Seguin descendents-----David Eli Sigouin

Obituary and Funeral Notice

David Siguaw

Saturday, July 1st, David Siguaw died at his farm home in South, Dakota. His health had been poor for some time past and present spring, he had a severe a severe attack of the flu, from which he never really recovered. A week before he died he contracted a cold which developed iinto pneumonia and although all that medical attention and loving care could do was done, the end came peacefully at 3:15 p.m. With a firm belief in the future and confidence in the mercy of God, he closed the life of a true Christian by recieving from his pastor, Rev. Father Bastien, the last rites of his church. With his wife and children at his bedside his last thoughts being, as through his life, for the welfare and happiness of his loved ones. He talked to them as long as he had strength to do so.
David Siguaw was born at Mountain Dudas, Ontario, Sept. 4th, 1886, and would have been 57 years of age next September. He married Anna C. Fisher of Embrun, Ontario, March 4th, 1889. Seven children were born to them, six of whom are living : John of Falsen; Eddie of Cathay; and Willie, who works the homefarm; also Mrs. P E Hell and Mrs. E D Wert of Milton, and Nora, who was away from home at the time of her father's death, not being able to reach home til Sunday, the day after.
The deceased leaves to mourn his loss besides his loving wife and six children, eight grandchildren, five sisters and five brothers, also a neice, Mrs. Ambrose........of Casselton, and many neighbors and friends throughout the county who sincerely sympathize with the family in loss of their father.
The funeral took place on Tuesday, at the Catholic Curch in Olga, Rev. Father Bastlen offical......, the requiem high mass and the remains were laid to rest in the family lot in the cemetary near the .......... The floral tributes were lovingly offered by the many friends and C......Camp of M. W. A. Many old neighbors from Nekoma, as well as friends from Pembina and Cavalier counties, were present to pay a last tribute to one who had won for himself their lasting esteem.
The pall bearers were his old neighbors: Henry Seh.t, R. D. Hunter, Jack Crieman, James Slarpa, John Sehrt, and John Goggins-Contribat
Mr. and Mrs. Siguaw came to Cavalier county in 1803 and resided near Milton for three years. In 1896 they took a homestead at Nekoma, where they lived a number of years. They later bought their present farm in South Olga, where they have since made their home. During the years they lived in that neighborhood they have gained the love and respect of all around them. Dave was known as a true friend and neighbor and his loss will be deeply felt by all.