Brendan was born in Glendale, Arizona on January 25, 2003 to Lisa Hughes and Brian Archibald. He was the most calm and cuddliest baby who rarely cried and always smiled, but that all changed when he became mobile and started crawling. Once he got that taste of freedom he never stopped. He carried this love of freedom throughout his life, from childhood to adulthood.
Brendan is loved so deeply by so many. He had a vibrant personality and a great sense of humor. He was a risk-taker who loved to take on dares and challenges and push limits to see how far he could go. As a toddler, he would climb out the window and take off running, wearing only his diaper and laughing hysterically as his mother chased him down. He had an intense love for animals and critters and would sneak baby bunnies and baby birds into his bedroom so he could raise them. In preschool he even had a pocket full of worms he wanted to bring home. His most recent passion was his AR-15 that he named Sheila. He was so proud to show her off to his friends and family every chance he got and loved buying new parts to customize her to his perfection. Brendan is also very well-known for his love of fruit of any kind, but especially mangoes, kiwi, and apples.
He is the little brother to sisters Shawna and Kylee, and the big brother to sister Hailey and brothers Liam and Bryce. He was such a devoted brother that truly cherished his siblings. He is loved and missed by so many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Brendan didn’t like school very much, but he still managed to graduate from Pattonville High School with his class of 2021. In September of the same year he joined the Navy and went off to basic training. On December 15, 2021 he became a US Navy Sailor. Unfortunately, shortly afterwards he was medically discharged. We are still so proud of him for accomplishing what many people cannot.
Brendan touched a lot of lives with his charm, charisma, and the love he showed everyone. Our lives will never be the same with him gone. There will never be a day that we don’t think of him and miss him.
I will always regret that I didn’t get to spend more time around that unforgettable smile. I will always remember you as my most active and comical grandchild. You always kept people around you entertained with your antics, but also managed to be loving and affectionate at the same time. Who could resist your sweet smile and…those ears!
Your life was short but it was good, and I’m sure you knew you were loved by many. And now you are missed by many. I love you Brendan.
Brendan, the 20 years I had with you will never be enough. I love you unconditionally and miss you every second of every day until the day I die and join you, wherever you are. My life will never be the same without you in it. I love you so much!!
Love, Mom
Brendan’s Memorial Service
Brendan Hughes Memorial Video
Brendan Hughes Memorial Video