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Brandon Punzalan Obituary
Wilmington, NC - Brandon Patrick Punzalan, 18, of Wilmington, NC went to his Heavenly home on September 6th, 2017. Brandon was born on August 3rd, 1999 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. As a child and as an adult, Brandon was a selfless, kind, and gentle person who loved life and cherished time spent with family and friends. He was a recent graduate of the Lyceum Program at New Hanover High School where he received the 2016 National History Day Award. Beginning this fall semester, Brandon was attending Campbell University as a first-year student studying Pre-Pharmacy. He was the kind of person that anyone would be proud to call son, grandson, or friend.
He is survived by his father Patrick Gerard Punzalan; mother Christy Grizzard Punzalan; sisters Ashley Nicole Punzalan and Taylor Marie Punzalan; grandparents David Alfred Grizzard and Jean Howerton Grizzard; three uncles Calvin Joseph Punzalan and wife, Shawna, Andrew John Punzalan and wife, Natalie, and David Scott Grizzard and wife, Amy; three aunts Aileen Punzalan Reyes and husband, Randy, Nancy Gill Rose and husband, Norman, Tracy Grizzard Fox and husband, Clarence; nine cousins Macy Summer Punzalan, Grayson Tran Punzalan, Chase Patrick Reyes, Alyssa Rose Reyes, Christopher Norman Rose, Jonathan David Fox, Collin Michael Fox, Harrison David Grizzard, and Emma Claire Grizzard. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Emeterio and Rosita Punzalan.
Brandon Punzalan will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Services will be held on Saturday, September 9th, 2017, 11:00 am at St Mark Catholic Church, Wilmington, NC.
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October 11, 2017
He is amazing and never will be forgotten
Donna Farrell
September 26, 2017
Dearest Christy and family,
Our love, prayers and heart goes out to all of you. Brandon is in the light of the Lord and I pray God gives you His strength, love and grace. We love you.
Love, the Farrell Family
Brenda Hayes Ruddick
September 25, 2017
Christy & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear Brandon. May God give you each day a new strength in his Love & grace during this most difficult time . You all are in our daily thoughts and prayers.
Deborah Steed
September 25, 2017
Christy and Family,
We just found out about Brandon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We pray that God will comfort and give you peace during this difficult time.
Love in Christ,
Deborah Hayes Steed, Warfield, VA
and Rachel Hayes, Brenda Ruddick,
Karen Maitland, Cathy Erb, McKenney, VA
September 20, 2017
praying for you family
Rhonda Harrell
September 18, 2017
Christy and family,
Praying for peace and comfort during this very difficult time.
Bernardo Gotianse
September 16, 2017
Dear Patrick and Chrissy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We are very sorry for the loss of your son.
In Prayers,
Bernie and Neddie Gotianse
Zap Zaporteza
September 13, 2017
Condolence! to the whole Punzalan family. God be with you all through this difficult time. Please know you are all in our prayers and on our hearts May Brandon RIP.
Sol Oca
September 13, 2017
Patrick and Christy and family,
We are so very sorry to hear about your young son's death. Brandon will be in our prayers during this very difficult time.
Sol, Percy, Willy, Bernie, Gerrie, Giocky, Charisse and Blanca. Manila and New York
Sarah (Hawkins) Thompson
September 13, 2017
Christy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Brandon's death. I will keep you and your family in prayer. May God comfort you during this time.
Jean Browder
September 12, 2017
Christy and family,
Billy and I are so very sorry to hear of Brandon's death. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and all your family. I have fond memories of you and the children visiting Grandma Jean at B.A. It's so hard to believe such a young man has been taken. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.
September 12, 2017
My deepest condolences to the family. When someone so young and full of life passes deep sorrow fills our hearts. May all of you find comfort from the words found at Matthew 5:4.
Respectfully, Ali
John and Dana Pellizzari
September 10, 2017
Patrick, our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Kathy Lottman
September 10, 2017
Patrick, my heart goes out to you and your family. I have no words that will begin to ease your pain so I will share that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Orlando and Marilou Mina
September 10, 2017
At Saint Matthew Church, we are praying for your sorrowful loss. May memories of Brandon and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead.
Mary jane Harrell
September 9, 2017
We are all devastated by your loss. We will all be praying for each and every one of you. So very sorry. Words cannot begin to express our sympathy for the loss of your son, brother, and grandson. All the folks in Grizzard are heartsick.
Cyndy and Ryan Lopez
September 9, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Brandon meant the world to my son Ryan during their time in the lyceum academy at New Hanover. Please know that we will be thinking of all of you..this candle will be a reminder of his kind heart and soul...
September 9, 2017
Christy and family my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Ginger Reynolds
Lippe Family
September 9, 2017
May God bring you peace and fast healings to your family. Our deepest sympathy through this difficult time. Brandon was always a kind hearted soul with his father's smile and his mother's sparkle. Our children are St Mark classmates/school friends.
C H
September 9, 2017
In the short time I knew Brandon at Campbell he was always smiling. His joyful spirit and friendliness resonated throughout Burkot as well as inspired us to be more like him. He will be greatly missed by us all.
Jerry and Sheila Coker
September 9, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Timothy and Jill Fajna
September 9, 2017
Dear Patrick, Christy, and famiy,
We just heard about Brandon last night. It looks like he was following in your footsteps, Christy. I read that he was pre-pharmacy at Campbell. I don't believe there are any words that can help you at this time, but we are so very sorry. You will be in our thoughts and prayers for a very long time.
Deb Lamb
September 9, 2017
Patrick & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May the love of God bring you comfort and peace.
ute lovell
September 9, 2017
Thoughts and Prayers are with the family
Jacquelyn Lazzuri
September 9, 2017
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Please know that I care and hold all of you in my heart and wish I could erase the pain as only God can do . Love you all
Angie Warren
September 9, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this diffficult time. May God wrap his arms around you and give you peace and comfort.
Cindy Markovich
September 8, 2017
Patrick & Christy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time and the days ahead.
Kristy, Jeff, Anthony and Maci Willeford
September 8, 2017
So very sorry to hear the news. Please know that during this time, your family is in our prayers. Praying for peace and comfort for all of you as you go through this very difficult loss.
God bless.
Amber Ogert
September 8, 2017
Dearest Patrick & Family, words cannot express my sympathy for the loss of Brandon only our Lord can give you comfort and I pray that He will grant you both comfort and grace during this most difficult time. Praying for you all
ANITA BROWN
September 8, 2017
I cry and weep with you. Praying for you.
Angela Barrow
September 8, 2017
We are praying for all the family. My son Josiah was the last one to be with him before the accident. So glad that Josiah befriended Brandon in religion class. He will surely miss Brandon. May God give peace and comfort.
Bonnie Celia
September 8, 2017
Patrick and Christy, I am so sorry. Please let me know what I can do.
You are in my prayers
Jane Yaeger
September 8, 2017
We are so heart broken to hear of Brandon's passing. Please know we are keeping you all in prayer.
Jane Yaeger and family
Rita Whaley
September 8, 2017
Patrick and Family, so very sorry.
Richie/Cathleena Fonville
September 8, 2017
Patrick/Christy and family,
Words can't express the compassion and sorrow that we feel for you. May the Comforter be with you and your family during this time. Your son was a young man who had a bright, kind, and beautiful disposition about himself which reflected from his parents. You all are forever in our prayers.
Your friends and neighbors,
Richie, Cathleena
Janesia, Juwan, Richelle, & A'ngelia
Sherry Kittrell
September 8, 2017
Christy, I just heard the news and am sending my prayer of strength,peace and comfort to you at this time when nothing in this world seems to make sense. Holding you close in my thoughts and heart.
Sherry Kittrell
Trey Folcher
September 8, 2017
On behalf of the Folcher family and the Storm teams from the past, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Brandon was an exceptional child and it was great to see him mature into the fine young man he became. I cannot fathom how you cope with this, but may God grant you peace in these trying times.
Leah Barr
September 8, 2017
There are no adequate words to express the sorrow I feel for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
John and Jo Hamilton
September 8, 2017
Words can't express how sorry we are for your loss. We are praying for you and your entire family!
Sylvia Hopkins
September 8, 2017
Patrick, my husband and I are so sorry for this devastating loss. We simply can not imagine your pain. We are here for you. Whatever you need. Praying for your daily courage to face what life now brings.
Rest In Heaven Brandon.
Brenda Blackman
September 8, 2017
Our Campbell pre-pharmacy community has your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Ty Hart
September 8, 2017
Patrick-words are hardly adequate to express our sorrow for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family my friend.
Tracey Davenport
September 8, 2017
Patrick - I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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