Eugene George Lewis entered into this world on November 14, 1955 in Hoopa and began his journey to the other side on October 15, 2023 due to complications related to cancer.

He is survived by his daughter Lovella Jean Lewis, her children Tek-tah, William, and Myah; his Daughter-In-Law, Falene Blake Lewis and son Pegoy Victor Lewis; his Mother, Donna Matilton, his siblings Monica Matilton (Yogi) and Family, Jon Matilton, Tina Rae Jury (Gary Sr.) and Family, Page Matilton (Irma) and Family, and Holly Fawn Spencer Matilton Jones (Jason) and Family. Eugene had ten Uncles and three Aunts on his father’s side and six Uncles and five Aunts on his mother’s side. His heart was full of love from his entire family and he loved spending time with them.

George was preceded in death by his father, Manuel Lewis Jr.; grandparents, James Peters and Daraxa Peters; great-grandparents, Charles and Rose Stevens; his sister, Ronda Lynn Marshall; his stepfathers Ronnie Marshall and Ray L. Matilton; his son Harmon E. Lewis and numerous loved ones.

George was welcomed by many. He was approachable and willing to help. He practiced his traditional ways and was eager to share his ability and knowledge. He was thankful to be blessed by his “Dance Family.” He was a recognized voice in ceremony, gifted, and his prayers were quite powerful! In March of 2022, when the Yurok Condor Restoration Program brought the California Condor back to our homelands, Eugene sang the Condor Song for the Prey-go-neesh and welcomed them home. He was a student and teacher of many languages and life skills.

Friends and family are invited to join his family for a Visitation/Wake at the Matilton Family Home on Telescope Road, Wednesday, October 18, 2023 after 7:00 pm. Graveside services will be held on October 19, 2023 at Johnsons Cemetery at 12:00 pm. Reception to follow at the Libby Haripop Nix Community Center in Weitchpec, Ca.

Pallbearers are Pegoy Lewis, Tek-Tah and William Sylvia, Jason Jones, Gary Jury Jr., Keoki Burbank, Ryan Matilton, Bryan Matilton, Matthew Douglas, Billy Buck Peters, Damien Scott, Vernon Muggins Peters, Amos Pole, Speygee Bussell, Robert Jones, Ish-kayshTripp, Chey-lel and Ka-gosh O’Neil.

Honorary pallbearers Christopher Peters, William “Billy” Peters, Walter McKinnon III, Jon Matilton, Gary Jury Sr., Page Matilton, Stephen Burbank, Patrick Wilson, Fred Lewis, Dave Severns, Alan Ng, Charles Burdick, Joe James,

His beautiful people, Cindy Sylvia, Dania Rose Colegrove, Gianna Orozco, Keiko Yamamoto Yokazowa and Gracie Lewis.

His family would like to thank the community for their generous support in his fight.

Eugene was a fighter to the end!

His caregivers at Kimaw Medical Center St. Joseph’s Hospital, Pacific Hematology and Oncology in San Francisco, Mad River Community Hospital, Cal-Ore Life Flight and Sutter Roseville Medical Center. Truly amazing care.

By no means can we list George’s entire family and friends.

He loved you all and now he travels with your love and memories.

Chue

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