Meet Our Staff

Laci Perez

Location Manager, Funeral Director & Embalmer

Laci is a lifelong resident of Oklahoma and was raised in Edmond. She graduated in 2014 from the University of Central Oklahoma earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Funeral Service with a minor in Grief, specializing in children and grief. She hopes to bring comfort and exhibit compassion to every family who has entrusted her with the care of their loved one. Laci feels a true calling and takes pride in serving families.  

Laci feels very passionate about her work with the March of Dimes and advocating for premature babies. Currently residing in the Moore community, Laci attends Life Church and has a blessing of a daughter named Betsy.

One of Laci’s favorite activities is attending OKC Thunder games and road trips to Colorado to visit her brother. She loves Boston Terriers, Dr. Phil and is a die-hard Kevin Bacon fanatic. Her favorite motto is, “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” 

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Shelly Woldhuis

Administrative Assistant

Shelly grew up in Lake Zurich, Illinois, and in 2007 married Mike and moved to Norman, Oklahoma where she still resides today.

 She enjoys visiting family back in Illinois, but would prefer not to visit in the winter months when it is so cold and snowy! Her favorite sports team is the Chicago Blackhawks and going to games whenever she is back home.

 Shelly earned her BA in Psychology from Columbia College of Missouri and has a long career in accounting both in the retail and construction industries.

She loves to travel and visit historic sites and has a goal of visiting the Netherlands where her father was born and Germany where her brother lives today with his wife. Shelly has a warm heart for feeding and rescuing animals in her neighborhood. She attends LifeChurch Norman and likes to volunteer there in her free time.

Brenda Roberts

Ambassador & Administrator

Brenda Roberts is a blessing and an immense talent for our team.   She brings years of grace, professionalism, leadership and a willingness to serve for her community to our team.   Brenda began her ambassadorship with Moore Funeral and Cremation in February 2014.

She is originally from Virginia, but in March 1973, she married David Roberts of Oklahoma City. In August 1983, they moved to Moore, Oklahoma, where they have lived and have become very active in community activities.

Brenda began her civil service career at Fort Lee, Virginia. She transferred to Tinker Air Force Base in March 1973, continuing her civil service career primarily in civilian personnel functions.  Her final assignment was as the Civilian Personnel Liaison for the 552nd Air Control Wing, a position she served in for 10 years. In 1997, she retired, having served 34 years with the government. In 2003, she became the Executive Director of the Moore Chamber of Commerce; later her title was changed to President/CEO. She served in this position for 10 years, retiring in December 2013.

Her desire to serve others has offered her many opportunities in Moore and the surrounding
communities.

Jim Esmon

Ambassador

Jim Esmon is an asset of warmth, calmness, and a servant's heart for our team and community.

Jim has been an ambassador at Moore Funeral and Cremation since 2013. He has lived in the Moore area for over 50 years.

Jim has had three children graduate from the local school systems. Two went on to receive degrees from the University of Oklahoma and the other graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma. Jim retired from AT&T and Bridgestone Firestone. Jim is an active member of the First Baptist Church of Moore.

The loss of his own son has inspired Jim to help people in their greatest time of need. We consider ourselves lucky to have such an amazing person on our team.

Lyle Nelson

Ambassador

Linda Stewart

Ambassador

Linda has a true love for the city in which she serves. She offers compassion and professionalism to our team.

Linda worked for the City of Moore for 34 years and retired from there as City Clerk.

Linda took much pride in serving the residents and businesses of Moore, but her favorite job was supervising the two city cemeteries; City Cemetery and Smith Cemetery. Linda loved helping families with their cemetery needs.

Linda is married and has two children and seven grandchildren. Linda finds much joy in spending time with her family and friends and her church family.

Linda loves traveling with her husband, Bill, and making lifelong memories. We are incredibly thankful to have Linda assisting us in serving families. 

Leandra Aragon

Ambassador

Leandra Aragon provides our team and community with a servant's heart.   She is always looking for ways to serve and make our community better.  Her willingness to actively engage in support for other team members and the community is a blessing.

Leandra began her ambassadorship with Moore Funeral and Cremation in April of 2018.

With a history of a wide variety of work from welding, mason and tile work to pharmacy and most recently with the University of Oklahoma, she draws on her previous experiences and leadership roles to work with and help all walks of life. Creative and innovative, she strives to make even the simplest of moments memorable.

Her own personal experiences have driven her to seek to help others in their own times of need and lend a helping hand and listening ear. 

Antonieta Trent

Ambassador

Antonieta Trent offers compassion, sincerity, and is a peaceful presence for our team and the community.

Antonieta is fluent in Spanish and English; she assists with translation of documents, interpreting for family support services, and assists with obtaining an Apostille for transport out of the country.   Her ability to offer grace through the stress of a language barrier is never overlooked.

Antonieta has been an Ambassador for Moore Funeral and Cremation since October 2018.