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Sigurdur Samuel Sigurdsson passed away October 9, 2020, at his home in Farmers Branch, Texas with his wife by his side. “Siggi” was born September 30, 1951 in Reykjavik, Iceland to Luvisa Moller and Sigurdur Samuelsson. A curious and active boy, he spent many summers of his youth with his extended family in Reynisstadir, a farm in the north of Iceland. He graduated from Menntaskolinn vid Hamrahlid, in Reykjavik in 1971 and went on to attend medical school at University of Iceland, graduating cum laude in 1977. He completed his medical residency at University Hospital in Reykjavik, where he also served as Houseofficer in several departments. In 1978, he served as District Physician in Olafsvik before volunteering for the International Red Cross. As Head of the Icelandic Medical Team, Siggi spent November 1979 to March 1980 in Thailand and Cambodia providing medical care for refugees and victims of war. Upon his return to Iceland, he served as District Physician of Holmavik before completing a residency in Anesthesia and Intensive Care. “Dr. Sig” moved to New York City in 1983 where he completed a fellowship in Cardiothoracic Anesthesia at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. In 1987, rather than take a position in Oslo, he accepted a teaching and research position at the University of Iowa College of Medicine. Sig loved teaching medical students and was awarded “Teacher of the Year” in 1989-90 from the Department of Anesthesia. He eventually went on to a position at the VA in Little Rock, Arkansas. Sig moved to Dallas, Texas in 1992.  He went into private anesthesia practice and worked continuously in the Dallas area until 2020 when his illness made it too difficult for him. He specialized in cardiac anesthesia for many years, but mainly worked in electrophysiology labs in the latter part of his career. His love of teaching never left; he took special care in guiding the new generations of medical personnel working alongside him. Known for his work ethic, kindness, and indomitable spirit, he was loved and respected by his colleagues. His patients always appreciated his gentle approach and the time he took to understand their needs and concerns. Sig met Christine in Dallas while they were both working at Baylor Medical Center. They were married in 2000 and soon welcomed two daughters, blending them with the children from his previous marriages. Sig was a devoted husband and father who loved his family dearly. He cherished his wife, making her coffee every single morning and always finding ways to surprise her, both big and small. He made pancakes on the weekends and lasagna every other week. He was his kids’ biggest fan whether they were playing a sport or on the stage. He bungee-jumped with his sons even though he was afraid of heights and braved many amusement-park rides. He enjoyed long family walks in the neighborhood where conversations could go anywhere.  He did his best to instill his love of books and learning in them all. While he loved relaxing at home with them, it also brought him great joy to treat them to family outings. In many ways, Sig never outgrew the curious boy within. He was an avid reader and history buff. He had a deep appreciation of martial arts and eastern medicine. He believed in staying physically fit and continued with daily exercises throughout his illness. War movies and spicy Asian food were some of his favorites. He could really make you laugh when telling a story or relaying a memory. In his down time, you could find him in his favorite chair with a book in his lap and the dog near his feet. He preferred small gatherings to large ones where conversation with friends could be more intimate. When alone in the car, he had either classic rock, classical music, or NPR blaring from the speakers. If anyone else was in the car, he turned the sound off so he could listen without distraction. While not one for small talk, he would happily engage in meaningful discussions about numerous subjects, ranging from politics, history, and (of course) Iceland and family.  He was truly kind and considerate and will be missed dearly. Sig is survived by his wife of 20 years, Christine, and their two daughters, Catherine Sif and  Christine Stella Sigurdsson; five children from his previous marriages - son Jon Orn Sigurdsson, daughter Luvisa Sigurdardottir and husband Haflidi Arnason, son Sigurdur S. Sigurdsson, Jr., son Jon Thor Sigurdsson, son Arni Muggur Sigurdsson; eight grandchildren - Gardar Smari Jonsson, Sindri Thor Jonsson, Kolbra Sol Jonsdottir, Omar Gisli Jonsson, Alexander Jonsson, Birna Jonsdottir, Bjorn Mani Haflidason, Dagur Freyr Haflidason; one great-grandchild - Anna Sol Sindradottir; niece Sjofn Blondal, nephew Arni Blondal, niece Edda Blondal and their children. Sig is preceded in death by his sisters, Sif Sigurdardottir and Sjofn Sigurdardottir. Funeral services will be held in Reykjavik, Iceland in late October. The date is pending due to current travel restrictions. A Celebration of Life will be held in Dallas, Texas on November 8, 2020. Details for both will be sent out separately. Sig bravely battled prostate cancer for two and one-half years. The family asks that you please consider a donation to the Dr. Sig Memorial Fund which will go towards prostate cancer research and early detection as well as to individuals needing assistance with medical expenses. Further details can be found here:  https://portal.cftexas.org/drsig. Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website.

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  1. Matt Engels says:

    I have known Dr. Sig for over 20 years and am very sad to hear of his passing. When we were residents rotating at Baylor, everyone fought to get in his room. He and Dr. Ramsey were fantastic teachers and even better people. I have had the pleasure of seeing him occasionally around the hospitals and can’t recall a single time there wasn’t a smile on his face and warmth in his presence. His was a life very well lived with a wonderful impact on so many who had the privilege of knowing him.

    Matt Engels

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I have known Dr. Sig for over 20 years and am very sad to hear of his passing. When we were residents rotating at Baylor, everyone fought to get in his room. He and Dr. Ramsey were fantastic teachers and even better people. I have had the pleasure of seeing him occasionally around the hospitals and can’t recall a single time there wasn’t a smile on his face and warmth in his presence. His was a life very well lived with a wonderful impact on so many who had the privilege of knowing him.

  2. Rob Romance says:

    Dr. Sig was a great man, with a huge heart! He always took care of us at the heart hospital, getting us lunch when we had tough days. Always quick to make me laugh! I only wish I had known him longer. I have such fond memories that I will hold onto. You are missed my friend! I will see you again some day!

    Rob Romance

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Dr. Sig was a great man, with a huge heart! He always took care of us at the heart hospital, getting us lunch when we had tough days. Always quick to make me laugh! I only wish I had known him longer. I have such fond memories that I will hold onto. You are missed my friend! I will see you again some day!

  3. Patrick Roughneen says:

    To a Wonderful Man , Dedicated Physician and Dear Friend . I miss you .You we were loved and respected by all of us who worked closely with you . .Always there and dedicated . God Bless and Godspeed my Friend .

    Patrick Roughneen

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    To a Wonderful Man , Dedicated Physician and Dear Friend . I miss you .You we were loved and respected by all of us who worked closely with you . .Always there and dedicated . God Bless and Godspeed my Friend .

  4. Walter & Marla Mawby says:

    We lost a great friend and Walter felt like Sig was a brother to him.. They loved sharing Icelandic stories and enjoyed many travels together. Sig had a tremendous love of books and knowledge and inspired everyone he met to be the best they can be. God bless Sig and all of his family.

    Walter & Marla Mawby

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    We lost a great friend and Walter felt like Sig was a brother to him.. They loved sharing Icelandic stories and enjoyed many travels together. Sig had a tremendous love of books and knowledge and inspired everyone he met to be the best they can be. God bless Sig and all of his family.

  5. Kathleen Nichols says:

    Oh my Siggy, You were the sweetest, kindest soul! So funny, and always with a great story. Such a great teacher and friend. I hope now you are toasty warm and don’t need your skull cap I gave you to keep your ears and head warm during those long EP cases. You will forever be loved and missed!

    Kathleen Nichols

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Oh my Siggy, You were the sweetest, kindest soul! So funny, and always with a great story. Such a great teacher and friend. I hope now you are toasty warm and don’t need your skull cap I gave you to keep your ears and head warm during those long EP cases. You will forever be loved and missed!

  6. Nayquinte White (Queenie) says:

    I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Sig. I was always so nice to me and willing to teach me new things whenever I worked with him. Assisting Dr. Sig was always a joy because he always had a story for me and always made me laugh. He was a caring mentor and friend and I will truly miss his presence! Love you always Dr. Sig! S.I.P

    Nayquinte White (Queenie)

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Sig. I was always so nice to me and willing to teach me new things whenever I worked with him. Assisting Dr. Sig was always a joy because he always had a story for me and always made me laugh. He was a caring mentor and friend and I will truly miss his presence! Love you always Dr. Sig! S.I.P

  7. Stephanie Smith-Pierce says:

    Dr. Sig was a great guy. Such a down to earth professional to work with during my time at Pinnacle Anesthesia. The community has lost a great person.

    Stephanie Smith-Pierce

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Dr. Sig was a great guy. Such a down to earth professional to work with during my time at Pinnacle Anesthesia. The community has lost a great person.

  8. Roxana Vandehey says:

    Even though we only worked together a short time, I could tell Dr. Sig was a great guy who loved taking care of people. He was always teaching those around him and kind to everyone he encountered. You will be missed greatly.

    Roxana Vandehey

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Even though we only worked together a short time, I could tell Dr. Sig was a great guy who loved taking care of people. He was always teaching those around him and kind to everyone he encountered. You will be missed greatly.

  9. Mike Ramsay says:

    We have lost a Great Physician, a Great Teacher, a Great Man and a Great Father and Family Man. God Bless Him! We will miss Sig!

    Mike Ramsay

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    We have lost a Great Physician, a Great Teacher, a Great Man and a Great Father and Family Man. God Bless Him! We will miss Sig!

  10. Jan McKay says:

    My deepest sympathies for all the family. Dr.Sig was one of my favs and one of the best anethsiea docs I ever knew and worked with. Always a gentleman and truly carefree for the patient as well as the staff.

    Jan McKay

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    My deepest sympathies for all the family. Dr.Sig was one of my favs and one of the best anethsiea docs I ever knew and worked with. Always a gentleman and truly carefree for the patient as well as the staff.

10 thoughts on “Sigurdsson, Sigurdur Samuel”

  1. I have known Dr. Sig for over 20 years and am very sad to hear of his passing. When we were residents rotating at Baylor, everyone fought to get in his room. He and Dr. Ramsey were fantastic teachers and even better people. I have had the pleasure of seeing him occasionally around the hospitals and can’t recall a single time there wasn’t a smile on his face and warmth in his presence. His was a life very well lived with a wonderful impact on so many who had the privilege of knowing him.

    Matt Engels

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I have known Dr. Sig for over 20 years and am very sad to hear of his passing. When we were residents rotating at Baylor, everyone fought to get in his room. He and Dr. Ramsey were fantastic teachers and even better people. I have had the pleasure of seeing him occasionally around the hospitals and can’t recall a single time there wasn’t a smile on his face and warmth in his presence. His was a life very well lived with a wonderful impact on so many who had the privilege of knowing him.

  2. Dr. Sig was a great man, with a huge heart! He always took care of us at the heart hospital, getting us lunch when we had tough days. Always quick to make me laugh! I only wish I had known him longer. I have such fond memories that I will hold onto. You are missed my friend! I will see you again some day!

    Rob Romance

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Dr. Sig was a great man, with a huge heart! He always took care of us at the heart hospital, getting us lunch when we had tough days. Always quick to make me laugh! I only wish I had known him longer. I have such fond memories that I will hold onto. You are missed my friend! I will see you again some day!

  3. Patrick Roughneen

    To a Wonderful Man , Dedicated Physician and Dear Friend . I miss you .You we were loved and respected by all of us who worked closely with you . .Always there and dedicated . God Bless and Godspeed my Friend .

    Patrick Roughneen

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    To a Wonderful Man , Dedicated Physician and Dear Friend . I miss you .You we were loved and respected by all of us who worked closely with you . .Always there and dedicated . God Bless and Godspeed my Friend .

  4. Walter & Marla Mawby

    We lost a great friend and Walter felt like Sig was a brother to him.. They loved sharing Icelandic stories and enjoyed many travels together. Sig had a tremendous love of books and knowledge and inspired everyone he met to be the best they can be. God bless Sig and all of his family.

    Walter & Marla Mawby

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    We lost a great friend and Walter felt like Sig was a brother to him.. They loved sharing Icelandic stories and enjoyed many travels together. Sig had a tremendous love of books and knowledge and inspired everyone he met to be the best they can be. God bless Sig and all of his family.

  5. Kathleen Nichols

    Oh my Siggy, You were the sweetest, kindest soul! So funny, and always with a great story. Such a great teacher and friend. I hope now you are toasty warm and don’t need your skull cap I gave you to keep your ears and head warm during those long EP cases. You will forever be loved and missed!

    Kathleen Nichols

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Oh my Siggy, You were the sweetest, kindest soul! So funny, and always with a great story. Such a great teacher and friend. I hope now you are toasty warm and don’t need your skull cap I gave you to keep your ears and head warm during those long EP cases. You will forever be loved and missed!

  6. Nayquinte White (Queenie)

    I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Sig. I was always so nice to me and willing to teach me new things whenever I worked with him. Assisting Dr. Sig was always a joy because he always had a story for me and always made me laugh. He was a caring mentor and friend and I will truly miss his presence! Love you always Dr. Sig! S.I.P

    Nayquinte White (Queenie)

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Sig. I was always so nice to me and willing to teach me new things whenever I worked with him. Assisting Dr. Sig was always a joy because he always had a story for me and always made me laugh. He was a caring mentor and friend and I will truly miss his presence! Love you always Dr. Sig! S.I.P

  7. Stephanie Smith-Pierce

    Dr. Sig was a great guy. Such a down to earth professional to work with during my time at Pinnacle Anesthesia. The community has lost a great person.

    Stephanie Smith-Pierce

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Dr. Sig was a great guy. Such a down to earth professional to work with during my time at Pinnacle Anesthesia. The community has lost a great person.

  8. Even though we only worked together a short time, I could tell Dr. Sig was a great guy who loved taking care of people. He was always teaching those around him and kind to everyone he encountered. You will be missed greatly.

    Roxana Vandehey

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Even though we only worked together a short time, I could tell Dr. Sig was a great guy who loved taking care of people. He was always teaching those around him and kind to everyone he encountered. You will be missed greatly.

  9. We have lost a Great Physician, a Great Teacher, a Great Man and a Great Father and Family Man. God Bless Him! We will miss Sig!

    Mike Ramsay

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    We have lost a Great Physician, a Great Teacher, a Great Man and a Great Father and Family Man. God Bless Him! We will miss Sig!

  10. My deepest sympathies for all the family. Dr.Sig was one of my favs and one of the best anethsiea docs I ever knew and worked with. Always a gentleman and truly carefree for the patient as well as the staff.

    Jan McKay

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    My deepest sympathies for all the family. Dr.Sig was one of my favs and one of the best anethsiea docs I ever knew and worked with. Always a gentleman and truly carefree for the patient as well as the staff.

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