Malibu local, JoJo Perrin, known for his winning smile & easy style and grace on the water, passed away peacefully after living a long dynamic and creative life, from the West Coast & Hawaiian waves to the Malibu mountains.

Jojo attended Webster Elementary, Lincoln Junior High and graduated from Santa Monica High School and grew up surfing on Latigo beach.

His love of the sport of surfing shaped so much of his early life leading him to enter numerous surfing competitions along the East and West Coast and in Hawaii bringing home many trophies, winning his first one at the age of 12.

Jojo was recognized as having an innovative surf style, was revered as an inspiration for up and coming surfers, and was acknowledged as a true athlete with a love for the art of surfing.

In the 60’s and 70’s Jojo shaped surfboards in Hawaii, New York and California working for Dewey Weber and in business for himself at Lotus Foils. His inspiring, unique and dynamic paintings decorate his boards and he earned the title of respected artist.

Jojo struggled with schizophrenia from mid life on, pulling him away from surfing and board shaping into new pathways of explosive creativity including sculpture, furniture making, building structures, and creating mosaics in wood, stone and marble with an ongoing vision for sacred space and peaceful living. In his passing a donation is being made to a local agency that supports individuals afflicted with mental illness.

A devotee of Krishna, Jojo encouraged the practice of a vegetarian diet, and offered foods in prayer and meditation daily. He was a kind hearted soul, and is remembered as a charismatic, talented, and inspiring individual, who like so many of us also struggled with his own challenges.

Jojo is survived by his only daughter Tulasi Adeva Perrin and his soon arriving grandchild. He is a beloved father, uncle, and brother who’s inspiring legacy in art and on the water continues to be held in appreciation and acknowledgement by those who knew him. His creative mind and peaceful heart will be missed by family and friends.

The family plans to hold a paddle out memorial in his honor this summer. Please opt in below to receive updates as service details are finalized.