China Uemura, longtime Waikiki beachboy and surf contest organizer, dies at 68

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Longtime Waikiki beachboy and surf organizer China Uemura died Friday afternoon on the age of 68.

The information of his passing was posted to the China Uemura Browsing Basis Instagram web page on Saturday morning.

“It was one hell of a journey pops. All of the tales of you in your wild days, and all of the love you poured into the neighborhood.” The put up stated. “During the last month it’s actually put into perspective how many individuals you will have impacted.”

“Relaxation straightforward. We love you and so will all of the folks you’ve reached together with your kindness. Mahalo everybody on your prayers, and type messages. Dad’s in a greater place, no ache, no disappointment, solely happiness.”

In response to the posts on the web page, Uemura was hospitalized again in December after taking a nasty fall requiring emergency again surgical procedure.

The web page additionally says that he skilled some medical setbacks whereas recovering from surgical procedure.

China Uemura handed away on January sixth, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. surrounded by family and friends.

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