Lasting Memories

Gyan Brard
July 14, 1964-April 9, 2026
Scottsdale, AZ

Gyan Singh Sidhu Brard, MD, 61, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away on April 9th, 2026, at Hospice of the Valley after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. His departure came far too soon for the many people whose lives he touched.

Gyan was born on July 14th, 1964, in Seattle, Washington, and grew up in Livermore, CA. A gifted student with a curious mind, he studied physics at UC Santa Barbara before attending medical school at Washington University in St. Louis. After completing his residency in Kansas City, he pursued medical research in San Diego and ultimately found his calling in endocrinology. For nearly 30 years, he cared for patients at Valley Endocrine Associates in Mesa, AZ. Gyan approached medicine not just as a profession, but as a true vocation — a way of caring for others that reflected the compassion he carried into every part of his life.

Athletics were woven into Gyan’s spirit from an early age. After playing football and running track at Granada High School, he discovered a lifelong passion for endurance sports. He became an active and beloved member of TriScottsdale, where he has served on the board. Gyan was an accomplished and avid cyclist, known as a mentor, a motivator, and a steady source of encouragement. Gyan and his wife, Aliesha, shared countless triathlon and cycling adventures around the world — journeys that brought him immense joy. He remained a devoted football fan throughout his life and was a proud Arizona Cardinals season ticket holder, cheering alongside a close-knit group of friends.

Gyan was a man of many dimensions: brilliant, playful, curious, and endlessly kind. He loved perfecting recipes, sharing laughter, and bringing people together. His quick wit and warm humor were matched only by his generosity of spirit. Those who knew him will remember not just his intellect, but the way he made others feel seen, supported, and valued.

Above all, Gyan was a devoted father. He showed up unfailingly for his two beloved daughters, Rachael and Rhianna, and cherished the years he spent raising them with their mother, Karen Brard.

Gyan is survived by his loving wife, Aliesha Brard; his daughters, Rachael and Rhianna Brard; his father, Gurnam Brard; and his mother, Gail Gonsalves. He also leaves behind his brother, Apar Sidhu; his sister, Amrita Brard; his stepson, Jordan, and his stepdaughter, Kyndal.

His passing was a profound shock to all who knew him — a reminder of how quickly even the strongest and most vibrant among us can be taken.