Our Staff
Fresno Staff
Stephanie Fox
Funeral Arranger/Location Coordinator
Stephanie has been serving families in the Fresno and Bakersfield communities for more than 10 years.
She has spent a great deal of time volunteering and assisting various groups in both counties. Stephanie has helped with fundraising for hospice groups, coordinating and organization of relay for life teams and donations, as well as the care and organization of bringing the traveling Vietnam wall to both Bakersfield and Fresno. Working with Veterans and their families and elder care issues are just a couple of the things she is known for. She also serves on the board of the Central Valley Funeral Directors Association.
For Stephanie it is always the needs of the families first, there is no request that is too large or too small and she will always make you feel like family.
Mona Gurrero
Funeral Assistant
Mona was born and raised in Fresno. She has worked in public relations in the Central San Joaquin Valley with a back ground in the medical field. She is a long time resident of Kerman. With our many Spanish speaking families Mona is able to communicate with ease to make the arrangement process simple and as easy as possible.
Bakersfield Staff
M. Cecil Martin
Funeral Director/Owner
You may have heard me say on occasion that a smile, a hug, a Cherished Memory, that’s how everyone wants to remember our loved ones. That’s what life’s memories are all about.
Remember the happy times, be prepared for the sad.
If you don’t know where to turn, who to ask or are overwhelmed by life’s tragic moments…make sure to have the care and kindness needed at the time of loss. Let the staff of Cherished Memories Memorial Chapel provide gentle, kind guidance for all your funeral, pre-need, interment or cremation arrangements.
As a family owned funeral home we are committed to providing personal service. For those who want the best at the most reasonable prices. Cherished Memories Memorial Chapel 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call us… because we value you.
Claude Brown
Funeral Assistant
For the past 40 years Claude has served the Bakersfield community in the printing industry. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University and has served in numerous positions as the Chairman of the Pioneer Days, President of the LDS Business Association and Printing Craftsman clubs. For several years he has umpired softball for the City of Bakersfield, Kern High School and North of the River Districts.
Claude is a very compassionate and caring individual. Our families receive special treatment when Claude is assisting them on the day of their services.
Rosalie Martinez
Funeral Assistant/Pre-need Counselor
Rosalie is a very special person. She understands the grieving process because she has experienced tragic loss in her own family. Rosalie has the compassion needed to help families feel the love she has to offer in their time of need. She truly wants to make a difference in the lives of others. Rosalie makes a difference by giving blood regularly and fundraising for Link to Life. Rosalie serves as President of St. Vincent de Paul Society. She is fluent in Spanish and English, making everyone feel special.
Kurt Cooper
Funerals/Pre-Arrangments
