Obituary - Kenneth Rattai
Kenneth Rattai
1940 - 2022
"Ken"
It is with heavy hearts, that the family of Kenneth Albert Rattai, announce his passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on November 29, 2022, at the age of 82 years. Ken was born in Regina, SK., on February 26, 1940, to parents, Rudolph and Vera Rattai and was raised in Ogema, SK., on the family farm. The family later moved to Chilliwack, BC. At the age of 19, Ken moved to Medicine Hat, where he met and later married the love of his life, Darlene Dahlstrom. Ken and Darlene were married on February 3, 1962, and recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Ken was predeceased by his parents, Rudolph and Vera Rattai; sister, Evelyn Perrin and his grandson, Mackenzie Rattai. Ken is survived by his wife, Darlene; their five children: son, Dan Rattai (Brenda) and Dan’s children Jordan (Kendra), Taylor, Mackenzie (Lynn), and Nolan (Myken); daughter, Callie Dunham (Ken) and Callie’s daughter, Randi; son, Terry Rattai (Erma); son, Steve (Melanie) Rattai and their children Rylee (Colen) and Corianne (Carter); daughter, Devon Rattai (Steve) and Devon’s daughters, Isabella, Julia, and Sophia. Ken was also survived by his four great-grandchildren, Sawyer, Greysen, Greyden, and Charlee. A Celebration of Ken’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.
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Sherry and Randy:
Dec 01, 2022 at 01:04 PM
Dear Darlene and family,
We are so sorry to learn of Ken’s passing. You were a wonderful couple and shared a family that is precious to both of you. With deepest sympathy, Randy and Sherry
Carol and John:
Dec 01, 2022 at 04:48 PM
We know your family will miss Ken dearly.
Sherwin Lehman:
Dec 01, 2022 at 05:23 PM
Darlene, Dan and families,
So sorry to hear about Ken’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sherwin
Jim Whitney:
Dec 01, 2022 at 09:53 PM
Darlene and family, Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of such a great man. Ken was one of the first people I met when I moved to the Hat in 1974 and was always a pleasure to see. Heaven is a lot brighter with him there.
Kathy Stevens:
Dec 02, 2022 at 10:09 AM
Sad to hear of Ken's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Darlene and family at this diffcult time.
Kathy (Lannon) and Bob Stevens
Kim Wyatt:
Dec 02, 2022 at 08:49 PM
Darlene and family, so sorry to hear of your loss of your dear husband. Please know we are all heartbroken. Love Kim & Dave
Pat &Mel Harrison.:
Dec 03, 2022 at 11:12 AM
Darlene and family. Our deepest sympathy at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Richard and Carol Kipta:
Dec 03, 2022 at 03:39 PM
Our condolences to your family
Darlene & Roger Duchcherer:
Dec 03, 2022 at 08:12 PM
Our Sincere Sympathy in the loss of your dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather Ken. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a wonderful person.
Dianne Lynn Lundquist:
Dec 04, 2022 at 10:46 AM
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Curt and Dianne Lundquist
kathleen sommer:
Dec 04, 2022 at 12:41 PM
Darlene and family; life is fragile and when your loved one leaves going to a place where there is no pain, you are left behind to try and understand why. Surround yourself with loved and caring family and friends.
Harvey & Hazel Reuer:
Dec 04, 2022 at 07:19 PM
Our deepest condolences on Ken's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Henrietta Renke:
Dec 04, 2022 at 11:00 PM
Darlene and family; Very sorry to hear of Ken's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care and see you sometime. Sorry I can't make it to the funeral.
Sharon Barry:
Dec 05, 2022 at 09:16 AM
My sincere condolences
Merle and Jim Derzaph:
Dec 05, 2022 at 01:12 PM
Darlene and family, We wish to extend our sincere condolences to all of you at your time of a loss-a husband, father, grandpa and dear friend to many. I always remember KEN when we worked at Crane's Cartage and Storage and what a great guy he was. Always a smile on his face and very willing to help anybody in need. May his memories be in your hearts forever as he watches from above as you all journey forward.
Merle and Jim Derzaph
Pat and Brenda Liboiron:
Dec 05, 2022 at 04:25 PM
To Steve, Melanie and Family, We are so sorry for your loss, deepest sympathy
Pat and Brenda Liboiron:
Dec 05, 2022 at 04:31 PM
To Darlene and Family, we wish to extend our sincere condolences to all of you at this sad time.
Kim:
Dec 05, 2022 at 08:24 PM
To Darlene and Family. The funeral service was so nice. What a wonderful celebration for Ken.
Dixie Baker:
Dec 07, 2022 at 11:49 AM
Sorry for your loss. He will be missed😔