David Messinger In 1988, Paul and Cora’s son, David Messinger, joined the firm initially operating the crematory. He is presently the President of Paradise Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Paradise Memorial Crematory.

Renee Corbelli, Office Manager, has been with Messinger Mortuaries since 1985. Currently, she serves as a Family Counselor and Advance Funeral Planner with Paradise Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum. She grew up in Scottsdale and is a member of Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary Club.

LaJune Eifert, has been a Family Counselor at Paradise Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum since 1994. LaJune attended Aberdeen, South Dakota School of Commerce and Business. A native of South Dakota, she and her husband, Ed, owned a funeral home in Minnesota for 22 years before moving to Arizona in 1990. She has a total of 36 years in the funeral and cemetery profession. Ed and LaJune have been married for 45 years, have two daughters and four grandchildren. They are members of Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church.

Julie Harris is a sixth generation Licensed Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer. Julie graduated with a degree in Mortuary Science in Dallas, Texas. She was born and raised in upstate New York. In 2007, she was named Arizona Funeral Director of the Year by the Arizona Funeral Directors’ Association. Proud of her service as a United States Marine, she is a member of the American Legion Post 29, Patriot Guard Riders, and assists with the annual Homeless Vet Stand Down. Her family’s long-standing service in the funeral profession has inspired her to maintain the highest standards always. She currently resides in Scottsdale with her daughter.

Paul Canisales, Field Manager, Paradise Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum has been associated with Messinger Mortuaries since 1990. He was promoted to Project Manager in 1996 and Field Manager in 2005. His responsibilities include maintenance of the cemetery grounds as well as the overall maintenance and operation of the Mausoleum and Columbarium. His additional duties include the supervision of preparations for funeral services. Paul is an Arizona native. He attended Scottsdale Community College. He and his wife have two daughters, one son and two grandchildren..