David Nasrallah Nighteagle

David Nighteagle passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 29, 2025. A gifted storyteller, musician, photographer, and educator, David spent his life helping others connect to the land, the past, and the human spirit.

For many years, David served as an interpretive ranger at Mesa Verde National Park, where he shared the stories of the Ancestral Puebloan people with visitors from around the world. His passion for history, reverence for sacred places, and deep respect for Indigenous cultures made him a beloved presence on the trails and in the visitor center.

David honored the Lakota people and their traditions throughout his life, weaving their values of humility, courage, and gratitude into his music and message. As the founder of the Nighteagle Flute Company, he handcrafted traditional wooden flutes and performed original compositions that blended natural sounds, personal reflection, and cultural homage. His music invited listeners into stillness, memory, and healing.

He was a generous teacher, a loyal friend, and a man of conviction who found joy in quiet mornings, meaningful conversations, and the companionship of wild places.

David is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Victoria Nasrallah, and His brother, Paul Nasrallah, Jr. David is survived by his wife, Sherry Nighteagle; children: Chrissie Wallace, Christian Johnson, Amie Burkett, Russel Nasrallah, and Mallory Nasrallah; siblings: Carol Ellis, Victoria Clark, Barb Tensi, and Shalako Powers; 5 grandchildren; and multiple nephews and nieces.

A celebration of life will be held at Mt. Lookout Grange, 680 Grande Avenue, Mancos, CO on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Space may be limited. Please RSVP at

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