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FAMILY
My
Mom
My Mom moved to Hawaii in 1963 from Kalamazoo, Michigan.
She spent her career raising seven children while going
to nursing school, working at Hilo Hospital, and later as
a social worker at the Salvation Army and the Big Island
Center for Independent Living.
My Mom, Nancy Jo McCammon, met my Dad on Banyan Drive, at
the home of a mutual friend in 1963. They spent the rest
of their lives together. I am grateful that my Mom instilled
in all of us the joy of reading and the importance of education.
She also made sure that we went to church and had a strong
belief in God. I love and miss my Mom. I
hope that she is proud of the young man that she raised.
My
Dad
My
Dad, Pilipo Kenoi was born and raised on Hawaii Island.
He always seemed larger than life. He was a big, strong
man, but he was also gentle, kind, and enjoyed a good laugh.
He instilled in all of us the importance of keeping your
word, helping others, and never backing down from anyone
or anything if you are right.
My Dad worked in construction for many years then became
a residential counselor at Hawaii Job Corps for 18 years.
When Job Corps moved to Maui in 1986, Dad worked at the
Hilton Waikoloa, catching the bus everyday to work, even
into his twilight years. I always admired how he conducted
himself the same way throughout his life – with pride,
with respect, with aloha for everyone he came into contact
with.
My Dad was my best man at my wedding, he was my counselor
and advisor, my best friend. I wish my children could have
met their Grandfather. He would be proud of them and they
would have enjoyed him immensely.
My Wife
I met my beautiful wife Takako Culhane at Amherst, Massachusetts
in 1990. We were both students at the University of Massachusetts
at Amherst. She was a volleyball player at UMASS and a former
all-star player in Japan. I knew just by talking story with
her that she was the one. She was pretty, smart, athletic,
and down to earth.
Takako graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Mathematics
from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1994. She was
a flight attendant with Continental Airlines before transferring
to Aloha Airlines as a Customer Service Agent.
Takako is also a Broker-Agent with Century 21. She continues
working at Aloha Airlines while raising three children and
doing real estate part-time. I am proud of her because she
does all of this with grace, style, and humility. I owe
much of my success and all of my blessings to my wife.
After 17 years together, we built our first home for our
family near Volcano in 2007.
My Children
Liam Pilipo Yutaka is nine years old and a fourth grade
student at Kamehameha Schools. He loves soccer and is passionate
about the sport. He is currently in U-10 division. He is
also in his third year in Japanese language school at Hilo
Hongwanji.
Justin Kalapana Takashi is seven years old and a second
grade student at Kamehameha Schools. He also enjoys playing
soccer and is currently in U-8 division. He enjoys the outdoors
and likes to practice his Hawaiian songs and chants in the
car on the way to school.
Angeline Mahinalani Kumiko is five years old and is in the
first grade at EB DeSilva Elementary School. She also loves
to play soccer. She is currently in U-6 division. Mahina
dances Hula with Uncle Johnny Lum Ho’s Halau and is
taking Japanese classes at Hilo Hongwanji.
We encourage reading, drawing, and writing for all of our
children. We have not given in to video consoles –
yet. We also are committed to instilling in them a strong
belief in God, in embracing the values of love, respect,
and aloha for all people, and in the importance of working
hard for everything they get. I am committed to teaching
them, by example, the value of sincerity and honesty in
their interactions with people.
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Meet
The Kenoi Family
Liam,
Mahina and Justin Kenoi |
Takako
and Billy Kenoi
Pilipo
and Nancy Jo Kenoi
Billy
and Mom
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