by Paniolo Preservation Society | Dec 6, 2024 | Dr. Billy Bergin, Legacy, Paniolo, Paniolo Hall of Fame
Kamuela, Hawaii: The Paniolo Hall of Fame proudly announces the induction of Dr. William “Billy” Carthage Bergin, a legendary figure in Hawaii’s ranching history, into its esteemed 2024 cohort. This significant honor highlights his lifelong...
by Paniolo Preservation Society | Aug 9, 2023 | Legacy, Paniolo, Paniolo Hall of Fame
On November 19, the Paniolo Hall of Fame welcomed nine new inductees in the Class of 2022, two from Moloka‘i, three from Maui and four from Hawai‘i Island. Moloka‘i From Moloka‘i, the Dudoit ‘ohana is well represented by Morrency “Porky” Duke Keali‘ikanakaole Dudoit,...
by Paniolo Preservation Society | Nov 17, 2022 | Legacy, Paniolo Hall of Fame
We are excited to share with you the new inductees into the Paniolo Hall of Fame! The Paniolo Hall of Fame was created by Oʻahu Cattlemen’s Association in 1999 to honor our past and current paniolo statewide. To be considered, inductees must qualify in at least one of...
by Paniolo Preservation Society | Jun 24, 2022 | Blog, Legacy, Paniolo, Paniolo Hall of Fame
Rawhide Ben leading a wild steer at Pohakuloa Mauna Kea Ebenezer “Rawhide Ben” Parker Low (Paniolo Hall of Fame Class of 2005) was born in Honolulu, October 4, 1864, the great grandson of John Palmer Parker I and Kipikane. He was handling cows before he was six,...
by Paniolo Preservation Society | Apr 29, 2022 | Blog, Legacy, Paniolo Hall of Fame
Paniolo Hall of Fame Class of 2015 In 1832, Godfrey Kainoa’s great-great-grandfather was one of the three original paniolo who came to Hawai‘i Island at the request of King Kamehameha III. His name was Ramon Baesa. He married Mary Kainoa Kupuna from Pololū and lived...
by Paniolo Preservation Society | Jan 28, 2022 | Blog, Legacy, Paniolo, Paniolo Hall of Fame
An optimist by nature Harry Martens von Holt II was born in North Kohala in 1948. Named after his paternal grandfather, he grew up on Kahua Ranch, working side by side with Hawaiian cowboys who adapted his name from Harry von Holt to “Hale Pono Holo,” and the nickname...
