Final Flights: 2000 to 2010 Archive
POSTED 28 Dec 10 - It is with great sadness that we inform you that Ozzie Hurt's daughter Judy [age 54] passed away on December 21, 2010. She had a history of heart problems but her passing was rather unexpected.
UPDATED 17 Dec 10 - The Alumni has been notified that Colonel John Bell passed away suddenly on Sunday 12 December 2010. Services were held on December 17th, 2010. John retired in 1979 and was a member of the 115th Tactical Airlift Squadron.
Update received from Audrey Bell on 12/16. 146th Alumni, We would like to thank you all for your thoughts and prayers over the last few days. The comments that you have made about John have touched our entire family. John will be buried tomorrow with full military honors. The funeral is for family only. John is now teaching the angels to fly. From the family of Col. John Bell .
POSTED 13 Dec 10 - Chief Kathy Shelton notified the Alumni that David Vanderslice passed away December 9th, 2010 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 11th, 1957 in Dallas, Texas to Robert and Barbara (Bray) Vanderslice. He worked in the 146th CBPO for many years. He is survived by his mother and by his sister Janice, and many loving friends and relatives. David was buried at the Arbor Vitae Cemetery in Madera, CA on December 16th. The family suggests donations in David’s name to the American Cancer Society, or to Hope Lodge that cared for him during much of his treatment.
UPDATED 14 Dec 10 - It is with a heavy heart that I have to inform you that Ralph Squire passed away Veterans Day, 11 November 2010. 24 years, to the day, from the date he retired from the ANG. Ralph's memorial service was held at the Burbank Masonic Center on 12 Dec 2010
His son Dennis said Ralph had been admitted to Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles on Monday for kidney surgery. He passed away today from complications with that surgery. According to his wishes he will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
POSTED 7 Sep 10 - The Alumni was just notified of the passing of Donald A. Shott on November 19th, 2009 by his son Phillip. Don served at Van Nuys and Channel Islands in Security Police. He was in poor health from diabetes prior to his passing at the Hemet Valley Medical Center. Services were held December 19th, 2009 at the VFW in San Jacinto, CA. Don was 72.
UPDATED 18 Aug 10 - Phone call from Norm Stewart that Rod Hunnewell had passed away on the 9th of August. He is survived by his wife Darlene. Rod was at our last reunion in a wheelchair and declining health. He served in WWII before joining the 146th Wing. Serving in the Wing and Group as well as supply, he became a loadmaster with the 195th AS and finally left the 146th in 1970 and joined the Reserves at Norton AFB to fly C-141’s. No information on provided on services.
Published in Ventura County Star from August 15 to August 18, 2010
Sept. 13, 1925 - Aug. 8, 2010. Born in Huntington Park, Calif., to Dove Finley and Roland Hunnewell, Rod attended Van Nuys High School. In 1943, at the age of 18, he joined the Navy and during WWII he served in the South Pacific. He left the Navy in 1946. In 1947 he married Darlene Steiner. Over the years, while working for the City of Los Angeles, Rod volunteered in the California Air National Guard, 146th Airlift Wing, and retired from the Air Force Reserves. Rod retired from the Department of Water and Power in the 1980s. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Darlene; sons, Rodney Dennis of Reno, Nev.; Richard; Ronald, wife Catherine; daughters, Vicki Hunnewell; Teresa Hunnewell-Sidlinger, husband Michael, all of Simi Valley; grandchildren, Robert Ferguson, wife Keri; Nicholas Ferguson; Catrina Hunnewell Morgan, husband Joseph; Troy Hunnewell; Ryan Hunnewell; and niece, Tanya Steiner Hunnewell.
UPDATED 16 Aug 10 - It is with a very heavy heart to let you know that Joe DeMartines passed away August 10, 2010 at 5:45 PM. I was with him today at Barlow's Respiratory at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys this morning and I knew it was a matter of time. He suffered from Lung complications. His kidneys had shut down. Joe was 82. He served with the 146th as the Contracting Officer. Services were held August 16, 2010 at the Mission Hills Catholic Mortuary, 11160 Stranwood Ave, Mission Hills, CA.
POSTED 20 Jul 10 - Jerry Kritzer received a call from Jim Thomas' family that he had passed away this morning, July 20th. Jim was one of the first Guardsman to go through the loadmaster program when the 146th converted from fighters to transport aircraft. During this crucial transition the Guard depended heavily on both Technicians & Traditionals to accomplish this new mission. Jim could always be depended upon to volunteer for cargo airlift missions at a moment's notice. He was very proud to wear the uniform and to be a member of the l46th. The poem printed in the last newsletter titled "Good by Old Friend" summarizes the feelings we had for the unit and the ANG Base. We spent the best years of our lives with the Guard and wouldn't trade them for anything! During our retirement years Jim & I used to reminisce about the good old days with the Hollywood Air Guard. Jim developed Prostrate Cancer and over the last 10 years had a very painful existence. Eventually the cancer spread throughout his system but he never gave up the fight. Because of our age, our ranks are thinning and for those of you who worked with Jim, his family would appreciate your kind thoughts & prayers. Jim & Jerri moved to Cedar Creek, Texas. Their address is 135 Parkland Dr, Cedar Creek, TX, 78612, Phone 512 303 3202. Jim's passing was relayed Jerry by Gina, his daughter. No further information was given at the time.
POSTED 14 Jul 10 - William (Bill) Galbiati passed away from cancer on 2 Jul 2010. A memorial service was held 31 Jul 2010 at the Newhall Church of the Nazarene, 23857 The Old Road, Newhall, CA 91321. This information was provided by Ted Fukuda on behalf of Bill's wife Ruby.
POSTED 23 Feb 10 - The alumni has been notified of the passing of Daniel "Shecky" Settles on19 Feb 2010 after a brief illness at the age of 55. Dan served as a pneudraulic technician in the Maintenance Squadron. No other information was made available at the time of this posting.
UPDATED 27 Jan 10 - The alumni has been notified on the passing of Ray Matlock on 21 Jan 2010.
My brother's and I lost our Dad last week 21 Jan 2010. Dad was diagnosed with lung cancer over a year ago and put up a good fight. I moved my folks to Pahrump near me and we spent the last few months enjoying what time he had left. The California ANG was an integral part of his life for many years. His guidance and influence steered all three of his sons into successful military careers. He now has two grandchildren following the tradition he started. We have scheduled a full military ceremony for Dad at 1400 12 Feb at the National Cemetery in Dixon, California. Survived by wife Edna Matlock and sons Larry, Ron and Spencer. Thank you for recognizing our Dad and my Moms love for over 60 years. Sincerely, Larry Matlock
MSGT Ray Matlock 25 July 1929 - 21 January 2010
Service dates: Active Duty USAF 27 Aug 1946 - 26 Aug 1949. OKANG 18 Mar 1958 - 6 Apr 1969. CAANG 7 Apr 1969 - 30 Nov 1977
POSTED 13 Jan 10 - The alumni has been notified on the passing of Sandy Beppu beloved wife of George Beppu. We understand she was admitted to the hospital on January 6th and passed away on the 13th at 4:45am.
POSTED 12 Jan 10 - Chief Norm Olsen passed away at 0930 on 12 Jan 2010 at the age of 77 of natural causes at a long term care facility in Pocatello. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dorothy; his son, Rory (Sharon) Olsen; his daughter, Rena (David) Ferguson and three grand-daughters, Tisha Middleton, Ashley and Kelsey Olsen. Funeral services were held at the Colonial Funeral Home in Pocatello, Idaho on 15 Jan 2010.
UPDATED 17 Dec 10 - The Alumni has been notified that Colonel John Bell passed away suddenly on Sunday 12 December 2010. Services were held on December 17th, 2010. John retired in 1979 and was a member of the 115th Tactical Airlift Squadron.
Update received from Audrey Bell on 12/16. 146th Alumni, We would like to thank you all for your thoughts and prayers over the last few days. The comments that you have made about John have touched our entire family. John will be buried tomorrow with full military honors. The funeral is for family only. John is now teaching the angels to fly. From the family of Col. John Bell .
POSTED 13 Dec 10 - Chief Kathy Shelton notified the Alumni that David Vanderslice passed away December 9th, 2010 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 11th, 1957 in Dallas, Texas to Robert and Barbara (Bray) Vanderslice. He worked in the 146th CBPO for many years. He is survived by his mother and by his sister Janice, and many loving friends and relatives. David was buried at the Arbor Vitae Cemetery in Madera, CA on December 16th. The family suggests donations in David’s name to the American Cancer Society, or to Hope Lodge that cared for him during much of his treatment.
UPDATED 14 Dec 10 - It is with a heavy heart that I have to inform you that Ralph Squire passed away Veterans Day, 11 November 2010. 24 years, to the day, from the date he retired from the ANG. Ralph's memorial service was held at the Burbank Masonic Center on 12 Dec 2010
His son Dennis said Ralph had been admitted to Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles on Monday for kidney surgery. He passed away today from complications with that surgery. According to his wishes he will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
POSTED 7 Sep 10 - The Alumni was just notified of the passing of Donald A. Shott on November 19th, 2009 by his son Phillip. Don served at Van Nuys and Channel Islands in Security Police. He was in poor health from diabetes prior to his passing at the Hemet Valley Medical Center. Services were held December 19th, 2009 at the VFW in San Jacinto, CA. Don was 72.
UPDATED 18 Aug 10 - Phone call from Norm Stewart that Rod Hunnewell had passed away on the 9th of August. He is survived by his wife Darlene. Rod was at our last reunion in a wheelchair and declining health. He served in WWII before joining the 146th Wing. Serving in the Wing and Group as well as supply, he became a loadmaster with the 195th AS and finally left the 146th in 1970 and joined the Reserves at Norton AFB to fly C-141’s. No information on provided on services.
Published in Ventura County Star from August 15 to August 18, 2010
Sept. 13, 1925 - Aug. 8, 2010. Born in Huntington Park, Calif., to Dove Finley and Roland Hunnewell, Rod attended Van Nuys High School. In 1943, at the age of 18, he joined the Navy and during WWII he served in the South Pacific. He left the Navy in 1946. In 1947 he married Darlene Steiner. Over the years, while working for the City of Los Angeles, Rod volunteered in the California Air National Guard, 146th Airlift Wing, and retired from the Air Force Reserves. Rod retired from the Department of Water and Power in the 1980s. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Darlene; sons, Rodney Dennis of Reno, Nev.; Richard; Ronald, wife Catherine; daughters, Vicki Hunnewell; Teresa Hunnewell-Sidlinger, husband Michael, all of Simi Valley; grandchildren, Robert Ferguson, wife Keri; Nicholas Ferguson; Catrina Hunnewell Morgan, husband Joseph; Troy Hunnewell; Ryan Hunnewell; and niece, Tanya Steiner Hunnewell.
UPDATED 16 Aug 10 - It is with a very heavy heart to let you know that Joe DeMartines passed away August 10, 2010 at 5:45 PM. I was with him today at Barlow's Respiratory at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys this morning and I knew it was a matter of time. He suffered from Lung complications. His kidneys had shut down. Joe was 82. He served with the 146th as the Contracting Officer. Services were held August 16, 2010 at the Mission Hills Catholic Mortuary, 11160 Stranwood Ave, Mission Hills, CA.
POSTED 20 Jul 10 - Jerry Kritzer received a call from Jim Thomas' family that he had passed away this morning, July 20th. Jim was one of the first Guardsman to go through the loadmaster program when the 146th converted from fighters to transport aircraft. During this crucial transition the Guard depended heavily on both Technicians & Traditionals to accomplish this new mission. Jim could always be depended upon to volunteer for cargo airlift missions at a moment's notice. He was very proud to wear the uniform and to be a member of the l46th. The poem printed in the last newsletter titled "Good by Old Friend" summarizes the feelings we had for the unit and the ANG Base. We spent the best years of our lives with the Guard and wouldn't trade them for anything! During our retirement years Jim & I used to reminisce about the good old days with the Hollywood Air Guard. Jim developed Prostrate Cancer and over the last 10 years had a very painful existence. Eventually the cancer spread throughout his system but he never gave up the fight. Because of our age, our ranks are thinning and for those of you who worked with Jim, his family would appreciate your kind thoughts & prayers. Jim & Jerri moved to Cedar Creek, Texas. Their address is 135 Parkland Dr, Cedar Creek, TX, 78612, Phone 512 303 3202. Jim's passing was relayed Jerry by Gina, his daughter. No further information was given at the time.
POSTED 14 Jul 10 - William (Bill) Galbiati passed away from cancer on 2 Jul 2010. A memorial service was held 31 Jul 2010 at the Newhall Church of the Nazarene, 23857 The Old Road, Newhall, CA 91321. This information was provided by Ted Fukuda on behalf of Bill's wife Ruby.
POSTED 23 Feb 10 - The alumni has been notified of the passing of Daniel "Shecky" Settles on19 Feb 2010 after a brief illness at the age of 55. Dan served as a pneudraulic technician in the Maintenance Squadron. No other information was made available at the time of this posting.
UPDATED 27 Jan 10 - The alumni has been notified on the passing of Ray Matlock on 21 Jan 2010.
My brother's and I lost our Dad last week 21 Jan 2010. Dad was diagnosed with lung cancer over a year ago and put up a good fight. I moved my folks to Pahrump near me and we spent the last few months enjoying what time he had left. The California ANG was an integral part of his life for many years. His guidance and influence steered all three of his sons into successful military careers. He now has two grandchildren following the tradition he started. We have scheduled a full military ceremony for Dad at 1400 12 Feb at the National Cemetery in Dixon, California. Survived by wife Edna Matlock and sons Larry, Ron and Spencer. Thank you for recognizing our Dad and my Moms love for over 60 years. Sincerely, Larry Matlock
MSGT Ray Matlock 25 July 1929 - 21 January 2010
Service dates: Active Duty USAF 27 Aug 1946 - 26 Aug 1949. OKANG 18 Mar 1958 - 6 Apr 1969. CAANG 7 Apr 1969 - 30 Nov 1977
POSTED 13 Jan 10 - The alumni has been notified on the passing of Sandy Beppu beloved wife of George Beppu. We understand she was admitted to the hospital on January 6th and passed away on the 13th at 4:45am.
POSTED 12 Jan 10 - Chief Norm Olsen passed away at 0930 on 12 Jan 2010 at the age of 77 of natural causes at a long term care facility in Pocatello. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dorothy; his son, Rory (Sharon) Olsen; his daughter, Rena (David) Ferguson and three grand-daughters, Tisha Middleton, Ashley and Kelsey Olsen. Funeral services were held at the Colonial Funeral Home in Pocatello, Idaho on 15 Jan 2010.
UPDATED 16 Dec 09 - The alumni's been notified on the passing of Ray Hice on December 4th. Ray wasn't feeling well and went to the hospital November 30th at the insistence of his wife Margarita where he was diagnosed with 3 blood clots in he leg. The clots were being treated with medication and just prior to being released to return home he passed away. Interment was held at St Mel Catholic Church in Woodland Hills, CA on 17 Dec 09. Ray was 82 and retired from the 146th CAM Sq in 1989.
POSTED 11 Sep 09 - MSgt Jeannette Hanrahan passed away peacefully at the age of 37 on September 3, 2009 with her husband and parents by her side. Jeannette was a pillar of strength during her battle with cancer and throughout her health challenges. Jeannette joined the 144FW of the California Air National Guard in 1992. She worked for the 144th Fighter Wing in Fresno, State Headquarters in Sacramento and for the last 6 years at 146th serving as the Wing Commander Secretary for BG Iffland and Col Friedricks and then as the Information Manager and Health Services Superintendent in the clinic. Jeannette is survived by husband Patrick and children Loreal, Matthew, Shane, Connor all of Thousand Oaks. Services were held in Westlake Village on September 11, 2009 at St Jude's Catholic Church and the interment was at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park.
POSTED 24 Aug 09 - MSgt John “Frank” Stephens passed on August 19th at age 69 from lung cancer in Thousand Oaks , CA . He served 3 years in the Air Force and 27 years with the 146th Comm Flight retiring as Master Sergeant. He was also known in the Comm Flight and amateur radio community as "Frank-O" and held the amateur radio call sign KC6TJR/SK. Frank worked 40 years for Ameripride in Los Angeles where he retired in 2008. He is survived by his son Scott, daughter-in-law, Carrie, grandsons Sterling and baby brother on the way, and many close friends who also loved him dearly. Funeral was held at Millen Cemetery on Sept 4 in Millen, GA.
UPDATED 23 Aug 09 - The alumni was notified on the passing of William Ball on 17 Aug 09 by Shirley, his wife of 58 years. Bill worked for the 146th RMS in Supply where he retired in 1983. Bill was experiencing what was thought to be the Flu. No services held. He was 80 years old.
POSTED 13 Aug 09 - After a long battle with cancer Jane Buratti passed away August 12th at home surrounded by family. Jane served as the first Channel Islands Telephone Operator during the Wing's transition from Van Nuys to the new base. She also spent many volunteer hours with the Family Support Group and could always be counted on to assist in other Wing activities. Jane and her husband Steve have lived in Valley Grande, AL for the past 3 years. She was 57.
POSTED 26 Jul 09 - Alan Bice has notified the Alumni on the passing of MSgt Nickolas Loprieato. Nick lost a courageous battle with cancer at his home in Williams, AZ on June 28th 2009 with his wife Bruni by his side. Nick was well known throughout the Wing for his sense of humor and as a dedicated Guardsman and Security Forces member. He joined the 146th in 1969 serving in the 146th Aerial Port Squadron, served on State Active Duty with the 146th SFS ultimately transferring to the 146SFS where he retired in 2002. Memorial Services are pending and further information will be provided as it becomes available. He will forever be remembered by those that knew him as the "Italian Stallion."
POSTED 17 Jul 09 - The Alumni has been informed by Ed Garlinger that his wonderful wife Chris Garlinger passed away on the 3rd of July 2009. Ed says Chris had been under his care since having a stroke on 23 April, 2007. She seemed not to be in pain or any discomfort right up to the end. Ed and Chris were married for 50 years.
POSTED 15 Jul 09 - The Alumni was notified about the passing of Phil Sheldahl on March 6th, 2009. He passed away from complications of COPD. His wife Betty said that there wasn't a funeral or memorial held other than a pastor came to their home. Per conversation between Tony Volante and Phil's wife his daughter is going to put something together that covers his military service. Phil entered the USAF in 1952 and joined the Wing in 1967 and served as a navigator.
UPDATED 13 Jun 09 - MSgt John Cobb-Adams (JCA) passed away April 23rd at his home in Carson City, Nevada. John had a long military career that started with the Navy in 1951 followed by a 37 year career as a Flight Engineer with the Wing retiring in 1991. A memorial service was held for John Cobb-Adams at the Channel Islands ANGS, Heritage Plaza on 13 June 2009. John's obituary is available from NevadaAppeal.com.
UPDATED 19 May 09 - The Alumni has been notified of the passing of Chief Fred Gerhard. Fred was a very unique individual as he was one of only a few soldiers in his entire company that survived the assault on Utah Beach on 6 June 1944. After WWII he transferred to the Air National Guard and served in the 146th until his retirement as a Chief Master Sergeant in 1979. A memorial service was held at the Channel Islands ANGS, Heritage Plaza on 19 May 2009.
POSTED 3 Apr 09 - The Alumni was notified that (Col) Dr. Sam Jacobson, former commander of the 146th Hospital, passed away on 3 April 2009 after his battle with a malignant brain tumor.
POSTED 31 Mar 09 - SMS Fred Stiltz passed away on 13 March 2009 after losing a two year battle with cancer. Fred enlisted in the Air Force in 1959 and served in Security Police until he left the Air Force in 1968. He and his family moved to Southern California and he joined the 146th at Van Nuys in early 1970. He served in Supply and Disaster Preparedness until his retirement in 1994. After retirement he and his wife Barbara moved to a new home in Henderson.
POSTED 19 Mar 09 - The Alumni has been notified on the passing of Lt Col Virginia Alford. Virginia passed away from complications of COPD in the comfort of her home on 28 Feb 09. Virginia retired in 1987 and recently attended the Alumni lunch at the Air Tel and tour of Clay Lacy's company. Services were held at the Riverside National Cemetery.
POSTED 28 Feb 09 - The Alumni has been notified of the passing of Margot Woodward, beloved wife of Norm Woodward. Margot Elfriede Woodward passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2009 in Lake Havasu City, AZ; at the age of 74. A Celebration of Margot’s life was held at Lietz-Fraze Chapel on Saturday, February 28, 2009. Norm served with the Wing in the 115th until 1994.
POSTED 20 Jan 09 - Ivan Kahn notified the alumni of the passing of past 146th Wing Commander, BG Russ Allen on November 4th 2008. BG Allen served as Wing Commander from August 1980 to February 1984. No other information was available at the time of this posting.
POSTED 11 Sep 09 - MSgt Jeannette Hanrahan passed away peacefully at the age of 37 on September 3, 2009 with her husband and parents by her side. Jeannette was a pillar of strength during her battle with cancer and throughout her health challenges. Jeannette joined the 144FW of the California Air National Guard in 1992. She worked for the 144th Fighter Wing in Fresno, State Headquarters in Sacramento and for the last 6 years at 146th serving as the Wing Commander Secretary for BG Iffland and Col Friedricks and then as the Information Manager and Health Services Superintendent in the clinic. Jeannette is survived by husband Patrick and children Loreal, Matthew, Shane, Connor all of Thousand Oaks. Services were held in Westlake Village on September 11, 2009 at St Jude's Catholic Church and the interment was at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park.
POSTED 24 Aug 09 - MSgt John “Frank” Stephens passed on August 19th at age 69 from lung cancer in Thousand Oaks , CA . He served 3 years in the Air Force and 27 years with the 146th Comm Flight retiring as Master Sergeant. He was also known in the Comm Flight and amateur radio community as "Frank-O" and held the amateur radio call sign KC6TJR/SK. Frank worked 40 years for Ameripride in Los Angeles where he retired in 2008. He is survived by his son Scott, daughter-in-law, Carrie, grandsons Sterling and baby brother on the way, and many close friends who also loved him dearly. Funeral was held at Millen Cemetery on Sept 4 in Millen, GA.
UPDATED 23 Aug 09 - The alumni was notified on the passing of William Ball on 17 Aug 09 by Shirley, his wife of 58 years. Bill worked for the 146th RMS in Supply where he retired in 1983. Bill was experiencing what was thought to be the Flu. No services held. He was 80 years old.
POSTED 13 Aug 09 - After a long battle with cancer Jane Buratti passed away August 12th at home surrounded by family. Jane served as the first Channel Islands Telephone Operator during the Wing's transition from Van Nuys to the new base. She also spent many volunteer hours with the Family Support Group and could always be counted on to assist in other Wing activities. Jane and her husband Steve have lived in Valley Grande, AL for the past 3 years. She was 57.
POSTED 26 Jul 09 - Alan Bice has notified the Alumni on the passing of MSgt Nickolas Loprieato. Nick lost a courageous battle with cancer at his home in Williams, AZ on June 28th 2009 with his wife Bruni by his side. Nick was well known throughout the Wing for his sense of humor and as a dedicated Guardsman and Security Forces member. He joined the 146th in 1969 serving in the 146th Aerial Port Squadron, served on State Active Duty with the 146th SFS ultimately transferring to the 146SFS where he retired in 2002. Memorial Services are pending and further information will be provided as it becomes available. He will forever be remembered by those that knew him as the "Italian Stallion."
POSTED 17 Jul 09 - The Alumni has been informed by Ed Garlinger that his wonderful wife Chris Garlinger passed away on the 3rd of July 2009. Ed says Chris had been under his care since having a stroke on 23 April, 2007. She seemed not to be in pain or any discomfort right up to the end. Ed and Chris were married for 50 years.
POSTED 15 Jul 09 - The Alumni was notified about the passing of Phil Sheldahl on March 6th, 2009. He passed away from complications of COPD. His wife Betty said that there wasn't a funeral or memorial held other than a pastor came to their home. Per conversation between Tony Volante and Phil's wife his daughter is going to put something together that covers his military service. Phil entered the USAF in 1952 and joined the Wing in 1967 and served as a navigator.
UPDATED 13 Jun 09 - MSgt John Cobb-Adams (JCA) passed away April 23rd at his home in Carson City, Nevada. John had a long military career that started with the Navy in 1951 followed by a 37 year career as a Flight Engineer with the Wing retiring in 1991. A memorial service was held for John Cobb-Adams at the Channel Islands ANGS, Heritage Plaza on 13 June 2009. John's obituary is available from NevadaAppeal.com.
UPDATED 19 May 09 - The Alumni has been notified of the passing of Chief Fred Gerhard. Fred was a very unique individual as he was one of only a few soldiers in his entire company that survived the assault on Utah Beach on 6 June 1944. After WWII he transferred to the Air National Guard and served in the 146th until his retirement as a Chief Master Sergeant in 1979. A memorial service was held at the Channel Islands ANGS, Heritage Plaza on 19 May 2009.
POSTED 3 Apr 09 - The Alumni was notified that (Col) Dr. Sam Jacobson, former commander of the 146th Hospital, passed away on 3 April 2009 after his battle with a malignant brain tumor.
POSTED 31 Mar 09 - SMS Fred Stiltz passed away on 13 March 2009 after losing a two year battle with cancer. Fred enlisted in the Air Force in 1959 and served in Security Police until he left the Air Force in 1968. He and his family moved to Southern California and he joined the 146th at Van Nuys in early 1970. He served in Supply and Disaster Preparedness until his retirement in 1994. After retirement he and his wife Barbara moved to a new home in Henderson.
POSTED 19 Mar 09 - The Alumni has been notified on the passing of Lt Col Virginia Alford. Virginia passed away from complications of COPD in the comfort of her home on 28 Feb 09. Virginia retired in 1987 and recently attended the Alumni lunch at the Air Tel and tour of Clay Lacy's company. Services were held at the Riverside National Cemetery.
POSTED 28 Feb 09 - The Alumni has been notified of the passing of Margot Woodward, beloved wife of Norm Woodward. Margot Elfriede Woodward passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2009 in Lake Havasu City, AZ; at the age of 74. A Celebration of Margot’s life was held at Lietz-Fraze Chapel on Saturday, February 28, 2009. Norm served with the Wing in the 115th until 1994.
POSTED 20 Jan 09 - Ivan Kahn notified the alumni of the passing of past 146th Wing Commander, BG Russ Allen on November 4th 2008. BG Allen served as Wing Commander from August 1980 to February 1984. No other information was available at the time of this posting.
POSTED 5 Dec 08 - The alumni has been notified that Dee Joyce Price, beloved wife of Chief Ron Price passed away November 25th, 2008 as a result of complications from Parkinson's disease. Ron retired from the Wing in 1993. In retirement Dee Joyce was an active member of the Naval Yacht Club Channel Islands (NYCCI) Sea Nymphs. No other details have been provided.
POSTED 17 Sep 08 - Past Wing member and Bob DeHaven Operations Officer for the 146th passed away July 10th. Bob's military career began in 1942 when he joined the Army Air Force where he would earn the distinguished recognition of a "Fighter Ace." He is survived by his wife of 40 years, three children and a granddaughter. Click here for his LA Times obituary and here for additional info from the Screamin' Demons 7th Fighter Squadron.
POSTED 14 Aug 08 - The alumni learned that Dick Sykes a member of the 146th Fighter Group, WWII fighter pilot and one of the founding fathers of the Van Nuys based Condor Squadron passed away at his home on August 2nd. In his civilian life Dick served as a criminal law attorney for more than 50 years with his office located immediately adjacent to the Van Nuys Airport. Click here for additional information. Memorial services were held at the Portal of the Folded Wings Shrine to Aviation in Burbank on August 7th.
POSTED 10 Jul 08 - Willie Correa (1862) passed away Thursday, July 10th.
UPDATED 21 May 08 - The Alumni was notified that Col Steve Friedricks, Wing Commander of the 146th Airlift Wing, passed away Friday evening, May 9th. As many may have known, Steve had been battling a debilitating illness for several months. Services were held May 21st at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills. Col. Friedricks a 146th member his entire military career was serving as Wing Commander from the time of his appointment in May 2004, until his passing.
POSTED 11 May 08 - In mid April (exact date unknown) Col. Hugh Walker made his last flight at 93. He was our Flight Safety Officer at Van Nuys in the 1960s. He was a Martin Marauder B-26 pilot in Europe during world War II. He went on duty with the 115th during the Korean Call up and while on duty converted to the B-45 bomber. He returned to Van Nuys and flew the F-86 until our conversion to the C-97 in 1961. Later he went on active duty as the Air National Guard officer in the Air Force Office of Flight Safety at Norton and retired from there. He was a founding member of the Martin Marauder Historical Association and served on the board of that organization for many years.
POSTED 17 Mar 08 - Calvin Berling passed away on March 13, 2008. He gave his all in the battles that confronted him, but pneumonia was the one that couldn't be beat. There will be a Memorial Service and pot luck at the Bear Mountain Library in Squaw Valley, on Monday, March 24, at 1:00 pm. Cal was very active in this community for the 30 years we lived here, and he did love food and friends. Thank you for passing this on, as there were many names he still remembered when I read the newsletters to him. Bless you all, Nancy Berling and family.
UPDATED 16 Mar 08 - The Rosete Family would like to share the passing of Zac Rosete, Husband of Cora Rosete, Father of Alex and Stanley, Grandfather of Ethan Rosete. Zac was the Shop Chief of the 146th Cam Sq Instrument Shop. Services were held at Forest Lawn Cemetery Hollywood Hills on March 15th.
UPDATED 16 Mar 08 - The Alumni has been notified on the passing of SMSgt Charles Hallman. Charles was a member of the CAMS Quality Control section when he retired in 1978. Funeral services were held at Grace Baptist Church of Santa Clarita and Forest Lawn Cemetery of Hollywood Hills on March 15th.
POSTED 16 Feb 08 - Susan Price, wife of past Wing Chaplain Jim Price, passed away on December 31st 2007. Chaplain Price transferred to the Texas ANG where he retired from military service.
POSTED 16 Feb 08 - Lt Col Mary Maciolek passed away at her West Allis Wisconsin home on December 29, 2007. Mary enlisted in the ANG in 1968 and served 23 years with the 146th as a flight nurse and a AME Flight Evaluation Officer.
POSTED 17 Sep 08 - Past Wing member and Bob DeHaven Operations Officer for the 146th passed away July 10th. Bob's military career began in 1942 when he joined the Army Air Force where he would earn the distinguished recognition of a "Fighter Ace." He is survived by his wife of 40 years, three children and a granddaughter. Click here for his LA Times obituary and here for additional info from the Screamin' Demons 7th Fighter Squadron.
POSTED 14 Aug 08 - The alumni learned that Dick Sykes a member of the 146th Fighter Group, WWII fighter pilot and one of the founding fathers of the Van Nuys based Condor Squadron passed away at his home on August 2nd. In his civilian life Dick served as a criminal law attorney for more than 50 years with his office located immediately adjacent to the Van Nuys Airport. Click here for additional information. Memorial services were held at the Portal of the Folded Wings Shrine to Aviation in Burbank on August 7th.
POSTED 10 Jul 08 - Willie Correa (1862) passed away Thursday, July 10th.
UPDATED 21 May 08 - The Alumni was notified that Col Steve Friedricks, Wing Commander of the 146th Airlift Wing, passed away Friday evening, May 9th. As many may have known, Steve had been battling a debilitating illness for several months. Services were held May 21st at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills. Col. Friedricks a 146th member his entire military career was serving as Wing Commander from the time of his appointment in May 2004, until his passing.
POSTED 11 May 08 - In mid April (exact date unknown) Col. Hugh Walker made his last flight at 93. He was our Flight Safety Officer at Van Nuys in the 1960s. He was a Martin Marauder B-26 pilot in Europe during world War II. He went on duty with the 115th during the Korean Call up and while on duty converted to the B-45 bomber. He returned to Van Nuys and flew the F-86 until our conversion to the C-97 in 1961. Later he went on active duty as the Air National Guard officer in the Air Force Office of Flight Safety at Norton and retired from there. He was a founding member of the Martin Marauder Historical Association and served on the board of that organization for many years.
POSTED 17 Mar 08 - Calvin Berling passed away on March 13, 2008. He gave his all in the battles that confronted him, but pneumonia was the one that couldn't be beat. There will be a Memorial Service and pot luck at the Bear Mountain Library in Squaw Valley, on Monday, March 24, at 1:00 pm. Cal was very active in this community for the 30 years we lived here, and he did love food and friends. Thank you for passing this on, as there were many names he still remembered when I read the newsletters to him. Bless you all, Nancy Berling and family.
UPDATED 16 Mar 08 - The Rosete Family would like to share the passing of Zac Rosete, Husband of Cora Rosete, Father of Alex and Stanley, Grandfather of Ethan Rosete. Zac was the Shop Chief of the 146th Cam Sq Instrument Shop. Services were held at Forest Lawn Cemetery Hollywood Hills on March 15th.
UPDATED 16 Mar 08 - The Alumni has been notified on the passing of SMSgt Charles Hallman. Charles was a member of the CAMS Quality Control section when he retired in 1978. Funeral services were held at Grace Baptist Church of Santa Clarita and Forest Lawn Cemetery of Hollywood Hills on March 15th.
POSTED 16 Feb 08 - Susan Price, wife of past Wing Chaplain Jim Price, passed away on December 31st 2007. Chaplain Price transferred to the Texas ANG where he retired from military service.
POSTED 16 Feb 08 - Lt Col Mary Maciolek passed away at her West Allis Wisconsin home on December 29, 2007. Mary enlisted in the ANG in 1968 and served 23 years with the 146th as a flight nurse and a AME Flight Evaluation Officer.
POSTED 28 Nov 07 - MSgt. Lawrence Joseph Marino III passed away November 23. Larry started his military service in the Army out of high school. After his discharge, he joined the Los Angeles Police Department. From the mid 70's to the late 80's Larry served with the146th Tactical Airlift Wing . He is survived by his wife Mary Ann, his son Vincent, his daughter Lisa Ann, a sister and five grandchildren. Services were held at the Santa Clarita Seventh-day Adventist Christian Church in Newhall on 11/28/07.
POSTED 10 Nov 07: - Long time Wing and Alumni member Dion DeCamp and a Civil Air Patrol co-member perished in an accident on Thursday 8 November (click here for a CAP News Online announcement). Dion was serving as Nevada's CAP Wing Commander and Edwin Lewis Jr. was the Director of Operations for the Pacific Region and a past California CAP Wing Commander and National Vice Commander. Both succumbed to injuries suffered when the new CAP Cessna 182 they were flying went down south of Las Vegas on a route from Nellis to Rosamond.
POSTED 08 Jul 07 - Peggy Rose, wife of retired TALCE Communications Specialist Keith Rose, passed away on July 4th at 1200 noon from cancer. A memorial service was held on July 8th at the Rose home in Oakview. Keith's mailing address is 203 Riverside Road, Oakview, CA 93022..
POSTED 27 May 07 - The alumni has been notified by Art Lowe’s wife, Eileen, that Art had passed away rather suddenly. A celebration of life ceremony was held at their home in Las Vegas on Saturday June 2nd.
POSTED 21 Jul 07 - SMSgt John Brodison passed away May 13th after a long battle with cancer. Services were held in Phoenix at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. John was 67 when he passed.
UPDATED 15 Apr 07 - The alumni was notified that Jo Ann Bellen passed away peacefully during the evening of March 31st. Wife of Lt Col Tom Bellen, Jo Ann was an active participant leading the Wing's Family Support Program and volunteer who donated hundreds of hours to many Wing and youth related activities over the past decade. A celebration of her life was held at the Wing's Heritage Plaza on April 14th.
POSTED 29 Mar 07 - The alumni has been informed that Mary Rogers, wife of Gordy Rogers a past member of the Motor Pool, passed away March 5th in Santa Clarita. Many past and present Wing and Alumni members became acquainted with Mary as an employee of the Van Nuys ANG Base Exchange. Funeral services were held March 9th at the Eternal Valley Chapel on the hill in Newhall.
POSTED 21 Jul 07 - Retired Flight Engineer Don Fallenbuchel passed away February 22nd. A celebration of Donn's life was held at the Eagle's Aerie in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was 67 when he passed.
POSTED 11 Jan 07 - Gregory Wayne Kalnitzky passed away at 6:27 pm, Monday, January 8, 2007. He was 56. Greg recently retired from a long career as a Captain with American Airlines and had served honorably in active duty with the USAF Reserves and the 115th Airlift Squadron of the California Air National Guard as an aviator prior to his airline career. Full Military Honors were held for Greg at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday the 8th of February.
POSTED 10 Nov 07: - Long time Wing and Alumni member Dion DeCamp and a Civil Air Patrol co-member perished in an accident on Thursday 8 November (click here for a CAP News Online announcement). Dion was serving as Nevada's CAP Wing Commander and Edwin Lewis Jr. was the Director of Operations for the Pacific Region and a past California CAP Wing Commander and National Vice Commander. Both succumbed to injuries suffered when the new CAP Cessna 182 they were flying went down south of Las Vegas on a route from Nellis to Rosamond.
POSTED 08 Jul 07 - Peggy Rose, wife of retired TALCE Communications Specialist Keith Rose, passed away on July 4th at 1200 noon from cancer. A memorial service was held on July 8th at the Rose home in Oakview. Keith's mailing address is 203 Riverside Road, Oakview, CA 93022..
POSTED 27 May 07 - The alumni has been notified by Art Lowe’s wife, Eileen, that Art had passed away rather suddenly. A celebration of life ceremony was held at their home in Las Vegas on Saturday June 2nd.
POSTED 21 Jul 07 - SMSgt John Brodison passed away May 13th after a long battle with cancer. Services were held in Phoenix at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. John was 67 when he passed.
UPDATED 15 Apr 07 - The alumni was notified that Jo Ann Bellen passed away peacefully during the evening of March 31st. Wife of Lt Col Tom Bellen, Jo Ann was an active participant leading the Wing's Family Support Program and volunteer who donated hundreds of hours to many Wing and youth related activities over the past decade. A celebration of her life was held at the Wing's Heritage Plaza on April 14th.
POSTED 29 Mar 07 - The alumni has been informed that Mary Rogers, wife of Gordy Rogers a past member of the Motor Pool, passed away March 5th in Santa Clarita. Many past and present Wing and Alumni members became acquainted with Mary as an employee of the Van Nuys ANG Base Exchange. Funeral services were held March 9th at the Eternal Valley Chapel on the hill in Newhall.
POSTED 21 Jul 07 - Retired Flight Engineer Don Fallenbuchel passed away February 22nd. A celebration of Donn's life was held at the Eagle's Aerie in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was 67 when he passed.
POSTED 11 Jan 07 - Gregory Wayne Kalnitzky passed away at 6:27 pm, Monday, January 8, 2007. He was 56. Greg recently retired from a long career as a Captain with American Airlines and had served honorably in active duty with the USAF Reserves and the 115th Airlift Squadron of the California Air National Guard as an aviator prior to his airline career. Full Military Honors were held for Greg at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday the 8th of February.
POSTED 27 Dec 06 - Tom Connell's son Patrick has notified the alumni that Tom passed away peacefully Christmas Eve in the presence of his family. To quote Patrick "You may have already heard this news through other channels, as my dad had an elaborate network of loyal friends that were with him in spirit to the end of his battle with cancer. He spoke often to us about his friends from the Guard, Boeing, and Iowa and how much your emails, cards and telephone calls made the transition more bearable. Thank you all very much for your support of my Dad." Tom's funeral was held December 29th at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Clarkston, WA.
POSTED 21 Jul 07 - Chuck Moore, the first Commander of the Wing's Aerial Port Flight, passed away December 23, 2006 at the age of 67 from lung cancer.
POSTED 16 Sep 06 - After a long fight that began last November, Louise McPherson, beloved wife of SMSgt Chris McPherson, mother of MSgt Scott & SSgt Erin McPherson and the aunt of CMSgt Chris & SSgt Erlene Best passed away September 15th, 2006. A celebration of her life was held at the Valley Oaks - Griffin Memorial Park in Westlake Village, CA on September 24th.
POSTED 5 Aug 06 - The alumni was notified that Bob Quinn passed away in July. Even though he retired many years ago he remained involved in the Wing's MAFFS mission. Chief Quinn was interred at the Riverside National Cemetery on August 5th.
POSTED 26 Jul 06 - The Wing was notified by Reid Allen's wife Lisa that Reid passed away unexpectedly on July 24th at the age of 54. Reid retired from the Wing in 2004 as the NCOIC of Aerospace Ground Equipment. Services were held August 1st at the Crossroads Chapel, 1925 Royal Ave, Simi Valley.
POSTED 7 Jun 06 - The Alumni received word from Carol Novick that Dave Novick passed away on June 5th. Dave was with the 146th Wing during the C-97 era and moved to San Diego to fly with PSA. Services were held on June 16th at St Paul's United Methodist Church in Coronado.
POSTED 3 Mar 06 - Long time Wing member Stephen Vargo passed away February 18th from leukemia. Stephen retired from the Wing in 1984. His legacy continues at the Wing through his daughter Cynthia (Gregory) and son-in-laws SMSgt Ross Gregory and Lt Col Dana Dorsey.
POSTED 20 Feb 06 - Joan Uhas, wife of Phil, passed away February 12, 2006 in Paradise California. A celebration of her life was held on the 18th at their home.
POSTED 27 Jan 06 - Larry Waughtel, a former member of the Communications Flight in the 70s passed away January 22, 2006 from lung failure. Larry served as an Associate Director and Stage Manager for KCBS-2 (aka KNXT), Columbia Square Los Angeles. Details on his funeral were not provided.
UPDATED 13 Oct 09: Updated from original post on 14 Jan 06: Pasquale Paulo (Pasco) Ciufo, 70, passed away from cancer on Saturday, January 7, 2006 at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, Oregon. Following high school Paul obtained employment as a civilian aircraft mechanic at the Air National Guard Base in Van Nuys, California. He decided to join the Air National Guard and served as crew chief and flight engineer with the 195th, 115th, and the 146th retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant. During his long military and civilian career he flew worldwide missions including flying food and supplies to the children of Biafra and flying into Vietnam to bring our soldiers home. He is survived by his sons, Scott Ciufo (daughter-in-law Christina & granddaughters Matisse & Hazel), Jeff Ciufo (daughter-in-law Denise & granddaughter Arianna), and Joe Ciufo (grandsons Jesse and Tanner) Link to full obituary and photo .
POSTED 21 Jul 07 - Chuck Moore, the first Commander of the Wing's Aerial Port Flight, passed away December 23, 2006 at the age of 67 from lung cancer.
POSTED 16 Sep 06 - After a long fight that began last November, Louise McPherson, beloved wife of SMSgt Chris McPherson, mother of MSgt Scott & SSgt Erin McPherson and the aunt of CMSgt Chris & SSgt Erlene Best passed away September 15th, 2006. A celebration of her life was held at the Valley Oaks - Griffin Memorial Park in Westlake Village, CA on September 24th.
POSTED 5 Aug 06 - The alumni was notified that Bob Quinn passed away in July. Even though he retired many years ago he remained involved in the Wing's MAFFS mission. Chief Quinn was interred at the Riverside National Cemetery on August 5th.
POSTED 26 Jul 06 - The Wing was notified by Reid Allen's wife Lisa that Reid passed away unexpectedly on July 24th at the age of 54. Reid retired from the Wing in 2004 as the NCOIC of Aerospace Ground Equipment. Services were held August 1st at the Crossroads Chapel, 1925 Royal Ave, Simi Valley.
POSTED 7 Jun 06 - The Alumni received word from Carol Novick that Dave Novick passed away on June 5th. Dave was with the 146th Wing during the C-97 era and moved to San Diego to fly with PSA. Services were held on June 16th at St Paul's United Methodist Church in Coronado.
POSTED 3 Mar 06 - Long time Wing member Stephen Vargo passed away February 18th from leukemia. Stephen retired from the Wing in 1984. His legacy continues at the Wing through his daughter Cynthia (Gregory) and son-in-laws SMSgt Ross Gregory and Lt Col Dana Dorsey.
POSTED 20 Feb 06 - Joan Uhas, wife of Phil, passed away February 12, 2006 in Paradise California. A celebration of her life was held on the 18th at their home.
POSTED 27 Jan 06 - Larry Waughtel, a former member of the Communications Flight in the 70s passed away January 22, 2006 from lung failure. Larry served as an Associate Director and Stage Manager for KCBS-2 (aka KNXT), Columbia Square Los Angeles. Details on his funeral were not provided.
UPDATED 13 Oct 09: Updated from original post on 14 Jan 06: Pasquale Paulo (Pasco) Ciufo, 70, passed away from cancer on Saturday, January 7, 2006 at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, Oregon. Following high school Paul obtained employment as a civilian aircraft mechanic at the Air National Guard Base in Van Nuys, California. He decided to join the Air National Guard and served as crew chief and flight engineer with the 195th, 115th, and the 146th retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant. During his long military and civilian career he flew worldwide missions including flying food and supplies to the children of Biafra and flying into Vietnam to bring our soldiers home. He is survived by his sons, Scott Ciufo (daughter-in-law Christina & granddaughters Matisse & Hazel), Jeff Ciufo (daughter-in-law Denise & granddaughter Arianna), and Joe Ciufo (grandsons Jesse and Tanner) Link to full obituary and photo .
POSTED 22 Dec 05 - Lloyd Ellis, a former Base Civil Engineering Officer at Van Nuys, passed away Oct. 19, 2005. He was 88 years old. In recent years he had been living in the Lake Elsinore area. Funeral services were held at the National Cemetery in Riverside on Oct 26th.
POSTED 30 Apr 05 - The alumni has been notified that Dave Barr passed away on April 25th after a yearlong battle with cancer. A memorial service was held on 7 May 05 at the Grace Bible Church, Sun City, AZ.
POSTED 30 Apr 05 - The alumni was notified by Marv Sturgeon that Frank Howe, a former Wing Personnel Officer, passed away on Apr.10th at the age of 93. He had been in failing health for the past 10 years with heart problems. There will be no services, and his ashes were placed in Point Loma.
POSTED 1 Apr 05 - Doug Ellis, a flight engineer and long-time member of the 146th Wing, has passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer. A celebration of Doug's life was held April 16th of April at the Acres Tavern (Ron/Debbie Thogersen’s place) in Newbury Park.
POSTED 30 Mar 05 - Several alumni members have reported that Al Santor passed away on March 25th after a year plus battle with cancer. A funeral mass was held on April 4th at the San Fernando Mission Chapel.
POSTED 18 Mar 05 - Word has been received from Bob Anctil that Bill Tribbey, a former member of the 146th at Van Nuys, passed away on March 16th. He had been in ill health and confined to a nursing home for the past couple of years. A funeral was held March 23rd, in Superior, Wisconsin.
POSTED 18 Mar 05 - Russ Penland notified the alumni that Don Withem passed away on February 27th, 2005 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was to cremated and interred at Oakdale cemetery in Chatsworth. Services were private for family only. Don retired as Chief of Supply and was greatly respected, and will missed by his family and friends.
POSTED 30 Apr 05 - The alumni has been notified that Dave Barr passed away on April 25th after a yearlong battle with cancer. A memorial service was held on 7 May 05 at the Grace Bible Church, Sun City, AZ.
POSTED 30 Apr 05 - The alumni was notified by Marv Sturgeon that Frank Howe, a former Wing Personnel Officer, passed away on Apr.10th at the age of 93. He had been in failing health for the past 10 years with heart problems. There will be no services, and his ashes were placed in Point Loma.
POSTED 1 Apr 05 - Doug Ellis, a flight engineer and long-time member of the 146th Wing, has passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer. A celebration of Doug's life was held April 16th of April at the Acres Tavern (Ron/Debbie Thogersen’s place) in Newbury Park.
POSTED 30 Mar 05 - Several alumni members have reported that Al Santor passed away on March 25th after a year plus battle with cancer. A funeral mass was held on April 4th at the San Fernando Mission Chapel.
POSTED 18 Mar 05 - Word has been received from Bob Anctil that Bill Tribbey, a former member of the 146th at Van Nuys, passed away on March 16th. He had been in ill health and confined to a nursing home for the past couple of years. A funeral was held March 23rd, in Superior, Wisconsin.
POSTED 18 Mar 05 - Russ Penland notified the alumni that Don Withem passed away on February 27th, 2005 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was to cremated and interred at Oakdale cemetery in Chatsworth. Services were private for family only. Don retired as Chief of Supply and was greatly respected, and will missed by his family and friends.
POSTED 31 Dec 04 - The Alumni has been notified of the passing of Les Gobel on 13 Dec 04. Les was 83. The cause of death is unknown but he was in his bathroom getting ready for bed when he passed away. Per Les' daughter, Lee Ann Gobel Brummet, no immediate services are planned. She said that she will join her Dad's brother and his family in California sometime in July 2005 for interment. He will be laid to rest at Ivy Lawn Cemetary in Ventura. Codolences can be sent to 717 West Rockwell, Fenton, MI 48430.
POSTED 29 Dec 04 - Phil Napolitan passed away on 14 Dec 2004 after a 3-1/2 week stay in the hospital for a heart bypass and e-coli infection. Bypass was a success but he never recovered from the infection. Memorial services were held on Friday, 7 Jan 2005 at the Neighborhood Church, 415 Paseo del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates, CA.
POSTED 7 Dec 04 - The Alumni was notified that Sally Rae Cantaley, wife of Robert Cantaley passed away October 24th 2004 after a long battle with brain cancer. Sally was an accomplished musician who taught piano, accordion and saxaphone; and was an an active member in the Paradise Organ Club. An animal lover, she frequently volunteered at the Paradise Animal Shelter. Sally is survived by her husband Robert; mother, Rita Callejo; sister, Leslie DeWitt; and daughter, Pamela Hays of Houston, Texas. Services were held at the Glen Oaks Memorial Park in Chico California on October 29th, 2004.
POSTED 2 Dec 04 - Ed Fenwick - We regret to inform the members of the wing that MSgt Ed Fenwick passed away on November 28 from a heart attack. MSgt Fenwick retired from the 146th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron in October, and was a member of the 146th since the Van Nuys days. He left his mark on the wing in more ways than you may realize, and he will be missed dearly. He is survived by his wife Lidia and son Kyle, who Ed had moved to Vermont after retiring. Kyle is five years old, and the family has started a trust fund in his name.
POSTED Nov 04 - Robert McCaffery. just received word from Ralph Squire that Bob passed away on Oct. 29, 2004 from congestive heart failure. Ralph received the news from Bob’s daughter.
POSTED 27 Aug 04 - Henry Leon - Word comes from Peter Leon that his brother, Henry, passed away on August 24th after a lengthy illness from complications of Parkinson’s Disease, diabetes and kidney failure. Funeral services were held at the National Cemetery in Riverside, CA on September 1st.
POSTED 24 Aug 04 - BG Thomas Turnbull, former Wing Commander of the 146th, passed away unexpectedly on August 21st as the result of a heart attack. Funeral services were conducted August 30th at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma (San Diego), CA .
POSTED 23 Aug 04 Harvey & Sherry Slentz, Harvey passed away on August 20th at Kaiser Hospital in Woodland Hills from lung cancer, and Sherry a day later at home from an aneurysm. Services were conducted August 25th at Val Halla Pierce Brothers in Burbank.
POSTED 15 Jan 04 - Betty Squire, a dedicated volunteer with the 146th Alumni Association, who passed away on January 14th, will be remembered at a memorial service were held on Saturday, January 24th at the Moorpark Presbyterian Church, in Moorpark, Ca.
POSTED 29 Dec 04 - Phil Napolitan passed away on 14 Dec 2004 after a 3-1/2 week stay in the hospital for a heart bypass and e-coli infection. Bypass was a success but he never recovered from the infection. Memorial services were held on Friday, 7 Jan 2005 at the Neighborhood Church, 415 Paseo del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates, CA.
POSTED 7 Dec 04 - The Alumni was notified that Sally Rae Cantaley, wife of Robert Cantaley passed away October 24th 2004 after a long battle with brain cancer. Sally was an accomplished musician who taught piano, accordion and saxaphone; and was an an active member in the Paradise Organ Club. An animal lover, she frequently volunteered at the Paradise Animal Shelter. Sally is survived by her husband Robert; mother, Rita Callejo; sister, Leslie DeWitt; and daughter, Pamela Hays of Houston, Texas. Services were held at the Glen Oaks Memorial Park in Chico California on October 29th, 2004.
POSTED 2 Dec 04 - Ed Fenwick - We regret to inform the members of the wing that MSgt Ed Fenwick passed away on November 28 from a heart attack. MSgt Fenwick retired from the 146th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron in October, and was a member of the 146th since the Van Nuys days. He left his mark on the wing in more ways than you may realize, and he will be missed dearly. He is survived by his wife Lidia and son Kyle, who Ed had moved to Vermont after retiring. Kyle is five years old, and the family has started a trust fund in his name.
POSTED Nov 04 - Robert McCaffery. just received word from Ralph Squire that Bob passed away on Oct. 29, 2004 from congestive heart failure. Ralph received the news from Bob’s daughter.
POSTED 27 Aug 04 - Henry Leon - Word comes from Peter Leon that his brother, Henry, passed away on August 24th after a lengthy illness from complications of Parkinson’s Disease, diabetes and kidney failure. Funeral services were held at the National Cemetery in Riverside, CA on September 1st.
POSTED 24 Aug 04 - BG Thomas Turnbull, former Wing Commander of the 146th, passed away unexpectedly on August 21st as the result of a heart attack. Funeral services were conducted August 30th at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma (San Diego), CA .
POSTED 23 Aug 04 Harvey & Sherry Slentz, Harvey passed away on August 20th at Kaiser Hospital in Woodland Hills from lung cancer, and Sherry a day later at home from an aneurysm. Services were conducted August 25th at Val Halla Pierce Brothers in Burbank.
POSTED 15 Jan 04 - Betty Squire, a dedicated volunteer with the 146th Alumni Association, who passed away on January 14th, will be remembered at a memorial service were held on Saturday, January 24th at the Moorpark Presbyterian Church, in Moorpark, Ca.
Retro Post 25 Dec 03 - Roy Williams passed away Christmas Day 2003 from complications of leukemia. Roy was a C-97 Loadmaster and in the 60s was assigned to the 195th CAM Squadron.
Retro Post Nov 03- Past member of the 146th, William R. Shelton to passed away October 29,003 of a heart attack; The alumni was notified by his wife, Kathy.
POSTED 7 Sep 03 - Nick Shimko passed away Friday, Sept 5. Services were held September 9 at Green Hills Mortuary, 27501 South Western Ave, Palos Verdes, CA 90275.
POSTED 8 Aug 03 - We regret to inform you that Ron Thogerson passed away July 28 of complications from cancer. Ron requested that there be no formal services.
POSTED 02 Jul 03 - We have just been advised that Joe Quealy passed away. Services were held Saturday, 5 Jul 03 at the Oakwood Memorial Park, 22601 Lassen St., Chatsworth.
POSTED 20 Jun 03 - Robert O'Neill has advised us that Jack (Pappy) Decker passed away June 3 and final services were held June 8 . BG Lyle Williams, Col Larry Powell, LTC Robert O'Neill and SMSgt Joe Queally attended his last debriefing.
POSTED 27 Jul 06 - William Pendleton passed away Feb 10, 2003 at the age of 85. William retired from the California Air National Guard as a Brigadier General with 38 years of service and from the Glendale Fire Department as a battalion chief with 33 years service. He was interred at the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery at Point Loma in San Diego.
Retro Post Nov 03- Past member of the 146th, William R. Shelton to passed away October 29,003 of a heart attack; The alumni was notified by his wife, Kathy.
POSTED 7 Sep 03 - Nick Shimko passed away Friday, Sept 5. Services were held September 9 at Green Hills Mortuary, 27501 South Western Ave, Palos Verdes, CA 90275.
POSTED 8 Aug 03 - We regret to inform you that Ron Thogerson passed away July 28 of complications from cancer. Ron requested that there be no formal services.
POSTED 02 Jul 03 - We have just been advised that Joe Quealy passed away. Services were held Saturday, 5 Jul 03 at the Oakwood Memorial Park, 22601 Lassen St., Chatsworth.
POSTED 20 Jun 03 - Robert O'Neill has advised us that Jack (Pappy) Decker passed away June 3 and final services were held June 8 . BG Lyle Williams, Col Larry Powell, LTC Robert O'Neill and SMSgt Joe Queally attended his last debriefing.
POSTED 27 Jul 06 - William Pendleton passed away Feb 10, 2003 at the age of 85. William retired from the California Air National Guard as a Brigadier General with 38 years of service and from the Glendale Fire Department as a battalion chief with 33 years service. He was interred at the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery at Point Loma in San Diego.