Zayne Dorian 10/29/2010 – 7/16/2026

No news was good news for a while, until it wasn’t. Zayne wanted to create her own post, and she was working on picking out photos, but never got around to creating a post.

Zayne’s life was cut short when she unexpectedly died on July 16, 2026. She was 15 yrs old. I can’t put into words how much I miss her. It seems incomprehensible to navigate the future without her. She was my life.

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16 Responses to Zayne Dorian 10/29/2010 – 7/16/2026

  1. Margie Ferry

    So sad and sorry for your loss. Your and her strength and love are immeasurable.

  2. Kathie Roos

    Nothing I write can convey the sadness I feel for you, Dorian or the awe I feel of the love surrounding you and Zayne these past almost 16 years. Peace and love, Kathie

  3. Marna Parslow

    My heart is broken. Love and light Randy. Big hugs from someone who can understand.

  4. Tracie Bennittp

    Randy, my heart is with you. 💔 Tracie

  5. Sherri McCoy Sherri McCoy

    Sweet friend i am so sorry!! Will you please share services info. I would like to attend and support you.

  6. Hong

    Reading this brought tears to my eyes again. Z was clearly the center of your world, and it’s heartbreaking that her life was taken far too soon. I can feel your love and pain in every word. I hope that, in time, the unbearable weight of grief becomes a little easier to carry, while the love and beautiful memories remain. Love you and I’m always here for you.

  7. Sheryn

    What a stunning picture of Zayne. That expression is so wonderfully her. Miss her. <3

  8. Dena Kellermann Stetson

    Randy, my heart aches for you. Thank you for sharing Zayne’s journey with your FB family. May she forever be for a blessing.

  9. Danielle Paluscio

    Randy, There truly are no words for a loss like this.

    My heart is broken for you. I cannot begin to imagine the pain you are carrying, but I hope you know you don’t have to carry it alone. I hope you’re surrounded by the love of family and friends who will hold you up in the days, weeks, and months ahead.

    Your daughter will always be remembered, always be loved, and never be forgotten.

    Please know I’m thinking of you and your family with all my heart. I am so deeply sorry for your unimaginable loss

  10. Danielle Paluscio

    There truly are no words for a loss like this.

    My heart is broken for you. I cannot begin to imagine the pain you are carrying, but I hope you know you don’t have to carry it alone. I hope you’re surrounded by the love of family and friends who will hold you up in the days, weeks, and months ahead.

    Your daughter will always be remembered, always be loved, and never be forgotten.

    Please know I’m thinking of you and your family with all my heart. I am so deeply sorry for your unimaginable loss.

  11. Melissa Bryant

    Randy,
    I wish I had the right words to say, but I don’t. Please know that I am grieving with you and for you, and I’m hoping for the day when the memories you made together can bring you happiness. Sending you all my love and support.

  12. Randy, My heart hurts for your loss. Please know I’m here for you if you need anything. Compassionat Friends was there for me when I lost Megan. I found a support early on with the parents there.

    https://www.compassionatefriends.org/chapter/jefferson-county-chapter/
    Take care, Brenda

  13. Claire Falik

    So sorry to hear this news. I followed her story as I know her grandmother Carren. May Zayne’s memory be for a blessing.

  14. Megan

    Randy, Her spunk was only surpassed by the passion the two of you hold to live life and to love deeply and fully. The two of you were the best team. I am so sorry she had been taken from you. So difficult.

  15. My heart breaks for you, Randy. Zayne was such a strong girl. My thoughts are with you.

  16. Claire Baldwin

    Oh sweetheart words cant say enough and my heart breaks for you – thank you for sharing Zayne with so many of us over the years she was a joy to know and be around and will live on in our memories as the brave, delightful and funny girl she was ..love Claire