Braden’s Story

Site created on November 4, 2020

Braden was born in 2005 with a heart defect called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.  He underwent 3 open heart surgeries before the age of 3.  In May 2020, Braden was diagnosed with heart failure and he began the process of heart transplant evaluation.  On August 27, 2020 Braden was admitted to Texas Children's because of worsening heart failure symptoms.  Braden was officially listed for transplant on September 4th.  After being on the transplant list for 13 days,  Braden's heart failure worsened to the point where the doctors were not sure how much longer he would remain stable.  At that point the doctors felt Braden's best option was to have a VAD placed.  Braden underwent open heart surgery to place a VAD on September 17, 2020.  Approximately a week after Braden's VAD surgery we were told that Braden was suspected to have suffered a brain injury during surgery because he was having issues coming out of sedation after being extubated.  This website has been created for family and friends to follow Braden's journey.  I've reposted all our previous Facebook posts on this website also.  

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December 11, 2020

Journal entry by Chelsey LeCompte —

Thank you to everyone who has prayed for our family during this difficult time.  Although we are hurting tremendously, we can feel the love of those around us.  It’s so moving to see just how much Braden was loved in his short life and the impact he has made on people far and wide. 

Braden’s services have been planned for December 18th & 19th. There will be visitation on December 18th  from 4pm-8pm  at Katy Funeral Home, 23350 Kingsland Blvd, Katy TX, and a funeral mass at 10:00am on December 19th at St. Faustina Catholic Church, 28102 FM 1093, Fulshear, TX.  All are welcome to pay their respects and celebrate Braden’s life with us.  Due to COVID, masks will be required at all times during visitation and the funeral.  At the funeral, please wait to be seated in the sanctuary by church staff.   

For those unable to attend the services, the funeral mass will be live streamed by Katy Funeral Home. 

Here is a link to Braden’s obituary where we encourage everyone to log in and share memories of Braden. 

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/katy-tx/braden-lecompte-9941167

 
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