Randy Menard

What can I say about this righteous dude? A lot actually!

To know Randy, meant you would never be able to forget him. He had a way of communicating and getting his way from the very beginning. At the ripe old age of 63, he had become a master at it.

Randy spent most of his youth up to his 20’s in Winnipegosis. He could be seen walking around the village or hanging out with his sisters in our yard, at the school grounds or the beach. Randy loved wrestling, and we would have regular matches where Duke would usually end up with the pin. 

In his mid 20’s he moved to PRVSI in Dauphin, where he made many friends and was able to be the first of our family to travel out of the country to Mexico and Florida. Those trips were some of the highlights of his life. He also enjoyed hockey, never becoming a completely loyal fan to any one team, but always cheering for the winning team.  Attending many Kings games over the years, Randy would spend his hard-earned cash on his collection at the time, or he would buy treats, which he couldn't hide because you would see traces of it on his lips.

Bonnie moved to Dauphin in 2003 and Duke became a great little helper. He would cut grass, rake leaves, shovel snow and even babysit from time to time. As an uncle he enjoyed his nieces and nephews. He carried on the tradition of wrestling with them too. “I’m older than you” he would tell them. He would walk right up to them and say “I’m taller than you” even though they could all see the top of his head.

His ability to communicate was unprecedented, that's likely what made him so likeable. Randy would discuss current events; keep you updated and remind you of special dates. He was able to jump into a conversation and add to the discussion and if he had no idea what you were talking about - he would just change the subject.

Randy was very good at using his words. If you did something he liked, he would tell you, if you did good, he would thank you and if he was happy, he would be sure to let you know.

He was also surprisingly very witty and enjoyed playful banter with people he felt safe with. He had a little snicker when he thought you were funny. His genuine laughter did not happen very often, but when it did, it was infectious and exhilarating. 

Randy’s family always loved listening to music and dancing and Randy was no exception. You may not have known this, but Randy was a natural dancer. He had the ability to move and groove and catch the rhythm and had an ear for good old music.

He slowed down in his old age, moving to Grandview in 2020. He enjoyed outings with his family, watching movies (Rocky in particular) and staying up to date on current events. He never stopped collecting - his last collection was of pictures from the Dollar Tree and markers.

Having Randy in your life would have made it a little brighter. He would definitely surprise you at one point or another. He would brighten your day the only way he knew how, with his charm, wittiness, and little laugh.

Randy had a very close relationship with our mother, he was her baby boy and we all knew that. Our mom passed away in 2011, and he would always say how much he missed her.

February 7th, 2026, will be a day that will forever be cherished and hoped to be forgotten at the same time. That was the day our brother decided to be with our mother and become her baby boy again.

Left to mourn him are his three sisters, Bonnie, Loretta and Lee-Ann. 7 nieces and nephews, Ashley, Mitchell, Kayla, Cole, Jaden, Carter and Gabrielle. 3 great nephews, Kelen, Liam and Axel and so many extended family and dear friends.

He was predeceased by his brother Ricky, mother Leona and Dad Bill. 

Duke, the world was so much better with you in it. Your absence will be deeply felt, and you will be so missed by your family and friends.

A Celebration of Randy's was held on Saturday, February 14th, 2026, at Pathways Funeral Services at 11:30 A.M.

Interment took place in the Winnipegosis & District Cemetery.

Should friends so desire, donations in Randy's memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Parkland Humane Society.

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