RANDA, Gary

GARY RANDA 1964 ~ 2026 Mr. Gary Randa of Lethbridge passed away unexpectedly, at home on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at the age of 61 years.
Gary is survived by his daughters whom he loved dearly Abby and Gracie; grandson Weston who was his pride and joy; dad Bill Randa; sister Shelley Thom; nephew Adam Thom and by the mother of his daughters Sandra Randa; close cousin Mike Balaz (Kelly Morton); niece Amanda Balaz; cousins Deb and Dion Roth; in-laws Andy, Lily and Susan Karkus; partner Michelle Mutter as well as many other aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends.
He was predeceased by his mom Angie in 2019; brother-in-law Gerard Thom in 2017 and his close cousin Frank Vaclav in 2022.
Gary was born October 10, 1964 in Lethbridge and spent his childhood growing up on the family farm by Park Lake, just down the road from his cousins Mike Balaz and Frank Vaclav. He spent a lot of time with his cousins fishing, biking, farming and then later on in their teen years, drag racing. Gary went to school in Coalhurst his entire life and then later went to SAIT where he graduated with his heavy-duty mechanics license while working at Lethbridge Diesel.
Gary met Sandra in 1988 and they got married in 1991. They were blessed with two beautiful daughters Abby (1998) and Gracie (2001). Gary loved spending time with his family camping, boating and vacationing every summer.
In 1992 Gary realized his true passion was trucking so he and Sandra started Randa Transport. Mike joined him as his first lease operator in 1994, followed by Frank 3 years later. He then hired more lease operators and bought more trucks as the business continued to grow over the years to a current total of 34 trucks/lease operators with the help of his dispatcher and best friend of 25 years, Kelly Morton. Gary, Mike and Frank all worked together until Frank’s passing in November 2022. Gary and Mike continued to work together right up until the day of Gary’s passing.
Gary also had a passion for collecting vehicles. His favorites were old Chevy and GMC trucks, muscle cars, Corvettes and old collector tractors. One of his prized possessions was his 1997 Prevost bus that he enjoyed using for road trips.
The highlight of Gary’s life was when he became a grandpa to Weston in March 2024. He loved taking him boating, playing with hot wheels, taking him on road trips and spending time with him at his shop introducing Weston to his car and toy collection.
Family and friends are invited to a come and go viewing for Gary at 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Friday, February 6, 2026 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPELS, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the LETHBRIDGE TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTRE, 101 Exhibition Way South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
Visit www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.