Our staff's commitment to you
Our staff is committed to providing support, compassion, information, and direction as needed to all members of our community, their families, and friends who are dealing with loss and grief.
Kenny, a native of New Braunfels, who has 28 years of experience in the funeral business, is the owner and Funeral Director in Charge of Lux Funeral Home & Cremation Services. He started his career as a funeral director and embalmer in 1994 at Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home in New Braunfels, where he spent the next 12 years. In 2006, he joined Meadowlawn Crematory & American Mortuary in San Antonio as General Manager. On July 1, 2011, he purchased Puente & Sons Funeral Chapels New Braunfels location and renamed the location Lux Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Kenny has a diploma in Mortuary Science and a Bachelor's of Science in Business. Kenny and his beautiful wife, Misty, who is a student midwife in New Braunfels, have a total of ten children.
Valerie, a native of Connecticut, has been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer since 2009. Valerie graduated from Briarwood College in Southington, Connecticut in 2008 with an Associate's Degree in Mortuary Science. She has been a resident of San Antonio since 2011. In addition, Valerie has been with Lux Funeral Home since January of 2013. Her expertise as an embalmer, cosmetologist and funeral director are unparalleled, and have added to the growth and success of Lux Funeral Home in a short period of time. Valerie was promoted to the position of Funeral Home Manager July of 2019.
Corina, a native of San Antonio, has been a licensed Embalmer since 2013. She obtained her Funeral Director’s license October of 2016 and has been with Lux Funeral Home since March of 2016. Her exceptional skills as an embalmer and funeral director, combined with sharp attention to detail has made Lux Funeral Home a success. Corina graduated from San Antonio College in 2013 with an Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science. Corina has a beautiful daughter, Iris.
Katie, a native of Southern California, has been a licensed Texas Funeral Director since October 2020. She started her career in Funeral Service in December 2018.
Katie obtained her Bachelor's of Business Management from Concordia University, Irvine in 2013 and her Associate's Degree in Mortuary Science in 2019. She joined Lux funeral Home in September of 2021 and is excited and blessed to call New Braunfels Home. In her spare time, Katie enjoys relaxing with her three children.
Joe, a native of San Antonio, TX, has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer for 38 years.
After he graduated from Seguin High School, he attended and graduated from Commonwealth School of Mortuary Science in
Houston, TX. Joe has been involved in all aspects of the funeral business and has worked at several different funeral homes throughout
the years. He enjoys meeting people and helping them out in their time of need. He currently lives in the San Antonio area and has been married for 33 years. Joe enjoys traveling, golfing, reading, bike riding and watching sports on TV.
Owen, the son of Kenny, and also a native of New Braunfels, graduated from New Braunfels High School in 2018. He then attended Texas State University for a year, majoring in Business Administration and helped organize philanthrophy events for the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Owen has been with Lux Funeral Home for one year. Owen is involved in the day-to-day operational functions of Lux Funeral Home.
Tudy, a native of Texas, grew up in Big Foot, graduated from Devine High School and Hallmark College. She spent several years in banking, and has been in the funeral business for more than 10 years. In addition, Tudy is a licensed Pre-Need Counselor. Tudy has two children and numerous grandchildren. She has been with Lux Funeral Home since June of 2019.
Adriana, a native of New Braunfels, has been involved in the funeral business for 12 years. In addition, she has 14 years of experience in the insurance industry, assisting families with their prepaid, prearranged funeral plans. The funeral industry has provided Adriana with a wonderful opportunity to assist families in their time of need. She has a wonderful husband, three children, a step-son and numerous beautiful grandchildren. Adriana has been with Lux Funeral Home since 2011. In addition, Adriana also assists with evening Rosaries and visitations.
Rick, a native of Texas, is a semi-retired pastor, having served in full time ministry for over 45 years. He was born and raised in Amarillo, Texas and moved to New Braunfels in 1992. He has shared with literally hundreds of families in their times of loss and is proud to serve with the Lux family in caring for the tender needs of others.