November 8, 1983– July 5, 2026________________________________________
Nathan Henry Joaquin, 42, passed away July 5, 2026 in Sioux Falls.
Funeral services were held July 13 at the CRST Bingo Hall in Eagle Butte. Burial followed in the Eagle Butte Cemetery.
Nathan Henry Joaquin was born November 8, 1983 in Eagle Butte to Cecelia “Susie” Dupris and Robert Joaquin.
Nathan was a son, brother, father, family member, and friend. He had a heart that knew no limits and would give his last dollar, or even the shirt off his back, to help someone in need.
Nathan was an asphalt worker who took immense pride in providing for the people he loved. No matter how long the day or how demanding the job, he worked tirelessly to make sure his family had what they needed.
Nathan’s sons, Antonio Ponce, Nathaniel Joaquin, and Nathan Jr. Joaquin, were the center of his world. He also raised his three bonus daughters, Mercedes Uses Knife, Penelope Uses Knife, and Bonita Means, as his own. Every one of his six children held a special place in his heart, and being their dad was one of his proudest accomplishments.
Nathan is survived by his children Antonio Ponce, Nathaniel Joaquin, Nathan Jr. Joaquin, Mercedes Uses Knife, Penelope Uses Knife, and Bonita Means; father Robert Joaquin; brothers Nick Joaquin and Nevin Joaquin; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and countless friends who will cherish his memory.
Nathan was preceded in death by his mother, Susie Dupris.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg was in charge of arrangements.