Viva “Vi” Campbell passed away on October 20, 2025. She was born in Hoopa on July 27, 1948, to Harry and Violet Campbell. Viva was a proud member of the Hoopa Valley Tribe and a lifelong resident of Hoopa. She attended and graduated from Hoopa Elementary, Hoopa Valley High School, and the College of the Redwoods. Throughout her life, Viva embraced and lived by her traditional Hoopa ways, remaining deeply connected to her community, culture, and people. She enjoyed making native jewelry, going to cultural events and supporting the youth.

Viva dedicated her life to serving and strengthening her community in countless ways. Over the years, she worked as a postal carrier, cosmetologist, administrative secretary, and a drug, alcohol and domestic violence counselor—continuing her commitment to helping others even after retirement. Her greatest passion was helping others, always striving to heal, uplift, and support those around her. She also demonstrated strong leadership and civic dedication through her service on multiple tribal boards, including the Hoopa Tribal Elections Board, the Hoopa Valley Tribal Gaming Commission, the Hoopa Valley Housing Authority, and the Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District.

Viva is survived by her sisters: Harriet Leach, Sharon Branham, Mary Campbell, and numerous nieces and nephews. Viva was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Violet Campbell; Brothers: Harold Campbell, Leo Carpenter Sr., Daniel Campbell, and Samuel Campbell. Sisters: Marie Campbell-Muller and Emogene Campbell-Carpenter; and Brother-in-laws: Harold Muller, William Injun-Bill Carpenter, Johnathan Leach Sr., and Ben Branham Sr.

Pallbearers: Harold “Os” Campbell, Sam Campbell, Bobby Campbell, Robert Campbell, Samuel ‘D.C.’ Campbell, Doug Branham, T.J. Branham, Derrick Branham, Chris Heath, Travis Brown, Trevor Brown, Kyle Brown, Ramon Rivera, Carlos Aguilar, Derrick Mularky, Scott Searle Jr., Michael Searle, Glenn Keisner III, William McCovey, Athos McCovey, Daniel McCovey, Timothy McCovey, Blaze Carpenter, Jason Marshall Sr., Jason Marshall Jr.

Honorary Pallbearers: Harry “O” Campbell, Bob Campbell Sr., Thomas “Smitty” Branham, Ben Branham Jr., Troy Branham, William “Pecos” Carpenter, Joe Carpenter, Leo Carpenter Jr., Eugene Masten, Michael Masten, Ralph Brown, Scott Searle Sr. Johnathan Leach Jr., Micheal Mularky, Clyde Moon, George Moon, Junior Moon, Everette Colegrove Sr, Everette Muss Colegrove, Mike Orcutt, Kevin Orcutt.

The viewing will be Wednesdoncie Detrick’say, October 29, 2025 from 2 p.m until 5 p.m. at Goble’s Mortuary, 560 12th Street, Fortuna. Graveside services will be Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the Hoopa Cemetery. The reception will be at the Hoopa Fire Department (immediately following the service).

The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the physicians, nurses, and staff of St. Joseph Hospital and K’ima:w Medical Center for their compassionate care and professional support.