Michael Thomas Ratigan, 84, a resident of Ephrata, Washington, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

He was born October 15, 1939 in Seattle, Washington to John and Elizabeth Ratigan, one of six kids.

Mike grew up in Maple Valley in western Washington and was raised on the farm that neighbored his wife of 65 years, Diane Codiga Ratigan.

They Married in 1959 and had three children – Mark, Michele and Matt, before moving to Ephrata in 1971.

Mike worked as a contractor alongside his two sons and was a businessman.  While his family expanded, they settled into their homestead in 1993.  It was his favorite place on earth because it was something he and Diane created together.  Mike lived for his family, and always devoted his time into supporting all milestones of his grandkids and great-grandkids.  He was active in the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the community.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elizabeth Ratigan; brothers Jack Ratigan, Tim Ratigan, Jeff Ratigan; and his beloved granddaughter, Samantha Webb.

Mike is survived by his wife, Diane Ratigan of Ephrata and dog Ruger; his son Mark (Shari) Ratigan and daughters Sara (Chase) Millard, Emma (Manny) Avila, Tessa Ratigan; his daughter Michele (Tony) Webb and Courtney (Eric) Burk, and son Derrick (Megan) Webb; his son, Matt (Jenny) Ratigan and daughter Kristin (Eric) Bellonio, son MacLeod; his pride and joy great-grandchildren Vincent, Alex, Isabel, Stetson, Hazel, Oscar, Molly, Quinn, Claire, Miles, Margaret, Nolan, Peyton, and Sophia.

Viewing will be Monday, January 22, 2024 from 5 to 9 PM and Rosary from 6 to 7 PM at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 323 D Street SW, Ephrata, WA.

Funeral service will be at 1 PM on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, followed by a family-only burial.  Celebration of life reception will follow at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, 540 Nat. Washington Way, Ephrata, about 3 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Rose of Lima Catholic School-Father Kerr Scholarship Fund or at the Columbia Basin Foundation in Memory of Mike Ratigan.