Rell Sunn was an up-and-coming young surfer from Makaha. She was very attractive and popular. She also believed in getting as many people into surfing as possible.
She established a reputation as a very good surfer and was a close friend of Soli Niheu. She was always a big proponent in getting kids to learn how to surf, as she was their champion.
She passed away in 1998 from cancer.
Ed Greevy
Kahuku Hospital, Oʻahu
Rell Sunn accepting an award at the Columbia Inn. (25 June 1994) Negative: 8009-1-20
Aunty Emma DeFries welcomed ashore on Kahoʻolawe by Frank Hewett and Rell Sunn