John Owen

Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 7th January 2024. JO aged 83 years of Newquay. Beloved husband of Thelma, loving father of Jof, Jamie and Joanne and much loved Grandad of Jasmine, Jenson, Jamelia, Javi and May.

A great surfer, a business partner and a real Legend who contributed so much to surfing in the UK and Europe. The UK Pro Surf Tour was what he enjoyed the most along with the inception of Boardmasters, seeing young, up and coming talent develop there skills and giving guidance where he could.

Funeral Service at St Michael’s Church, Newquay on Friday 2nd February 2024 at 12noon followed by a celebration of JO’s life in the Beach Bar, Fistral Beach.

Family flowers only but donations in lieu for The Wave Project can be given by retiring collection at the funerals service or online using the link below.