Minhquan Thai

Certified Crematory Operator

Minh joined Everly Funeral Home in 2021 as a funeral assistant and became a certified crematory operatory soon after.  Born to Vietnamese parents and raised in the Northern Virginia area, his childhood in Boy Scouts laid the foundation for his compassion, discipline, and professionalism.  He enjoys games, movies, music, and staying active in life.

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Ron Oshima

Funeral Assistant – Fleet Coordinator

Ron is a native Northern Virginian who grew up and still lives in Alexandria, Va.

A graduate of Mount Vernon High School, he also spent 2 years at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA and 2 years at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA.

He has been working at Everly Funeral Home since March of 2020. His background prior to Everly was in Music and Real Estate. He still plays music part time as a saxophonist.

Ron is often the person who answers your phone calls and either helps with your questions or directs you to the person who can best help in our office. Kind, considerate and thoughtful treatment of all who call or visit is his goal.

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Andrea Valdez

Funeral Assistant

Andrea joined the Everly Funeral Home team in 2021 as a part-time Funeral Assistant. She was born and raised in the Dominican Republic, moved to Virginia in 2015 and graduated from West Springfield High School. She fluently speaks Spanish, French and American Sign Language (ASL), and is currently studying global diplomacy. Andrea volunteers at a number of local organizations and enjoys going to local public events as a pastime. Her enthusiasm, willingness to learn and positive energy keep us connected to the community we serve.

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Ashley Wayne

Funeral Assistant

Ashley Wayne is a Funeral Assistance with Everly Funeral Home in Falls Church Virginia. She is currently attending the Dallas Institute of Funeral Services for a degree in funeral services, while working towards becoming a fully licensed Funeral Director. She joined the Everly Funeral Home team in August of 2023, but she has been serving families and communities for many years in other capacities. Ashley started this journey of service as a Labor Doula where she assisted women and infants through the birthing process and studied the art of midwifery.

Ashley’s dedication and commitment to families and communities derives from her childhood. She was born in raised in a small North Texas town, where she quickly found a calling in caring for others and supporting families through grief. Ashley finds inspiration through her family, being a mother of five children. Her journey through motherhood has honed ability to care for others and continues to be the driving force in her life.

Ashley loves to learn about new cultures and the world around her. This has led to her love of traveling, music and reading. She also, loves to bake and will try new things whenever possible, while trying to build lasting memories with her family. 

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Ryan Hill

Funeral Assistant

Ryan is a resident of Suitland, Maryland and a proud veteran of the USMCR and the USCG. He is a graduate of Norfolk State University with a BS degree in Mass Communications. He has been a Job Development Coordinator at the Melwood Horticultural Center in Upper Marlboro, Maryland since 2019.  He develops job vacancies and provides information to clients with disabilities, all in relation to work.  He has worked in this field for over ten years. He enjoys assisting clients at Melwood with gaining employment and full inclusion within society.

Since joining Everly Funeral Home, he assists and comforts families during the loss of their loved ones as a funeral assistant and care specialist. He enjoys the unity and diversity that he is exposed to in Falls Church.

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Bud West

Funeral Assistant

Bud joined the Everly team in July 2021 as a funeral assistant. Native to Alexandria, VA, he was an active member of his community through Wesley United Methodist Church. His kind soul, positive attitude and warm heart will be forever missed.

Rest In Peace, Bud West.