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Todd Lumbard, President
Email: tlumbard@speersfuneralchapel.com
Toll Free Phone: 1-888-614-8016
Office Phone: 1-306-522-3232
Fax: 1-306-757-8016
Todd Lumbard was born and raised in Brandon, Manitoba. His passion for hockey led him to a junior goaltending career with the Notre Dame Hounds, the Brandon Wheat Kings and the Regina Pats. Todd was drafted by the New York Islanders and after three years in minor leagues, he returned to Brandon to join his father in the funeral business at Brockie Donovan After graduating with honors as a funeral director/embalmer, Todd worked his way up to manager of Brockie Donovan, and in 1995, Todd purchased the funeral home from his parents, Jack and Joyce Lumbard. He is a former Brandon City Councilor and a Past President of the Brandon Chamber of Commerce. On November 15, 2004 Todd purchased Speers Funeral Chapel and he and his wife Kerry and their three children, Drew, Brock and Luke, moved to Regina. He was recently elected President of Selected Independent Funeral Homes, an international funeral home association representing 1,500 members. Membership in the association is by invitation only and is offered exclusively to those independently owned funeral homes that have demonstrated a superior level of service to their communities. Locally, Todd is a member of the Regina Eastview Rotary Club. |
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W. Douglas Keam, Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer/Salesperson
Toll Free Phone: 1-888-614-8016
Office Phone: 1-306-522-3232
Fax: 1-306-757-8016
Doug was born in Toronto, Ontario. He attended school in Oxbow and Regina. After High School he began working at Bremner's Funeral Chapel and took his apprenticeship with Helmsing-Bremner Funeral Chapel. Upon graduation in 1971, he left Regina to work at Saskatoon Funeral Home. Returning to Regina in 1973, he joined the staff at Speers Funeral Chapel. He has enjoyed working with the many families he has been associated with over the many years. Doug has sat on many Boards. He volunteers at Access Communication and is very active in the community. Doug is a private pilot. |
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Joe Gauthier, Licensed Funeral Director/Salesperson
Toll Free Phone: 1-888-614-8016
Office Phone: 1-306-522-3232
Fax: 1-306-757-8016
Joe Gauthier was born and raised in Calgary. He graduated from St. Mary's Boys School in Calgary. Joe joined Speers Funeral Chapel in 1972. He served on the Board of Regina Palliative Care from 1989 - 1994. Joe and his wife Winnie have one son, Carter (Susana) and two grandsons, Timothy and Joshua. |
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Lorne Puffalt, Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer/Salesperson
Email: lornepuffalt@speersfuneralchapel.com
Toll Free Phone: 1-888-614-8016
Office Phone: 1-306-522-3232
Fax: 1-306-757-8016
Lorne was born and raised in Kipling, SK. After graduating, Lorne left the family farm and moved to Regina in 1977 when he began his career with Speers Funeral Chapel. He completed his apprenticeship and graduated as a fully qualified funeral director/embalmer in 1989. His genuine interest and love for people has made it easy for him to be compassionate and attentive to the needs of the thousands of families he has been privileged to serve. Lorne and his wife Marie have two daughters, Shanelle and Rebecca. In his spare time he enjoys entertaining, traveling, going camping in their motorhome, tending to his real estate properties and relaxing with his family and friends. |
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Ferlin McChesney, Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer/Salesperson
Toll Free Phone: 1-888-614-8016
Office Phone: 1-306-522-322
Fax: 1-306-757-8016
Ferlin was born in Kelvington, SK and raised in White City, SK. He attended elementary and high school in Balgonie. In 1985 he joined Speers Funeral Chapel as a driver. In 1992 Ferlin enrolled in the two year Embalming Apprenticeship Program at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, graduating in 1994. Ferlin enjoys traveling, fishing and woodworking. |
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Christopher Mohr, Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer/Salesperson
Toll Free Phone: 1-888-614-8016
Office Phone: 1-306-522-3232
Fax: 1-306-757-8016
Christopher Mohr was born and raised in Earl Grey, SK. After graduating from Grade 12, Christopher followed in his father's footsteps and in 1993 joined Speers Funeral Chapel. He became a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in 2000. He is a fourth generation farmer and along with his wife, Deborah, enjoys raising Black Angus cattle on their farm near Vibank, SK. |
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Joel Houseman, Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer
Toll Free Phone: 1-888-614-8016
Office Phone: 1-306-522-3232
Fax: 1-306-757-8016
Joel Houseman was born in Moose Jaw and raised in Central Butte. The eldest of three boys, he attended High School in Central Butte where winters were spent playing hockey and summers playing golf. After High School Joel moved to Kamsack to apprentice in a funeral home there. After receiving his Funeral Director/Embalmer's License in 2003, he moved to Regina and joined Speers Funeral Chapel. Joel still plays senior hockey with Central Butte in the S.V.H.L. during the winter and golfs and plays in the Regina Roller Hockey League during the summer. Joel also enjoys traveling, skiing and listening to music. |
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Brian Mohr, Licensed Funeral Director
Toll Free Phone: 1-888-614-8016
Office Phone: 1-306-522-3232
Fax: 1-306-757-8016
Brian Mohr was born and raised on the family farm in the Earl Grey District. He joined Speers Funeral Chapel in 1975. Brian and his wife, Laurie have two sons, Christopher and Craig. Brian enjoys working part time at Speers. He and Laurie reside and work on the family farm at Earl Grey. |
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Dee Renwick, Licensed Funeral Director
Toll Free Phone: 1-888-614-8016
Office Phone: 1-306-522-3232
Fax: 1-306-757-8016
Dee was born and raised in Milestone, SK and graduated from Milestone High School. He is the youngest of three boys. Dee started in the funeral profession in 1979 then joined Speers Funeral Chapel in 1984. Dee works part time as the Milestone and area local funeral director. He lives and farms the family farm (100 years old in 2002), works as a monument salesman and is a Coroner with the Department of Justice. He enjoys collecting farm toys, water skiing and camping. He is a member of the Milestone Rural Fire Department and Milestone United Church. Dee is an active volunteer in the community. |
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Paul Kurty, Licensed Funeral Director
Toll Free Phone: 1-888-614-8016
Office Phone: 1-306-522-3232
Fax: 1-306-757-8016
Paul "Gabe" Kurty was born and raised in Regina and is the eldest of five children. He spent many years working for Olson's Ambulance as an EMT Supervisor. Paul joined Speers Funeral Chapel in 1988 and has since become a Licensed Funeral Director. Paul and Kathy were married in 1997. Paul has two daughters and a stepson. Paul and Kathy enjoy spending time with their grandchildren who live in Regina where Kathy's son and wife make their home. In his spare time he enjoys golfing, fishing and hunting. |
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Ronald C. McEachern, Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer/Salesperson
Toll Free Phone: 1-800-614-8016
Office Phone: 1-306-522-3232
Fax: 1-306-757-8016
Ron began his career in funeral service on August 27, 1954 as a "driver" for Speers Funeral Chapel. In 1956 he entered apprenticeship under Mr. George Speers and in 1958 received his "Certificate of Qualification" issued by the Saskatchewan Embalmers Association. Except for an eight month period in 1958, Ron has been in continuous service of Speers Funeral Chapel. In 1980 Ron, along with two other long term employees, purchased the funeral chapel from the Speers family. Ron served as its President until the business was sold in 2004. Ron was elected to the Board of Directors of the Saskatchewan Funeral Service Association in 1982 and served as its President from 1983 to 1986. In 1982 Ron was also appointed as the Saskatchewan delegate to the Funeral Service Association of Canada and served as its President in 1988. He continued to serve as the Saskatchewan representative on this National Board for eighteen years. During those fifty years of employment with Speers Funeral Chapel Ron was not only able to meet and serve many thousands of family members in their time of need but in 1999 was recognized by the members of his profession by being presented with a large bronze statue "The Funeral Director" in appreciation of his many years of service to his profession. In September of 2003 Ron was also presented The Remco Memorial "Lifetime Funeral Service Achievement Award" for his contribution to funeral service in Saskatchewan and Canada. Ron and his wife Lynn have two sons, Tim and Alan and four grandchildren. |
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Robert L. Hanson, Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer/Salesperson
Toll Free Phone: 1-888-614-8016
Office Phone: 1-306-522-3232
Fax: 1-306-757-8016
Robert "Bob" was born and raised in Fillmore, SK. After graduating from Fillmore High School Bob joined Speers Funeral Chapel in 1958 which was then located at 1867 Rose Street. He was the first apprentice to article at the current Speers location. Bob received his Funeral Director/Embalmer's License in 1964. In 1980 Bob, along with Ron MacFarlane and Ron McEachern purchased Speers Funeral Chapel from the Speers Family. In November 2004 the business was sold to Todd Lumbard. Bob still remains involved with Speers on a part time basis. Bob and his wife Judy have three sons, Todd, Robert and Scott and three grandchildren. |
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Bonnie Templeton, Computer Operator/Licensed Funeral Director
Email: bonnie@speersfuneralchapel.com
Toll Free Phone: 1-888-614-8016
Office Phone: 1-306-522-3232
Fax: 1-306-757-8016
Bonnie was born in Saskatoon and raised in Pilot Butte. She graduated from Greenall High Schoool in Balgonie in 1976. Bonnie worked for the Robert Simpson Warehouse as a stock marker from 1976 - 1981. Following the closure of Simpsons in 1981 she started working for G. H. Woods, first as shipper receiver and then as the Branch Manager, transferring to Brandon, MB in 1984-85. A year later she returned to Regina to be closer to her family and worked for Lowry's Manufacturing and Sales until the summer of 1993, when she joined Speers Funeral Chapel as a Computer Operator. She is also a Licensed Funeral Director. Bonnie and her husband John have a 12 year old daughter, Kelsea; Bonnie also has two stepsons, Jordan and Zachary who reside in Manitoba. Bonnie enjoys water color painting, gardening and her horses, but most of all she enjoys living in the country at St. Peter's Colony. |
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Betty Kehler, Receptionist/Licensed Funeral Director
Email:betty@speersfuneralchapel.com
Toll Free Phone: 1-888-614-8016
Office Phone: 1-306-522-3232
Fax: 1-306-757-8016
Betty was born in Yorkton and raised in the Wroxton district. At the age of 13 she moved to Regina, graduating from Central Collegiate. She worked in Toronto and Winnipeg then moved back to Regina to be closer to her family. She worked for Unemployment Insurance for nearly two years then became a "stay at home mom" for ten years. Betty then went to work at William Booth Special Care Home as the receptionist and confidential secretary for thirteen years. In August of 1999, she joined Speers Funeral Chapel as the receptionist and is now also a Licensed Funeral Director. Betty has one married daughter, Christie and a son-in-law Brian. |
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Norma Veresh, Administrative Assistant
EMAIL: norma@speersfuneralchapel.com
Toll Free Phone: 1-888-614-8016
Office Phone: 1-306-522-3232
Fax: 1-306-757-8016
Norma was born in Esterhazy, SK and at age 8 moved to Regina. She graduated from Martin Collegiate in 1964 and in 1965 married her high school love, Jerry. Norma worked for one year before starting a family, at which time she became a 'stay at home mom' for twelve years, raising daughters, Charlotte and Katrina, and son Jaret. In August of 1980, Norma joined the staff of Speers Funeral Chapel and after nineteen years retired in August of 1999. A year later she returned to work part time. Norma has seven wonderful grandchildren who are of great importance in her life. Most of her spare time is spent helping with the grandchildren and supporting them in their sports, swimming, dancing and school activities. Norma's hobby is photography. |
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Gordon Fenning, Consultant
Toll Free Phone: 1-888-614-8016
Office Phone: 1-306-522-3232
Fax: 1-306-757-8016
Gord was born in Beausejour, Manitoba, the eldest of two boys. He came to Regina in 1943 and worked for Speers Funeral Chapel for seven years which included driving the ambulance. Gord joined the Regina Fire Department in 1951 and retired as Captain in 1981. He has been associated with Speers since 1943 and is honored to have looked after many good friends. |
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