Randall (Randy) Scott Diakow

Randall (Randy) Scott Diakow, aged 53 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away on Thursday, February 25th, 2016 after a long battle with cancer.  He was predeceased by his father, John Diakow.  Randy will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Loretta; mother, Sylvetta Diakow; sister, Jackie (Irvine) Mitchell; brother, John (Peggy) Diakow; step-children: Jennifer Walden, Fawna Hingley, Sherine (Bill) Lee and Marc (Robynne) St Marie; 7 step-grandchildren and 1 step-great-grandchild; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  Randy was born and raised in Regina, SK and enjoyed his summers on the farm as a child.  He graduated from Campbell Collegiate in 1980 and then attended SIAST Wascana Campus.  He worked for Sasktel for 35 years, taking him to LaRonge and then to Moose Jaw in 1991.  During this time, he also worked for SaskTel International which took him to Europe, Africa and the United States.  Randy’s hobbies were travelling and keeping tropical fish.  The family would like to extend a special thank you to his doctors Kristy Sanderson and Akram Zwai, as well as to all of the excellent palliative cares nurses and staff in Moose Jaw.  In keeping with Randy’s wishes, there will be no Funeral Service.  A Time of Visitation for Family and Friends will be held on Saturday, March 12th, 2016 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Randy’s name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre St, Regina, SK S4P 2R3.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550