Our Staff

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.

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.”

Jessica Welch Garcia

Service Manager

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.

J Dickinson

Community Development Supervisor

David Do

Family Service Supervisor

Lisa Lee

Community Development Supervisor

Ryan Santana

Community Development Supervisor

Paul Collins Jr.

Embalmer

Breydon Gono

Embalmer Apprentice

Devon Hirao

Embalmer Apprentice

Likeke Lee

Embalmer Apprentice

Brian Baker

Family Service Advisor

Able Carrasco

Family Service Advisor

Jesse Carrasco

Family Service Supervisor

Cassandra Marzol

Family Service Advisor