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. |
 | Lewis R. Noel, Funeral Director, Embalmer and Event Planner Email: lnoel@funeraltrust.org Website: www.waltonsfuneralhomes.com Office Phone: 775-323-7189 Fax: 775-323-1684 Lewis is a veteran funeral service professional, receiving his licensure in 1960. Through his career, Lewis has owned and operated multiple funeral homes and cemeteries and has helped literally thousands of families create meaningful and unique celebrations of life. He is a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in both Washington and Nevada and is also a Nevada State Specialty Agent in Life Insurance. His experience is a source of confidence among his client families and his fellow professionals. In addition to helping families at their immediate time of need, he also specializes in advanced planning arrangements, assisting families in planning for their future. Lewis enjoys golfing, travel and working in his yard, but his first love and interest is his family. He and his wife, Gail have three grown children and six grandchildren. They are active members of the Victory City Church. He is a 35-year member of Rotary International, being a distinguished Paul Harris Fellow. |
| 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. |
| Pam Sorenson, Administration Email: psorenson@funeraltrust.org Website: www.waltonsfuneralhomes.com Office Phone: 775-323-7189 Fax: 775-323-1684 Pam has recently joined the Walton’s team after spending the last eight years raising her children in the Minden/Gardnerville area. She holds a BA in Psychology, Certification in Gerontology and has held various counseling and customer service roles through volunteering with hospice, schools and sports organizations. Working with the families during their time of loss has been extremely gratifying to her, and she values being there to help during the trying time at the end of a loved one’s life. Reno is now home with her husband and two teenaged children. |