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
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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
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)
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J, bro
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Went skydiving on Friday, wanted to kiss the sky and you again my brother. |
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dad,
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Hi Jake
Forgiveness, Light, Love. TY,TY,TY. |
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Paloma, sister
Friday, September 14, 2007
Aloha Jib! I may be the big sister but you were the one with all the wisdom. Thank you for opening my eyes to so many things. As I take everything one day at a time and learn to avoid my ego, I am gaining the wisdom and peace you had. I am practicing being accountable for how my day is going and holding positive thoughts so they manifest. I know calling on our friend the Holy Spirit is the way to understanding and love. I have a lot to learn still Jib and appreciate you being with me every step of the way. LiveAloha,Paloma |
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Tori Thomas Thompson,
Thursday, September 6, 2007
You have all kept the flame that is Jacobs life burning so bright. Sending much love and aloha your way. |
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Cielo, big brother
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Jakey boy!
UH football starts tonight! Cheeeeehuuuuu! I'm gonna try and listen to or watch as many games as I can this year. I'll cheer extra loud at the TV just like you did. Love you bro'
Cielo |
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Mom,
Friday, August 17, 2007
Today was a day to tell your story to our Congressional delegates, and while it is still not easy to tell, your presence and impact on this world is such a gift. Thank you for giving some of your courage and I am forever proud to be known as Jacob's mom.
I love you, loved you first,okay, maybe second =) |
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Gregg, Uncle
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Jake, A note to say thanks for your continued lessons that I keep learning. Things like patience, seeking to understand before being understood, loving those around you like there is no tomorrow and many others. The Relay was awesome as was our trip to Kauai where the turtles played in the water at Poipu Beach. I miss you Jake and although we are not in physical contact you are all around our family. A picture of you sitting on my lap at papa & grandma's house is on our fridge. Another sign of your presence. Love always. Uncle Gregg |
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P, big sis
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Jib, A day does not go by without me feeling you present. Thank you for encouraging me to listen to my heart. Because of you, and our friend, the Holy Spirit, I am trying to live with more peace, understanding, forgiveness and love. I remember: faith,hope and love...the greatest of these is LOVE. I love you!
LiveAloha, Paloma
Expect a Miracle, Make Miracles Happen,
Knowing the presence of love is the miracle |
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Lori Kats, Auntie
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Hi Jacob, it's been way too long since I visited your website and wrote to you. But I talk to you every single day, as you know, and that's where I feel more connected to you. Last night I was out staring at the stars in the beautiful night sky and saw 4 meteors...thank you for being so visible! You are always with me, always walking beside me, always encouraging me to stretch myself. I love you and miss you more than you could ever know...
Love you, handsome man...
Auntie Lori |
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Lisa Kats, Aunty
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Hey there dude. As you know I am at your house with your sis P. I returned to your room as the last time I was here I had such a peaceful sleep. Thanks as you know how bad your Aunty has insomnia. I sure miss your smile & your laughter. I always made you crack up, as you did me. Just want you to know you have touched so many peoples hearts, remember you said you weren't done on this earth, and I told you that you'd be teaching us all down here for a long time. Well,that you have done and I thank you. I am here visiting to help Papa & Gram, and also your family around their houses. What do you think about your house, it's big yeah? I am glad to be home with family and friends. Kauai is so beautiful as you know. I seem to see you around alot more than usual they say that Honus aren't always in Kalapaki Bay, but they sure have been everytime I have been there. Well, handsome as you know we chat nightly you are always in my thoughts and prayers. Please send cepy a sign to see a Dr. God Bless with all my LOVE Aunty Lisa |
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joaquin, dad, brother, one
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Jacob -
as your light continues to illuminate our days, we become more and more aware of Jesus obvious love for us. You bring to light that there are no choices, just God. We are blessed to know that there is only God.
with all my love, gently, dad |
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Cielo, brother
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Jakey,
I miss our conversations. I still hear you, just a bit more subtle. Football season is right around the corner and I was thinking of how much you like this time of year. I'll be sure to catch a Warriors game on TV for you.
Aloha,
C |
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Mom,
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Hi Son,
Another full moon to let me know you are with me. Thanks, I needed that message.
Love, Mom |
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Audrey,
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Today my thoughts drift your way. Love You and All.
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Lisa Kats, Auntie
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Thanks for the message yesterday at Kailua Beach Park. As I walked passing out flyers for the Relay I went back in time to where I was a kid playing in the sand at Kailua Beach with my siblings, as my Dad (papa) swam to flat island and back. Then went back in time watching you and your siblings play in the sand. I then returned home to watch Uncle Gregg's kids do the same. Lot's of man of wars and sand turtles dragging them away. It will be my first time participating in this event. Spent thr night in your room and had such a peaceful sleep. I pray you get to your Uncle Cepy, he needs some guidance. As you know your Auntie returned to the islands to help your family out with Grams & Papa.Excited for today, I'll walk beside you all the way. Oh I am wearing your china man hat thanks Paloma's idea as Auntie's face must keep away from the good ole' sun. God Bless you Jakey miss your smile and your laugh.Oh sunshine would be nice today. Love you Auntie Lisa |
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YOUR TEAM CAPTAIN, Paloma
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Aloha Jib!! Today is the day we Unite to Move Forward (Pupukahi i Holomua)in the hope of finding a cure. We hope you will enjoy our Ninja Turtle theme. Everyone is very excited about gathering together as One to celebrate your life and those of our friends who are Home with you. We will see you at the beach park!! LiveNinjaHonuStrong |
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Kate, Ex-Girlfriend
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Remember that place?
Where you let me in
and touched my face.
It hurt so good
and without a trace
you left me.
Gone like my innocence
you washed up with the waves
throwing away common sense.
From a waterlocked paradise
I fell in love once again
And broke the crushing ice.
Our talks of things to come
and things that have been
Teased my heart until I came undone-
The day I found you, again.
But when I found you
you were dead.
The piece of news most mothers dread.
Not a car or a knife
but a sickness inside
incurable by life.
The man I promised to marry one day
and give children to
the cherubs coveted and took away.
Your green eyes smiling down
and a heart full of love
Left beneith Hawaiian ground
To beat forever in the name
of friends and family
who helped build your fame.
Never again will we kiss in the park
and hold onto eachother
until it gets dark....
But your memory will always live on
in life and in love
That my dreams thrive upon.
Jake,
I went to the park on your birthday since I haven't had the internet in quite some time. I ate chinese from the Blue Dragon where we went just about every weekend under our tree by the lower duck-pond. I wrote this for you the day after I got ahold of someone about you on myspace, and I hope it isn't too much... you know me.
God and I are talking, again. I found out in April that I have a condition called Crohn's Disease, and I have had to revamp my entire lifestyle. I moved back down to Ashland and found a place off a dirt road in the hills with a creek in the backyard and 24 acres to boot! A rental, sure... but rent to own! When we pray and ask God for things, how do we expect God to reply, Jake? Before I found out I was sick, God and I had a hell of a talk. I asked him for guidence in my life. I was still living in Portland and going to school up there. I was laid off and didn't know what to do. Sitting under our tree on your birthday, I had a strange thought: If you pray for Patience, does God give it to you? Or does he present you with the oppertunity to be patient? When one prays for food, does he give it to you or present you with the learning oppertunity to gather it for yourself? I asked God for help, and he handed me Crohn's Disease. It brought me home to my mother, then to some new work, new medicine, and some new and old friends along the way. God doesn't care if you read the Bible, Jake. God doesn't care if you take ritual in the holy communion or if you have confession weekly. God doesn't even care what religion you belong to. Just the fact that faith itself exists in your heart is enough to earn God's unrelenting love. My God loves me, and I have faith.
I sure miss you, Jake. I think about you regularly, read your old letters and cards that you sent, and flip through the pictures of us in Ashland on our hikes and around town. I'll see you, again.
(For the Almanza Family) Here is my e-mail address if you should need to reach me for any reason. (address withheld)
Kate |
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Andrea, Auntie Lisa
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Your Auntie Lisa Shared your story w/me!!! You were amazing person & you have enlightened a bunch of people's lives!! I'm thankful for my friendship w/your Auntie Lisa & hope to meet your family soon!! |
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Audrey, family
Friday, June 15, 2007
Jacob, today I think of you. I miss you much.
Happy Birthday Uncle Jack! Today I thought of you too and I love you all so much.
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Paloma, your sister
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Aloha Jib, Just the other day I was thinking back to all the lives you have touched and continue to impact. I think it is because you allowed the Holy Spiit to guide you(like in our favorite St Ann's song,"On Eagles Wings"). Thank you for teaching me this. All too often the ego wants to take charge,the challenge begins,and lessons are learned the hard way. I will work for peace today.
I love you and admire you! LiveAloha. |
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