Our precious “Eagle Boy” To-Tehl Elliott Henry Surber went to be with loved ones on August 29, 2022. He proved to everyone what a miracle is and proved his initial doctors wrong and made people believe in miracles. To-Tehl was born on March 7, 2012 and proved to everyone what miracles exist with his strong will to live. He brought happiness to everyone he touched.

To-Tehl is survived by his parents Tashina Surber (Lonnie Dean) and Frank Surber; maternal grandparents Vicky Henry and Casey Holbrooks; his paternal grandparents Jerry and Juliet Maeteas, Frank Surber Sr; To-Tehl’s siblings: Toh-Soh, Nas-Che-Wen, Pergish, Keypsenech, Ke-Choyn “Tiny Baby”, and Ivy; his great-mothers: Kathleen Henry and Julie McKinnon. To-Tehl has numerous Aunties and Uncles who loved him very much.

The family would like to thank To-Tehl’s doctors and staff of the UCSF Children’s Hospital and special thanks to Dr. James Matsuda. The combination of the incredible care provided helped him live longer than his life expectancy.

Visitation will be held at Paul’s Chapel in Arcata on Friday, September 2, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and a wake will be held at their home (125 Woo-Mehl Court) in Weitchpec starting at 7:30 pm. The family has decided a small private graveside service will be held on Saturday. To-Tehl will be laid to rest with his family at the Kenek Family Cemetery.

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