Legacy Book

Add your story to the legacy book

Stories, photos, and genealogy of the Koko, Book, and Cypriano ʻohana.

A living record built by the family, for the family. Even a few sentences and a photo or two become part of something the next generation will treasure. Take all the time you need — your answers save automatically as you go.

Your answers are saved on this device as you type — feel free to come back later and pick up where you left off.

Section 1 · Basic Information

The basics — who you are and where you started.

Full name *

Maiden name (if applicable) (optional)

Hawaiian name or meaning (if any) (optional)

Your inoa Hawaiʻi, the story behind it, who you were named for — whatever you'd like to share.

Date of birth (optional)

Birthplace (optional)

Current city/state (optional)

Which branch of the family do you descend from? *

KokoBookCyprianoConnected to all 3 (descend from more than one branch)

Email *

Names and dates for your parents, grandparents, spouse and children now go in your family tree.

Section 2 · Growing Up & Memories

Where you started — and the moments that shaped you.

What is your first or earliest memory? (optional)

What was your childhood home or environment like? (optional)

Share a favorite memory of a parent, grandparent, or kūpuna (optional)

Could be a holiday, a recipe, a saying, something a kupuna used to do — anything that makes you smile.

Is there a family story that has been passed down? (optional)

What was a typical family gathering like? (optional)

Section 3 · Culture & Connection

The traditions and values that ground your ʻohana.

What cultural traditions are important in your household? (optional)

What does ʻohana mean to you? (optional)

Are there any traditions or practices you hope continue? (optional)

Section 4 · Language & Cultural Knowledge (Optional)

Our ʻohana comes from many cultures and generations. Some knowledge was not always passed down — share what you know, what you've learned, or even what you wish you had the chance to learn.

Do you speak or understand any languages? (Hawaiian, Ilocano, Portuguese, etc.) (optional)

Are there any cultural practices, skills, or traditions you learned growing up? (optional)

Examples: laʻau lapaʻau, hula, weaving, fishing, lei making, cooking, music, etc.

Is there anything you wish had been passed down more in our family? (optional)

What parts of our culture do you hope future generations reconnect with? (optional)

Section 5 · Life, Work & Personality

What you've done, what you love, and how you show up.

What do/did you do for work? (optional)

What skills, talents, or hobbies are you known for? (optional)

What are some traits that describe you? (optional)

Three words to describe yourself (optional)

Three words others would use to describe you (optional)

Section 6 · Favorites

The fun and light stuff.

Favorite local food (optional)

Favorite place in Hawaiʻi (optional)

Favorite family gathering or event (optional)

Section 7 · Legacy

What you're carrying forward — and what you'd pass on.

What values or lessons from your ancestors do you live by? (optional)

What advice would you pass down to future generations? (optional)

Section 8 · Photos & Historical Items

Please share anything you'd like included in the legacy book:

Family photos
Kūpuna photos
Wedding photos
Old documents or historical images

Photos (optional)

0/8 photos selected

Up to 8 photos, 25 MB each. JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, or HEIC. (Photos aren't auto-saved — please re-pick them if you come back later.)

I give permission for my responses and photos to be included in the ʻohana legacy book. *

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Questions? Email kbcohanareunion@gmail.com or call 808-348-6087.