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Brian Lawler Obituary

Brian Lawler, 26, who was born and raised in San Luis Obispo, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013. Brian is survived by his parents, Jim and Linda; sisters Michelle Braunschweig (Bobby) and Jenna; grandfather, Jim Darke; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by grandmothers Barbara Darke and Peggy Lawler; grandfather, Paul Lawler; and great-grandmother, Fern Darke. A memorial gathering will be held to celebrate Brian's bright spirit at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at Greengate Ranch, 300 Green Gate Road in San Luis Obispo. Donations can be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness at NAMI-SLOCO, P.O. Box 3158, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403.

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Jul. 27, 2013.

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Mike Grabowski

August 3, 2013

I can't even imagine what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you

Eloy Hernandez

July 31, 2013

Dr. and Mrs Lawler our sincere condolences for the loss of your son. Eloy & Billie Hernandez

July 31, 2013

Dear Jim & Linda, I cherish our 30 year professional relationship and have personally benefited from your orthopedic expertise. Marti & I are deeply saddened for your loss. We have experienced a similar tragedy with our niece and understand how devastating mental illness can be.Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you. Love, Marti & Larry Fogel

Maggie St Vincent

July 30, 2013

Dear Jim Linda Michelle and Jenna, We are so sorry for your loss. I know you all tried so hard with Brian. Thinking of you all. Sincerely Chuck Maggie Maureen and Shauna St Vincent

David Kline

July 27, 2013

Brian;
You were a good friend and I will miss you.
dk

Suzy Will

July 27, 2013

I send so much love to the family of a dearly remembered Third Grader. It was a priviledge to be his teacher and watch him grow in all areas. With love

Dave and Lisa Freiria / Grace

July 27, 2013

We miss your smile,but are now our favorite free spirit

July 27, 2013

Love and peace, Tres,Debra, Skylar and Jessica

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