Brandon MacFarlane

Brandon MacFarlane obituary, New Ulm, MN

Brandon MacFarlane

Brandon MacFarlane Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Minnesota Valley Funeral Home - North Chapel on Mar. 11, 2025.

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Brandon MacFarlane, age 36 of Mankato passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 surrounded by his family at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Mankato.
A visitation will be held from 1-3pm on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – NORTH chapel in New Ulm with a commemoration service following at 3pm.
To leave an online condolence for his family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: www.mvfh.org
Brandon is survived by his mother, Cheryl (Chad) Buboltz of New Ulm; father, Tom (Sherri) MacFarlane of Fairfax; sisters, Laura (Sean) Bros of Eden Prairie and Morgan (Morgan) Mahan of Vernon Center; brother, Zach MacFarlane of Mankato; nieces and nephews, Adam, Deuce, Colton, Dashel, Jack, Piper, Finley, and Isla; cat, Asher; as well as many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Ryan; grandparents; aunt, Shannon MacFarlane; "special grandpa", Ted Rix.
Brandon Carl MacFarlane was born July 23, 1988 in Dallas, TX to Cheryl Stewart. He lived in Texas with his family until they moved to Minnesota in 1995. Brandon attended high school in Chaska and went on to graduate from GFW. Brandon was a fun-loving guy who enjoyed music, movies, soaking up the sunshine anytime he was able, and loving his cat, Asher. Despite many challenges, Brandon lived his life with an upbeat outlook and positive attitude. Since the day his younger brother, Zach, was born, the two had a special connection. They taught each other about life and grew into adults together. Where there was one, there was always the other. The last two years Zach has been a dedicated caregiver for Brandon, which continued their unmatched bond. What a gift to have such a best friend throughout life. Brandon will be remembered as the life of the party and always putting a smile on others faces.
Brandon's family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all the PCA's over the years, for their generous care for Brandon. You know who you are.

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