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On staff, we have many licenced funeral directors and embalmers who have
been specially trained in their field. They will compassionately guide you
through the arrangement process, answer your questions and look after the many
necessary details. Behind the scenes, our staff ensure that the
deceased is always respectfully looked after.
 | Jerry Smolyk, President and Owner
Born in Edmonton, Jerry attended his early schooling in the city. After graduating from the Mortuary College in Miami, Florida with an Associate Degree in Mortuary Science, Jerry returned to Edmonton to devote himself to funeral service and work with his father, Tod, in the family business. After more than 30 years at Park Memorial, Jerry continues to actively serve the families of Edmonton in their time of grief.
His dedication to the profession shows in his commitment to various organizations over the years. He was made an Honorary Member of the Alberta Funeral Service Association, and is Past President of both the Funeral Service Association of Canada and the Alberta Funeral Service Association.
Jerry also finds time to devote to the community through his role as past Provincial General of Friars of Edmonton and as a member of the Knights of Columbus.
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 | Kirstie Smolyk, Vice President
Kirstie began working at Park Memorial during her summer breaks from the University of Alberta. She received her Bachelor of Commerce in 1995 and went on to work full time at the funeral home for the next two years. With a keen interest in communications, Kirstie decided to further her education and obtained her Public Relations diploma from Grant MacEwan Community College. Her education led her to the Canadian Red Cross where she worked for almost five years, writing and editing publications, working with the media, and planning special events.
Kirstie obtained her funeral director's licence in 2003 and enjoys working to find new and creative ways to help families more effectively during their time of need. She is the third generation of the Smolyk family now fully involved in this family owned and operated funeral home.
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June Campbell, Manager and Director of Operations
June Campbell began her funeral service career with Park Memorial in 1991. Starting out in the administrative office, June learned the business from the ground up. Showing a high degree of initiative, June decided to obtain her funeral director's licence and was trained in various management duties. In 2004, June was appointed Manager and Director of Operations, looking after staffing requirements and the day-to-day operations of the funeral home. |
Len Ohlman, Assistant Manager
While serving in the Canadian Forces in 2002, Len became intrigued with funeral service and began volunteering at a funeral home in Bon Accord. Two years later, after a 21-year career with the Navy and the Military Police, including three UN/NATO tours to the former Yugoslavia, Len retired. He then began to pursue his passion full-time --- becoming a funeral director and embalmer.
Len graduated from the Western School of Funeral Service in 2005, while working at Foster & McGarvey. In 2006, Len joined the team at Park Memorial and quickly became one of the senior directors on staff. Most recently, in November 2011, Len became Park Memorial’s Assistant Manager.
Len is married to Donna and together they have two beautiful daughters, Kayla and Alicia. Away from work, Len can be found “taking it easy” on the family acreage near Westlock. With horses, donkeys, potbelly pigs, dogs, cats, there is never a dull moment to be had.
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Gary Bowman
Tom Duffus
Brad Eleniak
Dennis Foster
Krysta Ivers
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Bob Lowrie
Andy Matichuk
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Roy Riste
Walter Yadlowski
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Dale Menzak
Steve Zarusky
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