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In Memory of Irene Thompson – widow of WA/DL Capt. Fred M. Thompson

IN THE CARE OF Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park, Mortuary & Crematory Irene Huerta Thompson, a previous long-time resident of Westlake Village, CA, passed away in the early morning hours of March 19th surrounded by her two sons. She was 85 years old. Irene passed away in Milan, Michigan – where she lived for Continue reading

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In Memory of USN Veteran and WA/DL Captain Jeffrey George Greenwood

In memoriam: Captain Jeffrey George Greenwood, USN (Ret) Captain Jeffrey George Greenwood, USN (Ret), a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away, unexpectedly, on April 25, 2025, at age 83. Jeff is survived by his loving wife Kathy, son Robert and step-sons Rob and Mark, six grandchildren, and his brother-in-law R. Forrest. He is Continue reading

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In Memory of USAF/WA/DL – Lieutenant Colonel Richard E. Weizenegger Jr. (Retired)

~ IN MEMORY ~ USAF/WA/DL – Lieutenant Colonel Richard E. Weizenegger Jr. (Retired) March 11, 1945 – April 7, 2025 Richard (Rick) E. Weizenegger Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and decorated Air Force Veteran, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 4:18 p.m. Rick joined Western Airlines 02-28-1977 and retired with Delta Air Continue reading

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In Memory of GAF/USAF Veteran, WA/DL Capt. Wolfgang Walter Zink, “Gori”

~ In Memory Of ~ GAF/USAF Veteran, WA/DL Capt. Wolfgang Walter Zink, “Gori” ~ October 05, 1940 to February 11, 2025 ~ Wolfgang was born October 05, 1940 in Dietersweiler Baden-Württemberg Germany. He originally studied to become an electrician but decided to join the new German Luftwaffe in 1959 instead. He was sent to the Continue reading

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In Memory of USAF Veteran, WA/DL Capt. Edward Louis Peri

~ IN MEMORY ~ USAF veteran, WA/DL Capt. Edward Louis Peri June 28, 1941 ~ March 22, 2024 As noted in the January/February issue of the Air Line Pilot magazine’s In Memoriam page, the passing of Western/Delta pilot Captain Edward Louis Peri, age 82.  Ed joined Western Airlines 03-03-1969 and retired with Delta Air Lines Continue reading

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Welcome to the new Wallybird.com website!  In honor of 10 years of the Wallybird website we’ve launched a new site in April of 2017.  Enjoy!