Our Staff

Matthew Strunk

President

Matthew is the President of Sierra View Funeral Chapel & Crematory.  He is a  third generation licensed funeral director, embalmer, crematory manager, and preneed counselor. He also oversees a team that procures Alzheimers, Dementia, ALS, and Advanced Age research for UC Davis, UC San Francisco, UC Los Angeles, Mayo Clinic and various other universities.  He graduated Funeral Service Education Program in 2016 and Jesuit High School class of 2014. His kind nature and grounded values enable him to assist families in their time of need.  

Craig Strunk

President Emeritus

Craig is the past President (1994 - 2022) of Sierra View Funeral Chapel & Crematory and current owner of Caring Pet Crematory.  He is a licensed funeral director FDR-51 and a licensed Crematory Manager  CRM-111 with over 40 years of experience in the funeral and cremation industry.  Craig always knew he wanted to be a funeral director and own a funeral home. He started working in the funeral industry at age 16 and opened his first company at age 19.  Those who know Craig describe him as a hard worker who is driven to provide quality, caring and affordable services to every family.  He is a compassionate person that cares about the families we serve. 

Jill Schneider

Funeral Home Manager: Licensed Funeral Director FDR 4084 and Embalmer EMB 9465

Jill is a licensed Funeral Director. She Graduated Mortuary College in 2011. The 10 years prior to getting her Funeral Director License she was  a CNA and raised 5 children.  She is a gift to others, a caring person, and a very dedicated Manager.

Amy Brooks

Funeral Director FDR 2119 and Preneed Counselor

Amy is a Licensed Funeral Director and Preneed Counselor. She has over 23 years of experience in the industry. We are so glad that she has joined our team. She has a very caring nature about her that makes families feel comforted during a difficult time. 

Gary Sepulveda

Funeral Director FDR 568

Gary has been a part of the Sierra View team since 1994. He is always there to assist families in their time of need.  

Samantha Taylor

Licensed Funeral Director FDR 4448 and Embalmer EMB 13836

Samantha is a licensed funeral director and embalmer.  She devoted wife and loving mother and is eager to show her compassion and help your family during a time of need.

Samuel Butler

Crematory Operator

Priscila Hoffman

Crematory Operator

Bob Neverkovec

Transport Driver

Bob has been in the mortuary transportation for nine years and is dedicated to providing compassionate care. He was born and raised in the Sacramento area, is married with two adult children and three grandchildren. Bob is an avid golfer.

Abby Strunk

Our Comfort Companion Dog

Abby has been apart of the Strunk family for seven years. She provides comfort and stress relief to those families in need. She enjoys long walks, tug a war and fetch. Make sure when you come by to say hi, she loves the attention.