Felicia Jean Cavanaugh``

Felicia Jean Cavanaugh "Nagi Wiyakpe Win" (Her Spirit Shines), 42 of the Spirit Lake Nation passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in St. Michael, ND.

The wake for Felicia will be held on Tuesday June 14, 2021 at the Fort Totten Recreation Center beginning at 5:00pm with a Time of Remembrance and Rosary at 7:00pm.

The procession to Fort Totten will leave at 4:00pm on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from the City Plaza in Devils Lake.

The Funeral Service will be on Wednesday June 16, 2021 at 10:00am at the Fort Totten Rec Center with Father Paul officiating.

Burial will be in St. Michaels Catholic Cemetery.

Felicia Jean Cavanaugh was born on February 25, 1979 in Devils Lake to Rochelle Cavanaugh and the late Kenneth Abraham. She lived most of her life on the Spirit Lake Reservation, where she also received her education. She went to school at Four Winds and Sheyenne Public School for her elementary, middle, and high school years. She later on finished her GED at Little Hoop College, where she then enrolled in College classes pursuing her Computer Technology degree.

On November 26th, 1996 she became a mother to her oldest daughter Keisha Leigh. A year later, she met the love of her life Daniel St.Pierre and began a life with him having five more children together. Felicia and Danny both worked at DTI in Fort Totten and continued to raise their family. After having their first son, they moved to Grand Forks, where they made their home. Felicia then continued her education while attending Northland Community and Technical College in East Grand Forks.

She and her children later returned to the Spirit Lake Reservation. Not too long after moving back, Felicia and her children tragically lost their loving father Danny. Although losing him was tough, she also gained blessings along the way as she started to have grandchildren to love and cherish.

She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, beloved aunt, niece, and cousin. Felicia enjoyed helping her family no matter what the situations were. She had a huge heart and would try to help anyone the best she could. Family meant everything to her, especially her 13 grandchildren. They kept her strong throughout the years. In her own words, "they are my happiness". Felicia fought many silent battles but always loved everyone with everything she had. She had a great sense of humor and always left every conversation with a laugh. She will be forever loved and missed, and always in our hearts.

Felicia is survived by her mother Rochelle Cavanaugh and the only father she knew, Ambrose "Gumby" Lawrence, who raised her since she was two years old. She was proud to call him dad. Also Surviving Felicia are her children Keisha (Cody) Cavanaugh, Mercedes St.Pierre, Danisha (Kobe) St. Pierre, Danae St.Pierre, Daniel St. Pierre Jr, and KeyShawn St.Pierre; Grandchildren Jaymus, Kenton, Asher, Kade, Reign, Lyrical, Avery, Ace, Aydin, Braelynn, Kaleb, Khloe, and Danielle; brothers Sean Lawrence, Demery (Melissa) Lawrence, Beau Balenton, and Anthony Balenton; sisters Kelly, Amber (Josh) Lawrence, DeShawn (Joe) Lawrence, Bethany (Joel) Balenton; Many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father Kenneth Abraham, the love of her life, Daniel St. Pierre Sr., brother Jonathon Lawrence, cousin Cheri Lou Pearson, grandparents Gene & Priscilla Cavanaugh, Joseph & Marie Abraham, Best friend Lolita White, and her infant nephew Jerome Ambrose Delorme.

Pallbearers will be Cody King, Michael Dunn Jr, Kobe Nestell, Keith Greywater Sr, Aaron Ironheart Jr, Chuck White, Jore Thomas, and Bennett Blackbird.

Honorary Bearers; her best friend Cole Posey, Lydia Cavanaugh, Fallon Cavanaugh, Taylee Cavanaugh, Kirstin Cavanaugh, Nita Delorme, Jean Cavanaugh, Baby Jay Buckles, Michaela Bear, Tristin Longie, Cathy Twohearts, DJ & Emma Thumb, Margaret Bear, Jamie Merrick, Sophia Lawrence, Angie & Joe Garcia, Myra Pearson, Catherine Howard, Tim Longie Jr, Cece Rainbow, Bobbie Charboneau, Kyle Charboneau, Wade Nestell, Roberta Sweeny, Cheryl Lawrence, Lacy Fox, Eunice Davidson, Lisa and Lance Kimmerly, Josey & Clarice Lawrence, Father Paul, John & Mona Chaske. All her friends and relatives. If we forgot to mention anyone, it was not intentional. Felicia had many friends and she loved you all.

Special thanks to Dr. Downs, Spirit Lake EMS, Fort Totten Police Department, and Spirit Lake Fire Department.