Nancy Helen Buckles, a 64-year-old woman living alone in Oceanside, California, was found deceased in her home on the morning of March 20, 2025. Authorities were first alerted when a request for a welfare check was made to the Oceanside Police Department. Concerned for her safety, officers arrived at the residence and were forced to enter the secured home. Upon entering, they discovered Buckles upstairs in her bed, where she had passed away. Due to visible postmortem changes, her death was confirmed without medical intervention.
Buckles, who had no known immediate family in the area, remained unclaimed following her passing. The case was assigned to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, which is currently handling official proceedings related to her death. The agency, located at 5570 Overland Avenue, Suite 101, in San Diego, California, is responsible for determining the final disposition of her remains. As of now, no next of kin has come forward to claim her.
Her case, filed under NamUs ID UCP140678 and agency case number 2025-00888, highlights the growing issue of individuals passing away without known relatives or guardians to oversee posthumous affairs. Anyone with relevant information regarding Buckles' family or history is encouraged to contact the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office at 858-694-2895 or visit their official website for further details.
Date Found: 03/20/2025
