George “Butch” Buckley passed away Friday, July 28th, 2024, in his home surrounded by family. He was 78 years old.

Butch was born July 3rd, 1946, to Loleta and George Buckley in Eureka, CA. Butch grew up in Loleta, CA with his sister Darlene Buckley on the old Table Bluff Reservation. He spent his younger years on the reservation and near the Pacific Ocean, fishing and eeling.

He moved to San Francisco, CA where he worked for the city health department. He stayed there for 10 years until he returned to Loleta, CA where he lived for the remainder of his life. He worked for his tribe, the Wiyot Tribe, as the water operator for 24 years.

Butch was preceded in death by his parents Loleta and George Buckley. He is survived by his daughters’ Jessica Cantrell of Fort Smith, AR and Mariah Voight-Buckley of Loleta, CA; his sister Darlene Buckley of Loleta, CA; his nieces and nephews Anglea Evenson, Madison Ayala-Flynn, Roxann Dowd, Nikki Dowd, and Guy Dowd; his grandchildren Justin Buckley, Niekoma Cantrell Jr, Eva Cantrell, Layla Powell, Nekwel Karenza Buckley, all of whom he loved dearly.

Butch will be deeply and profoundly missed by his family and friends. If you knew Butch you will remember him sitting on his porch drinking a warm Budweiser enjoying the Humboldt sun or fog. Many will remember the countless games of dominos or cribbage played around his kitchen table. No matter where Butch went, good times were had by all. “Two beers” Buckley will always hold a special and close place in his family and friends’ hearts.

If you would like to celebrate Butch’s life his celebration of life will be Saturday August 3rd, 2024 from 1pm-3pm at the Table Bluff Tribe Center, 1000 Wiyot Way Loleta, CA. The celebration will be potluck style if you wish to join us, bring a dish if you like.

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