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Brandon Michael Kirby, died on Sunday July 4, 2004. Age 18 years. Beloved son of Melissa Downing Brewer and Douglas M. Kirby. Step-son of Gerry A. Brewer and Debbie A. Rouzano Kirby. Brother of Brittany N. Kirby. Survived by: companion, Abbey Safer; step-sister, Kassidy G. Brewer; and step-brother, Antonio A. Rodriguez. Grandson of James L. and Camille Downing, Judith P. Downing and the late Rosemarie B. Kirby and Robert H. Kirby. A native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Metairie, LA. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Wednesday July 7, 2004 at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park. Visitation Wednesday morning 11:00 AM until Funeral Time.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 6 to Jul. 7, 2004.

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Kassidy

April 16, 2025

I truly wish I got to know you better. I think about that a lot. I love you Bubba
Kassidy

Julianna Staehle

April 17, 2014

Brandonson!! ! Thinking about you!! Miss you always. You will be forever loved and forever missed. Until we met again!

Abby safer

June 12, 2013

Haven't written 2 u n a while but u will 4ever b n my heart, thoughts & prayers. I love u always my sweet baby boy...til we meet again

April 27, 2013

Missing you going to your grave today just to give some flowers you will never be forgotten and always in our prayers <3

Abby Safer

November 28, 2012

Happy birthday my cookie! I miss u so much & even after all these years there's still not a day that goes by that I don't think of u! I love u always....until we meet again
Love Always,
Abby <3

The Bright

November 28, 2012

Happy Birthday Kirby you would be 27 years old today and not a day go by that we don't think about you, you are truly missed and loved by many <3 <3

Lydia Bright

November 21, 2012

Missing you dearly

melissa lemoine

July 4, 2012

Thinking of you today as always. I love you.
Mom

LTB

December 3, 2011

Happy Birthday Brandon I know its late but you are still in my heart miss ya much

never knew this was here till today , i was reading tylers obit, i know to are together now, i miss you n i wanted to share this pic

a fruge

October 2, 2011

abby safer

October 1, 2011

brandon,

oh my cookie i'm having such a hard time....morgan's up there with u now & i'm missing u both! just was thinking of u! luving u always!

love,
abby

The Brights

July 4, 2011

We went to your grave today..it was a good day and for the first time in seven years no rain..you are still in our hearts and we love you to death may you rest in peace..your godson Terrance is turning 8 and doing good we all are you are always in our hearts and mind so is you family till we meet again love Brandon Michael Kirby our true soldier...

Lydia Bright

November 29, 2010

Happy Birthday miss ya you are in my thoughts and prayers

November 28, 2010

Happy Birthday your always in my heart
love you Mom

Fe

July 4, 2010

Can't believe it's been 6 years. You're always in our thoughts.

Lydia Bright

July 4, 2010

Another year gone and you are truly missed more that you known. You are always in our thoughts and prayers.

brittany kirby

April 9, 2010

miss you more than you know

Chase & Chris

March 29, 2010

Today was a great day. Always in our hearts.

Good Times...

March 29, 2010

Fe

March 29, 2010

Thinking alot about you today...

abby safer

January 5, 2010

merry Christmas and happy new year my baby. wish u were here with me. i'm missing as always. i love u with all my heart....until we meet again

love always,
abby

Fe

November 28, 2009

Happy Birthday Brandon!

November 28, 2009

Happy Birthday Brandon I love you and miss you always

Mom

The Brights

November 28, 2009

It's your birthday again and you are truly missed and loved by all. You always have a special place in our hearts Lil Kirby. Your mom, dad, and sisters are in our prayers.

abby safer

November 27, 2009

just thinking about u....missing u terrilby....i love u always and forever!

abby safer

November 19, 2009

well ur birthday's coming up and this is still such a hard time 4 me. i love u so much and still miss u even more. i know ur watching me right now saying quit being sad....i try 2 always remember the good times when i get like this and there were so many....remember when we went 2 the movies with chase and tiffany and every1 fell asleep but u?! :) u made fun of us :) i still have that ticket stub...well n-eway ur in my heart always!
love,
*abby*

Terry and Lydia Bright

August 20, 2009

MyHotComments Brandon you mean so much to me you made me laugh all the time and I miss you so much you are always in our prayers love
Terry, Lydia and the boys

Abby Safer

July 21, 2009

hey baby! the 4th was hard for me as always. i went and saw you and left you some roses. i dreamt of you a couple days before that. i love having those dreams when you're still with me. i can't believe 5 years have gone by already. i can still feel you with me everyday my cookie. i love you always.
love,
*abby*

Missy

July 5, 2009

Always thinking of you and loving you.

Mom

Fe

July 4, 2009

Thinking about you and missing you always...

Lydia Bright

July 4, 2009

I really do miss you, you are always in my thoughts and prayers so is ya family. you are truly missed and i cant believe its been five years. You are always there dont you forget I love you and whatever is going on is cool wish you can be here for my kids and Terry and me. After five years I cant believe your gone.

abby safer

June 11, 2009

hey my cookie. it's been awhile i know, but not a day goes by that i don't think of you and the love we shared. i still miss you terribly. you are forever in my heart. until we meet again, i love you baby boy.

Lydia Bright

December 12, 2008

I missed you on your birthday and i miss you everyday you are always in my thoughts and prayers and so is your mother and your sisters

melissa lemoine

July 5, 2008

I love you Brandon. You are in my heart always. I keep thinking time will make things easier but it doesn't.

Lydia Bright

July 4, 2008

Four years and you're still in thoughts, memories, and prayers. Love ya my TRU Solja

melissa lemoine

November 29, 2007

As always Brandon you were muched missed on your birthday. You are every day in my heart. Time will not change that. Love you always
Mom

John Avants

November 28, 2007

Hey Brandon, happy birthday bro. Love you man.

The Brights

November 28, 2007

Happy 22nd birthday you are loved and missed.

Johnny Avants

October 16, 2007

Hey Brandon, I miss you like yesterday bro, I'll always think about you and keep you in my heart everyday homie. Pce.

melissa lemoine

July 5, 2007

Brandon,
the years aren't making this easier to deal with. You are always in my mind every day. Til we are together again I love you always

Lydia Hardin(Bright)

July 4, 2007

It's been three years since you been away from us. Terry and I are getting married on July 28 and we're going to have another boy on Halloween. We truly miss and love you until we met again Love ya

Abby Safer

March 30, 2007

Brandon,
Hey my baby! It's almost been 3 years! God I miss you so much cookie! I'm doing really good right now. I've got my own house and car. I've got a good job. I'm living right for me and you! I know you're happy. Well I love you my baby boy and I always will!
Love Always,
*Abby*

Lydia Hardin(Bright)

February 14, 2007

Happy Valentine's Day everyone in our Bright Family is doing well to my TRU Solja Lil B love ya always and forever Lydia

abby safer

January 12, 2007

brandon,
hey my cookie! merry christmas and happy near year even tho' it's a lil' late. they were still hard to get through without you. i love and miss you so much and i know you that and that's all that matters. well until we meet again baby boy know that i love you with all my heart and soul and i always will. nothing or NOBODY can ever change that....i promise!!!
love always,
your baby girl
*abby*

Lydia Hardin

November 28, 2006

Happy 21st birthday Lil B I truly do miss you and so does lil Tor like we call him TJ. Cameron is one I love and miss you and you are always going to have a special place in my heart love always Lydia

melissa brewer

November 27, 2006

11/28 06 Happy 21st birthday Brandon. I miss you and love you so much. You are always in my heart and will be til we are together again.

Mom

abby safer

November 19, 2006

Brandon,
hey my baby!It's been awhile since i've been able to sign.I know you are not happy about where my choices caused me to end up at,but i'm home now and i'm going to live right;for me and you.I know that's all you ever wanted.Your birthday is coming up and as always it's going to be hard,but i know you're watching over me and as long as I know that i'll be ok! I love you with all my heart baby boy and I always will!
love always,
*abby*

Maria Shcherbakov

August 18, 2006

Hey Brandon its been a while since i wrote in here. I havent forgot about you just been trying to get my life straigh. You would be proud im doing really good i finnally got right and its been almost a year for me. Im truely happy again. I still talk to robbie as always he is doing as good as he can be. I miss you a lot. You always could make me laugh no matter what was going on. I miss your personality. I loved hanging out with you wish there was more time. I would have loved to see you grow up in to a brigh, handsome and happy man. But, God had other plans for you. I just wish you all the happiness in the world wherever you are. I love you always and i will say the same for Robbie cause he feels the same. Keep on looking out for the ones you love. Till the day we meet again

Brittney Walker

February 15, 2006

Lil Kirby,

What's up baby boy. Sorry I haven't wrote anything in your book yet but its a lack of internet not that I don't love you. I know your looking down and if Robbie could I know he would tell you he misses and loves you. He's changing Kirby you would be shocked. I write him once or twice a week and he's planning big changes. He said he sees all his tru friends now that he's away. I just wanted to let you know I think God jipped all of us on our time with you but scence he knows best I guess its better that your with him and not us. You did your lifes work and Heaven is very lucky to have you. Not a day goes by that I don't think about all those fun times. Oh don't worry Savannah will deffinetly know her Uncle B.

Love you,

Brittney & Savannah

P.S. I'm sure Rickey would want to tell you he misses you 2. Much love baby boy. One

Lydia Hardin

December 2, 2005

Happy late 20th B-day Brandon. I just wanted to let you know that I had a lil boy on November 11, 2005 at 2:43 pm and his name is Cameron Gage-Michael Bright. He was 7lbs 14 oz. 20 1/2in long. He is a red head just like his dad he also looks like him to. You are never forgotten in all our eyes you are truly missed and loved my TRU Solja =)

Johnny Avants

November 30, 2005

Happy belated birthday Brandon. I just turned 19 as always, five days b4 u'r b-day. It's been a while but things are improving throughout the days. For now, I am in town for the week visiting family. Currently I am living in texas and I am starting out in a junior college. Pretty twisted huh. It's different but a lot of fun. The girls are a distraction and it's hard to pay attention in class (that's the only downfall). I plan on living in texas throughout college but we'll see, the future will tell. I've got a lot of time to think on the road and i've been thinking about the better times we all had growing up. We lived life to the fullest and had more good times than bad. You made a lot of them worthwhile. Thank you for that. Time keeps moving on and i have to roll w/it so i'll talk to u l8r. You're like a brother to me, I love you. You will always be in my mind and heart. In the meantime, look out for your family and friends. Much love to you and the fam.

Lydia Hardin

October 20, 2005

Hey B still missing you. In three weeks I'll be a mommy again starting all over. I keep in touch with your mom because I know you would want that and I just love her so much and I can see you in her. Halloween and Terry's birthday is coming up in a couple of days and Terry, Terrance, and me are going to spend it with your mom and Kassidy. I love you and I miss you so much.

Brittany Kirby

September 22, 2005

Hey Ghetto Fabulous.It's been over a year since I saw you last, and the days don't seem any better without you. You're my lil bro and you always will be.I miss you every day and I love you very much.Life keeps changing.I graduate in 2 years,gettin a new car,moved to lakeview,movin again.Just wish you were here to see it all.Think you'd be proud of me.For what its worth,I was always proud of you, even when it didn't seem like it.You always knew how to make me laugh.Remember that day in the hospital when you thought you were gonna have your stomach pumped and you were runnin around the room sayin "I am superman"?Man,was mom pissed that day.I'll never forget you puttin make-up on me and Maureen.You made us look like raccoons!We had some good times homie.And I miss them everyday.I hope you know that.Love ya Ghetto Fabulous.Even if you did have to pull your pants up every 2 steps.

abby safer

August 25, 2005

brandon,

hey my baby boy! i'm so glad to see your website back on-line. i miss you so so much. your birthday is in three months, i can't believe you will be 20! well i love you and miss you. i can't wait to see you again!

love always,

abby

abby & morgan safer

July 5, 2005

hey my cookie! i can't belielve it's been a whole year. i still miss you so much and love you with all my heart. i can't wait until the day we're together again. love you baby boy! love always,*abby*

Hey Brandon,

I'll never forget you. I can't believe its been a year since you were taken from all of us. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and how you changed my sisters life. Just know we miss you and love you. -Morgan-

melissa brewer

July 5, 2005

Hi my baby,



It's hard to believe that it has been a year since you were taken from this earth. You are in my thoughts every second of every day. Mommy loves you always.

Lydia Hardin

July 4, 2005

It's been a year and you are truly missed. Terrance will be two in ten days wish you were here. Terry and I are going to have another boy his name is going to be Cameron Gage Michael Bright. Ms. Missy if you need anything don't be afraid to call. I love you with all my heart. Britney I hope you are okay through this rough time. Kassidy I hope your doing good see you soon. Y'all are all in my prayers. Brandon love and miss you my tru solja=)

johnny avants

May 15, 2005

Hey Brandon,

I'm almost graduated from high school and things are going pretty smooth. It's been a long year but time feels like it's flying by. I miss you a lot and you are always in my thoughts. Much love to you and your family.

Lydia Hardin

May 14, 2005

Hey B today is my 21st B-Day wish you were here cuz I know you would make it one i wouldn't forget. I know you watching ova miss you my solja=)

david holt

May 13, 2005

miss you dawg but i know you up there lookin down on your people makin sure we all straight till we meet again dawg you in my prayers i seen you once before you past i wish it was twice much love lil soilja KIRBY HELD IT DOWN much love dawg

missy brewer

May 11, 2005

Hi my baby,

It is my first birthday without you. I miss you and I need you more than ever. I hope you are watching over me. I love you.

Mom

abby safer

May 9, 2005

hey my sweet baby boy! it's almost a year now! i can't believe it because there is still not a day that goes by that i don't think about you and then all the sudden that pain all comes rushing back. i loved and still love you with all my heart and soul, and you know i always will my lil cookie. until we meet again baby. i love you so so much.

love always,

your bunny *abby*

Lydia Hardin

May 6, 2005

Hey what's up. I know my due date now it's November 16,2005. I still don't know what it is. I'm three months now. It's been 10 months since you been gone and I truly do miss you. You are still in my prayers and I still love ya. Bye my tru solja=}

Lydia Hardin

March 29, 2005

Hi Brandon I just wanted to let you know that I have another one on the way. I know if you were here you would be happy for Terry and me. He is very excited. I don't know what the baby is yet but I'll let you know as soon as possible(ASAP). You are watching over Terrance my son and I know it, you play with him and he loves you and gives you kisses. Terry and I are doing good just to let you know. We are going to get a place of our own soon so that we can have our little family. We are also getting married soon before I get big and pregnant, I hope. Wish you were here to see the new little one I love ya Happy late Easter. I love ya my TRU SOLJA=)

abby safer

March 27, 2005

happy easter my sweet baby! i know you're looking down at me right now telling me not to be so sad! i still have the card you gave me last easter! i went to visit you the other day and all the pictures i put there for you of us were gone! it upset me so much baby! i'll just put more for you cookie! well baby i love you with all my heart and i always will!

love always,

ya bunny *abby*

Lydia Hardinl

March 17, 2005

Hey Brandon,

What's up I'm really missing you. Even when Terry and I aren't getting along I'm always waiting for you to stop us and make us laugh and tell us how much we belong together. I love ya and miss your craziness you are always on my mind and in my prayers. Love ya Lil B see ya when I see ya. My Tru Solja=:)

Johnny Avants

March 14, 2005

Hey Brandon, its Johnny. I was just writing to tell you I miss you very much but I am sure you are doing fine. Take care of Zack while you are up there, he needs you. Through everything we've been through, for all of the good times and the bad, I love you and will keep you in my thoughts.

Abby Safer

March 14, 2005

hey my baby boy! i was just listenin' to one of your favorite cd's~ruthless juveniles the greatest hits and i was thinkin' about you. baby i still miss you so much, it's almost been a whole year. i know this empty spot in my heart will always be here. our 2 year anniversary is in 4 months. i wish you were here with me. the 11th day of every month was your favorite. you always got me a card for every month. you were such a thoughtful boyfriend. you made me the happiest person baby. i can't wait to be with you again. i'll see you on a soon day. do you remember when you would tell me that when we had to go like a week or two without seein each other? i know you do. i love you with all my heart "cookie".

love always,

ya bunny *abby*

abby safer

February 17, 2005

happy valentines day cookie! i miss you so much baby. i wish you could've been here to get your card and flowers. i still love you with all my heart and soul. i can't wait until the day we're together again, that will be the happiest day.

love you always,

your baby *abby*

Lydia Hardin

February 17, 2005

Hey Lil B we visited you the other day and my son said your name I know you play with him I see it all the time. He gives you a kiss everytime we arrive and he also plays with your dice and truck but i think you know that. I miss you and I love you very much. Always in my heart and prayers.

melissa brewer

February 14, 2005

Happy Valentine's Day my baby. Every holiday that passes reminds me how much I miss you in my life.



Always in my heart and mind

your mommy

carlei creppel

January 17, 2005

hey my future brother-in-law. I was so glad Abby finally found someone that treated her like the princess she deserved to be treated as. The two of you made me believe that there is a perfect match for everyone in this world. Thank you for bringing that joy into her life. You are still in my thoughts daily and almost everywhere I go in the city I have some memory of you(the Bonnabel exit, the little store by my house and a few other places that I'm sure you remember..oh wait..Abby's closet :). I just want you to know that in the short time I knew you you touched my life and you will never be forgotten.

Love Always,

Carlei

Lydia Hardin

January 7, 2005

It's been six months already and it seems as if it was yesturday. I miss and love you Lil "B" you did and mean a lot to everyone love and miss ya my TRU Solja=)

maria shcherbakov

December 27, 2004

Hey Brandon

I just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I wish you were here with us celebrating the new year and christmas in a way you are because you are in everyones hearts. So what we do its like you are doing it too. Wish you were here and i miss you much.

Maria

abby safer

December 27, 2004

merry christmas my baby! i wish you could have been with me! it was a sad christmas without you. this would have been our second one together. i miss you so much cookie. i'm trying to keep myself together, but it's so hard. i love you with all my heart, you know that! well my baby boy until we meet again!

love always,

your baby girl *abby*

Lydia Hardin

December 26, 2004

Merry Christmas I don't know if my other note went through so I will write another. I love and miss you Brandon, it's just not the same without Lil "B". Remember the time we all went to the Quater and you were saying Merry Christmas Happy New Year and Happy Halloween, that still makes me laugh. I just miss hangin with ya and so does Terrance we miss and love ya not matter what's going on. Love ya Lil"B" miss ya my TRU Solja=)

Lydia Hardin

December 25, 2004

Merry Christmas Brandon. I hope you enjoyed the card we sent. I love and miss you more than words can express. Until we meet again TRU Solja. =)Much Love

Lydia Hardin

December 14, 2004

Hi Brandon how are you. Terrance III and I are doing fine. We stopped by for your 19th birthday. I was glad to see your name up. Things are not the same without you Lil "B". I'm holding it down despite all the drama that's been going around. Love ya Brandon Missin you. You ARE a tru solja=)

abby safer

November 30, 2004

hey my baby boy! i was just thinking of you and looking at your pictures so i wanted to write you something. your birthday was so hard. i miss you so much. it just makes me wonder if this pain will ever get better. well baby i hope you liked the roses and your card. i love you more then all the stars in the sky! do you remember that one bay?!

love always,

ya "bunny" abby

terrance bright

November 28, 2004

i wanted to tell u happy birthday.i wish it didnt have to be like this,i miss u dog.but i know your up their watchin over every body makin sure everybody is straight.every body loves u missin u and wanted to say happy birthday.love u and miss ya lil-bz

Missy Brewer

November 22, 2004

My dearest Brandon,

Happy Birthday my baby. You were my heart and soul. My life will forever be empty with out you. I love you. Somewhere in heaven I know we will be together again.



Mommy

terrance bright

November 21, 2004

i want u to know how much everybody loves u an misses u.its hard to realize that your not here know more.every time i pass by your house i still look for u chillen on your steps.i always think of all the good times an laugh.your like my brother i wish i could of told u i love ya ,so i hope u can hear me every time i talk to u. happy birthday to u lil bz.i hope when my day comes ill be up stairs wit u to.much love and misses

Kassie Netherland

November 11, 2004

I didn't know Brandon all that well, but I know what it feels like to lose someone so close to you. My heart and prayers go out to Brandon's family and friends. I know he is deeply missed.

Debbie Griffin

October 22, 2004

Brandon,

I know that you check in on the people that you love, like Abby and your mom. I want to thank you for all of the love you brought into my daughter's life. I think about you daily. You and your family will always be in my heart and prayers.

Love,

Ms. Deb

abby safer

October 20, 2004

hey my cookie! just wanted to let you know i miss you so much and i love you still with all my heart & soul and i always will! you will always live in my heart!

Love Always,

your baby girl *Abby*

Johnny Avants

October 7, 2004

Brandon and I had a very good friendship and he was always there for me. He always seemed to bring smiles to peoples faces and for that, people loved him. I will always know him as a dear friend and a brother. Much love to Brandon and the family.

Cathy Aguilera Tando

September 18, 2004

I still remember Brandon when he was 2 and said "Otay, Mommy" and made up songs about food. I have two little boys and a baby girl now. I can't imagine life without either of them. Brittany must feel bereft without her baby brother. You have my deepest sympathies.

Melissa McDonald

September 3, 2004

I am so sorry for your loss. I miss him and think about him everyday. I taught Brandon at Heritage and he endeared himself to me. Love Melissa McDonald

Arturo R Aguilera

September 1, 2004

Time has lead to silence. But memories remain. I remember him and hope he's at peace. Missy, Britt... words simply cannot express how sorry I am for you both. Turo

Arturo H Aguilera

August 22, 2004

To Jim, Missy and Cassidy. My heart

goes out to you in this moment of sorrow. Even though we are separat-ed by distance and time I share your sorrow in this trying times.

God Bless

robby mercadal

August 10, 2004

much love to my dog i miss u wit all my heart but you will always be in my heart love u

maria shcherbakov

August 9, 2004

Brandon you will always live on in our hearts. You are deeply missed but, you will never be forgotten.

Love Maria

Me and My Little Brother

brittany kirby

August 1, 2004

Ghetto Fabulous,
I miss you and I love you very much.
Love always,
Your Big Sister,Brittany

Bubba and Kassidy

Kassidy Brewer

August 1, 2004

Bubba,
I love you always.

your sister
Kassidy

melissa brewer

August 1, 2004

My dearest Brandon. You will always be loved and missed.



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