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RANDOLPH KEITH MIDZAIN (RANDY)
Date of Passing: Jan 06, 2022
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RANDOLPH KEITH MIDZAIN
May 1952 – January 2022
Randy passed through this life in the early hours of January 6, 2022, to rejoin his beloved wife, Judy, his dear sister, Linda, and his parents, Mike and Ruth, (all predeceased.)
Family was very important to Randy - he remembered every birthday and never forgot to call and serenade the birthday girl or boy with his unique rendition of "Happy Birthday." He had a variety of interests and pursued each hobby with focus and drive until he reached a high level of skill and knowledge, whether it be the comic genre, photography, chess, or computer technology.
Randy had a gift for words and used this successfully as a reporter and editor for several community newspapers in BC before moving to 'Winterpeg' in 1978 to join the Winnipeg Free Press. This love of language and its nuances extended to his ability to entertain us all with a joke for every occasion. Some were better than others, but all were 'family friendly' so his young nieces and nephews could join in the fun and guffaws.
Although Randy lived much of his life with physical challenges and pain, he worked hard to not let this define him. He had an open heart and welcomed friends and family members into his world.
He will be missed by his stepdaughter Kathy (Gord), and extended family in Winnipeg. Also left to miss his phone calls and chats is his family in BC: his siblings, Anne, Katharin, Tom, Lesley (Martin), as well as his nieces and nephews - Tracy, Mike, Liam, Teryn, Rhys, Brett, Caitlin, Petra, Willem, Kailyn, and their respective partners and children.
A family gathering and sharing of memories will be held later when safety permits.
Psalm 103 v.3 "... He heals your diseases, everyone... He renews your youth..."
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 19, 2022
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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I'm so sorry to hear of Randy's passing. He was always so kind, positive, good-hearted and funny. He will be missed. - Posted by: J.H. Moncrieff (Friend and co-worker) on: Mar 12, 2022
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Our family well remembers this generous, kind, curious and caring soul. Randy spent many years at the Free Press alongside our parents Harold and Gloria Wilson. Randy’s outgoing personality had him one of the many members of our extended family. It was a pleasure to have had him in our lives. - Posted by: Dean Wilson (Friend ) on: Mar 06, 2022
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Randy was one of the good ones. Always thoughtful. An old soul. - Posted by: David C (Friend and co-worker) on: Feb 21, 2022
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So very sorry to read of Randy's passing. He was a pleasure to work with at the Free Press, with his great sense of humour. On Facebook I always enjoyed reading his posts. Heartfelt sympathy to all of Randy's family. So thankful he is at peace now, after such a valiant struggle. - Posted by: Jane (Heap) Romaniuk (former co-worker and friend) on: Feb 21, 2022
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Randy was the best agate man the Freep ever had. - Posted by: Darron H (Friend coworker ) on: Feb 20, 2022
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Condolences to Randy's family. So sorry to hear about his passing. I miss the talks we used to have at work at the FP. You will be missed by many my friend. Say hello to Anita for me. - Posted by: Roz (Friend and co-worker) on: Feb 19, 2022