Our Staff

Eva Mullins

Owner/Funeral Director/Embalmer

Eva was born in Abilene, Texas, to Siprino and Teodora (Moreno) Mendez, but raised in Baird, Texas, where she graduated from Baird High School in 1990. She immediately left Baird to attend school in Dallas at the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, graduating in 1991-1992 with a degree in Mortuary Science and becoming licensed through the Texas Funeral Service Commission with a Funeral Directors and Embalmers license. Eva has held various positions in the funeral industry in her 30 years of being licensed; from an embalmer to managing funeral homes, and now she and her husband are owners. In 2004, she and her husband, Mike, founded Colonial Funeral Home in Dimmitt, Texas. Dimmitt became their home, where they raised their only child, Baylee. Eva was very involved in the community of Dimmitt. She was a member of the Rotary Club, a past President and Secretary for PTO, a past secretary for the Castro County Child Welfare Board, a member of the Alpha-Chi Omega Sorority, a past board member of the Texas Panhandle Funeral Directors Association, the Executive Director for the Castro County Chamber of Commerce, and she and her husband were members of the First Baptist Church of Dimmitt.

In 2011, she and her husband had the opportunity to purchase the funeral home in Friona, Texas, Blackwell Funeral Home, in what was Blackwell-Mullins Funeral Home. They owned and operated this location till 2014, selling the funeral home to one of their employees, Dusty Hansard. Again, God made it possible for Mike and Eva to open Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home in Hereford, Texas, in 2016. Shortly thereafter, Mike and Eva decided to move to Hereford and make Hereford their new home. Eva has become very involved in the Hereford Community. She is a past board member and past Secretary for CASA, a past Vice-President and currently the President for the Hereford Senior Citizens, a member and past Historian for L'Allegra Study Group, a board member and currently the Secretary for Leadership Hereford, a past board member and a current hustler of the Deaf Smith Chamber of Commerce, and a board member and Director of the Hereford Pilot Club. Eva and Mike are members of the First Baptist Church of Hereford. Eva has always stated that "my husband and I are just managing the funeral homes; we give God all the Glory and Praise while He works through us for the families we serve."

Mike Mullins

Owner/Funeral Director/Embalmer

Mike was born and raised in Amarillo, Texas graduating from Tascosa High School in 1986. Attended Amarillo College before moving to Dallas to attend the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, graduating in 1991. Mike has held various positions within the funeral profession in his 30th year as a licensed funeral director. In 2004 he and his wife founded Colonial Funeral Home in Dimmitt, Texas. Through his years in the funeral profession he has served on the board of directors for various businesses and organizations. In 1996 he was asked to serve on the Advisory Board Committee for Amarillo Colleges Mortuary Science Program, and a past board member of the Panhandle Funeral Directors Association. He has served as a board member of the Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce, Castro County Farm Bureau, he is a member of the Dimmitt Lions Club, and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dimmitt.

In 2011, he and his wife Eva were given the opportunity to purchase the funeral home in Friona, Texas, Blackwell Funeral Home, in what is now Blackwell-Mullins Funeral Home. Yet again, God made it possible for Mike and Eva to open Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home in Hereford, Texas in 2016 and they then decided to make Hereford their home. Mike has become involved in the community by being on the Hereford's Gun Club team, a member of the Hereford's Lion Club and a member and board member of the First Baptist Church of Hereford's Financial Committee.

Mike's comment is "God has been very good to me and my family and we owe Him all the Glory."

Macy Lopez

Funeral Director/Embalmer

Macy was born and raised in Hereford, Texas, graduating from Hereford High School in 2001. She married Jeremy Lopez of Hereford, Texas, and together they have 3 children, Jude, Javen, and Jolie. Macy worked in EMS for 10 years, as a Nationally Recognized EMT, Nationally Recognized Paramedic, Flight Paramedic, EMT Instructor, and as the Hereford EMS Director for 3 years. She is a member of the First Baptist Church and Hereford Kiwanis Club.

Macy graduated from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in 2021 with a degree in Mortuary Science and is licensed through the Texas Funeral Service Commission as a Funeral Director and Embalmer.

“I am blessed to be serving and loving the members of my community.”

Joe Aguirre

Funeral Associate

Jose Aguirre has been a resident of Hereford, Texas since 1965. He graduated from San Benito High School. Jose served in the United States Army, where he fought in the Korean War. He served his country for 9 years. He retired from the United States Postal Service here in Hereford, Texas, as a letter carrier after 30 years. He has been in the funeral profession helping assist with services for more than 15 years. He is married to Gertrude Luna Aguirre and has been for 55 years. He and Gertrude are members of San Jose Catholic Church in Hereford, Texas. Jose has been employed with all three locations, Colonial Funeral Home in Dimmitt, Texas, Blackwell-Mullins in Friona, Texas, and Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home for several years.

Debbie Gonzalez

Receptionist/Pre-Need Associate

Debbie was born and raised in Hereford, Texas. Debbie has been blessed with three children and five grandchildren which she loves to spend time with. Debbie has been employed with First Financial Bank for 40 years and works in the Treasury Management Department consisting of Remote Deposits, Direct Deposits, Payroll Cards, Merchant Credit Card Services and Business Online Banking; Debbie loves her job because she has the pleasure of meeting new customers and gets the opportunity to visit with her customers. Debbie is a member of Hereford Kiwanis Club, Cancer Coalition and the Medical Equipment Drive.

Debbie has been with Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home since February of 2017 assisting families in the evening during a visitation or rosary, helping families purchase headstones and pre-need funeral plans. Debbie enjoys working with Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home, because she loves helping people and building life-long relationships.

Ashlie Henderson

Receptionist/Funeral Associate

Ashlie was born in San Antonio, Texas, and raised in Pampa, Texas. She is married to Donnie Henderson, and together they have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Ashlie has been a resident of Hereford for 34 years. Ashlie has worked in the HVAC business, the dairy industry, and the agriculture business. Ashlie works part-time or as needed in the funeral home and finds it very interesting and also loves the people that she works with here at Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home.

Ashlie helps staff and families as a receptionist and assists with funeral services, day and night visitations, and first call removals.

"I find it comforting with the families that are in a time of sorrow, as I have been where they are now."

Armando Gonzalez

Funeral Associate

Armando Gonzalez assists families with funeral services and first call removals.

Mary Beth White

Receptionist

Mary Beth White assists families with evening and weekend visitations.

Sharon Hodges

Receptionist

Sharon Hodges assists families with evening and weekend visitations.

Vickie Field

Funeral Associate

Vickie Smiley Field was born and raised in Friona, Texas, graduating from Friona High School in 1979. She attended West Texas State University, where she received her BS in education. She teaches for Friona ISD. Vickie married Dennis Field in June 1985. They have 2 children and 6 grandchildren. They are members of the 10th St. Church of Christ in Friona.

Vickie helps assist with funeral services and first call removals. Vickie loves spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Kay Conyers

Receptionist

Kay Conyers lives in Dimmitt, Texas, and is a member of the First Methodist Church of Dimmitt.

Kay has worked for Colonial Funeral Home for many years and occasionally at Mendez and Mullins. She assists staff and families as a receptionist and works day and night visitations.

Mariana Garcia

Receptionist

Mariana assists families with evening visitations.

Gary Grand

Funeral Associate

Gary Grand assists families with funerals and day and evening visitations.

Joe Alvarez

Funeral Associate

Joe Alvarez assists families with funeral and first call removals.

Dora Espinoza

Receptionist

Dora Espinoza assists staff and families as a receptionist and during day and evening visitations.

Theo & Ziggy

Grief Therapy Dogs