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Barbara Losada Torres Area Operations Director
Barbara has been in the funeral industry for more than 25 years, and has been with Memorial Plan since 2015. She started her career as a funeral director in Miami in 1991, where she had the opportunity to work with many different cultures and customs.
She is well known in the industry for taking those new to the industry under her wing and preparing them for the challenging but rewarding role they provide families.
"Meeting with families to help them plan the funeral arrangements of a loved one is part of my job that I find most gratifying," she says. "While it's a painful time for the family, it's rewarding knowing that I am able to provide them the care they need, when they need it the most."
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Fernando Caballero Funeral Director
Fernando Caballero is the Chapel Manager at Ferdinand Funeral Homes & Crematory. He was born in Havana, Cuba and moved with his family to Miami, Florida when he was three years old. He attended St. Brendan, Belen Jesuit and was graduated from Coral Park High School in 1976. He attended Miami Dade College School of Funeral Services and earned his funeral service degree in 1981.
He began working with his father, Federico “Monin” Caballero, at Caballero Funeral Home at an early age and went to work for him full time after being licensed as a Funeral Director in 1982. Fernando was instrumental in building the business and reputation of his family’s funeral home. When his father decided to sell the funeral home in 1990, Fernando stayed with the company and managed the funeral homes.
In 1995, after 5 years of service, Fernando was presented an opportunity to seek new areas of growth for the company and worked as an independent acquisitions contractor for Stewart Enterprises in Spain and throughout Europe. Upon returning to the United States in 2000, it was Fernando’s desire to continue his father’s legacy and he purchased the original building to reestablish the Caballero family tradition and opened Ferdinand Funeral Homes & Crematory in 2002.
Credentials: Fernando is a member of the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA), National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), Florida Funeral Directors Association (FFDA) and Cremation Association of North America (CANA). He is also a member of the Key Biscayne Yacht Club (KBYC) and the Kiwanis Club, a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.
Fernando has been married to Maria Teresa ”Teri” Caballero since 1993 and they have 2 beautiful daughters, Alexandra Beatriz and Daniella Maria. The family attends St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
In his spare time, Fernando enjoys boating, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. -
Jorge Mendez Funeral Director and Embalmer
Jorge Mendez-Castro is a Funeral Director and Embalmer at Ferdinand Funeral Homes & Crematory. He was born and raised in Miami, FL and is a graduate of Miami Senior High School. After high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps serving 4 years and 2 deployments overseas as a motor transport mechanic. After his EAS (End of Active Service) in 2012, he returned home to Miami and after being drawn to the funeral service industry he enrolled in Miami Dade College. He attended their Funeral Service Education program which he completed and graduated from in 2015. Jorge is a member the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA).
In his free time, Jorge enjoys fishing, watching sports, and spending time with family and friends.