Our Staff

Lyle Lacy

Funeral Director and Embalmer

Lyle's experience with funeral homes started while he was still in high school, and with the exception of the two years he spent in the Army, it is the only vocation he has ever had.

He graduated from Mortuary School in Houston in 1953. Lyle worked at funeral homes in the Amarillo area until 1971 when he moved to Stephenville, Texas and purchased the Trewitt-Reed Funeral Home. He has been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer since 1955. He is a past president of the West Texas Funeral Directors Association and past director of the Texas Funeral Directors Association.

Lyle is an active and past president of several  civic organizations and member in the First Baptist Church of Stephenville.

Vance Wade

Funeral Director and Embalmer

Vance graduated from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in August, 1984. After completing his internship with Cooper Funeral Chapel in Kermit, Texas in 1985, Vance joined Lacy Funeral Home. He has been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer for 19 years.

He is a past Master of the Stephenville Masonic Lodge #267. He is also active in several civic organizations as well as a member of the Valley Grove Baptist Church of Stephenville.

Debbie Bonyanpour

Evening and Weekend Office Assistant

Debbie joined the staff of Lacy Funeral Home in August of 1996. She is our evening and weekend office assistant. She is professional in every respect and takes pride in serving families in need. 

In addition to being employed by Lacy Funeral Home, Debbie also works at the First Baptist Church here in Stephenville. She is experienced and well trained in the care-giving ministry. Debbie will see that all your concerns and requests are addressed by the Directors of Lacy Funeral Home. She is a sensitive and warm individual whose goal is to serve you and your family.

Oscar Aparicio

Funeral Director and Embalmer

Oscar has resided in Erath County since 1994 and currently lives in Morgan Mill where he volunteers as a fireman. He graduated from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in 1996. After completing state requirements Oscar began serving the families of Erath County in 1997. He joined Lacy Funeral Home in 2016.

Oscar currently serves as a board member for the Stephenville Lions Club and is also a member of Knights of Columbus. He and his wife, Gwen, are both members of Saint Brendans Catholic Church in Stephenville.

Fred Wilhelmi

Funeral Prearrangement Counselor