OCFDA MEMBERS

Meet our Members

Students

We are incredibly passionate about supporting the Cypress College Mortuary Science Students. Our events help to integrate students with industry professionals and proceeds are donated as student scholarships each year.

Industry Professionals

We feel it is of upmost importance to maintain a community of support and continuous education amongst industry professionals Our events aid Funeral Directors in staying up to date with industry trends, local laws and serving families with the greatest of care.

Vendors

Our trusted vendors are vital to the success of our funeral homes. Our events create an opportunity for vendors and industry professionals to explore both traditional offerings and exciting new products and services together.

2026 BOARD MEMBERS

YVONNE MOSER, PRESIDENT

ASMS, BSFS, CSFP, Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Yvonne became a board member in 2020. She has been Secretary and Vice President for OCFDA. She works as a Funeral Director and Arranger for McAulay and Wallace Mortuary in Fullerton. She graduated from Cypress College of Mortuary Science with her Associate Science in Mortuary Science degree in 2017 and went back to school to obtain her Bachelor Science in Funeral Service degree in 2020. She has been in the funeral industry for 8-years.
ASHLEY GARWACKI, VICE PRESIDENT

ASMS, Licensed Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer
Ashley became a board member in 2020. She is a graduate from Cypress College's Mortuary Science program, shortly following graduation she began and then completed her embalming apprenticeship in Anaheim, CA. In 2020 she made a new career decision and became self-employed as a trade embalmer.
When she is not working, Ashley enjoys spending time with her friends, family and her cat. She spends a lot of her free time hiking and backpacking, collecting houseplants and riding her motorcycle - she loves traveling and always looks forward to visiting cemeteries in her travels.
SHELLEY ARMENTA, SECRETARY

Board Member since 2025
Shelley Armenta has been a dedicated professional in the funeral industry for three years, serving as a Funeral Arranger at Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary. With a strong background and training in the field of mental health and Peer Support, Shelley is passionate about providing compassionate support to families during their most challenging times. Now a board member of the Orange County Funeral Directors Association, Shelley is committed to advancing the mission of the organization and supporting excellence within the funeral profession.
ELIZABETH 'LIZ' ROBERTS, TREASURER

ASMS, BFA, Licensed Funeral Director
Liz became a board member in 2019. She is the Location Manager of McAulay & Wallace Mortuary in Fullerton.
She was the recipient of the 2024 SCI Market Leadership Award, 2020 SCI ACES award and 2019 SCI ACES award.. Liz graduated with her ASMS from the Cypress College Mortuary Science Program in 2018 and was awarded the Elizabeth “Ma” Green award and Robert A. Baughman Award.
KIMBERLY WORL, IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

ASMS, Licensed Funeral Director, and Embalmer
Kimberly became a board member in 2018. She comes to us with 17-years of experience in the funeral industry. She currently supports Westminster Memorial Park, Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary and Peek Mortuary as Office Manager. She graduated with her ASMS from the Cypress College Mortuary Science Program in 2017, and then completed the Bachelor of Science in Funeral Service program in 2022.
Kim was awarded the Student of the Year Award, Rosalind R. Ragsdale Award and Elizabeth “Ma” Green Award. She currently holds seat as Immediate Past President for OCFDA and Board Member for CFDA. She previously served OCFDA as Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President and President.
DONNA MISTERLY

Board Member since 2022
Donna became a board member in 2022. She and her husband, Captain Doug, own Prince Charters, LLC and have provided ash scattering at sea services for families since 2010. Prince Charters was originally founded in 1965 by Captain Doug’s grandfather, Reverend Gilbert Prince, who was a pioneer in the ash scattering at sea industry. Donna has her RN license and previously spent over 20 years in the insurance industry.
ELIZABETH 'LIZZY' WU

Board Member since 2025
Elizabeth (“Lizzy”) Wu began exploring her interest in the funeral service profession when she joined OCFDA as a student member in 2022. Lizzy graduated from the Cypress College Mortuary Science program with honors and was issued the Rosalind R. Ragsdale Award. She also received the OCFDA Student Scholarship (2023) and Young Funeral Director of the Year Award from the California Funeral Directors Association (2024).
Lizzy is proud to serve families from Westminster Memorial Park as an administrative assistant. She has also worked for Dimond & Shannon Mortuary and Dignity Memorial’s Orange County Personal Care Center at Westminster Memorial Park.
CHRISTINE ACCORNERO

Board Member since 2024
ASMS, Licensed Funeral Director, Licensed Embalmer and Crematory Operator
Chris is currently serving as a Crematory Operator at Pacific View Memorial Park & Mortuary.
Her Funeral Service career began following graduation from the Mortuary Science program at Cypress College in 2014. She completed her Embalming apprenticeship at Forest Lawn, Cypress and previously worked at O' Connor Mortuary and Fairhaven Memorial Park Mortuary.
Prior to joining the industry, Chris worked as a Fingerprint Technician ( examining fingerprints for the Coroner and other agencies as well as maintaining the AFIS database) for the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
SORAYA PITRAM

ASMS, Licensed Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer
Soraya began her journey into funeral service in the summer of 2016 when she was 18 years old. She began her career as a service attendant at Saddleback Chapel Mortuary located in her hometown of Tustin. It was during that time she discovered her passion for funeral service. She graduated from the Cypress College Mortuary Science program in 2022. This paved the way for her to become a licensed funeral director at Hildengfeld Mortuary in Anaheim, to now being a licensed embalmer at The Mortuary at Green Hills in Ranchos Palos Verdes. During her time in college, she continued to gain hands-on experience working and going to school in the funeral service industry.
In January 2024, Soraya suffered a debilitating accident causing her to put a pause on her career, however, this has not hindered her ambition or her desire to continue working in the industry. To keep herself busy during recovery, she is teaching herself how to walk again through lots of physical therapy. To keep herself involved, she serves on the board of OCFDA and FPIE. Soraya believes that funeral service is her calling and the motivation for her recovery.
MARNIE WRIGHT

Board Member since 2026
BA Forensic Anthropology, ASMS, Licensed Funeral Director, Licensed Embalmer, CANA Certified Crematory Operator
Marnie has nearly 20 years of experience in death care and the funeral service. Throughout her career, she has served as an embalmer, crematory operator, and funeral director at multiple funeral homes throughout California, gaining extensive experience in all aspects of funeral service and decedent care.
Marnie currently serves as an Operations Field Trainer, supporting Dignity (SCI) locations throughout Orange and San Diego Counties. She is passionate about education and industry development and has taught as an adjunct instructor for the Mortuary Science Program at Cypress College, as well as an instructor for the NOCE Funeral Service Assistant Program.
Before entering funeral service, Marnie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Anthropology from San Francisco State University, where her studies focused on osteopathy and bio-archaeology.
NATALIE HEISE

Board Member since 2026
Natalie graduated from Riverside Community College in 2013. She then transferred to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Parks, & Tourism Administration with a concentration in Event Planning & Management.
She started in the Funeral Industry the week the world shut down in March 2020 (due to the covid-19 pandemic). She has worked as a Funeral Arranger at Fairhaven Memorial Park Mortuary and was recently promoted to Assistant Location Manager.She loves helping families and her favorite thing to hear at the end of an arrangement is "You made this easy for us - thank you."
When she's not at work, she is spending time with her husband, snuggling with her cat, going to Disneyland, watching TV, playing board games, drinking all the coffee, traveling, visiting the Madonna Inn, and trying to get better at taking naps. She is looking forward to using her experience and talents with the OCFDA.
KARINA LOPEZ

Board Member since 2025
ASMS, Licensed Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer

Karina is a licensed funeral professional dedicated to providing attentive and personalized care to the families she serves. She is a graduate of the Mortuary Science program and has over 8 years of experience in the funeral industry. She is also currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Funeral Service at Cypress College.

She wears many hats at Hilgenfeld Mortuary but one of Karina's favorite tasks is restoring damaged photos that families bring in to use for their printed tributes. She understands the power of repairing these images and finds great satisfaction in helping families preserve and share their loved ones' legacies. It's small details like this and their impact that keeps her energized and passionate about the funeral service industry.

Off the clock Karina is an avid traveler who enjoys spending time with her family and often found in the kitchen experimenting with new cooking gadgets.
JOE CROCE

Board Member since 2010
Joe is the owner of Southland Motor Escort Co.
JEFF SHAFER

San Diego County Liaison
Board Member from 2022-2024
JOHN RAGGETT

CA Cremation Liaison
Board Member from 2014-2024
John is the VP/Owner of American Crematory Equipment Co in Southern CA where he manufactures, services, supplies and repairs both Human and Animal cremators throughout the USA and beyond. He holds a Crematory manager License and has trained Crematory operators with ACC and CANA for years. He is am a member of the OCFDA, LACFDA, CFDA, OBFDA, CANA, NFDA, ICCFA and many other state associations throughout the US. Reach him 24-7 for a your cremations needs at 562-755-1244
RAYMUNDO PEREZ-PLASCENCIA

LACFDA Liaison
Board Member in 2024
ASMS, Licensed Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer
Raymundo Perez-Plascencia is a compassionate and dedicated Funeral director and Embalmer with six years of invaluable professional experience. From a young age, Raymundo possessed a deep sense of empathy and an unwavering desire to help others during grief, which led him to pursue a career in funeral Profession.
After completing his formal education and acquiring an associate in Mortuary Science in 2019, Raymundo embarked on his professional journey, quickly proving himself to be a proficient and empathetic funeral director and an accomplished Embalmer at Rose Hills. Currently, he is the Mortuary office supervisor at Rose Hills.
Throughout his six years in the industry, Raymundo has demonstrated exceptional skill in all aspects of funeral services, including embalming, funeral arrangements, and grief counseling. Other accolades include being a member of the California Funeral Directors Association, Los Angeles County Funeral Directors Associates board member, and Orange County Funeral Directors Associates board member and being named Young Funeral Director of the Year for 2021
LESLEY TREJO, OC CORONER LIAISON

Currently the OCFDA OC Coroner Liaison, Lesley has previously served the Board as Secretary and Vice President.
After obtaining her BA in Biological Sciences from CSUF and Mortuary Science Program Certificate from Cypress College, Lesley has been with the OC Coroner’s Office for 30+ years, serving as the Supervisor of Forensic Operations since 2010. Additionally, she works every weekend at O’Connor Mortuary, has been a long time member of the Cypress College Mortuary Science Advisory Committee, and provides Coroner site visits and trainings for the Cypress College embalming lab students, Fullerton College students, OneLegacy and OCSD personnel, and the general public.
LORI COLLINS, CYPRESS COLLEGE LIAISON
TINA MAISANO, FPIE LIAISON