Born 8th February 1970 (Auckland). Passed away suddenly on Saturday, 27th July, aged 54. We admire his courageous journey with MSA over the last 15 years. Son of Noel Michael Cleary and Josephine Erin Cleary (nee. FitzPatrick). Beloved brother of Michael (Deceased) and Carla; Josefa and Kevin; Kathleen and Ian; Peter and Alison; Brigid and Simon; Patrick and Carol; Alison; Sabina and Paul; Gerard and Paula; Teresa and Neil; Sean and Ana.  Loved uncle of 27 nephews and nieces and 16 great nephews and nieces. Brendan’s Requiem Mass will be held at St Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, Tauranga, on Saturday, August 3rd, at 11 am. We thank the medical staff and support services who have compassionately cared for Brendan in Christchurch and Tauranga.