Meet Our Staff

Laci Perez

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. She hopes to bring comfort and exhibit compassion to every family who has entrusted her with the care of their loved one. Laci feels very passionate about her work with the March of Dimes and advocating for premature babies. Currently residing in Oklahoma City, Laci attends Life Church and has a blessing of a daughter named Betsy. One of Laci’s favorite activities is attending OKC Thunder games. 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.” 

Harold Branstetter

Ambassador / Celebrant / Funeral Director

Harold Branstetter makes our team stronger each and every day with his ability to serve, guide families through their worst moments, and deliver on his promise to walk with them to see the light at the end of the tunnel.   We are blessed to have him on our team.

Harold was born, raised and graduated High School in Poteau.   After graduation he worked for Evans Funeral Home.   He left Poteau to move to Oklahoma City to attend Central State College, now UCO, where he studied Mortuary Science.   Harold received his embalmer and funeral director license March 11, 1970.  

Since that time he has been employed with some of the cities leading funeral homes as funeral director, embalmer and funeral home manager.   He has served as District Chairman of Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association, Chairman of the Ambassadors Committee of the South OKC Chamber of Commerce, participated in Arts Festival Oklahoma, was member of Crossroads Cathedral and later served as lay speaker and as Local Pastor of Capitol Hill United Methodist Church.  

Harold is now semi-retired and serves as an Ambassador, Funeral Celebrant and Funeral Director.  

Harold is married to Karen Marsee - Branstetter, who is a retired piano teacher and former employee of music departments at Moore Public Schools.   Harold invites friends or families previously served to call and come by for a cup of coffee and to catch up.

Telephone: 1-405-794-7600

Email: Harold.Branstetter@carriageservices.com

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.

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.

Jessica McCranie

Office Manager

Linda Stewart

Ambassador