Tristan Patrick White Buffalo was born in Clinton, OK, on January 23, 1989, and made his journey home in Oklahoma City on August 13, 2022, at the age of 33 years.

Tristan was a Cheyenne Eagle Sundancer completing his vow and pledge in the summer of 2018.  He was also a proud member of the Native American Church and was Pledged to join the Dog Soldier Society in recent years.

Tristan preceded his younger brother, Trini, in death by one day.  Also preceding him in death are his baby brother Carlos Jacob Ochoa, his Great-Grandmother Evelyn White Crane, his Great-Grandfather Cheyenne Chief Raymond White Crane, and his Grandfather Patrick Gray, which was Tristan's namesake.

Tristan is leaving family member behind to keep and honor his life.  Those left are his mother, Patricia Ann (White Buffalo) Ochoa, Oklahoma City, Sister Rain Jenny Ochoa, Oklahoma City, Brother Juan Antonio Ochoa Jr., Springfield, MO, Grandmother Mary Ann Gray, Seiling, and Grandfather Cheyenne Chief Rayford Gray, Oklahoma City.  Many other family members and friends will mourn his passing.