DONNA “KAY” MUIR RETELBACK (

1936 DONNA “KAY” MUIR RETELBACK (NEE YORK) 2025
Kay passed away peacefully, on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, at the age of 89 years. Kay is survived by her sons, Brad (Diana Marcano) and Rod (Darrin Hunter); grandchildren, Kristina (Doug) St. John, Stacey (Sean) Breckon, Brandy (Ashley) Rodberg, Alyson (Jesse Bellringer) Fernandes, Jordan Retelback, and Lindsey (Rob Doerr) Retelback. Also surviving are ten great-grandchildren, Jayden (Ella), Richard, James, Aspyn, Van, Rozlynn, Elsie, Scarlett, Asher and Donovan; Kay’s brother, Stan (Jason Luhning) York; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Kay was predeceased by her loving husband of 59 years, George; her son, Kirby; parent’s, Keith and Freda (nee Edler) York; brother, Bill York; and sisters, Marguerite Pols and Patricia Seppola; sister-in-law, Evelyn York; and brother-in-law, Gerald Seppola; as well as George’s parent’s, all of his siblings and their spouses.
Kay was born in Medicine Hat on November 2nd, 1936, and grew up on her parents’ farm in the Seven Persons area. Kay had her schooling at a country school, (Joffre) and high school in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. She married George in 1955. They purchased the Retelback family farm and over the years they expanded and raised three sons. Kay milked cows and drove school bus for many years. In 2002, Kay and George moved to Medicine Hat. They enjoyed traveling, and did many cruises, vacation destinations and traveled South to Arizona and California for many years in their motorhome. In 2013, Kay and George moved to Edmonton. Since George’s passing in 2014, Kay has loved spending time with family and close friends, they all meant the world to her. She especially enjoyed being with her grandchildren and watching the great grandkids grow. Kay was always eager to plan family get togethers as she loved cooking and baking. Family was the most important thing to Kay. She was known for her hugs, her smile, and her warm soul. Throughout her life Kay enjoyed music and singing, which brought joy to her heart. Kay was a hardworking and devoted farmer’s wife, a loving mother, and nurturing Grandma and Great Grandma. George was the love of Kay’s life, and she missed him dearly.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Venvi Riverbend where Kay lived in an Assisted Living Suite for the last few years and the staff at Extendicare Leduc where Kay spent the last six weeks. The Funeral service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat on Saturday, December 6th, 2025, at 10:00 am with Pastor Grant Crichton officiating. As an expression of sympathy, a donation to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or condolences@saamis.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to
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