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Ernest Mirabal Obituary

IN MEMORY OF Ernest Eugene "Bo" Mirabal, Cloud Eagle Born: February 29, 1960 "Leap Year Baby" Passed: October 13, 2011 Ernest "Bo" Eugene Mirabal-Cloud Eagle of Nambe Pueblo passed away on October 13, 2011. He was 51 years old and was a leap year child with his birthday being the special day of Feb 29th, 1960; and; being born a leap year baby, Bo was actually 12 years old. (Something that always made him laugh). Bo, a life time member of Nambe Pueblo, was dedicated to his people and his beliefs; by being a spiritual Leader he was very involved in his traditions. He attended Pojoaque High School and graduated from Wasatch Academy in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. Bo received his Associate degree in Fine Arts from the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe, NM. Bo was preceded in death by his mother Nellie Montoya-Mirabal of Ohkay Owingeh (formerly known as San Juan Pueblo). Bo is survived by his father, Ernest Mirabal, Governor of Nambe Pueblo, (wife Constance B. Mirabal, step Children and family) sons Natanni Mirabal & Llewyn Platero; daughters Paige and Nakiva; Granddaughther Jaylina Rain Loretto; Grandsons Joshua Ernest and Llewyn Platero Jr; Sisters Doreen Mirabal, Michelle Mirabal, and Anna Mirabal-LeJeune (husband Michael LeJeune); Newphews Wankaa Mirabal, Luke LeJeune & Red Hawk Mirabal; Niece Poekwi Mirabal and many other relatives. Cloud Eagle (Bo) was a world renowned artist, sculptor, painter, multi-dimensional artist. He had many friends throughout the world, was respected and well-liked by everyone. His smile and laughter will be greatly missed all who knew him. Funeral Mass and Burial will be held Saturday, October 15, 2011, at 9 a.m. at the St Francis of Assisi Church in Nambe Pueblo.

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican on Oct. 15, 2011.

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Beautiful sculpture you made. White buffalo!!

mattie Robertson

October 28, 2024

The beauty you created!! Thank you

Eloy Dominic Romero

October 9, 2023

It´s been 12 years since your death. I was thinking about you last week when I went to Nambe Lake/dam with my Dad.

Steffi

October 9, 2022

Dear Bo,

I received your birthday gifts, yesterday.
Some good rain, two rainbows and a raincloud spreading the most beautiful red evening light over my head, while I was walking home from my walking training, as well as bringing out the beautiful Autumn colours even more. You always said to us rain is a blessing (Regen ist Segen). I needed to see the blessings, this year. Thank you. Also, thank you for watching over me.

Much Love and blessings to you, as well,
Steffi

Steffi Neumann

October 10, 2012

Dear Bo,

I am glad that I had the honour to know you for a bit of your path on Mother Earth. Now it's time for me to let you go with all my heart and all my love as Cloud Eagle flies to new shores. Thank you for everything. I do remember you and am wishing all the best for you where ever your path leads you from here.

Good bye my friend,
Steffi

October 9, 2012

Oh my friend how I miss you! It is sad for those of use here to realize you are gone from sight. I hope you will visit me in my dreams because I want so much to know you are well. I have not see or heard from your family but I pray they are well. Love to all, Ginny Bullock 505-306-0955.

Andrea Heiberg

October 7, 2012

Hi Bo, you have a place in my heart for the rest of my live! Miss you!!! Thank you! Love, Andrea

Andreas Wesemann

March 23, 2012

Dear friend,
it was only a few weeks ago that I learnt You were planning to visit us last fall, but then it never came to this...
But knowing this comforts me. There were things we had to speak about, and I rest assured that communication between our souls is possible. I went to a sweat last week and prayed for You and thanked again, then You were present, and stayed thus over hours.

We will meet some day. Andreas from Bremen, Germany

March 22, 2012

Bo, the foot prints you left here on Earth will be missed by the ones you crossed trails with. May your fire burn brightly in the sky. Ron Bradshaw, Tulsa, OK

Ginny (Virginia) Bullock

December 15, 2011

Beloved Friend, You called me in my dream some 17 years ago when I prayed to God asking, "Where do you want me to go?". In my dream you put a cross on my third eye and kissed me on the cheek. Your family was standing next to you and I have been moved by that dream ever since. My life in New Mexico has been blessed by your friendship, your love and your Rainbow Warrior Spirit. I know you watch over your loved ones but I still cry as I think of the great loss we all suffer in your return to our Creator.

paige mirabal

November 18, 2011

Dad,
We miss You very much dad. I wish you didnt have to leave us so soon. I think about you all the time every day. Its not the same without you. Im trying to be strong for the famliy but its so hard. I know ill see you again but it wont be for a long time. I know your looking down on us protecting us. Jaylina always asks for you she says she wants to go to heaven to see you. We miss you so much. I wish i could have spent more time with you and listen to you more, all you stories and lessons. I love you so much dad. Thanks for visiting me in my dreams.Ill never forget all you have done for everyone you were a great man. May you rest in peace dad i love you ever ever!143
love your Peaches!

p.s.the eartquake was cool! thanks for letting us know you made it home!

Juliann Fraser

November 17, 2011

My darling brother, your smile and goodness will I've in my heart for all the days and beyond, thank you, for your beauty that you brought to this world. This world will not be the same without you. We love you, Juliann & Daniel Fraser, Australia. xoxoxo

It's a good day for friendship between all tribes and colors of men

Phillip Kansa

October 27, 2011

My best friend "Bo", my spiritual brother, as you often called me. Here's a great big hug and a cornmeal offering to accompany you on your further journey. We will somehow manage to get along without your physical presence but you will always live in our hearts and we will continue to carry the "talking stick" about your wonderful ideas about love and the unity of "all tribes"-- but our world has changed with your passing.
You have touched so many people and helped them to move on again after major disparagements. You have inspired so many to live life fully and it has always given me a sense of renewal, of ease and simply trust to laugh, to work and to play together for many "moons" and "winter counts" now. The great spirit knows why it was time for you to move on to other "hunting grounds"--we trust him even though it is not something we would have chosen for you. All our love to you and to your family, your children, Natani, Paige, and Nakiva-to your sisters and your Dad. Phillip Kansa/Spirit Bear with Elke Kirchner

October 26, 2011

Dear Cloud Eagle,
I will never forget our prayer to the rising morning sun, clouds of tobacco smoke making the rays solid and toucheable between the branches and leaves of the wood we were in. Thank You for this awful and precious moment. I will always remember You.
Andreas from Bremen, Germany

Gabriela u Christian

October 26, 2011

Lieber Bo,
wir danken Dir für die wundervollen Momente,die wir mit Dir zusammen verbringen durften.Du hast uns das große Geschenk gemacht mit uns die Heilige Pfeife zu rauchen,dafür sind wir Dir sehr Dankbar!Auch an die Schwitzhütten-Zeremonie u Thanksgiving denken wir liebevoll zurück!
Wir wünschen Deinen Lieben ganz viel Licht-und Kraft!Mögen sie Deine Visionen weiter verfolgen.
Es ist uns eine Ehre einen so wundervollen Menschen wie Dich kennengelernt zu haben!
Danke für Deine Freundschaft!
Danke für alles!
Gabriela und Christian

Sabine Schloettig

October 24, 2011

Lieber Cloud Eagle,
ich bin dankbar dafür, aber auch stolz darauf Dich kennengelernt zu haben.
Ich werde Dich nicht vergessen und wünsche Deinen Lieben in dieser schweren Zeit Kraft wie Du es von uns allen erwartet hättest.

Birgit Kornemann

October 23, 2011

Dear Cloud Eagle,
thank you for everything that you gave and tough us.
May the seed which you have planted in our hearts find its blossom in our actions. I am sending you, your family and your tribe all my love and best wishes.

Gabi und Helmut Trost

October 19, 2011

Dear Cloud Eagle, we are so glad that we shared your clear vision and words. We remember the wonderful moments we had together, our drum-meeting, thanksgiving and your speech about the circle of life. Now you will give us the inspiration from the other side and we will transfer your thoughts wherever we can. Our best wishes and much energy to your family. Thank you so much.

Murrae Haynes

October 18, 2011

I will miss you, brother Bo.
Murrae

October 18, 2011

Lieber Cloud Eagle, wir wünschen Dir alles Gute auf der großen Reise, die Du nun angetreten hast.
Unsere Gedanken und unser Mitgefühl sind bei den Menschen, die Dich lieben und die um Dich trauern.
Claudia, Janina und Martin aus Jork bei Hamburg

Volker and Ilona Berger

October 18, 2011

October 18, 2011

Dear Cloud Eagle, now you are flying on the rainbow and you are watching always, what your rainbow warriors will do in your name. May the great spirit will be with you. Mitakuye Oyasin! The two rainbow warriors Ilona and Volker from Germany (Kochendorf)

Christa Mall

October 18, 2011

Dear Cloud Eagle, I thank you for all what I have learnd from you. Now you are "The Eagle in the Clouds" and you will always be with us. You will always stay in our hearts and prayers but I miss you. My deep feeling to all of Cloud Eagles loved ones. Christa Mall

Wonzie Klinekole Tiger

October 17, 2011

To my dear brother Beau - I love you so much! Once we got out of school, we hardly saw much of each other, but every time we did, you always had such a big hug for me and I felt your sincerity. You are one of the lucky ones who has now passed into the other world, which I hear, is so much better. Please say HELLO to momma, she's there to greet you with her smile and hug. God bless you and my most sincerest condolences to your loving family! YOU WILL BE MISSED!

October 17, 2011

"Lieber Cloud Eagle,danke für alles, was ich durch Dich lernen durfte.Mögen die Samen der Liebe, die Du gesät hast alle aufgehen und das Eis in den Herzen der Menschen schmelzen."Jutta Feldhusen(Hamburg)

Barbara Patterson

October 17, 2011

Dear Bo, may you have a great time on the other side of the rainbow. You are loved and will be remembered with love always.

Steffi Neumann

October 17, 2011

Have a good journey, dear Bo. My love is with you as well as with those who love you and miss you while we stay here on earth. Spread your wings, now, as you spread your love while you stayed with us.

Petra Schmidt

October 17, 2011

Lieber Cloud Eagle,
ganz leise ohne ein Wort,
gingst du für immer von uns fort.
Es ist so schwer dies zu verstehen,
doch einst werden wir uns wiedersehen.Am Ende des Regenbogens......Ich bin dankbar, dass ich dich kennen gelernt habe. Und dankbar dafür, was ich von dir gelernt habe. Fly Eagle fly....
Ich wünsche deiner Familie Kraft und Liebe diese schwere Zeit zu überstehen.
Petra

Gabriele Friedland

October 17, 2011

Dear Cloud Eagle,I feel so honoured and thankful to have been meeting you in Hamburg. I remember the buffalo dance with Paige as a wonderful gift I will never forget. Each year we were looking forward to celebrate thanksgiving the indian way with you . You will always stay in your hearts . All my love to your family . Love Gaby Friedland Hamburg

Andrea Heiberg

October 17, 2011

Dear Bo, of course I miss you. But I´m so glad and thankfull that we have had this powerfull, thankful, importand and funny time here in Hamburg. I know that you can fly now like the eagle YOU ARE!!! Thank you for all the support you gave and give me and all your rainbowwarriors! I´m proud of you. My house is your house. All my love to your Family. love Andrea (Hamburg, Germany)

Susanne

October 17, 2011

Dear Cloud Eagle, we only met a few times over here in Germany, but I always appreciated your beautiful art, your sense of humour, your friendliness and how serious you were about following your own native traditions. Thank you for sharing all this with us.

Maria Estrada- Swinford

October 15, 2011

May your light shine strong in those you left behind. You will truly be missed but never forgotten. May you rest peacefully Cousin. I love you.

George & Connie Romero

October 15, 2011

Doreen, Michelle, & all the Mirabal Family,

We are very sorry to hear about your Brother's passing. Please know that our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your entire family. R.I.P. Ernest "Bo" Eugene Mirabal-Cloud Eagle

Eloy Romero

October 14, 2011

I will miss you, Bo. You were my best friend in Pojoaque High School. When you left to Utah, I missed you very much. I was glad when you came back and we met maybe 3 more times when you were going to UNM. God Bless you and your family. Your Mom, Dad, and sisters were very good to me when I would stay over at their house and I really liked it when your Dad took me fishing to Heron Lake.

Sincerely,

Eloy D. Romero

PS. I will try to make the funeral.

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