Dr. Bambi Merryweather, Ph.D., O.M.D., L.Ac.
OBITUARY
Bambi was born Anne Esselbourne Merryweather on November 5, 1942, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and passed peacefully at home on April 25, 2026, in La Jolla, California, surrounded by her family. Bambi grew up the daughter of Arizona Senator and rancher Hubert Merryweather, and mother Anne Churchill Merryweather.
Bambi is survived by son Paco Buxton of Santa Barbara, sisters Melinda and Michael Merryweather from La Jolla and San Francisco, nephew Michael Hynson Jr. and niece Oceana Buxton. Though Bambi has left us, her light, love, and kindness will surround and inspire us forever.
Bambi practiced oriental medicine, blending ancient healing arts and addressing contemporary health problems. She was beloved and cherished by all who were lucky enough to cross her path, as a healer and a friend.
Bambi began her practice in Santa Barbara and then practiced in La Jolla for the past 30 years.
Bambi was a healer and entrepreneur and lived life with adventure and curiosity:
Worked as an executive at a new age music company, “Higher Octave Music.”
Helped develop “Rainbow Juice Bar” in La Jolla
Script supervisor in Warner Brothers movie “Rainbow Bridge”
Worked on organic farming in Mexico
Member of La Jolla Windansea Historical Surfing Association.
Developed a non addictive, non-drug sleeping and anxiety aid
Bambi’s Doctoral Dissertation was titled “Enhancing the Manipulation of the Vital Force by Acupuncture using the Energy Inherent in Crystals and Minerals”
As one of her peers in acupuncture school said, “Bambi was a living example of love and light.”
Bambi, we are grateful and feel blessed to have shared this life together, you will be missed by many. We picture her happily soaring like an eagle. We thank the heavens for you! Bon Voyage, Angel.