About Us

Leanne Young

Funeral Director

As a young entrepreneur, Leanne co-founded Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel with her sister, Larissa in 2010, driven by a deep desire to serve families with compassion and care. Now managing the funeral home while Larissa has stepped away to focus on family, she remains committed to providing a comforting and supportive space for those navigating loss.

With 15 years of experience guiding families through one of life’s most difficult transitions, Leanne understands that every farewell is personal and unique. She takes great care in helping families honor their loved ones with dignity and meaning, ensuring every service reflects the life and legacy being remembered. Leanne lives in St. Paul with her husband Joe and is proud of her young adult children Milana and Kaysen who are following their dreams.

Telephone: 1-780-645-2677

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Larissa Sadlowski

Funeral Director/Embalmer

Larissa Sadlowski (nee Buryn) was born and raised in St. Paul.  She began her career in Funeral Service in 2005 at Yewchin’s Funeral Chapel, earning her Funeral Director & Embalmer’s license apprenticing under John Yewchin.  Over the past 20 years, Larissa has proudly served her community with commitment, kindness and compassion.

She and her husband Jamie welcomed their first daughter Renn in September of 2023 and are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their second child, due in July of 2025.

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Riley Flint

Funeral Director/Embalmer

Riley was born and raised in Langley, BC, and made the move to Lethbridge, AB in 2013. After graduating high school, Riley pursued Kinesiology at the University of Lethbridge on a soccer scholarship. In 2016. Riley transitioned to a career in funeral service, graduating from the Canadian College of Funeral Service in April of 2019.

In March 2022, Riley joined the Grace Gardens team and now calls St. Paul home, where he lives with his partner Makenzie and their two pups, Hudson and Demko. He is proud to serve the community and bring his experience and compassion to his work.

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Ty Salmon

Funeral Director / Embalmer

Tyler Salmon, born in Lethbridge, Alberta, grew up deeply connected to the funeral industry as a proud fourth-generation funeral director. He attended Lethbridge Polytechnic to play volleyball for the Kodiaks, studying criminal justice before pursuing his passion for funeral service. Tyler earned his dual license as a Funeral Director and Embalmer from the Canadian College of Funeral Services in 2023. In August 2023, he moved to St. Paul, where he is settling down with his partner, Lejla, and their dog Sadey as they eagerly prepare to welcome their baby girl. His dedication and experience makes him a compassionate and skilled professional in serving families during their time of need.

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Melanie Goulet

Office Administrator

Melanie Goulet was born and raised in the Lakeland area, where her love for music initially connected her to the funeral industry at a young age. In December 2011, she discovered her passion for serving families during their most difficult times. Melanie and her husband, Robert, have a blended family with seven children. She is currently pursuing her diploma in Funeral Directing, eager to continue growing in her career and making a meaningful impact in her community. Her compassion and commitment to serving families make her a valued member of our team.

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Lorne Buryn

Funeral Attendant/Maintenance

Lorne has supported his girls, Larissa and Leanne, as they pursued their business goals from day 1. First, by being an unconditionally loving dad and secondly by being their business mentor and leader. He has worked along side the girls since they opened the funeral home in 2010 and is honoured to serve the community as a family. Now he enjoys semi-retirement spending the winter months in Arizona but continues to be a valued team member at the funeral home.

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John Yewchin

Funeral Director/Embalmer

John was born and raised in the small community of Elk Point. He graduated from the Alberta School of Mortuary Science in 1969, and after working in funeral homes in Edmonton, AB and Dawson Creek, BC, he moved to St. Paul in 1972. In 1980, John realized his dream and built and operated Yewchin’s Funeral Chapel where he served St. Paul and area families with care and compassion for over 30 years. John is semi-retired, and when time permits, still enjoys helping families at Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel.

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