RELAY
FOR LIFE







On December 14, 2005 at 10:00pm, Jacob returned home.

A Celebration of Life was held for Jacob on December 23, 2005, at St. Ann's Church in Kaneohe.

At the end of December, Jacob's ashes were scattered in Kailua Bay and on Maui.

Thank you to all who have expressed their condolences and prayers for Jacob and the Almanza family.


Donations

OCEAN PROJECT
843 Waine'e Street
No. 551
Lahaina, HI 96761

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
2370 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817

WAIKIKI AQUARIUM
2777 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815

July 2016

Jacob's Angels

Relay for Life 2016


September 2014

For those of you connecting with Jacob's page, especially friends from Spain, we wanted to share some photos of our recent trip that reminded us of Jacob's time there and reminded us he was with us every day. We followed most of his itinerary that we found when we discovered his journal from the trip all written in Spanish.

Cathedral in Oviedo

 

Western Union sign - We had to send
him extra money as he was having too
much fun at the discoteque

On our tour to Avila & Segovia - A group
of high school students on a tour

The Roman aqua duct in Segovia

The closest we got to a discoteque


MEMORIALS
With Jacob in mind...


May 2014

On May 6, 2014, Hampton joined Jacob


February 2013

Apa & Nana and mo'opuna

Natalie & Mikey

Jacob & Maria


January 2012
Our newest arrival......

Michael Isaac Mahealani Almanza
Born to Ceilo & Michelle
Dec. 21, 2011
8lbs. 14 oz., 22" length


Big sister Natalie (3 yrs.) welcoming her new baby brother

Jacob William (2 1/2 yrs.)

Maria Joy (11 months)





MESSAGES FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS
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23
Julie Arakaki, friend
Friday, December 16, 2005

Your strength, determination and faith in the past couples years are truly an inspiration. I'll always remember you smiling all the time in high school. Rest in peace Jacob and God bless your family.
22
Cielo, Big Brother #1
Friday, December 16, 2005

Jacob,
We always had that special oldest to youngest bond, but recently you reversed the roles on me and taught me so many things about life, family, and friends. You also taught me what it meant to be a warrior. Your earthly shell could not hold your warrior spirit. No wonder you were such a HUGE UH Warriors fan. I look forward to being touched by your spirit and seeing you out on the ocean. You will always be in my heart.
I love you "PIKO".
21
Michelle Pillen, Family friend
Friday, December 16, 2005

My favorite memories of Jacob are of him as a teacher. He created and taught a lesson on honus for my son Kanoa, who in turn taught his sister Zoe. I'll never forget the intensity of Jacob's message and his skill at holding Kanoa's attention! Jacob taught me so many lessons. The ones that stand out are about the alkaline diet, driving shortcuts in Kaneohe, and what it truly means to have faith. I even had a chance to see Jacob teach strangers! When he and I visited the Waikiki Aquarium, many tourists walked by us, asking each other questions about the fish. Jacob couldn't resist - he started answering peoples' questions and giving them personal tours. Lucky for them - and lucky for us - that Jacob so generously shared his knowledge and passions in life. His lessons will endure.
20
logan malisa, cousin
Friday, December 16, 2005

JACOB, I REMEMBER WHEN YOU,JOSH & ME,USED TO PLAY HOUSE WHEN WE WERE LITTLE KIDS.WE WOULD HAVE SO MUCH FUN.I ALSO REMEMBER US PLAYING THE PIANO TOGETHER WE DID THAT ALOT AND PALOMA SENT THE PICTURE OF US THAT SHE FOUND IN YOUR BOX THAT WAS A REALLY SPECIAL MOMENT FOR THE BOTH OF US. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT.JACOB ALMANZA YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYERS AND MEMORIES FOREVER
I KNOW YOUR WATHCHING OVER ALL OF US, AND WE ARE ALL WITH EVERY MOMENT OF EACH DAY.I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU LOVE YOUR COUSIN LOGAN
19
Elizabeth Kunimoto, Friend, through Lani
Friday, December 16, 2005

Thank you, Jacob, for allowing me to witness through you the power of the Spirit, perfect, immortal, eternal, and always One with God.
Your Light was luminous, even in your pain, and you touched all of us no matter where we were.
Our love will ever be with you.
18
Mark Chesney, friend
Friday, December 16, 2005

Jacob Almanza was a cheerful friend. The Lord has called him to help paint the picture of the heavens each day. Jacob, you will always be with us. -Mark
17
Kystal Ikeda, Friend of Paloma
Friday, December 16, 2005

You are a remarkable person! Your faith, determination, hope, and love have taught me a great deal. To the Almanza family, please accept my deepest sympathy and know that my prayers are with you!
16
Amy Camp, Cousin
Friday, December 16, 2005

Jacob, I write you in Heaven. God is with you and you are free from this world's pain. You are PERFECT as you have been promised by God. We will pray for comfort for your family. We will all miss you. You are a true hero!! Love, Amy
15
Audrey Tripp, Cousin
Friday, December 16, 2005

Jacob is my hero. We grew up apart but I was fortunate to have spent time with him one weekend in San Diego, while he was visiting my other super cousin Cielo. That was all we needed, our relationship grew immediately strong. His funny charm, his lively chat. A wonderful memory I have is at the time we were expecting and I told him I really liked his name, he allowed me to name my baby Jacob, in fact he insisted. HaHa. Too bad Olivia is a girl. I will cherish the time we spent talking about everything from Our Loving God to sports and football. I love you and will forever carry your memory dear to my heart. Rest now my beautiful cousin you are healed.
14
Lisa Ann Kats, Aunt
Friday, December 16, 2005

YOU ARE FREE FROM ALL THE PAIN AND SUFFERING. NOW YOU CAN SWIM FREELY WITH THE HONU'S AND ALL THE REST OF THE MARINE LIFE. I WILL SEE YOU IN MAUI ONEDAY SOON,SO SAVE A SWIM FOR YOUR AUNTY,OK. REMEMBER YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY SUNSHINE. I WILL MISS YOUR SMILE. SHINE BIG AND SHINE BRIGHT. LORD THANK YOU FOR LETTING JACOB LIGHT UP OUR LIVES.AS YOU ARE MY ANGEL,I AM ONE OF YOUR ANGELS. I LOVE YOU JACOB, MANY HUGS AND KISSES ALWAYS,LOVE YOUR AUNTY LISA
13
Paloma, Jacob's #1 big sister
Friday, December 16, 2005

My favorite memories of you are when we used to be at the house together, chatting and laughing amongst ourselves. You got my humor and I got yours.We watched a lot of the Price is Right and Family Fued.We swore the next time you could fly we'd go to these places and watch these games in person.I told you you'd do great playing Price is Right and knew you wouldn't listen to the audience but just do your own thing.Thanks for all the eating out dates, and for helping me to convince dad that Yoony's Korean Bbque would be great for dinner on Fridays. I LOVE YOU "JIB"!!!!
12
Jerry and Tina Colling, cousins
Friday, December 16, 2005

We never got to SCUBA dive together, but my little cousin shared with me his love for diving off Maui and his joy in drawing pictures of what he saw. He had that same joy in his Lord, in whose arms now he is nestled.

Jerry Colling M. D.
11
Melanie, Jacob's friend
Friday, December 16, 2005

My time with Jacob was brief, yet during that time he became my hero. In him, I saw true courage, inspiration and love. He fought the toughest battle with the brightest smile. I shall cherish the memories. Rest peacefully in heaven, my sweet friend.
10
Korey Wong, Friend
Friday, December 16, 2005

Jacob, you will be missed. God speed and God bless.
9
Scott Paulson, Josh's friend
Thursday, December 15, 2005

I didn't have the pleasure of meeting him, but Jacob had to be every bit the man that Josh is. My heartfelt condolences to the Almanza family and their close friends.
7
Kent Roller, a friend
Thursday, December 15, 2005

Forgive me for being the first to write a prayer for Jacob. I am humbly testing this feature of his website.

-Speak his name, and he shall live.


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