On Sunday March 27th 2011, World Champion surfer Jimmy Blears was laid to rest in the waters of Waikiki where he first saw the ocean as a young boy. Uncle Val Ching made a special Ipu Moe in loving honor for Jimmy. Here are photos of Jimmy’s memorial kindly shared by friends and family. Aloha nui loa, Jimmy. . .
Rest in peace, Jimmy. Photo of display courtesy Daniel Almonte
Jimmy Blears and Clyde Aikau, photo of display courtesy Daniel Almonte
Jimmy Blears, photo of display courtesy Daniel Almonte
Family and friends honor Jimmy with love. Photo courtesy Uncle Val Ching
The beautiful Ipu Moe made with love for Jimmy by Uncle Val Ching
Flowers for Jimmy, photo courtesy Uncle Val Ching
The paddle out for Jimmy at San Souci, photo courtesy Daniel Almonte
Blue Makua steering Jimmy's canoe, photo courtesy Daniel Almonte
Jimmy's canoe with family, Laura with Ipu, photo courtesy Daniel Almonte
Circle of love, prayers and flowers for Jimmy, photo courtesy Daniel Almonte
God bless you. Aloha nui loa, Jimmy. . .
03/04/2011 at 11:28 pm Permalink
thank you, very touching and sweet
04/04/2011 at 1:14 pm Permalink
Beautiful tribute! Aloha!
06/04/2011 at 9:17 pm Permalink
Thank you, Steiny