Justin Anand
Shahani
He was happiest near the water. We hope you’ll join us in Newport Beach to remember him together.
September 20, 2026 →
A Celebration of Life
2:00 – 4:00 PM PST
1131 Back Bay Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
A son, a twin, a brother, an uncle
Justin Anand Shahani, 41, passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2026, in Laguna Beach, California.
Justin leaves behind his mother, Susan, his father, Ajit, his stepmother, Vicki, his twin sister, Kala, his younger brothers, Kory and Nathan, his stepsiblings, Gina and Panos, and his nephew and nieces, Kobe, Keira and Karli. He loved his family deeply, and the bond he shared with his twin sister, Kala, was especially strong and began from the moment they entered the world together and remained a constant throughout his life.
Something lasting, by the water
If you’d like to give something in Justin’s memory, please consider donating to the memorial bench the Shahani family is placing at Crescent Bay in his honor.
A bench at Crescent Bay
A bench and plaque in Justin’s honor overlooking Crescent Bay in Laguna Beach — a place to sit with the ocean he loved.
A memory
Write something down for his family. The small, specific stories are the ones they’ll return to.
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Justin was an amazing person and I'm proud to have grown up with him and had him be a major part of my life. He was my best man at my wedding and quite literally my brother. Justin was so true, raw, direct, and under that hard shell lied a sweet, caring human to all those around him. I met Justin at Southlake when Westpark Elementary crew joined forces with Meadow Park Elementary crew and ever since then we’ve been the best of friends. In every monumental moment of my life, Justin was there. Justin brought everyone together, he was the glue amongst us. His energy and personality made every moment better. Having him around in any event made everything more fun. It’s extremely difficult to write this, however I’ll always cherish the memories and moments that I have for which there are simply too many to name. Justin was simply the best. I’m proud of who Justin was, how he showed him for his friends, coworkers, and family, and how much fun he brought to this world. He will be a part of me forever, and I know that one day I will see him again. I miss you Justin, I love you. - James
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