Gordon T. "Buck" Linton Jr.

Gordon T. "Buck" Linton, Jr. 11/27/1960 ~ 10/25/2010 SANTA YSABEL INDIAN RESERVATION -- Gordon worked in construction for 25 years. He coached softball for many years, loved deer hunting with family and friends, and was the Dallas Cowboy's Biggest Fan. He is survived by his sisters and brothers: Varna J. Trujillo of Pala Indian Reservation, and Susie Linton, Velda Linton, Pernell Linton, and Selisa Linton of La Jolla Indian Reservation. He had seven nieces and nephews: Marla C. Trujillo and Milton T. Trujillo of Pala Reservation, and Jesse P. Linton, Joseph M. Linton, Michael A. Linton, Leah C. Herrera, and Michelle W. Hansow of La Jolla Reservation. He had six great-nieces: Tasheena Trujillo, Allana Gonzales Nejo, Christina Trujillo, Angelina Trujillo, and Gianna Trujillo of Pala Reservation, and Mikayla Linton of Chicago, Ill. He had three Goddaughters: Michele L. Nelson and Leisha Macias of La Jolla Reservation, and Kiara Balcone of Mesa Grande Reservation. He had two Godsons: Melvin P. Nelson of La Jolla Reservation and Zachary Balcone of Mesa Grande Reservation. He also had many Aunts and Uncle, cousins and friends. There will be a scattering of his ashes at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 30, at Volcan Mountain, Santa Ysabel Indian Reservation. Lunch to follow. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com