Native American Indian: United States Penitentiary Tucson inmate dies of COVID-19

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United States Penitentiary Tucson inmate dies of COVID-19

TUCSON (KVOA) - The death of an inmate at the United States Penitentiary in Tucson was related to COVID-19, the Federal Bureau of Prisons said Wednesday.

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United States Penitentiary Tucson inmate dies of COVID-19​

• News 4 Tucson
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TUCSON (KVOA) - The death of an inmate at the United States Penitentiary in Tucson was related to COVID-19, the Federal Bureau of Prisons said Wednesday.
They say 58-year-old Quentin Peter Bruguier Jr. initially tested positive for the virus on Nov. 11, 2020. Following medical isolation he was moved to a "status of recovered."
The Bureau says he was found unresponsive on April 22 and pronounced dead by hospital staff.

According to a news release, Bruguier had long-term, pre-existing medical conditions.
“Following a review of the recently received autopsy report, it was determined Mr. Bruguier’s death was related to COVID-19,” the Bureau of Prison said.
The 58-year-old was sentenced in South Dakota to a life sentence for obscene matter, sexual abuse, aggravated sexual assault of a child, and abusive sexual contact. He had been in custody at USP Tucson since Aug. 30, 2019.

 

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Obituary for Quentin Peter Bruguier, Jr. at Peters Funeral Home/Wagner

Quentin Bruguier, Jr., 58, of Lake Andes Wake services will be Wednesday at the White Swan Community Center in Lake Andes. Graveside services will be 10 AM, Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the Native American Cemetery, rural Wagner, with military honors. Quentin Peter Bruguier, Jr. J. B. was the third

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Quentin Bruguier, Jr., 58, of Lake Andes

Wake services will be Wednesday at the White Swan Community Center in Lake Andes. Graveside services will be 10 AM, Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the Native American Cemetery, rural Wagner, with military honors.

Quentin Peter Bruguier, Jr. (J. B.) was the third born child to Quentin P. Bruguier, Sr. & Myrtle B. (Dion) Bruguier. He was born June 4, 1963 and passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022in Tuscon, AZ.

JB attended elementary to 10th grade at Andes Central in Lake Andes, SD. He transferred to Marty Indian School in the 11th grade and graduated the 12th grade there. He enjoyed playing sports and participated in rodeo activities. He was known for riding broncs and bulls. JB met Ann Honomichl and together they had one son, Quentin P. Bruguier, III (Yamni). JB then met and married Michelle Denney, from that union they had Michael Bruguier along with Dedric, Brian, and JB. He also had one daughter, Shanda James.

JB worked for the Yankton Sioux Tribe in many capacities, also sitting on the Tribal Council for 2 years. He enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged on January 24, 1995 as a PFC 2. Throughout his years he lived in Yankton, St. Paul, MN, and Vancouver, WA. He later came home and settled in Lake Andes.

JB was baptized and confirmed in the Native American Church of Charles Mix County. Throughout his years with the church he was a great help. Sitting as a cedarman and a fireman. JB had a unique voice for singing and a love for reading the Bible.

JB loved rodeos, hunting, fishing, playing fast pitch softball with the L.A.Warriors and gambling. His greatest love was his family and relatives. JB will be truly missed.

 

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