Brandon Richard MacDougall

Mining lost one of its favorite sons with the unexpected passing of Brandon Richard MacDougall, 40, of Fallon, NV. He will be remembered for his quick wit, dark humor and unwavering loyalty. His lifelong passion for history, coupled with love of mining, defined his professional journey. He dedicated more than 16 years to the Nevada mining industry, proudly utilizing the mining engineering degree he had earned at the University of Nevada, Reno in 2010. During that time, MacDougall participated in multiple SME committees, including the Young Leaders, Mining & Exploration Division and the Northern Nevada section. He was always looking for ways to improve leadership in the mining industry and strived to be a voice for every miner. MacDougall was happiest when traveling, salmon fishing in Alaska, hunting and trap shooting with friends, creating unique treasures on his laser engraving machine, and playing cribbage with his father, wife and anyone willing to challenge his exaggerated level of confidence. MacDougall built a life centered on kindness and hard work, and his impact on his friends and colleagues is immeasurable. They could always count on his commitment, dedication and willingness to fight for others. Though his life was cut short, it was packed full of love, adventure and a boundless curiosity. Born and raised in Lovelock, NV, MacDougall spent his 40 years making the most of every moment. To his wife, there will never be enough words to describe the human he was; simply put, he was her world. To his young girls, “Papi” was their superhero and the endless source of fun, adventures and silliness. He is survived by his wife, Ermelinda; his children, Scarlett and Zoey; his parents, Steve and Mij; his sister, Courtney, and countless friends.

Brandon Richard MacDougall

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