December 22, 2021

By Obituaries on December 22, 2021.

MACK RATTAI

1994 – 2021
Mackenzie Dean Rattai, beloved husband of Lynn Rattai and father of Greyden and baby, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the age of 27 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 between 5:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. Due to the fact that in person attendance at the visitation is limited, those who wish to attend may do so by visiting Mack’s obituary page on our website and choosing the ‘attend visitation’ link to schedule an appointment. Alternatively, you may call the funeral home at (403) 223-8778 to schedule a time.
A private burial service will be held at the Hays Cemetery on Thursday, December 23, 2021.
The funeral service will be held at the Hays Community Hall, Hays on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com. The Alberta Restrictions Exemption Program will be in effect. Those attending will be asked to provide valid government identification (with name and date of birth) AND confirm one of the following: (A)Provincial vaccine record with QR code (paper or digital) or (B)negative COVID-19 test (within 72 hours) or (C)valid medical exemption (signed letter) or (D)under 12 years of age.
Besides his loving wife Lynn, their son Greyden and baby, Mack is survived by his mom Cindy, dad Dan (Brenda), brothers Jordan (Kendra), Nolan (Myken), and sister Taylor; in-laws Gary (Sandy) Doerksen; brothers-in-law Travis and Wayne (Taylor); grandparents Joyce Dick, Ken (Darlene) Rattai and Roger (Darlene) Duchcherer, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was predeceased by his grandfather Bev Dick, grandparents John and Anne Doerksen and his cousin Edwin Perrin.
Mack was born in Medicine Hat on November 29, 1994. He found his love for ranching and farming by working on the farm with Pa and Uncle Jim. He went to school for Ag Mechanic and received his journeyman ticket. He worked at Palliser Sales for his whole career. Along the way, he made many friendships and met his wife Lynn, in 2013. They were married on the farm in Hays on September 14, 2019 and welcomed their first child Greyden on July 18, 2020. His love for farming and ranching continued as he was starting his own herd and farming with his father-in-law Gary and brother-in-law Wayne.
If you were lucky enough to be considered one of Mack’s friends, you were family. He was one of those people to call if you ever needed something and he was always there.
Mack will be remembered for his big smile, defined laugh and huge heart.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Mack’s may be made directly to a GoFundMe project setup for his family by visiting https://gofund.me/2aace091.