Randall "Randy" da Roza

Randall “Randy” Charles da Roza, passed away peacefully with his daughter Cherie by his side, at her home on April 25, 2024. He was 69 years young and was living in Wills Point, Texas. Randy was diagnosed with Glioblastoma in March 2024 and spent his last few weeks spending time with his children and grandchildren. Randy is preceded in death by his siblings: Steven da Roza and Sherry da Roza. Randy was born in Sunnyvale, California to Edward and Elsie da Roza on January 11, 1955, and was the third of five children. The family later moved to Cupertino, California where he spent most of his childhood. Randy and his siblings enjoyed much outdoor time; biking to Blackberry farm and Stevens Creek Reservoir, cooling off and enjoying the family’s built-in pool. Randy had a great love for music, mostly rock’n’roll and picked up playing the guitar to which he played until the end of his days. Randy was in the first graduating class of Monte Vista High School. After high school, his father who worked as draftsman inspired him to start a career in carpentry since he loved to work with his hands and build things. Randy joined the union and completed his apprenticeship as a journeyman carpenter. He was married to Marcia Harper from 1978-1992 and had four children. Randy loved his family and career and was a huge part of “building the Silicon Valley”. He even enjoyed building children’s toys and would often build toys for Christmas, his children and grandchildren. Randy had many hobbies including hobby trains, gardening and cooking. He also loved the wild west, cowboys and western movies. He collected many western items and loved the history of the Wells Fargo stagecoaches. He was such a creative, artistic, talented and silly spirit. There are many special memories of working in the yards, shopping, listening to music, cooking, decorating for the holidays and driving to the cabin. He also made the best baklava and people would request it from him all the time. He always had beautiful yards and roses. He loved rose bushes and would get compliments from his neighbors. He is survived by his four children: Danielle da Roza, Cherie da Roza-Saenz, Randall da Roza Jr. and Nicole Fuentez. He has 7 grandchildren: Elijah Parks (26), Bryant Draper (21), Emily Saenz (9), Eden Fuentez (8), Joshua Fuentez (7), Rebekah Fuentez (5), Elizabeth Fuentez (1). His two older siblings Edward “Eddie” da Roza II and Diane McCoy. Randy knew and loved Jesus. He experienced some pain and strife in life. But that is the beautiful thing about knowing Jesus; He deeply loved Randy, no matter what. His children take comfort knowing that he is now at peace in God’s presence. You can honor Randy by adding a kind memory on the tribute wall or by planting a rose bush. The family will honor Randy’s wishes and scatter his ashes in the California mountains; a location that he and his family loved and those who have passed on before him were scattered as well.

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Randall "Randy" da Roza

January 11, 1955 - April 25, 2024