Candice Anderson

Owner / Funeral Director / Embalmer

Candice began her journey in the funeral services profession in January 2011, driven by personal experience after the tragic loss of her best friend in 2010. Her involvement in planning the funeral and helping to establish a scholarship fund in her friend's memory deeply inspired Candice to leave the financial industry and dedicate herself to assisting others through one of life's most challenging experiences... loss.

In May 2013, Candice relocated to Vermilion from southern Alberta to take on the role of manager at Lakeland Funeral Home, where she worked until June 2020. After the business was sold from The Caring Group Corp. to the Creech family, Candice founded Reflections Funeral Services in July 2020, with the goal of providing compassionate care and personalized services to grieving families.

On March 2, 2026, she completed the acquisition of Creech's Lakeland Funeral Home. This was a meaningful full-circle moment that returned the Lakeland facility to Candice’s leadership.

Candice values the importance of tradition while continuously exploring new approaches to better serve her community. Her dedication to compassionate care is evident in her willingness to go the extra mile for families in their time of need. Candice's services are always customized, reflecting the unique relationships individuals shared with their loved ones, and honoring spiritual and faith preferences. She is also a respected officiant, personalizing ceremonies by sharing meaningful stories and messages.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Candice is an active volunteer, serving in several leadership roles. She is a member of the Alberta Funeral Services Association (AFSA), chair of Underwater Search Team (UST), the secretary for the Walking Through Grief Society (WTGS), vice president of The Kayde Foundation and a distinguished member of the International Society of Female Professionals (ISFP). Candice’s contributions to her community have been recognized with awards such as the "Spirit of Vermilion" award and the "Employer of the Year" award.

In her personal life, Candice is a devoted wife and mother, balancing her career with family life. She enjoys staying active through sports, participating in household projects, volunteering at local events, traveling, and spending quality time with her family and friends. Her husband, Joshua, moved to Vermilion in 2013 alongside her and is an electrical instructor at Lakeland College. The couple has two children, Brielle, born in January 2019, and Ryker, born in September 2020.

Candice remains committed to providing thoughtful, personalized care for the people of Vermilion and the surrounding communities for many years to come.

Michelle Feist

Funeral Director / Office Manager

Michelle and family moved to Vermilion when she was 10 years old and she fell in love with the town. In her senior year in high school at JR Robson, she met the love of her life, Stephen, and have been together ever since.

She attended Lakeland College in Vermilion, achieving her Business Diploma. Since that time, she worked in differing industries and volunteered her time with non-profit organizations, which eventually brought her to funeral service. As a volunteer with the Good Life Institute, she worked alongside Candice at multiple local events. Recognizing Michelle’s drive, dedication, attention to detail, willingness to learn, and work ethic, Candice approached Michelle to join the funeral profession in January 2020.

Michelle continues to display integrity and respect when working with our families.

Bethany Jacula

Funeral Director / Embalmer

Bethany moved to Vermilion in January 2017 to work alongside her older sister, Candice Anderson. Shortly following her move, she met Shawn Jacula and the two wed in March of 2020. Together they have a daughter, Lennie, born in October of 2022.

Bethany has spent many years in the service industry which has given her the know how in providing a helping hand through decision making processes. Her personal experiences, as well as her time spent working in a naturopath clinic, has given her a sense of empathy, and understanding regarding grieving processes.

She looks forward to continuing to grow in the community of Vermilion and comforting those in need.

Jim Storch

Funeral Director / Embalmer

Jim moved to the family farm, south of Mannville, in 1978 from Hanna, Alberta. He graduated from Lakeland College in 1990 with his Crops Major Diploma and married his best friend, Louise in 1992. They purchased their own farm in 1994.

His core strongholds surround his quiet faith, his family of four children, farming, and volunteering in our community. His faith is a strength that helps him day to day and provides him with the desire to help families in need.

As a Funeral Director/Embalmer, he acknowledges the privilege of serving our community with honor, empathy, and respect.

An inspirational message that brought him to the industry is Ecclesiastes 3, which details "A Time for Everything." Jim feels that these verses are the epitome of farming and funeral directing.

Colleen Berg

Pre-Need Specialist / Funeral Attendant

Colleen moved to the Vermilion area as a transfer with Scotiabank in 1992 as a part of her 38 year career in banking, her final 12 years as a Financial Advisor where she gained strong knowledge and experience in financial planning and handling estates. She married her husband, Peter Berg in 1999 and became a step-mother of three amazing children, therefore she was no longer mobile with the bank and set down solid roots in the community.

She and her husband ranch south of Minburn, running a cow-calf operation along with help from the children.

Colleen continues her volunteer activities in retirement that she enjoyed while working and now devotes more time towards her photography passion. Her other interests include her dogs and cats, quilting, golfing, writing, gardening and genealogy.

Colleen is honored to be working with Reflections and to be providing thoughtful and caring services to the community.

Alison Betz

Funeral Attendant

Alison moved to Vermilion in 1980 from a farm just outside of Cadogan, AB. She worked at the Vermilion hospital as an LPN. In 1982, Alison married her husband, David, and currently has two married children and 4 grandchildren. 

After 38 years at the hospital, Alison retired and joined our funeral home family. This was a smooth transition as she enjoys helping and making connections with local families. 

Alison enjoys spending time with friends and family, especially her grandkids!

Bill Poliakiwski

Funeral Attendant

Bill is a long-time resident of Vermilion. He was born and raised in the Myrnam / Pathfinder area and moved to Vermilion to commence work at a local hardware chain. During this time, he completed his accounting and retail management courses.

In 1972, he joined the staff at Lakeland College in the Financial Services / Purchasing / Fixed Asset Department. In 2001, he retired from the College.

He began assisting in funeral home operations in 2002. He operates with dignity and respect and feels privileged to assist during a time of sorrow.

Bill, along with his late wife Phyllis, have two married children and six granddaughters, and have welcomed several great grandchildren. He spends his spare time with family, helping on the family farms, playing in a country band and doing whatever needs to be done.

Sheri Tovell

Funeral Attendant

Sheri grew up in East Selkirk, Manitoba. She attending University of Winnipeg for 2 years before setting off to backpack across Europe and Australia. When she returned from her travels, she worked at camps as a lifeguard and cook. She met her husband Phil while he was working in Winnipeg and moved to Vermilion in 2000 after they got married. She worked as a Teacher’s assistant in Two Hills for a few years before starting a family. She worked as a children’s ministry director for 15 years before joining the Reflections team in the fall of 2023.

Farrah Clark

Funeral Attendant

Farrah was born in Vermilion where she has lived the majority of her life. After 17 years at the Vermilion Long Term Care, she started working part time for Reflections, where she enjoys serving the community and working alongside the rest of the Reflections team.

Farrah married her husband, Justin, in 2017 and has since had two very busy boys. She has a sincere appreciation for working with the elderly and her experiences in Long Term Care drive her passion to continue caring for the families of the individuals she has assisted throughout her years.

Farrah intends to continue exploring what the funeral profession has to offer, while still caring for the community that she grew up in, and dearly loves.

Joe Bucharski

Vehicle Maintenance

Joe was born in Vermilion and lived in Clandonald until the age of 8.  His family moved to Elk Point where his Dad worked for C.N. Rail. In 1977, Joe went to work with his Dad on the railway.

Joe and his wife Mary have 3 sons and 1 daughter.  With his job they would move every 3-5 years. In 1999, along with their two youngest kids, they moved to Vermilion which would be their final move. In 2015, after almost 38 years with C.N., Joe was able to retire.

Joe and Mary are blessed with 5 grandchildren and 3 step-grandchildren. Joe and Mary love camping in the summer and ice fishing during the winter.

Joe really enjoys what he does for the funeral home and visiting with Candice, Beth and other staff members. As his wife says, he is the social butterfly of the relationship!

Peter Clark

Funeral Attendant

Peter is originally from Tsawwassen, British Columbia. After completing university, he joined the RCMP in 1982.

In 1984, Peter and Jody were married in Vermilion. In the ensuing years, the couple moved extensively throughout Canada, but often visited Vermilion and helped at Jody’s family farm near Minburn. They have two adult sons who are both are married and have children. One lives in Peace River and the other in Vermilion.

After Peter retired in 2019, the couple settled in Vermilion. Peter volunteers with local service clubs and enjoys contributing to the community.  He looks forward to camping, time on the farm, visiting with family and watching his three grandsons grow.

Peter understands how difficult it can be to lose a loved one. He is honoured to belong to the committed team of like-minded professionals at Reflections Funeral and Cremation Services.

Rick Allen

Funeral Attendant

Rick, his wife Cathy and two children moved north of Vermilion in 2004. After 35 years in the trucking industry, Rick joined the Town of Vermilion public works. He is an avid volunteer, primarily with his daughter's 4-H club and now the Heavy Horse Show at the fair.

Rick has strong people skills, always willing to talk to everyone and anyone. He is a thoughtful, friendly, hardworking individual who has been a welcomed addition the Reflections team.

In Loving Memory: John Lawrence

Funeral Attendant

The late John Lawrence was born in Vermilion and grew up in the Clandonald area, where he resided until the time of his passing. Together with his late wife, Marlene, they raised four children, who are now all married and blessed the family with six grandchildren.

John, with his brother Art, ran a mixed farming operation. During this time, he was involved with various community activities, as well as a delegate for Alberta Wheat Pool for fourteen years. When he retired from farming, he began working with our funeral home staff until his passing January 21, 2024.

John was a tremendous person and a true definition of a gentleman. He was a kind soul and took comfort in knowing that he was helping people through a difficult time in their lives. He will be forever missed and always a part of the Reflections family.