Francis Mortensen
Managing Funeral Director
Francis Mortensen
Managing Funeral Director
Katarina Ryanna
Funeral Service Director
Katarina has been a fully licensed funeral director and embalmer since June of 2025. Since she was 15, she felt a calling towards the funeral service industry and has a strong passion for helping others. Serving families, and helping them honor their loved ones, is her pride and joy. She initially started as an intern with Probst & Heber Valley Funeral Home in November of 2022. Katarina graduated with her Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service, Certificate of Funeral Service (AAS), and Certificate of FSE Funeral Directing in May of 2025. She also holds certifications as a Crematory Operator and Natural Organic Reduction Operator. Outside of her vocation she enjoys music, reading, paddleboarding, decorating, camping, and research.
Katarina Ryanna
Funeral Service Director
Katarina has been a fully licensed funeral director and embalmer since June of 2025. Since she was 15, she felt a calling towards the funeral service industry and has a strong passion for helping others. Serving families, and helping them honor their loved ones, is her pride and joy. She initially started as an intern with Probst & Heber Valley Funeral Home in November of 2022. Katarina graduated with her Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service, Certificate of Funeral Service (AAS), and Certificate of FSE Funeral Directing in May of 2025. She also holds certifications as a Crematory Operator and Natural Organic Reduction Operator. Outside of her vocation she enjoys music, reading, paddleboarding, decorating, camping, and research.
