Ryan Gray
Manager / Funeral Director / U.S. Army Veteran
Ryan is a native of the Omaha area graduating from Papillion-LaVista High School. After high school, Ryan served in the U.S. Army. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Omaha and received his degree in Mortuary Science from St. Louis Community College. Ryan is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Nebraska and Iowa. He has been with Braman Mortuary since June of 1999. Ryan attends City Light Church in Omaha and is a member of American Legion Post #1, V.F.W. Post #2503. Ryan, his wife Juli and their children Landen & Tyla live in Omaha. When not working - Ryan enjoys traveling, fishing, camping, hiking and HUSKER football.
Ryan Gray
Manager / Funeral Director / U.S. Army Veteran
Ryan is a native of the Omaha area graduating from Papillion-LaVista High School. After high school, Ryan served in the U.S. Army. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Omaha and received his degree in Mortuary Science from St. Louis Community College. Ryan is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Nebraska and Iowa. He has been with Braman Mortuary since June of 1999. Ryan attends City Light Church in Omaha and is a member of American Legion Post #1, V.F.W. Post #2503. Ryan, his wife Juli and their children Landen & Tyla live in Omaha. When not working - Ryan enjoys traveling, fishing, camping, hiking and HUSKER football.
Dan Poole
Funeral Director
Dan was born and raised in Council Bluffs and graduated from St. Albert High School. He is a graduate of Bellevue University and received his degree in Mortuary Science from Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service in Houston, Texas. Dan is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Nebraska and Iowa, with over 15 years’ experience. When not at work, Dan enjoys spending time with his family and friends, especially his two boys, Kellen and Grayson, as well as playing basketball, boating and attending sporting events.
Dan Poole
Funeral Director
Dan was born and raised in Council Bluffs and graduated from St. Albert High School. He is a graduate of Bellevue University and received his degree in Mortuary Science from Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service in Houston, Texas. Dan is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Nebraska and Iowa, with over 15 years’ experience. When not at work, Dan enjoys spending time with his family and friends, especially his two boys, Kellen and Grayson, as well as playing basketball, boating and attending sporting events.
Leslie Scott
Funeral Director
Leslie was born in North Carolina but raised in Connecticut and Arizona. She graduated high school from Saguaro High in Scottsdale, Arizona. After high school, Leslie attended Gateway College in Phoenix. She married her husband, Todd in 1992. They had two children Amanda and Morgan who are now grown. After raising her children Leslie went back to school and obtained an Advanced Standing Diploma in Mortuary Science from Des Moines Area Community College. Leslie is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Nebraska and Iowa. When not working, Leslie enjoys riding her horses, hikes with her dogs and every moment possible with family.
Leslie Scott
Funeral Director
Leslie was born in North Carolina but raised in Connecticut and Arizona. She graduated high school from Saguaro High in Scottsdale, Arizona. After high school, Leslie attended Gateway College in Phoenix. She married her husband, Todd in 1992. They had two children Amanda and Morgan who are now grown. After raising her children Leslie went back to school and obtained an Advanced Standing Diploma in Mortuary Science from Des Moines Area Community College. Leslie is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Nebraska and Iowa. When not working, Leslie enjoys riding her horses, hikes with her dogs and every moment possible with family.
Adam Beck
Funeral Director
Adam is a lifelong Nebraskan native, who was raised south of Omaha, in the small town of Louisville, NE. There he graduated from Louisville Public Schools. Following this, he went on and received a Bachelor's in Biology from Bellevue University and an Associates of Applied Science in Mortuary Science. Now living in the La Vista area he enjoys exploring the surrounding areas.
Adam Beck
Funeral Director
Adam is a lifelong Nebraskan native, who was raised south of Omaha, in the small town of Louisville, NE. There he graduated from Louisville Public Schools. Following this, he went on and received a Bachelor's in Biology from Bellevue University and an Associates of Applied Science in Mortuary Science. Now living in the La Vista area he enjoys exploring the surrounding areas.
Darlene Gaudreault
Receptionist
Darlene Gaudreault
Receptionist
Leann Sundberg
Funeral Director Assistant
LeAnn is a lifelong resident of Omaha and a proud graduate of Westside High. She has enjoyed helping people better their lives, through the businesses she has been affiliated with for over 40 years. LeAnn has one daughter Heather, and is grandma to two Fur People. Fun for her is taking loved ones Jewelry, and creating works of art for them to treasure. LeAnn appreciates all the things Omaha has to offer. Great restaurants, shopping and friendly people.
Leann Sundberg
Funeral Director Assistant
LeAnn is a lifelong resident of Omaha and a proud graduate of Westside High. She has enjoyed helping people better their lives, through the businesses she has been affiliated with for over 40 years. LeAnn has one daughter Heather, and is grandma to two Fur People. Fun for her is taking loved ones Jewelry, and creating works of art for them to treasure. LeAnn appreciates all the things Omaha has to offer. Great restaurants, shopping and friendly people.
Chuck Caniglia
Funeral Director Assistant
Chuck is married to Randi Caniglia. He has a daughter Kristin, son Robert and 4 grand children. He is a native Of Omaha, Nebraska. Chuck attended Holy Cross grade school, Creighton Prep high school and the University Of Nebraska at Omaha. He served in the Army National Guard from 1966 to 1972. Chuck was the Co-owner of Caniglia’s Venice Inn until 2014. He was the recipient of The Omaha Restaurant Association , Restauranteur Of The Year 2005, inducted in The Omaha Hospitality Hall Of Fame 2007, awarded Italian American Of The Year “Son’s Of Italy Nebr. State Lodge 2008. Chuck was awarded The Sacred Heart Catholic Church Pillar Award along with wife Randi in 2018.
Chuck Caniglia
Funeral Director Assistant
Chuck is married to Randi Caniglia. He has a daughter Kristin, son Robert and 4 grand children. He is a native Of Omaha, Nebraska. Chuck attended Holy Cross grade school, Creighton Prep high school and the University Of Nebraska at Omaha. He served in the Army National Guard from 1966 to 1972. Chuck was the Co-owner of Caniglia’s Venice Inn until 2014. He was the recipient of The Omaha Restaurant Association , Restauranteur Of The Year 2005, inducted in The Omaha Hospitality Hall Of Fame 2007, awarded Italian American Of The Year “Son’s Of Italy Nebr. State Lodge 2008. Chuck was awarded The Sacred Heart Catholic Church Pillar Award along with wife Randi in 2018.
Warren Studt
Funeral Director Assistant
Warren Studt
Funeral Director Assistant
Joyce Glenn
Receptionist
Joyce is a native Omahan. She graduated from Duchesne Academy and Creighton University. After attending Boston Theological Union she moved back to Omaha and began working in social justice ministry. Joyce was the Pastoral Associate at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for 30 years. During this time she earned a Masters of Ministry Degree from Creighton University. She retired from active ministry in 2016 and began working part time at Braman Mortuary later that year. Joyce enjoys Husker Football, Creighton Baseball, baking, gardening, and being with her family and friends.
Joyce Glenn
Receptionist
Joyce is a native Omahan. She graduated from Duchesne Academy and Creighton University. After attending Boston Theological Union she moved back to Omaha and began working in social justice ministry. Joyce was the Pastoral Associate at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for 30 years. During this time she earned a Masters of Ministry Degree from Creighton University. She retired from active ministry in 2016 and began working part time at Braman Mortuary later that year. Joyce enjoys Husker Football, Creighton Baseball, baking, gardening, and being with her family and friends.
Daniel Janousek
Funeral Director Assistant
Daniel Janousek
Funeral Director Assistant
Christy Meyen
Pre-Planning Specialist
Nebraska girl born and raised. Career took me to Kansas, North Carolina, Washington, Connecticut, Arizona, and Massachusetts, but there's no place like home.
Enjoy ballroom dancing, jazzercise, and spending time with family and friends. Attend Westside church, volunteer at animal shelter. Enthusiastic dog mom.
Christy Meyen
Pre-Planning Specialist
Nebraska girl born and raised. Career took me to Kansas, North Carolina, Washington, Connecticut, Arizona, and Massachusetts, but there's no place like home.
Enjoy ballroom dancing, jazzercise, and spending time with family and friends. Attend Westside church, volunteer at animal shelter. Enthusiastic dog mom.
