Branden Mark Garland
May 4, 1999 – April 16, 2020
Born in Phoenix, Arizona
Son of – Julie and Mark
Brother of – Christopher, Daphne, and Tessa
Branden Garland passed away the evening of April 16, 2020. He had been struggling with mental illness from a young age. The matter of his death does not change the events of his life. Branden had such an unbelievable work ethic. The past couple months he had been working with his father, while studying hard and taking classes at Paradise Valley Community College. So many words could be used to describe this beautiful young man. His beauty was a bright light to each person he encountered from the moment he was brought into this world to the moment he was taken from us. His genuine smile brought so much joy to his loved ones in a way no other could. His spirits will forever live in our hearts.
He was preceded in death by his Grandfathers’ Mark Jones and Ron Hinman. He is survived by his Mother Julie Jones, Father Mark Garland, Grandmother’s Sharon Hinman, Helen Garland, and Sylvia Garland, his Grandfather Alan Garland, his siblings Christopher Power and his daughter Starla Power, Daphne Garland, and Tessa Garland, his aunts and uncles Jennie and Emiliano Torres (Ally, Mat, Noah), Susie and Stan Reineke (Morgan, Marcus, Meg), Shelley and Mike Harmon (Travis, Nolan), Misti Garland (Madison, Rikki), Frank and Wendy Martinez (Lucy, Abby), Andrew Martinez, lastly, his dear friend Florentina.
A private family service will be held from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at the home of Mark Garland.
On Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. an open house to pay respects to Branden’s family is being held at Mark Garland’s residence. The dress code is casual. Prepare for 90-degree weather. We cannot guarantee any social distancing or that we can follow the under 10 rules for gatherings. However, please come if you feel comfortable and please stay home if you are not as we understand it is a difficult choice.
In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in Branden Mark Garland’s honor to NAMI Valley of The Sun at https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/Donate-to-NAMI. This is a mental health organization that we believe will help prevent other families from going through a tragedy like this.
For the next several months we have set up meal deliveries for both Julie Jones and Mark Garland.
https://www.giveinkind.com/inkinds/R9H0S8H/meals-for-julie
https://www.giveinkind.com/inkinds/E1K5M3W/meals-for-mark
Patti Warnock
My heart is breaking but we know Brandon is at peace!!! Your beautiful words for your son, grandson, brother, nephew, and friend has helped us in dealing with the loss of this wonderful soul. I just hope that as we as friends and family can now do our share in helping you !!! Please know that we are all here for you. Rest In Peace dear boy, and know that you are loved by many!!!
M & J Clancy
Mark devastating , we are praying our Rosary & Divine Chaplet of Mercy for Branden’’s soul now. There are no
words to console-my experience is that Jesus’s infinite
Mercy was there for him. Hard to fathom but It is His promise. This is a deep wound my brother, please call me- there is relief I’ve found. Peace to you & the family.
Mike & Jenifer.
Cyndee Sullivan Jenkins
We are SO very sad for your great loss! I remember first meeting Branden on Easter 2014. He impressed me with his polite respectful demeanor as he shook my hand to introduce himself. What a great kid! SO SAD that he lost sight of that. We choose to remember his smile and his tenderness towards Tessa. May your hearts remember the best about Branden as well.
Kristi Payne
Julie and Mark and all of Branden’s family,
Our hearts are completely broken. Sending all of our love your way.
Your cousins,
Kristi and Shelby Payne
Annette Nelson
Mark, our family is so very saddened by the loss of your son. Please know we are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers and we are here for you if you need anything. Please accept our sincerest condolences. May Branden rest is peace and may you find comfort and strength knowing he is with our Lord.
Brent Byerly
Mark and Julie I am so truly sorry. I can’t imagine. Words fall short. I prayed with my family just now for you all – that God would sustain you as only He can through the intensity of the sorrow right now. You must miss him beyond what words can convey. You remembered him well in the obituary.
Sara Jones
Julie and Mark . May God give you the peace that passes all understanding . My heart aches with you both . There are no words . I am so sorry for the pain . Hold on to the beautiful memories he has forever left in your hearts . I am holding you and your family up in prayer during this very difficult time . Big hugs and live to to you all . , and may Gods angels surround you and give you comfort .
Love , Sara Jones
Peggy Strauss
Im so very sorry for your loss, Julie !!! I’m so sorry, I’m so sad to hear this terrible news, my heart goes out to you and your family, I can’t imagine your pain.
Rev. Vera Guebert-Steward
Your beautiful son’s death breaks my heart. I remember him from the times we had gatherings at Michael and Shelley’s home in Evergreen when Branden was visiting with your family. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. None of us can imagine your pain and sadness. He was a bright light. He rests in God’s arms this day but I know you’d rather have him resting in yours. His choice will hurt you deeply for a long, long time but healing will come. May you know the peace and hope of the resurrection today. I will continue to hold you in my prayers.
Randy Malkin
From the Malkin Family – we didn’t know Brandon well but we know you Mark. Our hearts break over the loss you are feeling and the grieving you are experiencing right now. But we know personally the one who is greater than any loss or heartbreak we know here on earth and His love and presence that surrounds you during this season will be the strength you will need to come out the other side knowing that you are loved and supported by God’s touch on to our life. Our prayer is that each and every memory of Brandon is sweet to your mind and soul.
We love you brother and know we stand with you today, and everyday moving forward.
Randy Malkin family
Sandra Summerville
My friend Julie I’m so sorry …..please look to the Lord for your strength he will be there by your side. I am here if you need anything please do not hesitate. Branden, rest in peace my friend. May God bless you all! ❤
Sue Strebe
My dear Julie, my heart is weeping for you and your family. The picture of your beautiful son looks so peaceful. Death is an ending of life on earth and a new beginning as a spirit. Brandon will still be with you. I have know you since you were a kid. You are a strong woman and it is going to take all of your strength to get through this tragic time. Please know we are here for you if you need anything. Love you always. Sue and Pete
Andy Clifton
Mark I’m so sorry. My heart and best wishes for you and the family.
Aaron Gordon
Sara and I are very sorry for your loss, My heart goes out to you, Julie and your family, I can’t imagine your pain.
Amy Hurley
Dear Mark and Julie,
I’m so terribly sorry about your tragic loss. I can’t begin to know what you’re going through, but know my prayers are with you during this heartbreaking time. God bless
Mary Fennello
Julie and Mark, I’m speechless and heartbroken. This little Italian mama can’t take it.
For today , I will light a 7 day candle for this week of guided peace. For tomorrow: Brandon is at peace, it is you (we) who are suffering his loss. He is a happy guardian angel now . You will continue a relationship, I can promise you that by proof, it just can’t be a physical one anymore but it is a beautiful connection. He will be present, he will show himself, he will guide you.. It is amazing, it’s just not what we want. Deep grieving is important in a healthy way!! No matter how strong you are, do attend the available grieving options over this year. He would want you to take care of yourself, each other and his brothers and sisters. It is not what you lost, it is what you do have in him, and what you have here to be an important part of. Of course if I can do anything for you …I would! XO
Elizabeth Hall
Lovely Julie! What a beautiful tribute written for your Brandon. Your words say so much about you and your family. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. May Starla continue to shine Brandon’s light upon you always.
Carlee Castle
Mark, Julie and Daphne ,
My heart is absolutely broken for all of you. Although I didn’t know Branden as a grown man, I hold onto my memories of him as the cutest, sweetest little boy. I remember snuggling on the couch watching Blue’s Clues with him. He was deeply loved by his family. Sending love and prayers in this tragic time.
Nancy and Abe
Dear Julie and Mark, Our hearts are filled with tears for you and your family and all who knew and loved Brandon. Such a devastating loss. We remember Brandon well. He was such an intelligent, polite and handsome boy. May all your wonderful loving memories of Brandon bring you comfort. Please know we are thinking of your with deep sympathy at this time of such heartbreaking loss.
Jill
Mark and Julie my heart is heavy with this news. Branden was beautiful from the inside out. He cared deeply for the people around him and knew how to put a smile on anyone’s face. I will keep you in my prayers.
Rosanne Kostelecky
Dear Julie and Mark and your families..
Am so deeply sorry for your loss of Brandon.. His Guardian Angel will lead him and his Ray of Light will comfort you.. May he Rest in Peace.. and Healing Energies be in your Hearts..
Michelle Peterson
To Julie, Mark and all of Branden’s family,
We are so sorry for the loss of this beautiful boy.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Mark, Michelle, Madeline and Mason Peterson.
Eli Faustinos
Mark and Julie, we can’t imagine what you are going through right now. My wife and I have been praying for you guys and asking God to comfort you and give you strength to carry you through this difficult time. Losing a loved one is very difficult, but losing a child is beyond imagination. Know that you have many friends who love and care for you. We are amongst them and will help in any way you may need us to. Psalm 23:4 reads as follows “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me”. Look forward to seeing you this weekend.
With all our love,
Eli and Yvonne
Kyle Malkin
My wife and I are mourning with you all. May God comfort your family with the knowledge that He loves us all, regardless of our choices, and that everyone who believes will be saved from separation from God. We love you all and are only a phone call away for any needs we can help meet.
Annette Bridges
Julie,
Mel & I send our love and hope that you are feeling all of the love being sent to you. If your happy memories with Branden will hold you up, you only have to make a day at a time, someday’s just an hour at a time and there will be better days ahead. You are so strong, I pray that strength is going to help you through this.
Love to you and your family always.
M & A
Dan Braude
Mark & Julie,
The collective hearts of the Statewide family are broken right now. Our deepest and most sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss. Please reach out to us if you need our help in ANY way.
Todd Hassell
Mark, I am so sorry to hear about this. This is tragic and my heart goes out to you and your family. I had met your son a couple of times. What a great young man. My prayers will be for you and your family. We will be making a donation to NAMI.
lupita & Aldo
It really hurts us to know your loss. We all have a promise from our Lord Jesus Christ that they will rise first and come with the son of man who is the first to rise. because we have a powerful God who loves us.
Patty Sperling
I’m saddened by your loss. Peace, serenity and prayers go out to you.
Kirk Sanich
Mark/Julie…Brandon had one of the happiest/go lucky spirits as a young child. I remember when him/Bronson and Davis played NYS basketball together…their laughing/smiling faces as they truly were having a great time being together.
Extremely sorry for your loss. Praying Gods comfort for the entire family during your grief.
Traci Anderson
Dearest Garland Family,
I’m deeply saddened for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this hard time.
God Bless!
Traci Anderson
Tim Jasinski
Love you brother. Words cannot express. Here for you when you’re ready to connect.
Theresa Donahue (Kennedy)
Mark,
I’m so sorry for the devastating loss of your son. I cannot imagine what you are going through. You are in my prayers.
TK
Annie Catrone
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a true kind heart. He helped me a lot going through high school. Heart of gold and arms large enough to help everyone. I hope you guys are doing okay, he will be forever missed by everyone who knew him. Sending much love and good vibes your way.
Jill Stelzer Shreffler
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will wrap his arms around you all during this difficult time.
Kenny Folz
I’m so sorry to hear this Julie Jones .. he was a good kid .. my thoughts and prayers are with you ..
Jody Daly
Julie and Mark-
I can’t imagine the sadness you are going thru right now. Please know others are here to lift you up. Let us carry you thru these difficult days. Sending my love to you both.
Katie Johnson
I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Cara Deyoung
we had so many adventures, our friend group was strong and loving to one another. your life will leave positive memories for so so many <3 we will miss you ponyboy <3
Bridgette and David Kirk
So sorry for your loss. Such an extremely handsome young man. Prayers for you all in this time of sadness. Love and light from Bridgette and David ❤️
Francine Hardaway
I’m so sorry Mark. I know how hard you tried to help him and everyone like him. Please accept my condolences.
Erika Montes
Dear Julie and Mark
My most sincere condolences go out to you during this difficult time, sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful son, my heart brakes for you both because it’s hard to comprehend how you must feel, remain strong for your other children and Hope God leads both of you to find peace holding on to his memories and beautiful smile.
Sincerely
Erika Montes
Eloy Gutierrez II (Scooter)
Mark and Family,
Deepest sympathy to you all.
Rest in knowing your son, sibling, grandson, friend has found Perfect Peace.
Our thoughts and love are with you.
Rosaline
I still can believe what I’m seeing, I haven’t wrapped my head around it but I guess I have to, my condolences to ponyboy family he was a the brightest most beautiful person I have meet I love you ponyboy and forever well be in my heart. <3
Gladys Elmore
Julie, Mark, Daphne, Christopher and family:
My heart and deepest condolences go out to you all. I am so sorry for the devastating loss of Branden. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.