Meet Our Staff - Tracy, CA

Matthew H. Simpson

Managing Partner

Matt, a resident of Salida, grew up in Weleetka, Oklahoma and moved to California in 1988. In California, he attended Delta Junior College as well as Modesto Junior College to study Administration of Justice. In 1997, while he was finishing up his schooling, he started working part time at the funeral home, but that quickly turned into full time. Shortly thereafter, he received his Funeral Directors License and became Managing Partner for Fry Memorial Chapel, Valley Crematory and Tracy Mausoleum.

Joelleen Johnson-Faias

Funeral Director/Location Supervisor

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Janelle Johnson Branco

Administrative Assistant

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Zackery Simpson

Funeral Attendant

Kyle Thomas

Funeral Attendant

Richard Goeken

Advanced Planning Counselor*

Richard grew up in the Ceres and Hughson area and graduated from Hughson High School. Richard lives in Modesto; he has three wonderful children, two daughters and one Son. Richard is a Licensed Insurance Agent with the State of California. Richard likes helping client families with their insurance needs. He and his family are members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Modesto.

*Employed by Homesteaders Life Company