Shepherding families with love and respect and honoring God in all we do.
Blake oversees operations as the manager at Wade Funeral Home in Arlington, Texas. As manager, Blake firmly believes in the importance of guiding and educating families during such a difficult time for them, and he appreciates the trust that the families of Arlington have placed in him.
Blake is a sixth-generation Arlington resident, and he cares deeply about the Arlington community, giving back through his volunteer work with the Kiwanis Club, Young Men for Arlington, and the Arlington Margarita Society. He is also a member of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.
When Blake is not busy showing his compassion through Wade Family Funeral Home and his outreach, he’s spending time with his family, hunting, and the outdoors. Blake is also a member of Life Church and is a proud father and husband. Together, Blake and his wife Maddie are blessed with two children, Harper and Holden.
Sarah Vasquez has been an Arlington resident for 24 years. She graduated from Irving High School in 1998 and moved to Arlington in 2001. After working in the food industry for 15 years, she decided to change careers and enrolled in mortuary school.
Graduating from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in 2014, she has spent the last 10 years serving the community as a Funeral Director. Sarah is a mom to two daughters, Jordan and Peyton, and one son, Phillip.
Sarah has an uncle who owns a funeral home, so she spent some time around the funeral home business when she was growing up. Her oldest daughter is also a funeral director in the DFW area, going to mortuary school after seeing how much Sarah enjoyed her new career.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her children, extended family, and her dog. She also loves reading, exercising, and traveling.
Sarah has a deep passion for helping families through the difficult time of losing a loved one. She feels like this job makes you focus more on relationships instead of material things. Her career is her passion that feels more to her like a ministry than a job.
Chris Bouche hails from the heart of Texas, where the vast skies and tight-knit communities instilled in him a deep appreciation for both the natural world and the bonds of human connection.
As a trusted member of the Texas funeral industry, Chris has earned a reputation for his exceptional skill in embalming, ensuring that each departed loved one is treated with the utmost dignity and reverence. His attention to detail and unwavering professionalism have brought comfort to countless families during their time of need, guiding them through the intricacies of funeral planning with compassion and understanding.
Chris Bouche's legacy as a Funeral Director and Embalmer in Texas is one of compassion, integrity, and unwavering dedication to serving others. Through his tireless efforts, he has touched the lives of countless individuals, offering comfort and support during life's most difficult moments. His commitment to honoring the departed and comforting the living serves as a beacon of hope and healing in a world often overshadowed by grief and loss, embodying the profound impact that one individual can have in the lives of others.
Gary graduated from Eastern Hills High School in Fort Worth in 1987, then served in the United States Marine Corps for four years. In 2012, Gary returned to the Dallas/Fort Worth area and began his journey in the funeral industry at the Dallas Institute of Funeral Services where he was the recipient of the revered Bill Pierce Award and has been a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer since 2015. Gary has been married to Barb for 20 years and they have two girls, Nicole and Brittany, as well as granddaughter Ellie and grandson Elijah. Gary is honored by the opportunity to earn the trust of a family encountering a keystone moment in their lives and serves with a genuine desire to do God’s work by serving the needs of his community.
E.J. Englerth has been employed with Wade Family Funeral Home since 2003. He is a graduate of Georgia Military Institute and Texas Christian University. He is retired from the U.S. Air Force.
Charles has been employed with Wade Family Funeral Home since 2008.
Keindra is also known as Kei to our Wade families and is a crucial part of the funeral planning process. Her work allows our families to consider their needs ahead of time, helping them make arrangements and investments to avoid undue stress in the future.
When families meet with Kei to discuss their future funeral arrangements, she does her best to provide them with everything to make a completely-informed decision. Kei’s dazzling smile and empathetic heart provide comfort to all of the families who meet with her. Having been on the other end of the conversation, it’s important for Kei that every family feels seen and cared for.
Originally a Houston native, Kei, her husband, and their son have become active members of the community, with Kei coaching basketball and appreciating all that Arlington has to offer. Kei loves the warm and welcoming nature of Arlington residents, many of whom she considers family.
Keindra is also known as Kei to our Wade families and is a crucial part of the funeral planning process. Her work allows our families to consider their needs ahead of time, helping them make arrangements and investments to avoid undue stress in the future.
When families meet with Kei to discuss their future funeral arrangements, she does her best to provide them with everything to make a completely-informed decision. Kei’s dazzling smile and empathetic heart provide comfort to all of the families who meet with her. Having been on the other end of the conversation, it’s important for Kei that every family feels seen and cared for.
Originally a Houston native, Kei, her husband, and their son have become active members of the community, with Kei coaching basketball and appreciating all that Arlington has to offer. Kei loves the warm and welcoming nature of Arlington residents, many of whom she considers family.
Bob has been employed with Wade Family Funeral Home since 2018.
Bob and his wife Jackie met at Abilene Christian College and have two children and three grandchildren. Bob enjoys playing with the grandkids, cooking, firing up his BBQ Smoker, photography and Southern gospel music. Bob and Jackie are members of the Woodland West Church of Christ.
Max Kidd has been employed with Wade Family Funeral Home since 2009.
Bob has been employed with Wade Family Funeral Home since 2018.
Jen Stitz serves as the first contact for many of the families that come through our doors. Jen cherishes, in her words, “the opportunity to serve, guide and support our families.” She feels honored to be a part of both the mourning and celebration of individuals’ lives with the ones who love them.
A lifelong resident of the Arlington and Pantego communities, Jen understands the importance of community and family, having also worked in the Pantego school district and regularly attending Central Bible Church.
Jen is a proud mother of one, and she has instilled a love of learning in her daughter, an aspiring aerospace engineer.
Ed Swift has been employed with Wade Family Funeral Home since 2010. Ed is a graduate of The University of Houston, with a career background in Accounting and Human Resources. Ed is a Stephen Minister and a volunteer for Community Hospice. He is a past Guest Service Volunteer at Arlington Memorial Hospital in the Oncology Department. Ed and his wife, Lauren have 2 daughters; 3 granddaughters; and 3 grandsons. They are members of Trinity United Methodist Church in Arlington.
