Our California Funeral Counselors and Support Staff

Each of the staff members at Reardon Simi Valley Funeral Home is committed to providing your family with the finest in personal end-of-life care. In fact, for years, it’s been comforting for area families to know that we are available to help at any time of the day or night.

When a loved one dies, all you need to do is make one phone call. From that moment on, we’ll take on the responsibilities of the physical care of your loved one, and the emotional care of those left behind.

Please take a few minutes to get to know our funeral home staff. We’re sure you’ll find each of us to be all that you would hope for in a trusted funeral professional.
Shane Dietsche - Manager/Reardon Simi Valley Funeral Home

Shane Dietsche

Location Manager /
Arrangement Counselor

I was called to this ministry in 2005 and I have never looked back. Very early on in my career, it was quite clear that this is what I was meant to do. There is very little that can match the level of fulfillment gained when family and friends of loved ones lost have place their confidence in you at such a delicate time in their lives. I honestly cannot see myself doing anything else.

Connie Lopez

Arrangement Counselor

Paula Apuzzo - Funeral Support/Reardon Simi Valley Funeral Home

Paula Apuzzo

Funeral Support

I started working at Reardon Simi Valley Funeral home with my husband, Brian, early in 2005 where we took care of the first calls and helped facilitate services. We were both so proud to work in this capacity as we felt we were helping families when they needed our care and compassion the most. I left Reardon’s when my husband started fighting cancer but we always stayed in touch with them as they are like family. I trust the people at Reardon so much, they handled my mom and my husband’s memorial services when they passed. When I felt I could go back to work, I came right back to Reardon’s as I know their kindness would heal my heart. I continue to provide kindness, compassion, care and empathy to those who come to us in their moment of need. I love working here because it makes my heart full as I know the care we provide our families is true and pure. We all care about our families and each other. Because of this, I am proud to be back here, serving this wonderful community. 

Daphne Gutierrez - Funeral Support/Reardon Simi Valley Funeral Home

Daphne Gutierrez

Funeral Support

Hello, my name is Daphne Gutierrez.

I really enjoy helping and being there for others in a time of need, and working at Reardon has taught and given me endless opportunities to do so. I grew up traveling with my family and constantly in sports, mainly gymnastics and cheer, and playing the piano. I am currently an avid concert go-er, spending as much time as I can with my family and friends. 

Bill Hawkins - Owner/Licensed Funeral Director Reardon Simi Valley Funeral Home

BILL HAWKINS

 Licensed Funeral Director

Not Pictured:
Ruth Antich, Funeral Support