Randy Oran Main

Randy Oran Main, 72, of Spring Branch, TX, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at his home with his family by his side. Born on March 29, 1953 in Scotia, California, he was the son of the late Oran and Maxine Main.

He was referred to as Father Dear, Dad, Daddy, Abue and he often called himself Rodolfo Principal Martinez Gutierrez Hernandez de la Torre para servirle a Dios y a la Virgen de Guadalupe. He was married at the age of 17 and liked to say he was the only guy playing varsity football with a wife and child in the stands. Thanks to the support of parents and inlaws, he was able to attend school, work and raise a family successfully. He went on to obtain his Masters in Industrial Relations which allowed him opportunities with Hershey Foods (Oakdale, CA and Hershey, PA), Hershey Foods Latin America (Guadalajara), Hershey International (Florida), Ferrara Candy Company (Reynosa), ScanTech Sciences (McAllen) and retired as an International Manufacturing Operations General Manager. Many also know him as an athlete, cowboy, musician, singer and songwriter. He loved his guitars, music and performing with Stoned Country Band, Hoarse Man Jam, Whistle Stop, at Cowboy Church, Spikes on the Road and Runnin’ On MT. Most recently he became a “rock nerd” and loved finding rocks and helping them to transform into smooth colorful beauties.

Randy is survived by his wife, aka Girlfriend, of 55+ years, Kathy Howe Main; children, Sandy Main Torres (Sixto), Tamatha “Bud” Main Bowen (Toby), Alicia Main Kudrna (Lucas). He is also survived by grandchildren, the joys of his life , Walter “Cito” Hartleben (Arantza “Z”), Rodi Torres (Devon), Kassy Vinson (Layne), Trevor Kudrna-Main (Kaidy), Amelia Kudrna, Oliver Kudrna, and Gavin Kudrna. And last but not least his great grandchildren, who he loved so very much, Ryder Torres, Lily Vinson, Arwen Hartleben, Emory Vinson, Mazie Main, Bryndl Torres and Dalton Randy Vinson. Randy’s other family members are his in-laws Daryl and Lois Howe, sister Patricia “Sissy” Coons, Ray Main (Kathy) and many cousins, nieces, nephews and godchildren.

In addition to his parents, Randy was preceded in death by his sister Donna Golding (Larry), his brother in laws Dennis Howe and Don Coons, and his niece Linny Reynolds (Mike).

A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Lux Funeral Home Chapel, 1254 N. Elliot Knox Blvd., in New Braunfels, Texas at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flower arrangements, greenery is preferred.