As we now well know, former legendary Australian surfer, Russell Hughes passed away on May 25th, 2011 at his home in Montreal, Canada.
He is survived by his wife Monik Roy and son Kokee.
Apart from his surfing abilities and love of the ocean, Russell was a keen and fit tennis enthusiast. As a lover of the game, Russell was a long time member of the Kew Gardens Tennis Club in Toronto, Canada.
The good folk there have posted their kind thoughts on how much they will miss their fellow player and dear friend.
If you would like to send flowers, cards or condolences to Canada, you can address them to:
4 Avenue Du Berri
St-Lambert, QC J4S 1H8
A celebration of Russ's life there in Toronto is being planned by his Toronto based Canadian friends. Date, time and details will become available as the finer details are worked out.
If you have any questions, thoughts, or suggestions, please direct them to Bryan Prettie in Toronto at 416 710 0644 or by email bprettc503@rogers.com
As a long time Kew Gardens Tennis Club Member and friend to many, Russell will be sadly missed.
Steve Core
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A more recent photo of former 60's and 70's surfing great Russell Hughes. Photo courtesy of the Kew Gardens Tennis Club, Toronto, Canada |
He is survived by his wife Monik Roy and son Kokee.
Apart from his surfing abilities and love of the ocean, Russell was a keen and fit tennis enthusiast. As a lover of the game, Russell was a long time member of the Kew Gardens Tennis Club in Toronto, Canada.
The good folk there have posted their kind thoughts on how much they will miss their fellow player and dear friend.
If you would like to send flowers, cards or condolences to Canada, you can address them to:
4 Avenue Du Berri
St-Lambert, QC J4S 1H8
A celebration of Russ's life there in Toronto is being planned by his Toronto based Canadian friends. Date, time and details will become available as the finer details are worked out.
If you have any questions, thoughts, or suggestions, please direct them to Bryan Prettie in Toronto at 416 710 0644 or by email bprettc503@rogers.com
As a long time Kew Gardens Tennis Club Member and friend to many, Russell will be sadly missed.
Steve Core
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