NON-LICENSED STAFF The success of any company is its people. All the staff at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre play a critical role with every family we serve.

Stephen Hjalmarsson, Cremationist Email: Stephen@nbardal.mb.ca Office Phone: 204-949-2204 Fax: 204-694-9494 I'm a lifelong resident of Stonewall, Manitoba, and came to work Neil Bardal Inc. in August 2008. I worked in the automotive aftermarket industry in both Stonewall and Winnipeg. I'm a member of the Icelandic Canadian Fron, the Lion's Club and the Royal Canadian Legion. I have also been politically active for many years. The switch from automotive to funeral service is an interesting one to say the least and am enjoying the change very much.

Joe Kanaski, Cremationist Email: joe@nbardal.mb.ca Office Phone: 204-949-2204 Fax: 204-694-9494 Joe was born in 1962 and raised in Beausejour, Manitoba and had spent almost 20 years working for the Town of Beausejour. Realizing it was time for a career change, Joe always had an interest in the funeral industry. He had a chance to work as a cremationist in 2005, and in March, 2008 was hired by us as a cremationist and has proven to be a perfect fit. If you ask him, Joe will tell you that he loves his job, is grateful to the Bardal family for giving him the opportunity to work in their state of the art cremation and funeral facility on Notre Dame Avenue, and is hoping to provide many years of dedicated and professional service.

Mona Johnson, Funeral Celebrant Email: info@nbardal.mb.ca Office Phone: 204-642-7124 (Gimli) Fax: 204-694-9494 Mona Johnson has been a Funeral Celebrant for 5 years and a Marriage Commissioner for 2 years.   Gimli is home to Mona and her husband Gordon and their two  children , Brandon and Stephanie  and her granddaughter Benna. Neil offered Mona her “Dream Job” in July 2009 and shares her experience to help families as they journey through one of life's most difficult times. She also works with Eirik in Gimli to help families preplan their funeral arrangements. Mona's also a Lay Pastoral Assistant at the Gimli Lutheran Church and has a certificate in the Palliative Care Course.

Grant Kolodie, Funeral Assistant Grant retired from Manitoba Hydro after 34 years. Having known the Bardal family for a number of years,  he was happy to be asked to assist on services in the fall of 2009. Grant has two children and three beautiful grandchildren. Traveling and reading are his hobbies. He's also a member of Keystone Masonic Lodge #185 in Winnipeg.

Allen Sansom, Funeral Assistant I have lived in Winnipeg my entire life. In 2009 I retired from the Aviation Industry after 40 years of service. I started as a part time employee at Neil Bardal Inc. in the fall of 2009.   This opportunity has provided me the opportunity to work with a great team.

Brad Shillington, Funeral Assistant Brad began assisting on services in the fall of 2009. His bio follows soon.