Roberto Garcia- Mr. Garcia, of Garcia Mortuary, acquired the land in 2015 and acts as caretaker for the cemetery. He has put many hours of blood sweat and tears into making the site ready for a transformation. He envisions a green cemetery in both sight and concept and hopes to provide a space where loved ones can be laid to rest sustainably.
Nancy Cozza- Mrs. Cozza is an active part of Oxnard and Pt. Hueneme's art scene. She is the founder and president of Artist's Melting Pot, a non-profit organization that aims to bring art to the community in a way that celebrates our differences and brings out the kindness in each other.
Tom von Allen- A longtime resident with historical ties to the area and the cemetery. He is also a docent for Heritage Square Oxnard. He is a local Historian and expert on the Masonic Cemetery (now called Pleasant Valley Historic Cemetery) and its history.
Elizabeth Sieglinger- Mrs. Sieglinger is a graduate student studying Conservation Biology at Miami University (in Oxford, Ohio). This project is her Leadership Challenge, a graduation requirement.
Special Thanks To:
Lisa Burton- Owner of Nature by Design, she was integral in helping shape the current design of the project.
Michael Glenn- Mr. Glenn is a USFWS employee who provided guidance and expertise in plant species that will work best to support Monarch Butterflies and other native pollinators.
Green Thumb Nursery and Garden Center
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