Walton's Sierra Chapel
 | Blake Howe, Funeral Director, Embalmer and Event Planner Email: bhowe@funeraltrust.org Website: www.waltonsfuneralhomes.com Office Phone: 775-323-7189 Fax: 775-323-1684 Blake has been the manager of Walton Funeral Home since moving to Reno from Colorado in 2000. He is a fourth generation funeral service professional, having grown up in the business and following in the footsteps of his great-grandfather, grandfather and father. Blake is a graduate of Aims College in Greeley, Colorado and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. In addition to being a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the State of Nevada, Blake is a Nevada State Specialty Agent licensed in Life Insurance. By holding these licenses, Blake is able to assist families with any type of advanced planning arrangements, providing them with peace-of-mind for future needs. Blake and his wife Rhonda have two daughters, Reygan and Devyn. He is past president of Kiwanis and Jaycees and former member of the Lions Club. He is currently active in the Rotary Club of Reno, where he serves on the board and other service committees. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling with his family and playing golf. |
 | Thomas Hajec, Funeral Arranger and Event Planner Email: thajec@funeraltrust.org Website: www.waltonsfuneralhomes.com Office Phone: 775-323-7189 Fax: 775-323-1684 Tom has been with Walton’s since the end of 2000. During his tenure with us, he has helped hundreds of families celebrate the lives of loved ones with personalized ceremonies. Born and raised in Utica, New York, Tom is one of seven siblings, but the only one to venture west of the Mississippi. After earning his B.A. degree from the State University of New York at Geneseo, he did some traveling around the United States, Canada and Mexico, before finally settling in Reno in 1979. Blessed with three great kids, Noah, Katie and Bebo, Tom has long been committed to causes and activities involving children and the less fortunate. |
 | Bob Minter, Funeral Arranger Email: rminter@funeraltrust.org Website: www.waltonsfuneralhomes.com Office Phone: 775.323.7189 Fax: 775.323-1684 Born in Long Beach, California and raised in Carson City , Bob has committed his life to helping others. He spent 30 years in Carson City Search and Rescue, 10 years as a firefighter in Vermont, 15 years as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and now his love for helping others continues here at Walton’s. He and his wife, Lehia, enjoy cooking, traveling to the California and Oregon Coast and taking pictures. |
 | Maria McAbel, Administrative Assistant Email: Mmabel@funeraltrust.org Office Phone: 775.323.7189 Fax: 775.323.1684 |
 | Jeff Laquaglia, Service Help Email: jLaquaglia@funeraltrust.org Website: www.waltonsfuneralhomes.com Office Phone: 775-323-4154 Fax: 775-827-4907 Jeff was born and raised in Sacramento, CA, where he attended a local high school and college. After graduating from the University of Nevada, Reno, he worked for Ross, Burke & Knobel in the late 80’s and early 90’s as a prearrangement counselor, and then he went to grad school. He has taught math at TMCC for the last 16 years. He lives on an acre in Verdi where he grow grapes, apples, pears, almonds and a large vegetable garden. He also has a shop where he restores old tools, and furniture; and build barn wood furniture and metal art. |