Anton James Buckanaga, age 29 of Tower, died unexpectedly in his home om March 6, 2024. He was born May 26, 1994 in Minneapolis, the son of Miles Parkhurst and Angela Buckanaga. Anton liked beading, family time, car rides, music with his siblings; loved his children, family and friends.

            Anton is survived by his mother: Angela Buckanaga of Tower, children: Carter. Evalette, and Taven Buckanaga of Minneapolis, sisters: Michele and Rena Buckanaga, Sophia Medicine and Tara Carlos all of Tower; brother: Brandon Hanks of Tower; numerous aunts, uncles, cousin and many friends from Tower to Minneapolis.

            He was preceded in death by his father: Miles Parkhurst, grandpa Andrew Buckanaga, grandma Vivian Francis; and many uncles and aunties.

            The wake will begin Sunday, March 10. 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Vermilion Wellness Center, and will continue until the Tribal Rites held Monday at 10:00 a.m. in the Wellness Center; William Peters will be the Spiritual Advisor. Burial will follow in the Bois Fortes Vermilion Cemetery.

            Pallbearers will be Brandon Hanks, Kyle, Bill Peters, Bryan ,Jr., James, Harvey Jr., and Aiden Strong. Honorary Pall bearers will be Michele, Rena, Sophia, Paxton, and Andrew.

            Family Services provide by Bauman-Vermilion, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Tower. To share condolences on line, please visit: www.baumanfuneral.com .