Staff

Our dedicated staff members are here to provide support, compassion, and information to help you through your journey of grief and the celebration of your loved one’s life.

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Steven & Heidi Schwerdtfeger Funeral Director/ General Manager & Receptionist SSchwerdtfeger@mtvm.net

Steven Schwerdtfeger has been working in the funeral industry since 2001. Steve went to Mortuary Science School in Cypress, California, and graduated in 2003. Steve is married with 4 children. He enjoys and loves to play softball

Steve served in the United States Army Honorably and earned the rank of Sergeant. Steve was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas and served overseas in Germany and South Korea.

Steve joined the Mountain View team in January 2017 with years of experience, compassion and empathy. He is a great addition to our mortuary and the community.

Heidi joined the Mountain View Mortuary team in June 2020.  Heidi is our receptionist and a wonderful asset to our company

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Jesse Spooner Funeral Arranger/Pre-Need Specialist jspooner@mtvm.net

Jesse was born and raised in Reno, Nevada, and brings both creativity and compassion to her work in funeral service. She attended Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theater, specializing in costuming and special effects makeup. Her artistic background gives her a unique attention to detail and a deep appreciation for presentation, care, and storytelling.

Driven by a genuine passion for helping others, Jesse found her calling in supporting families during some of life’s most difficult moments. She serves as both an At-Need Funeral Arranger and a Pre-Need Specialist, guiding families through immediate arrangements with care and sensitivity while also helping others thoughtfully plan ahead. She is dedicated to providing clarity, comfort, and peace of mind during every step of the process.

Outside of work, Jesse enjoys spending time with her husband and their two cats, as well as getting lost in a good book as an avid reader.

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Kuvira Cox Funeral Director

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Chloe Mcneil Funeral Arranger cmcneil@mtvm.net

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Ana Santiago Funeral Arranger asantiago@mtvm.net

Raised and lifelong resident of Reno, Nevada, Ana brings a deep sense of compassion and dedication to serving families during their most difficult moments. With a strong passion for supporting those who are grieving, she is committed to providing respectful, thoughtful, and personalized care to every family she serves.

Coming from a family with roots in the mortuary profession overseas, Ana feels a profound connection to this work and views it as both a calling and an honor. She takes pride in upholding traditions of dignity, empathy, and service.

Outside of her professional life, Ana enjoys spending time with her chosen family, caring for her five animals, and traveling to experience new places and cultures.

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Taylor Lindeman Crematory Operator

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Sarah Stynen Removal Technician

Sarah was born in Phoenix, Arizona and moved to Reno, Nevada in 2006. She graduated from McQueen High School in 2015, and has continued on to UNR and TMCC. She plans on building a career in the Funeral Service Industry and is currently working toward a mortuary science degree. 

 

Aside from working at Mountain View, Sarah is a nanny. She enjoys spending her time hiking and camping in the Reno/Tahoe area, reading with her two cats, gardening in the Summer, and baking for her friends and family.

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Brieanna Laird Removal Technician

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Andrew Santana Removal Technician

Steven & Heidi Schwerdtfeger

Funeral Director/ General Manager & Receptionist
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Steven Schwerdtfeger has been working in the funeral industry since 2001. Steve went to Mortuary Science School in Cypress, California, and graduated in 2003. Steve is married with 4 children. He enjoys and loves to play softball

Steve served in the United States Army Honorably and earned the rank of Sergeant. Steve was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas and served overseas in Germany and South Korea.

Steve joined the Mountain View team in January 2017 with years of experience, compassion and empathy. He is a great addition to our mortuary and the community.

Heidi joined the Mountain View Mortuary team in June 2020.  Heidi is our receptionist and a wonderful asset to our company

Jesse Spooner

Funeral Arranger/Pre-Need Specialist
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Jesse was born and raised in Reno, Nevada, and brings both creativity and compassion to her work in funeral service. She attended Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theater, specializing in costuming and special effects makeup. Her artistic background gives her a unique attention to detail and a deep appreciation for presentation, care, and storytelling.

Driven by a genuine passion for helping others, Jesse found her calling in supporting families during some of life’s most difficult moments. She serves as both an At-Need Funeral Arranger and a Pre-Need Specialist, guiding families through immediate arrangements with care and sensitivity while also helping others thoughtfully plan ahead. She is dedicated to providing clarity, comfort, and peace of mind during every step of the process.

Outside of work, Jesse enjoys spending time with her husband and their two cats, as well as getting lost in a good book as an avid reader.

Kuvira Cox

Funeral Director
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Chloe Mcneil

Funeral Arranger
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Ana Santiago

Funeral Arranger
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Raised and lifelong resident of Reno, Nevada, Ana brings a deep sense of compassion and dedication to serving families during their most difficult moments. With a strong passion for supporting those who are grieving, she is committed to providing respectful, thoughtful, and personalized care to every family she serves.

Coming from a family with roots in the mortuary profession overseas, Ana feels a profound connection to this work and views it as both a calling and an honor. She takes pride in upholding traditions of dignity, empathy, and service.

Outside of her professional life, Ana enjoys spending time with her chosen family, caring for her five animals, and traveling to experience new places and cultures.

Taylor Lindeman

Crematory Operator
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Sarah Stynen

Removal Technician
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Sarah was born in Phoenix, Arizona and moved to Reno, Nevada in 2006. She graduated from McQueen High School in 2015, and has continued on to UNR and TMCC. She plans on building a career in the Funeral Service Industry and is currently working toward a mortuary science degree. 

 

Aside from working at Mountain View, Sarah is a nanny. She enjoys spending her time hiking and camping in the Reno/Tahoe area, reading with her two cats, gardening in the Summer, and baking for her friends and family.

Brieanna Laird

Removal Technician
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Andrew Santana

Removal Technician
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