About Us
The Valley of the Temples Difference
Our pledge
We’re here to give you care and comfort as we help guide you through the planning journey.
Jesse Carrasco
Family Service Supervisor
J Dickinson
Community Service Supervisor
Scott Bell
Visitor Security Manager
Jane Tibuyen
Family Service Advisor
Jessica Welch Garcia
Service Manager
Able Carrasco
Family Service Advisor
Jo Palmeri
Receptionist
Charles Zhou
Family Service Advisor
Ryan Santana
Family Service Advisor
Lindzey Ng
Family Service Advisor
Brian Baker
Family Service Advisor
David Do
Family Service Advisor
Cassandra Marzol
Family Service Advisor
Pacita Young
Family Service Advisor
Judy Barnes
Byodo-In Temple Gift Shop Manager
Keola Kamakana
Visitor Security
Hoku Dayton-Carreira
Visitor Security
Journey Vierra
Visitor Security
Justin Ala Andres
Visitor Security
Sandee Honma
Care Center Manager
Paul Collins Jr.
Embalmer
Devon Hirao
Embalmer Apprentice
Kimo Cullen
Embalmer Apprentice
Breydon Gono
Embalmer Apprentice
Likeke Lee
Embalmer Apprentice
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Jeff Short
Managing Partner, Family Service
Jeff has served in the funeral services profession for more than ten years, always working to bring out the best in everyone around him while creating a culture of belief in each other and what we can accomplish as a team.“Our team does not have limits or restrictions to what we can do to ensure a family's needs are met,” Jeff says. “We say 'yes' first and then find a way to make it happen. We encourage complete personalization and customization for every family and we pour our unique gifts and talents into every service."“I love having the opportunity to work with the most dedicated, hardworking, and positive-minded champions you will find in any profession. Our team is fiercely committed to providing caring and compassionate service to every family. We believe in building lasting legacies and are empowered to do whatever it takes as we continue to shine as a beacon of hope in and through our community.”
Roy 'Rex' Rexroat
Managing Partner, Operations
Roy is honored to serve as the Managing Partner of Operations at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, where he leads with purpose, compassion, and deep respect for the sacred responsibility entrusted to the park. As a U.S. Army Veteran with a lifelong commitment to service, integrity, and community, he has proudly called Hawai‘i home for more than 18 years. He earned his MBA from Hawai‘i Pacific University and has built a career centered on leadership, operational excellence, and honoring the lives and legacies of others.Prior to his current role, Roy served for eight years as the Facilities and Horticulture Director at Arlington National Cemetery. In that role, he oversaw the care and presentation of the cemetery while welcoming grieving families, tourists, heads of state, U.S. presidents, and members of Congress. It was more than a profession—it was a calling to preserve dignity and honor for those who served our country. In addition to his federal service, Roy brings a robust background in real estate development and property management throughout O‘ahu. He combines strategic leadership and operational excellence with a heartfelt dedication to serving families during their most tender moments. He lives to serve those who place their trust in Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, ensuring that their loved ones are remembered and cared for with reverence, for all eternity.
Deborah Kamakana
Family Service Supervisor
With 18 years of experience, Deborah is a fiercely committed individual, who is passionate about helping families pre-plan their legacy. Based on her integrity and pride for helping others, she has been serving families for almost two decades and has humbly earned an impeccable reputation for outstanding service. "When you have the heart to serve and help others, you unlock something of you." – Reuben Morgan.As a Managing Partner of Family Service, the foundation of her leadership consists of simple values, serve from the heart, take care of the family, and the rest is bound to follow."I am very fortunate to be a part of an elite sales team, who shares the same passion, commitment, and values as I do. We are a unit, whose goals are to take care of the families we encounter as if they were our own. It is our sincere honor to be able to offer our services with the utmost care and compassion."
Shannon Hirao
Funeral Home Manager
Shannon was born and raised in Kaneohe and has been in the funeral industry since 2010. Her personal experiences led her to the rewarding career she has, which allows her to help people in her community. Shannon's passion for this industry has allowed her to become a licensed embalmer and Notary Public with the State of Hawaii.What she loves most about the funeral industry is that everyday we all have a unique opportunity to make a difference in someone's life.
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We offer a healthy work/life balance and invite ideas and innovation. Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral is where our team members' purpose and passion unite.
