Nauja Rose Roehr Arpan was born October 14, 1980, in Denver, Colorado.  She entered the Spirit World on November 1, 2023, at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck, surrounded by her loved ones.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Ralph Wells Memorial Complex in White Shield. Burial to follow at the St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery, White Shield.

Viewing will be held from 4:00-7:00 PM on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Thompson Funeral Home, Garrison.

Nauja attended school at Parshall Elementary School, White Shield Elementary School, and later she earned a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate.  Some of her jobs included working as a data entry clerk in Parshall and Stanley and various other hospitality services in the Bismark area.

Nauja loved spending time with her husband and daughters, attending powwows and family gatherings, especially birthday celebrations.

Nauja married the love of her life, Darren Arpan.  Together they had two beautiful and special daughters, Larissa and Telia Arpan.

Nauja was a friend to everyone, was always smiling and she had one of the most beautiful and kind souls.  She will be remembered for these special, precious qualities by all her family and friends.

Nauja was preceded in death by her younger sister, Clara R. Felix; her grandparents, Louis M. Felix, II and Corrine M. Felix.

Nauja is survived by her husband, Darren Arpan; her daughters Larissa, Telia, Lily Schultz; mother, Kathy Felix; father, Joe Roehr; sisters, Marita Felix, Alicia Roehr; brothers, Joey Roehr, Jerry Roehr, Vincent Roehr, Mario Roehr, Todd Roehr; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.