Brandon Clarence Donald Tindall
February 19, 2002 - May 20th, 2025
We are saddened to share that Brandon Tindall passed away May 20th, 2025, at the age of 23 years old.
Brandon is survived by his parents Barry Tindall, and Julie Connors; Sibling Samantha Tindall; Grandparents Vivianne Tindall, Cal Connors, and Laura Connors; Aunts Shannon Tindall, and Cheryl Moen, and Uncle Lee Moen; and cousins and friends.
Brandon was predeceased by his grandpa, Dave Tindall.
There will be no formal service held. A celebration of life will take place on June 29th, 2025, in Gravelbourg, SK.
The definition of Addicted according to Oxford Languages is: “physically and mentally dependent on a particular substance, and unable to stop taking it without incurring adverse effects.”
What they fail to mention is that addiction is a family disease. One person is addicted; however, all parties are affected. Unfortunately, when writing an obituary for someone who died of a drug overdose, you’re going to read about two different people within the same body.
Knowing you before your demons took you was a blessing. In your anger, I still saw the soft little boy who would do anything to hang out with his big sister because I was seen as “cool” to you. In your sad eyes, I still saw the passion that would come through. I wanted to believe it would be okay because I still saw the “old” Brandon.
Knowing you before your demons took you was also a curse. It left me in a state of denial. It led me to have a lack of understanding. It didn’t bring me to the reality of what was right in front of me.
What was in front of me was someone who experienced emotional and mental turmoil I don’t think I could even begin to understand. We had the same upbringing, but two very different experiences. Which is normal. Every life is not the same.
What was in front of me was someone who looked and talked like the same “old” Brandon, but was further from the true guy than I care to admit. Someone who had the same mannerisms, but didn’t use them in the same way anymore. Someone who made choices that did not align with the “old” Brandon.
Choices. We all have choices. I chose to love you even when you didn’t want to receive it. I chose to defend you even when you didn’t deserve it. I choose to write this letter and post it publicly in your honour because you’re more than your choices. You’re Brandon.
I’m sorry that as your big sister I couldn’t protect you from these demons. I’m sorry I couldn’t take you away from the pain you had. I’m sorry you felt abandoned and alone. I’m sorry you felt the need to numb yourself to the point of lifelessness.
I hope you don’t hurt anymore,
Forever your big sister,
Sam.
As a family, we’re choosing to speak openly about addiction to create awareness. Brandon’s death will not be in vain, but to help create a space for conversation on addiction. We would like to thank everyone for their kind and thoughtful messages as we grieve this difficult time.
In keeping with the families wishes, a private service for Brandon will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Cara Ashworth, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com
