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RANDOLF (RANDY) CLIFFORD HELGASON
Date of Passing: Dec 25, 2011
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRANDOLF (RANDY) CLIFFORD HELGASON Randy Helgason, of Selkirk, Manitoba died suddenly on December 25, 2011. Randy was born on July 5, 1957 to Florence and Wilhelm Helgason. He lived with his family, which included his older sister, Alma, on Hecla Island. At that time, Hecla was a thriving close-knit Icelandic fishing community. When residing on Hecla was no longer an option, the family relocated to Selkirk. Randy completed his education at the Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School. Upon graduation, he tried several jobs before he found a perfect match; patternmaking. Randy worked at Interlake Patternworks, which he later purchased. He married his first wife, Petra Peukert in 1978, and the couple had two children, Sasha and Blair. Randy was predeceased by his second wife, Kathy Welham in 2005. In 2006, Randy met Lisa Sopher, and he knew that he had met someone very special to spend his life with. Lisa and her son, Tyler Freeman, quickly became part of Randy's family. The couple married in an intimate ceremony on Hecla Island in 2010. Randy maintained his connection to Hecla, and shared property with his sister and brother-in-law. He returned to commercial fishing after he sold his pattern shop. Randy loved to be on the lake, as that was truly home to him. It also brought him closer to his Dad, whom he lost in 1996. He had a love of the outdoors, enjoying snowmobiling, quadding, hunting, and just sitting on the deck, enjoying the sun. Randy was also a proud member of the Selkirk Fire Department, and he valued all of the friendships that he had with his fellow firefighters. Randy will be remembered as a man who loved his family dearly, and was always there to lend a helping hand. He was many things to many people, but all who knew him, knew him as someone who could always make you laugh. Randy leaves to mourn his wife, Lisa Helgason; mother, Florence Helgason; children Sasha Carter (Ken), Blair Helgason (Samantha), Tyler (Jessica) Freeman; grandchildren, Eli and Lila Carter, and Sophie Helgason; sister, Alma Banish (Glenn), and nephew Chris Banish (Brian). Randy was predeceased by his father, Wilhelm Helgason, his nephew, Garry Banish, his grandparents, and numerous aunts and uncles. A memorial service will be held in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel on Friday, December 30 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Randy's memory to the Firefighters Burn Fund. Rest in Peace, my Love. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
Run Date: Dec 29, 2011
RANDOLF (RANDY) CLIFFORD HELGASON On Sunday, December 25, 2011, at his residence, Randy Helgason, aged 54 years, of Selkirk, MB, beloved husband of Lisa. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 30, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk, MB. Full obituary to follow in Thursday's paper. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Run Date: Dec 28, 2011
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 29, 2011
Condolences & Memories (19 entries)
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Randy was a great guy and hard worker. You and your smile will be missed - Posted by: Kelly (Co-worker) on: Jan 03, 2012
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Shared some experiences, strengths and hopes. - Posted by: Kerry J. Taylor (Friend in the fellowship) on: Jan 01, 2012
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We are so very sorry to hear of Randy's death and send our deepest sympathy and love to you and your family. Love Darlene & Ron Petersen - Posted by: Ron and Darlene Petersen (Friends of Florence) on: Dec 30, 2011
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Helgi....u will be missed....always a smile on your face and a friendly hand to shake. We never did get out fishin' together like we talked about...so we will have to save that trip till we meet again my friend! - Posted by: craig stapon (friend) on: Dec 30, 2011
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Lisa and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. - Posted by: Jona Helgason Kondrat () on: Dec 30, 2011
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Always a smile and a wink or an eye, "You got it, little Buddy." You will be sorrowfully missed by all that truly loved you, for being just YOU. Your memories will keep us laughing for years to come, after we are finished with our tears of sadness. God Bless, Gotta nott...elskun.. - Posted by: Lynda Forman (Dear) (A cuzzin' thru marriage) on: Dec 30, 2011
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We went to school with Randy. And we worked with Randy at Tudor House when we were all just 16 + 17 years old, then we were neighbors on Pacific Ave around 1986 or 87, our kids went to school together. Randy will be greatly missed, his smiles and stories will be missed by all. Our memories of him will keep him close to us. Our sincere condolences to his family. RIP. - Posted by: Lori and George Gallant (Friend, co-worker, neighbor) on: Dec 29, 2011
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Rest in peace dear Randy. Our condolences to all the family on your sad loss. - Posted by: Jack and Carol Blacher () on: Dec 29, 2011
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My heart and prayers are with you all. Love Mitch - Posted by: Mitch Guillemette () on: Dec 29, 2011
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Randy, you were Rod's best friend & someone who Rod loved very much. I'm hoping you two are having fun again in a way only you two could. - Posted by: Susan Klapka (Friend) on: Dec 29, 2011
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My prayers are with you at this time Lisa. - Posted by: Stan Horch (Friend) on: Dec 29, 2011
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to the family, randy was always a caring, friendly, always made sure he said hello to everyone and would go the extra mile to give you a helping hand, no matter what the task was. he always spoke of his lovely wife and family. he was genuine and sincere. god bless you, rest in peace and i know the angels will be taking care of you. miss you. - Posted by: marney h (co-worker) on: Dec 29, 2011
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Our deepest sympathy to Randy's family. He was a great guy, full of laughs, loved to tease and have fun. He will be truly missed. - Posted by: Linda & Lorne (Friend) on: Dec 29, 2011
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Randy was a dear kind hearted man that possessed an interesting sence of humor. He will always be remembered and tryley missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace Randy. - Posted by: Rick & Cindy Riding (met through mutual friends) on: Dec 29, 2011
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Randy, you were the most generous person we knew. You also made us laugh with your shananikans. We will miss you terribly. Love you. Rest in Peace - Posted by: Ben and Yvonne Kjartanson (Friends) on: Dec 29, 2011
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Just want to say to the family of Randy, please except my deep sadess and condolences to all in the family. I had the pleasure of working with randy numerous times. He had such a great sence of humour and I enjoyed that in his time he worked with me. - Posted by: shelley k foss (co-worker) on: Dec 28, 2011
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with deepest sympathy and our thoughts are with you - Posted by: Brian & Cathy Krut (friend) on: Dec 28, 2011
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randy we are going to miss those hugs and kisses we got everytime we saw you. love you and will miss you, you'll know how much - Posted by: mark and colleen sopher (brother and sister in law) on: Dec 28, 2011
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Rest in Peace - Posted by: Troy (Cousin) on: Dec 28, 2011