Dalhart Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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• Luis Mendoza

  Owner, Funeral Director and Embalmer

  Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer (since 2009); Associate degree in Mortuary Science from Amarillo College (2009)

  Originally from Plainview, TX, completed secondary education at Plainview High School in 2004. Entered the funeral industry in 2007. Since 2009, licensed as funeral director and embalmer. Has served as President of the Dumas Rotary Club, President of the Panhandle Funeral Directors Association, and President of Sigma Phi Sigma. Served on boards including Moore County Crime Stoppers, Dumas Noon Lions Club, and Amarillo College Mortuary Science Advisory Board. Single father. Founded Dalhart Funeral Home in 2024 after managing Horizon Funeral Home and acquired Horizon in November 2025. In first year of operation, cared for more than 80% of Dalhart families.

• Bear

  Certified Therapy Dog

  Certified therapy dog. Provides cuddles to adults and children during difficult moments. Can be present as needed for arrangements and/or services. Favorites include chew toys, belly scratches, treats, and being with people.

• Brenda Gilmore

  Staff Member

  Born and raised in Dalhart, Texas; graduated Dalhart High School in 1995. Began working at Hass Funeral Home while in high school until 1997. Active community member and member of Eta Epsilon Sorority. After years away from the industry, worked at Horizon Funeral Home until Phillip Hass's passing in 2020, then continued serving families under Luis Mendoza. Joined Dalhart Funeral Home & Cremation Services upon its opening. Married with two boys; together with husband Winston Gilmore and father-in-law Rusty Gilmore, works in family business Rita Blanca Well Service. Active member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Values face-to-face interaction and community relationships.

• DeWayne Schafer

  Staff Member

  Has worked in funeral industry for nearly six years. Previously farmed and established/operated DeWayne's Country Repair on Highway 87 north of Hartley, Texas for two decades. He and wife Thelma raised four children (three boys, one girl) and spent 34 years in Hartley County before relocating to Dalhart a decade ago. Active member of Countryside Mennonite Church since arrival in Texas Panhandle. Enjoys tending yard and flowerbeds, relaxing on patio, and grilling with wife.

• Melanie Trimble

  Staff Member (Part-time)

  Associates in Office Administration from Amarillo College

  Texline High School graduate. Began career at Horizon Funeral Home in 2018 under Phillip Hass's guidance. Left Horizon in March 2023 for full-time role at Dallam County Attorney's Office. Now serves part-time at Dalhart Funeral Home & Cremation Services using off-hours. Happily married to T.J. Trimble since 2006; has three children: Emarald, Tripp, and Lanie. Family relocated to Dalhart in 2008. Active in First Baptist Church and Dalhart Fire Department.

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General context, not specific to Dalhart Funeral Home & Cremation Services: a typical cremation price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.

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