You know what they say—“When it rains, it pours.” And the same can be said about the Patrick Mahomes family right now. Just five days after a humiliating Super Bowl LIX loss, there’s more bad news for the Mahomes household. But this time, it’s not related to gridiron horrors. It’s something more personal that no one probably saw it coming so soon. Randi Mahomes‘ father, on Friday morning, tragically passed away, leaving the Mahomes in a state of shock and disbelief.

Patrick Mahomes’ mom took to her Instagram to pen an emotional message for her father, saying goodbye for one last time, “Hard to find the words of holding my father’s hand as he goes to Heaven. I know he’s in a better place. I love you, daddy.” Besides letting her father embark on a journey to heaven. Randi also added a bible verse at the end of her post to praise her father’s commitment to life, “Well done, good and faithful servant! Matthew 25:23. 

That heartbreaking post also had Randy Martin sitting on a sofa with his two grandsons, Patrick and Jackson. And the one that can actually make anyone teary was Randi’s final snap. There, she kept her hand beside her father’s ailing arm. That picture depicts how brutal old age can be. And how it can take a toll on children who never want to see their parents grow old. But the real question is, how did Randy die? Considering Mahomes grandfather’s actual illness was never revealed. It’s difficult to predict the disease he had at the time of his death.

It could probably be a terminal illness or something else that we may never know. Like for the first time, when Randi announced her father’s deteriorating health, she kept the illness hidden while asking for prayers. “Prayer warriors, please pray for my daddy. He is in the hospital and is not well.” At one point, Randi’s prayers actually got answered. Her father was released from the hospital. But before last year ended, Randy was again in hospital, fighting for his life. Then, last month, yet another concerning update caught the Chiefs Kingdom by surprise. Randi revealed on her Instagram stories, “My dad is in hospice, and I’m lost for words.” Hospice was probably the final blow to Randy’s recovery, which never saw the daylight.

Even Randi herself claimed days before the Super Bowl that her father was only sticking around to see Pat win another Super Bowl. “I know that it has meant a lot to him. I think he’s hanging on because he wants to see his grandson do something incredible. or at least just let him play. He must be so proud.” Well, that final chapter of Randy seeing his grandson didn’t really go according to plan. Like we all know how embarrassing and humiliating it was to see Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl LIX. But right now, it’s Randi who needs our support. She has now lost both her father and mother in the space of two years.

Randi Mahomes remembers her mother, Debbie Bates Martin

At age 72, Randi lost her mother, Debbie Bates Martin, back in April 2023. She even took some to remember her last season before the Chiefs took on the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. Randi gave a small tribute to her on Instagram, writing, “Momma, I know you are cheering today from Heaven. I miss you every single day..I can hear you yelling Go, Patrick.” Well, her grandson did go ahead and won his third Super Bowl by seeing off the Niners 25-22.

But that wasn’t the only time Randi remembered her mother. While celebrating her birthday, Randi got her hands on some photos from her childhood. And just like every time she hopped on Instagram to share the moment with her followers, “Celebrating 49 today. Taking a stroll down memory lane with these throwback photos and feeling so thankful for my amazing mom and all she put into celebrating birthdays growing up.” 

At this time, we should all stand beside Randi and give as much support and warmth as we can. Although it might not be enough, like the love of parents, maybe going through her messages can put a smile on Randi’s face in this tough time.