Sophie Hoakalei Ponce Purdy-Kaai

Sophie Hoakalei Ponce Purdy-Kaai was born Aug. 30 at 5:12 a.m. to parents Ashley Ponce and Koddie-Jaymes Purdy-Kaai. She was born at Molokai General Hospital and weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches long. Sophie Hoakalei, meaning child of Hoaka (moon) was also welcomed by grandparents Avette Ponce, Helena Miguel and Martin Ponce of Kaunakakai and James Kaai and Wailana Purdy-Kaai of Hoolehua.