March 25, 1958 ~ March 3, 2023
It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Randy Gmiterek, aged 64 of Allegra, MB, beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Nephew, Uncle and Friend.
Randy will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife, of 42 years, Laura (nee Lafreniere), his sons Nicholas (Erin) and Jesse (Shania), sister Sharon Dugard, in-laws Donna & Larry Lashek, Glen Lafreniere and also his nephews and their children Kelvin Lashek, Derek Lashek (Alexis & Hailey), Aaron & Breanne Dugard (Brooke & Dawson), and Nathan & Debbie Dugard.
Randy was reunited in heaven with his parents Stanley and Jean Gmiterek, in-laws Joseph and May Lafreniere and brothers-in-law Mark Dugard, and Keith Lafreniere.
My partner in life, Randy, had an amazing personality. He was a people magnet that could build a friendship with all those that crossed his path. It didn’t matter where he was in the crowd he always made a new friend. He was a man of many words. He loved to listen and always share a few stories of his own. He was a farmer, mechanic, carpenter and many more self taught trades. He was the creator of his own dictionary always making people laugh. He was always available to lend a helping hand and was always shy to say no. He had a great love for life and for all of whom he would share it with.
At an early age Randy found a love to farm. Only in time to become the 3rd generation on his homestead. On April 25, 1981 he found a greater love, his wife and friend Laura. Together, they shared in many travels, adventures and loved to host many gatherings creating new memories for all to share. Never a dull moment, only to find laughter enjoying the simple things in life. Like the seeds he loved to watch grow, his sons were his life. From an early age he would protect them and later to advise in hope they would become the 4th generation on the land. Turning 65 his dreams would soon come true but he would never get the chance to see them develop.
Our Dad was not just a great father, he was our best friend. All the way from our younger years he shaped us to what we have now become. From the outdoors, to agriculture, we were taught so much. When we needed life advice, or an answer, he was our rock. Some of the best experiences that we shared were on road trips looking at equipment, out in the “swamps” cutting firewood, Sunday BBQs in the backyard tiki bar and our long weekends spent at the cabin. One thing he really loved was when our friends came for a visit. With a beverage in his hand he would share with them all his stories of the good old days. When he was finally out of wind from talking he would indulge in all their stories and just smile. Being the 4th generation we are beyond proud to carry on his legacy of what he has created.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Ave. E, in Beausejour with Rev. Thomas Prachar and Rev. Harold Borchardt officiating. Pallbearers are Nicholas Gmiterek, Jesse Gmiterek, Aaron Dugard, Nathan Dugard, Kelvin Lashek, and Derek Lashek. Interment will follow the service in St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Cemetery in Allegra, MB.
* The funeral service will also be broadcast on 98.1 FM. for those who wish to listen from the Sobering Funeral Chapel parking lot. *
“I believe true happiness comes from watching your crops ripen in the field, your children grow tall in the sun, your whole family feel the pride that springs from their shared experience.”
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Ken martini
As hard as it is too believe your gone you will always be remembered as a good friend a good neighbour and a good person all around. Till we meet again my friend. Rest In Peace. Ken.
Louis Gmiterek
You were a great cousin never did have that talk about how my dad came to Canada with the help of your dad
Rest in peace Randy
Glad I able to see you last summer
Till we meet again
Randy Steinke
So very sorry for your loss !
RIP my old friend!
Randy Steinke
So very sorry for your loss!
RIP my friend!
Duane and Debbie Strecker
Our sincere condolences.
Hugs to you all at this very sad and difficult time.
Sharon Martin
My condolences to the family.
Randy Mamrocha
So very sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace.
Rick Stefansson
Way too young to be gone, my condolences. I could hear that laugh as soon as I looked at his picture. Allegra, I think that is how it’s spelled, I heard him say it many times in my youth, lost one of its best.
Wilma Lafreniere
Thinking of you all at this very sad time Love and hugs to all Auntie Wilma and family
Tammy Opyc
My deepest condolences to the whole family.
So glad we got to spend time together this summer after so many years.
Randy was one of the best❤️ he will always be with you in your heart and memories
Forever. Loved Randy and all the great memories of going to the farm on Sundays❤️
Tammy
Shirley Sikora
Just to young ,we would like to express our sincere condolences to the family .Our prayers are with you
Florence Omichinski
Dear Laura, boys and families.
My deepest condolences to all of you, may all your precious memories and love help you through this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Florence and family
Rebecca Waldner
Dear Laura the boys and family. So sorry for your loss. It was a great shock to hear about Randy passing. He was always friendly and had a smile for everyone. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
My God give you strenght.
Love fr the Waldners
Marlene Cyncora
My heartfelt sympathy to the family. My thoughts & prayers are with you all at this very sad and difficult time. Hugs to all.
Dave Donahue
Laura and sons, Sharon and sons, words can’t express my sorrow for you and your family. Please accept my condolences. I will always remember his wonderful laugh.
Randy Melnick
Laura and family:
There are no words to express our shock and sorrow to hear of Randy’s passing. Our thoughts are with you. He will be greatly missed. He was one of the finest fellows we ever knew.
Randy and Hazel Melnick
laurie molinski
lost a good neighbor, and family friend
condolences to all the families
dennis peluk
& laurie molinski
Brenda and Chester Neduzak
It is with disbelief and great sorrow on hearing the devastating news of Randy’s passing. Our past memories of joyous times watching our families growing together are truly treasured. Our sincere condolences to you Laura, Nicholas, and Jessie, and the entire Gmiterek family.
Carl & Rhonda Leochko
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Gmiterek family
Melissa & Clayton Kryschuk
Our deepest sympathies to Laura and family in this difficult time. Randy will be missed by all who knew him and his legendary laugh. Rest in peace cousin, gone way to soon …..
Elsie Keith
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May god be with you all in this Difficult time.
Gail Kotowich
So sorry to hear of Randy’s passing Laura. My
Prayers and thoughts are with you , the boys and all your family and friends.
Charlene & Stoney Stobert
Thinking of you all
Even though our hearts are broken and full of sadness, our Randy will never been forgotten. He would want us to cherish the memories and laugh with him. Spending time with you all this past summer we will cherish forever. Spending time on the farm for summer holidays with cousin Randy Aunty Jean & my favorite Uncle Stanley were the best childhood memories.
Sending Love & Hugs!!
Helen Baumgartner
Condolences to the family
Dean Zielke
My Condolences to Family & Friends.
R.I.P. Randy!
Don, Judy & Family
Words can’t express how heartbroken we are for your entire family. Randy, a great husband, dad, brother, uncle and friend to so many, will be missed so much! Please take care of each other!
John kehler
My heart felt condolences to Laura and family. I have such fond memories growing up with
Randy. I can still hear his great laugh. He will be sadly missed.
David Fiebelkorn
Condolences to the entire family, Randy was always a lot of fun, great person, awesome farmer and all around great guy. Sorry to hear about the loss of someone so full of life and happiness.
Virginia Lanoway
Our hearts are broken to know that Randy had passed His laugh will always be remembered and his beautiful personality.May God embrace your family in a special way in these difficult times
Love Robert and Virginia Lanoway .
Robert Modjeski [Mojo]
My condolences to the whole Family
This world needs more Randy Gmitereks
not less
Great guy with old school values.
Dwight and Jan Litke
Randy will be missed. Our deepest condolences to you Laura, Nick, Jesse, Erin and Shania.
James Fuhl
It was a great 8 years that I worked for you. You were a wonderful boss and a great friend. It’s very hard to hear that you have left us. You will be forever in my heart dear friend. Rest in peace.
Brian & Jan Halowaty
Laura, Nick & Jesse we were so saddened to hear of Randy’s passing. Words cannot express our heartfelt condolences to you & all of your families. We will treasure all the memories & fun we had with Randy, especially his jovial nature and that little laugh. Another friend gone too soon, RIP Randy you will be missed by many
Rosalie Molinski
Laura, Nicholas and Jesse my deepest sympathies to all of you. I was so sad to hear about Randy. Randy was one who always had time to chat. I would phone him and he always had time to to talk. He had a laugh that will always be remembered. Randy will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure to know him.
Lorraine Halowaty
My deepest sympathies to you Laura and your family.
Jan Thorarinson Jaster
My sincerest condolences to Laura and family. Gone way to soon. RIP.
Cindy Betker
My condolences to you Laura and family. His laugh-will always remember his laugh! And his pride in his family! RIP Randy
Brian and susan mazur
Far to young to go. Sincere condolences to Laura and family..
Olga Relf
To Laura and family and Sharon and family
So sorry for your loss ,so young . May God’s pease be with you all.
Rick and Carol Kilbrei
We were very sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. Our deepest condolonces to you and your family.
Gord and Kim Halowaty
Laura and family, our lifelong friendships have shared so many memories together. Now however, our words cannot express the sorrow and sadness of Randy’s passing shared by so many. He will be forever loved, forever missed. Hugs…
Sharon Singbeil
Laura and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cherish your memories as they last a lifetime.
Fred Rumak
MY condolences to the family and especially to Sharon, my old classmate. How time flies!
Paul and Lauree
Dearest Laura, Nicholas, Erin, Jesse, and Shania.
There are no words to express our shock at the news of Randy’s passing. Sorry is just not enough. Memories of past times spent together will always be held close to our hearts and never forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Gmiterek family. He will be missed.
Sue Antymis
We were so sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest condolences to family & friends.
Darrell Heckert & Sue Antymis
Lori Stelmaschuk (Beger)
Deepest Sympathies to all the family and close friends . Another life gone way too soon
Leslie Shumila
We were in total disbelief of Randy’s passing.
We were looking forward to our next visit of the usual laughs and fun.
We are so sorry to the whole family for this immense loss.
We certainly have lost a great great person/friend /neighbour.
Randy will be missed.
Till we meet again my friend!
Tom Turgeon
My deepest condolences to Randy’s family and close friends. It was clear from my short time knowing Randy that he loved and was loved by those who’s lives he touched. Words cannot express the shock and sadness of his sudden passing. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you.
Sheri and Tim Weselak
Laura and family:
Our sincere condolences to you all on the loss of Randy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Thinking of you all!
Paul and Connie krawchuk
Our deepest condolences Laura and family and extended families. May you find peace in memories of the time you had together. So very sad and so young.
todd craplewe
Deepest condolences. Always looked forward to chatting with Randy when I made deliveries there. Definitely gonna miss his smiling face. Keep them smiling in heaven amigo.
Don and Diane (Halowaty) Desjardine
Laura and family, we are so sad to hear of Randy’s passing. Randy is loved and will be missed by so many. May you find peace in your memories of Randy. Thinking of you all!
Cathy Olive
Sincerest Sympathy to all of Randy’s Family & Friends grieving his loss. I hope that precious memories along with the love & support of family & friends helps to ease your pain,
Leanne Urbanski
So sorry Laura for your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Take care.
Roland Lafreniere
Laura, Thoughts and prayers for you and the kids. So sorry for your loss. Roland
Kehler/Martens family
Sorry for you and your family’s loss. Randy was a wonderful person. His laugh was contagious. He kept our youngest brother in school. He will not be forgotten
NATALIE KREBS
Sorry for your loss, Laura and your family. Deepest sympathies to you.
Reg Black
Like everyone, so very sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. That smirk. That laugh. And them stories. All priceless! He always greeted me with hey Greggy White (there is a story there and Randy remembered it).
Our sincere condolences to you Laura & family and Sharon & family. May the many fond memories you have help you through the many difficult days ahead.
Reg & Myrna Black
Donna and Ron Knopf
One of my favorite customers at the insurance office. Always fun to talk with. He will be missed. Condolences to Laura, Nicholas and Jesse.
Beatrice and Donald Tymko
Our deepest condolences to Laura and family.Randy was a great neighbor at the farm , a caring , helpful young man . May you find peace in wonderful memories,. God Bless .