Guides

Aloha. A little information about our guides. All Oahu Ghost Tours guides were carefully selected not only for their expert storytelling abilities, but for their vast knowledge in their field of practice. In this case ghosts and the supernatural, particularly related to Hawai'i. All guides have had personal encounters themselves, and grew up from children here in the islands with a sense of curiosity, admiration and respect for the supernatural. To them it's a passion. There are many books written by many writers that tell basically the same stories of the sites visited. We do this as well, but our guides have all continuously studied the sites visited, as well as other sites around the islands in detail for many many years, and over this time have accumulated new and startling information from events that have occurred while on the tours and from former guests who had their own experiences while on our tours. As these are personal experiences, many of these are very unique to our tours and you will not find them in any publication. Two of our guides are in the process of writing their own books documenting their experiences. With a guide staff that includes two school teachers, a kahuna, and the collective sharing of stories and experiences between our guides working as a team and in tandem with each other, we feel that you will experience one of the most up to date, interesting, and informative ghost tours anywhere.

Kukea, born and raised on the beautiful side of the Ko’olaus (a.k.a. the Windward side) grew up listening to many stories of the paranormal from family members and friends. Unique and bone chilling stories he shares.

He knows many of the haunted landmarks, which ones are real and those that are just plain old urban legends. Kukea not only shares these Hawaiian tales of spirits of unrest, but also makes you feel like you're one with the entity. Kukea is extraordinary in the art of ghost stories and the tales that are told around the island.

Kukea is always ready to take you on a journey to the world of the unknown. So ask yourself, "Do things really go bump in the night?"

Uncle Joe Espinda Jr. is from a little town in south O'ahu called Waimanalo. Uncle Joe is a product of a proud family of Hawaiians. Uncle Joe's family has roots back when Hawaii was still a monarchy, and he's proud of that fact. He's also very in tune to Oahu's spiritual and supernatural side, and has had many experiences himself.

Joe who is multi-talented is also an accomplished musician. Uncle Joe is session keyboard player backing up Hawaii greats like Butch Helemano and former keyboard player and vocalist with one of Hawaii's leading music groups, Kawao. Some of Joe's local and national musical influences include Natural Vibes, BET, Elton John, Eagles, Stevie Wonder, Butch Helemano, and Braddah Waltah.

Uncle Joe who is lead guide for Orbs of Oahu, is an expert storyteller with his animated delivery and role playing on his tours as most Hawaiians are, and he's looking forward to taking you on a journey to some of the most haunted sites in all Hawai'i. Uncle Joe's natural and very unique storytelling abilities will have you grabbing the person next to you as he tells of the terrible and spooky events that occurred at the places visited. Uncle Joe is also working on a new book on Hawaii's supernatural and unique stories.

Please welcome Uncle Joe to Oahu Ghost Tours.

My name is Robert Sepulveda and I was born and raised in the Kapahulu area of Oahu.

I remember back in 1977 or so, Dr. Glen Grant paid a visit to my elementary school and did a presentation that included ghost stories and pictures (some of which are included in his Obake Files book) that really left and impression on me. This led to my interest in ghosts and other mysteries of our world. I am a family man with two young children and a beautiful wife who are the light of my life. I love this tour for not only does it allow me to explore my interests, but also allows me to share it with while meeting many wonderful people.

During the day Robert is a teacher in the Hawaii Public School system.

Aloha, my name is Joe Punohu and I'm a Native of O'ahu, born and raised in Kaneohe on the windward side. I love telling visitors about the island, as well as comparing and reminiscing with other natives of the island. I love learning about and experiencing paranormal encounters, and teaching the history behind the hauntings.

Growing up, I've always been taught to have a certain respect for everything around me, and not to deny the presence of the supernatural occurrences, rather to learn about them and learn from them. I have had my own personal experiences with the supernatural.

I am also a proud father of two children. My oldest is 4 years old.

Joe has been compiling stories and information on the supernatural for many years and hopes one day to sit down and write a book about his experiences. Until then, he will intrigue you with his accuracy and knowledge of the sites visited.

Aloha, my name is Melissa Keli`i Ha`o. I grew up in Manoa Valley about three houses down from the Chinese Cemetery. I never really gave it much thought at the time, but we had ti leaves EVERYWHERE. When I asked my grandmother about what was up there or out there, she would always look at me, pull me close and tell me not to worry. She said that my Hawaiian blood would protect me.

According to my father, we are decedents of the same Ha`o’s that helped to establish Kawaihao church and the Ha`o twins that grace the state shield. On my grandmother's side I have Naumu royalty in my veins (they once owned most of Kauai), perhaps it is these ancestors that pushed me towards Oahu Ghost Tours and have had a hand in protecting me this far.

I wasn’t always a believer. Back in 1998 I was working as a chef for Manele Bay on Lanai and one of my co-workers was discussing the trouble a “menacing spirit” was causing her son. After listening to her tale I immediately looked at her and said, “I don’t believe in ghosts.” That was a mistake for two reasons. The first, Lanai is a very, VERY, small island and by the end of the day I had more than 50 people corner me to tell me their personal stories and emphasize why I SHOULD believe. After each story I politely smiled and said, “I still don’t believe, that can very easily be explained…” (I was still very young). The second reason was that the ghosts or spirits that live on that island, and there are a LOT, took it upon themselves to make me a believer. Later that night after dropping off everyone (I drove the VanPool vans) I was backing into my space. There was no one near me, on either side. I heard a loud bang and looked in my rear view mirror and saw a tree, swore under my breath, and got out to see the damage I caused the van by hitting the tree. I was at least 20 feet from the tree, so I got back in to continue backing up. I put the van in reverse and heard the bang again. This time I looked up but remained in the car. About thirty seconds later a third bang shattered the silence within the van, but this time is came from the side of the van, and it came with such force that it rocked the 15 seat van. I flew from the van, up my stairs into my apartment, slammed the door and started screaming, “I BELIEVE!” I look back on that night, and my roommates reactions, with fondness now, but at the time…..

From the moment I took my first tour I was hooked. I cannot see things in the traditional sense, though I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t want too, I can feel/sense “stuff” around me all the time. As a “day” job I teach US and Hawaiian History at St. Andrew’s Priory. These personal experiences have really spiced up my Hawaiian history class, and has also sparked a new interest within myself to keep learning.

Oahu Ghost Tours welcomes Wayne Enos to our ohana of experienced guides. Wayne leads guests on our day tour called Sacred Spirits and is very familiar with the ecology and culture at the sites visited and of the Hawaiian lifestyle. Wayne is a laid-back local boy from the town of Hauula which is located on the Northeast side of Oahu , who also rocks on stage and loves all styles of music. His laid back style make for a relaxing and unrushed day on our Sacred Spirits Tour.

Locals may recognize Wayne. He is also guitarist and one of the principal songwriters for Natural Vibrations, one of Hawaii's leading reggae bands when he isn't conducting tours for Oahu Ghost Tours. One of his favorite “Vibe” moments was when Prince jumped on stage with them during a show on Maui.

If you have the good fortune of getting Wayne on your tour, you are in for a real treat from someone who not only loves good music, but nature and the outdoors too.

Kahuna Pahia is our staff Native Hawaiian Kahuna. A Kahuna in Hawaiian life is the overseer of the structure of Kanaka Maoli (Hawaiian life). He or she is the keeper of the ancient knowledge, of wisdom and understanding. Kahuna's are often called upon to perform marriages, funerals, or to spiritually cleanse a person or a place. The few living Kahuna are the preservers of the ancient Kanaka Maoli, heart and soul. They are the keepers of the Principle in the paths known and unknown, the Sacred Bridge Builder, the keeper of the Highway beyond road’s end.

Kahuna Pahia is a Kahuna of love. Not only is she one of our spiritual advisors, she is also available for private tours as a special added value to our Sacred Spirits day tour. Contact us for additional information on this.