Wayne Larratt

Wayne was born in the back of a truck on his way to the Calgary hospital on June 12^th 1936.  He fell in love with nature and the outdoors at a very early age growing up on a farm in the Millarville area. He learned hard work from day 1 and was always willing to help anyone. At 14 years old Wayne went to work on the rigs often living in his car. He worked all over Canada and held a variety of positions including Heavy Duty Mechanic and Crane operator.  His favorite place to work however was in the Arctic where he made lifelong friends who helped bring out his great sense of humour.  

 Wayne loved camping especially at Allstones (Nordegg) and being close to the mountains.  He often joked when he left to go camping in the spring that he would come back home when his water lines started to freeze in the fall. He was there so often that he was known as the Mayor of Allstones and his good friend Ron made him a Mayor of Allstones sign.  Wayne could look at anything and figure out how to fix and repair it.  If parts or tools were not available he would make his own as well as building his own machines to make those tools.  He had a collection of clocks and people from all over would bring theirs to him for repair.  He was willing to lend a hand to anyone and would often provide assistance over the phone on how to fix vehicles, clocks, machinery and could help figure out anything mathematical.

He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his daughter, Deb Womacks; grandchildren, Mitch Womacks and Lisa Womacks (Jake Butler);  brothers, Walter (Doreen) Larratt and Robert (Iris) Larratt; sister-in law, Louise Balan; brother-in-law, Arnold (Muriel) Boettger as well as nieces and nephews.   He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years, Jean Larratt a few short months before his passing; son, Gord Larratt; his beloved sister Kathryn Burrows, sisters-in-law, Marilyn Welikoklad, Blanche Boettger and brothers-in law,  Norman Balan, Harold Boettger, Harvey Burrows, George Welikoklad, his parents Helen and Gordon Larratt and in-laws, Elmer and Agnes Boettger.

Wayne passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023 after a 5 year battle with a rare and debilitating disease. Wayne’s family would like to Thank the staff at the Lacombe Hospital for the amazing care he received there before his passing.   Wayne was truly grateful to Dr. Badenhorst for figuring out what this disease was and doing what he could to ensure Wayne stayed comfortable. As per Wayne’s request there will be no Funeral. 

If desired a memorial donation can be made in Wayne’s name to Stars Ambulance, www.stars.ca