Dr. Michael Butchko Memorial

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Michael Butchko, DVM 8/15/1937 - 2/25/2019 Biography: Michael Butchko was born on August 15, 1937, in Oxnard, CA. He attended UC Davis, where he met the love of his life, Ruby. He graduated from Veterinary school in 1963 and was married the same year. Dr. Butchko obtained his California veterinary license in 1964 the same year his eldest son, Dirk, was born in Oxnard at the same hospital as his father.... Michael and his family moved to Riverside in 1967, where he began working under Dr. Sargent, who was the owner of West Riverside Veterinary. The is the same practice which is known as Dr. Butchko’s today. Michael and Ruby gave birth to their second son, Steven, in 1970. Shortly thereafter in 1978 they purchased the practice from Dr. Sargent. From there, his legacy as an amazing man and veterinarian only continued to grow. Anyone who was lucky enough to have known him has countless stories of his compassion for animals, his practice of good, honest veterinary medicine, his sense of humor, his dedication to the field, his clients, and his patients. Dr. Michael Butchko passed away on February 25, 2019. Funeral service will be held Thursday March 7, 2019 at 12:00pm 5488 Mission Blvd Riverside CA 92509. All are welcome to attend. Our office will be closed and no Veterinary services will be offered on March 7th The service will take place in the new office building, in honor of Michael Butchko, DVM. Due to the overwhelming response and support, please leave your pets at home for the funeral service. Please send any words of comfort or flowers to: Dr Butchko 5488 Mission Blvd Riverside, CA 92509. You may also call and check the automated announcements for updates 951-686-2242 www.drbutchko.com

Memorial services will be held on Thursday March 7, 2019 at 5488 Mission Blvd. Riverside, Ca 92509. Time: 12:00pm Noon. Check back Friday, March 1 for final details Biography, pics, and more information to come. Thank you.