In Memoriam
We will always remember these exceptional people who were our
co-workers and friends.
A tribute to
PW314.
A special mention to Captain Harry Bray (1921-2003) who
retired off of the B707. He wrote a book entitled
Lap of the Gods which may be of interest to some.
February 6, 2025 -
Capt Len Voermans - Strathmore
February 2, 2025 -
Capt Robert (Bob) Edward Moul
January 28, 2025 -
CSA Dennis Cook Calgary
January 30, 2025 -
David Woodhurst Accounting
January 28, 2025 -
LM Lloyd Kipling
January 19, 2025 -
David Hiscock Maintenance
January 15, 2025 -
Glen Takach Maintenance
December 5, 2024 -
Kathy Evans Vancouver
November 18, 2024 -
Pete Petruic - CSA Calgary
November 10, 2024
Rob Mieklejohn - CSA Edmonton
August 17, 2024 -
Pat Nichols
August 3, 2024
Susan Driver
July 31, 2024
Sylvia Anderson
July 17, 2024
Pat deSa
June 17, 2024
Capt James Runyon
May
16, 2024
Geoff Hayes
April 24, 2024
Patrick Cameron Routledge
Patrick Cameron Routledge, affectionately known as Cam, passed away on April
24, 2024, with family by his side. In Cam's own words, "I have lived a great
life". Cam worked in Marketing, Sales and Airports.
https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/patrick-routledge-1089673610/
February 3, 2024
Dave Hood
Our
esteemed colleague Dave Hood passed February 3, 2024 in Calgary, AB.
Dave worked in Standards and Procedures, Air Cargo Marketing and was an Air
Cargo specialist. Very much liked and respected by all.
https://mhfh.com/tribute/details/45503/David-Hood/obituary.html
January 23, 2024
Capt Rick Soley
It is with great sadness that I inform you that Capt. Rick Soley has passed
away. He died suddenly of a heart attack on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Just
a few days after his 78th birthday. He truly loved his days with PWA and
flying the C-130 with the rest of his Herc family. He will always be loved
and remembered by me, his sons Michael and Steven the rest of his family and
of course his many friends.
Added by S. Russell. We received sad news from Terri Soley that Rick
passed away in Mexico 23 Jan 2024, 3 days after his 78th birthday. Rick was
born in Edmonton in 1946 and was an avid pilot from his first flight at age
16 at the YXD Flying Club and continued to accrue enough hours to be hired
on by Pacific Western in 1968. He flew many aircraft during his career with
PWA but always highlighted his adventures with the Hercules Operation, from
the High Arctic to the African Sahara, as some of the most memorable flying
he enjoyed, with some of the most memorable people in the industry. Rick
completed his flying career on the 767 in 2000 after his back was injured in
an unfortunate mishap, but he continued to stay active with his wood
working, creating and building 1/8 th scale wooden stage coaches, Conestoga
and Chuck wagons with his time. Rick will be sadly missed by Terri, sons
Michael and Steven, their families and his many friends. Appreciate if you
can add this message re Rick’s passing to the PWA website.
January 11, 2024
Captain Jack Johnson
December 12, 2023 -
Sandy Taylor
We have
been advised that Sandy Taylor passed. Sandy held many positions
in Airport Services including Assistant Regional Manager Western Airports.
She will be sadly missed.
December 9, 2023 -
Ron Gelinas
Ron Gelinas who passed away 09 Dec in Redwater, Alberta at the age of 84.
Ron came from the Royal Canadian Air Force to Pacific Western in 1969 as a
Hercules Loadmaster and later as a Project Manager with the Hercules
Operation.
November 11, 2023 -
Dennis Merrigan
Dennis began his career as an Agent in Fort Smith, then moved on to manage
the large Float Base. He moved into Flight Dispatch and SOCC YXD, Aircraft
Equipment Routing, Fleet Manager and later for many years the airline
representative with Airbus in Toulouse. Another talented and nice guy. Sadly
missed.
