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Detail of beadwork from an Ojibwe medicine pouch

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Newspaper Article

Obituary:

Patria, Minerva and Maria Teresa Mirabal, daughters of the late Don Enrique Mirabal, died in a tragic car accident on November, 25. The sisters were on the way home from visiting their husbands in La Fortilisa. Their driver lost control of the car, and the vehicle went over the edge of La Cumbre. Their mother and sister, Dede, grieve their death. Dede stated that she “will miss her sisters, and hopes that their children understand what amazing women they were.”
Patria Mercedes Mirabal (February 27. 1924 – November 25, 1960) was the loving wife of Pedrito Gonzalez. She was the proud mother of three beautiful children, Nelson, Noris and Raulito. Patria was the eldest of the Mirabal sisters. She was educated at Inmaculada Concepcion. A woman of faith, her presence will be greatly missed.
Maria Argentina Minerva Mirabal (March 12, 1926 – November 25, 1960) was the devoted wife of Manolo and mother of Minou and Monolito. She attending Inmaculada Concepcion with her sister, and went on to study law at the University. She was a woman who was never afraid to stand up for what she believed in.
Antonia Maria Teresa Mirabal (October 15, 1935- November 25, 1960), often called Mate, was the youngest of the Mirabal sisters. She was married to Leandro and was the caring mother of Jacqueline. Mate was educated with her sisters at Inmaculada Concepcion.
The death of the Mirabal sisters was a tragic incident and they shall be missed. We pray their souls are in heaven.

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