundant water sources, has been a center of traditional taro (kalo) cultivation for generations. George Alika Hussey, their son, became a prominent taro farmer in the valley, contributing to the preservation of this essential Hawaiian agricultural practice.

The Hussey family’s connection to Waipiʻo Valley reflects a legacy of hard work, community contribution, and respect for the ʻāina—a legacy that continues to inspire.

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The Ahuna Family and Chinese-Hawaiian Roots

The Ahuna family’s lineage reflects the blend of Native Hawaiian and Chinese heritage that has shaped Hawaiʻi’s unique cultural landscape. Pak Loo Hoon, a Chinese immigrant who arrived in Hawaiʻi during the plantation era, married Kamala Hu, a Native Hawaiian woman. Together, they built a family that embodied resilience and cultural harmony, with a deep connection to Hawaiian traditions and values.

 

Their son, Herbert Nikela Ahuna, became a respected figure in South Kona, marrying Rose N. Mauloa Lino Baptiste. Their daughter, Emma Ahuna, later married George Hussey. My grandparents, united the Ahuna and Hussey families. This union represents the merging of two rich legacies, each rooted in hard work, community, and the preservation of cultural identity.

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