Interlake Cremation & Memorial Services was established in July 2017 with the mission to help families throughout Manitoba make informed decisions at a difficult time. Interlake Cremation is owned and operated by Rick Kotaska, a licensed funeral director and embalmer with over 37 years of experience.
Here at Interlake Cremation, our team takes pride in providing honest, transparent, and compassionate assistance at every stage in the funeral services planning process, ranging from immediate cremation to full traditional celebration of life services. Owning our own crematoriums makes us an alternative to the traditional funeral home by allowing us to offer services at a lower cost with confidence and peace of mind.
We would be pleased to meet with you for a free, no-pressure consultation to discuss how we can meet your needs so you can make informed decisions.
Our Team
Rick Kotaska
Rick started his funeral career in Dauphin, Manitoba in 1988. He graduated from the Western School of Mortuary Sciences in 1991, becoming a licensed funeral director and embalmer. Rick enjoys meeting people and is inspired by the diversity each family brings. He believes in providing dignified and personalized service at an affordable price.
Rick is an eucharistic minister at his church and is also a 4th degree Knight of Columbus. He is married with 2 grown children. On his time off, he enjoys lake life with family and friends.
Jacqueline Bourbonniere
Jacqueline joined Interlake Cremation & Memorial Services in September 2023. She is a welcomed addition to our team.
Born and raised in Selkirk, Jacqueline married in 1987 and moved to Winnipeg where she lived with her husband Doug for 20 years. In 2008 they moved back to Selkirk and purchased her family home where they currently reside.
Jacqueline enjoys reading and cooking but absolutely adores music! She and her husband are an acoustic duo called “Double Bourbon Duo” (a little play on their last name) and they play cover songs of all genres throughout the Interlake, Winnipeg and beyond.