Michelle Major
Owner/Funeral Director
Michelle was born and raised just outside of Brandon, graduating from Elton Collegiate. Michelle is passionate about the Funeral Service Profession and caring for the families we serve and their loved ones. Michelle believes in teamwork and how important each member of the team at Memories Chapel is to creating a positive experience for everyone who comes through our doors. When Michelle is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and taking her two boys Cole and Alex to the various activities they are involved in. Michelle along with the team at Memories Chapel, hope to uphold the professionalism and care that Memories is known for.
Michelle Major
Owner/Funeral Director
Michelle was born and raised just outside of Brandon, graduating from Elton Collegiate. Michelle is passionate about the Funeral Service Profession and caring for the families we serve and their loved ones. Michelle believes in teamwork and how important each member of the team at Memories Chapel is to creating a positive experience for everyone who comes through our doors. When Michelle is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and taking her two boys Cole and Alex to the various activities they are involved in. Michelle along with the team at Memories Chapel, hope to uphold the professionalism and care that Memories is known for.
Scott Major
Owner
Scott was born in Carman Manitoba and grew up in Brandon. He has been in the Real Estate Industry since 2007. Scott is a strong member of our community, being involved with Westman Dreams for Kids since 2008, which includes sitting as President since 2019. When Scott is not working you can find him on the golf course, bowling alley or taking his two boys to one of their many activities. Scott is excited for his new role, and making sure the families at Memories Chapel are taken care of.
Scott Major
Owner
Scott was born in Carman Manitoba and grew up in Brandon. He has been in the Real Estate Industry since 2007. Scott is a strong member of our community, being involved with Westman Dreams for Kids since 2008, which includes sitting as President since 2019. When Scott is not working you can find him on the golf course, bowling alley or taking his two boys to one of their many activities. Scott is excited for his new role, and making sure the families at Memories Chapel are taken care of.
Lawana Spratt
Operations Manager/Funeral Director
Since joining Memories Chapel in 2006 as the Office Administrator, Lawana received her Funeral Director and Embalmer’s License in 2010. Being raised on a farm near Westbourne, Manitoba, she knows the value of hard work and caring for others. In her spare time, Lawana can be found with her husband Murray, attending their daughter’s activities, curling, walking and spending time with family and friends.
Lawana Spratt
Operations Manager/Funeral Director
Since joining Memories Chapel in 2006 as the Office Administrator, Lawana received her Funeral Director and Embalmer’s License in 2010. Being raised on a farm near Westbourne, Manitoba, she knows the value of hard work and caring for others. In her spare time, Lawana can be found with her husband Murray, attending their daughter’s activities, curling, walking and spending time with family and friends.
Brian and Raquelle Baker
Owners
Brian was blessed to grow up on a horse farm just outside of Brandon and it gave him a deep appreciation for hard work, the power of perseverance and the importance of community. These tenets played a big role in his decision to attend the Manitoba Fire College after high school graduation. Sometimes life doesn’t work out the way it was planned, and a training mishap at the fire college set Brian onto an exciting new path in real estate. Since 1997, he has been an award-winning Real Estate agent & partner with Royal LePage Martin-Liberty Realty. In 2001, he was elected president of the Brandon Real Estate Board, and Brian is proud to have sat as a director with the Brandon Chamber of Commerce. His latest passion is real estate development, which he has combined with the start-up of several new and exciting business in the Brandon & Westman areas. Brian feels fortunate to be supported by his incredible family and friends and is proud to contribute hard work, passion and perseverance into building our community for future generations.
As a hairstylist, Raquelle has been privileged to be a part of some incredible transformations. Whether it was a simple cut or a mind-blowing new style, she always been proud to help you feel your best. And it’s that passion for helping people that has led her into a new career in the Life Skills program at Neelin High School. In addition to helping a group of unique and wonderful kids on a daily basis, she also sit on the boards of COR and CCI in Brandon. This is an exciting new chapter in her life, and she thrilled to experience it with Brian and their children, Tyler and Camryn. As well as their amazing granddaughter Paisley.
Brian and Raquelle Baker
Owners
Brian was blessed to grow up on a horse farm just outside of Brandon and it gave him a deep appreciation for hard work, the power of perseverance and the importance of community. These tenets played a big role in his decision to attend the Manitoba Fire College after high school graduation. Sometimes life doesn’t work out the way it was planned, and a training mishap at the fire college set Brian onto an exciting new path in real estate. Since 1997, he has been an award-winning Real Estate agent & partner with Royal LePage Martin-Liberty Realty. In 2001, he was elected president of the Brandon Real Estate Board, and Brian is proud to have sat as a director with the Brandon Chamber of Commerce. His latest passion is real estate development, which he has combined with the start-up of several new and exciting business in the Brandon & Westman areas. Brian feels fortunate to be supported by his incredible family and friends and is proud to contribute hard work, passion and perseverance into building our community for future generations.
As a hairstylist, Raquelle has been privileged to be a part of some incredible transformations. Whether it was a simple cut or a mind-blowing new style, she always been proud to help you feel your best. And it’s that passion for helping people that has led her into a new career in the Life Skills program at Neelin High School. In addition to helping a group of unique and wonderful kids on a daily basis, she also sit on the boards of COR and CCI in Brandon. This is an exciting new chapter in her life, and she thrilled to experience it with Brian and their children, Tyler and Camryn. As well as their amazing granddaughter Paisley.
Kerri Stanley
Funeral Director Apprentice
Kerri was born in Winnipeg, grew up on a farm by Sidney, and graduated from Carberry Collegiate in 2009. After almost 14 years as a Registered Massage Therapist, she felt herself being called to help people in a different light, and joined Memories Chapel in May of 2024 where she looks forward to serve families with respect, dignity, and love. Kerri is married to Justin and they have two sons, Emerson and Nolan. When she is not working, Kerri spends her time with her family on their little farm, loves baking, singing and playing the keyboard, and regularly leads the worship service at her church in Sidney.
Kerri Stanley
Funeral Director Apprentice
Kerri was born in Winnipeg, grew up on a farm by Sidney, and graduated from Carberry Collegiate in 2009. After almost 14 years as a Registered Massage Therapist, she felt herself being called to help people in a different light, and joined Memories Chapel in May of 2024 where she looks forward to serve families with respect, dignity, and love. Kerri is married to Justin and they have two sons, Emerson and Nolan. When she is not working, Kerri spends her time with her family on their little farm, loves baking, singing and playing the keyboard, and regularly leads the worship service at her church in Sidney.
Joshua Cantlon
Funeral Director Apprentice
Josh was born and raised in Brandon; he graduated from Vincent Massey in 2021. He is enrolled in the Canadian College of Funeral Service in September 2025. Josh looks forward to assisting the families and their loved ones. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his fiancé Brooke, at the gym, and attending church.
Joshua Cantlon
Funeral Director Apprentice
Josh was born and raised in Brandon; he graduated from Vincent Massey in 2021. He is enrolled in the Canadian College of Funeral Service in September 2025. Josh looks forward to assisting the families and their loved ones. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his fiancé Brooke, at the gym, and attending church.
Krystal Mayor
Office Adminstrator
Dalton Fidler
Funeral Service Professional
Neal Boyce
Funeral Service Professional
Irene Fidler
Funeral Service Professional
Larry Mennie
Funeral Service Professional
Craig Hayward
Retired
Brent Buchanan
Retired
Vern Schneider
Retired
