History & Staff

Kirk R. Reis Owner/Licensed Funeral Director and Crematory Manager

Kirk Reis is the son of founders, Eugene and Irene Reis. He is 4th generation San Luis Obispo, California native. Kirk grew up in the mortuary business and brings to us over 40 years of experience. Kirk is an honest, hardworking family man and will help your family through the end of life grieving process.

Wendy L. Reis Owner/Licensed Funeral Director

Wendy is the wife of Kirk Reis and was born and raised here in San Luis Obispo, California. She brings to us over 25 years of experience in the funeral business. She is a very caring and loving individual who will help you through this tough time in your life.

Genine Phillips Accountant/Preneed Arrangement Counselor/Insurance Agent

Genine was born and raised in San Luis Obispo, California. She brings to us over 30 years of knowledge in the funeral business. She is a California State Licensed Funeral Insurance Agent and can answer all your question about funeral insurance plans from Cremations to Burials. She can guide you through the pre-planned insurance process with ease.

Lisa Mae Kealoha Neel Funeral Pre-Arrangement Counselor/CA State Insurance Agent/Website Controller

Lisa Mae comes to us with a background in International Trade Business, Medical Home Health and is a California State Licensed Funeral Arrangement Counselor as well as a California State Licensed Funeral Insurance Agent. Graduating top of her class in her Career paths she has a wealth of knowledge and can answer all your question about funeral insurance plans from Cremations to Burials. With her caring and knowledgeable background she will help guide you through the end of life process.

Emily R Reis Pimienta Arrangement Counselor

Emily is one of our California State Certified Arrangement Counselors and is the 5th generation Reis, born and raised here in San Luis Obispo, California. She is also the granddaughter to the late Eugene J. Reis who is the founder of Reis Family Mortuary & Crematory. Emily has her AA in Liberal Arts and is continuing her education for a bachelors in sociology and criminology. Having grown up in the business, she is very knowledgeable and with her caring disposition will help guide you and your loved ones through the end of life process.

Tom Hart Grounds Keeper

Gilbert Pimienta Crematory Operator

Gilbert has been with us for a few years now running the crematory operations. He is also the newest edition to the Reis Family as he is newly wed to Emily Reis. Gilbert is bilingual and is a great asset to us by bridging the gap between us and our Spanish speaking community. Rest assured that he will take good care of your loved one with dignity and respect.