About Us
Our Valued Staff
Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services and your requirements. Please feel free to contact any of our staff members at any time.
Colleen Sekura
Executive Director, Licensed Funeral Director, Marriage Commissioner, Funeral Celebrant and Commission for Oaths
Colleen is the owner of Drayton Memorial and a long time resident of Drayton Valley serving as a Funeral Director for several years. She has a passion for the funeral industry and honoring your loved one is her top priority.
Harvey Giesbrecht
Licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, Consultant
Harvey has served the Drayton Valley area for many years as a Funeral Director and has almost fifty years in the industry. Harvey's experience and knowledge as a Funeral Director and Embalmer is a great addition to our Funeral Home.. We are extremely pleased that he is part of our team.
Pauline Zukiwski
Funeral Attendant, Monument Sales
A long-time resident of the Drayton Valley area, Pauline looks forward offering care, support, and compassion to the families we serve, both at Drayton Memorial Cremation and Funeral Services and Thorsby Funeral Services. As a retired nurse, Pauline is experienced in working with people on emotional, physical, and social levels.
Brent Farquhar
Funeral Attendant, Funeral Celebrant, Monument Sales
After many years of semi-retirement from pastoral ministry and serving families through grief and loss, Brent recently joined our team, moving from Ontario to be closer to family. Brent will primarily work in our recently opened Thorsby location, Thorsby Funeral Services.
Aimee Potter
Apprentice Funeral Director
Originally from Edmonton, Aimee joined our team to begin her appenticeship in September of 2024.
Vicki Vincent
End of Life Doula, Monument Sales
Vicki has lived in the Drayton Valley area for over 30 years, working as a heallth care aide and a recreation coordinator. Her interest in seniors has recently led her to become certified as an end of life doula. Vicki continues to volunteer in and around the community.
Lynn Joesting
Accounts Manager
Marley Middleton
Apprentice Comfort Dog
Marley entered into Funeral Service in November of 2023 at the age of 10 weeks old. Marley enjoys people and continues to build on her skills in the funeral business.
Mike McCrae
May 30, 1959 - March 15, 2024
We were deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of our own. Mike was instrumental in the vision and the building of Drayton Memorial. He was proud to graduate from Mount Royal University Funeral Program and become a Licenced Funeral Director in December of 2023. Mike's dedication and passion for his work were truly remarkable, leaving a lasting impact on all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
