PAA/DL, USAF Major Roland M. Fraga, Ret.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

PAA/DL, USAF Major Roland M. Fraga, Ret.

February 17, 1933 ~ March 4, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of retired Pan Am/Delta pilot USAF ret. Major Roland Maurice Fraga, age 88.  Captain Fraga joined Pan American Airways 03-18-1966 and retired with Delta Air Lines.  He is survived by his wife Peggy, by his children, and by his grandchildren and great grandson.

Obituary information for Captain Fraga may be viewed online at https://www.bouldercityfamilymortuary.com/obituary/Roland-Fraga 

Also at

https://obits.bouldercityreview.com/us/obituaries/bouldercityreview/name/maj-fraga-obituary?pid=198149247

For those who may wish to contact the family, whitepages lists the most current mailing address as

1540 Mancha Drive,  Boulder City, NV 89005

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  :  MAJ ROLAND FRAGA U.S. Air Force, Ret.

USAF Major Roland Fraga, Ret., a 42-year resident of Boulder City, flew his final flight to Heaven on March 4th after a short battle with cancer. He was a loving husband to Peggy for almost 67 years. He is also survived by his son and best friend, Mark, of Carson City, NV, and his loving daughter, Karen Hayes (Dave), of Santa Rosa, CA. He has four grandchildren and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his son, Ron, and daughter-in-law, Judy.

Roland (88) was born (2/17/1933) to Raulino and Agnes Fraga in Fort Bragg, CA. The family moved to Santa Rosa, CA, where Roland met his soul mate, Peggy, and graduated from high school. It was at this young age that he became passionate about flying. He earned his private pilot's license at the age of 18 and flew Cessna 120s and 140s and Stinson L5s. His military career, which included service in Korea and Vietnam, began at this time. When attending Santa Rosa Junior College in 1951 and 1952, he entered the US Navy Reserves. He entered the Air Force Aviation Cadet program in 1953 and flew the T6, T28, and B25. By 1954 he was on active duty in the USAF and stationed at Mather AFB flying T29s.

In April of 1954, Roland and Peggy married. They quickly had Ron and the family moved to Great Falls, MT, where Roland flew KB29s. While in Montana, Karen was born, and the family moved to RAF Sculthorpe in England. Roland flew KB29s and KB5OJs. The next stop was Travis AFB in Fairfield, CA, where Mark was born while Roland flew B52Gs. In 1966, Roland retired from active duty and served in the USAF Reserves for over seven years. He then began flying 707s, 747s, and A310s for Pan Am Airlines, and the family relocated to Connecticut. He became a Training Captain for Pan Am's 707s and 747s for 14 years. He flew line for a total of 27 years which included the last few months of his career at Delta Airlines where he was an A310 Captain.

As retirement neared, Roland had a packing crate delivered in October 1983 which was a Glasair Model 1 kit, named Baby Bird, which he built and completed in 1996. He continued to fly until his recent illness. Roland and Peggy moved to Boulder City in 1979. He enjoyed many pastimes including salmon fishing in Alaska with Peggy; hunting, fishing, and white water rafting with his sons; and later in life, frequent cruises to many places around the world with family.

A service will be held on April 6, 2021 at 9:20 A.M. at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City, NV 89005.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Roland's name to the Boulder City Senior Center, 813 Arizona Street, Boulder City, NV 89005.

 

RW/NWA Capt. Kenneth Frank Spiller

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, RW/NWA Capt. Kenneth Frank Spiller

July 7, 1932 - March 21, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of retired Air West/Hughes Airwest/Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Kenneth Frank Spiller, age 88.  Captain Spiller is survived by his wife Michaeleen, their sons and their grandchildren. 

Obituary information for Captain Spiller may be viewed online at

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theolympian/obituary.aspx?n=kenneth-f-spiller&pid=198144580

For those who may wish to contact the family, whitepages lists the Spiller’s most current address as

4759 Timothy St. SE  ,  Lacey, WA 98503

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN  

 

Obituary  :   Kenneth F Spiller

Olympia, Washington - Kenneth Frank Spiller was born and raised in Olympia, WA as the son and fifth child of Charles E. Spiller and Madge Kathryn Dolan Spiller. He attended St Michael's School and graduated from Olympia HS. As a member of the Zandell homestead pioneer family he was loved for his kindness and wit.

Fell in love with airplanes early in his life. He started building and flying model airplanes to flying small planes. He joined the Air Force to continue his passion of flying and to serve his country. He flew a B-47 while in the military. He was also a member of the Marine Corps reserve. After he completed his stint in the military he became a commercial airline pilot for Air West and Hughes Air West. At the end of his career Ken was piloting the big jumbo jets to the orient that included China and Japan for Northwest airlines.

Ken met Michaeleen while flying DC3. Ken was "smitten." Ken and Michaeleen Miles Spiller were married in 1963 and had 3 sons David (Ruth), Patrick and Brian (Hope). They lived in Federal Way WA, moved to Las Vegas, NV and then to Tennessee. They came back to Olympia area to retire.

Ken became known as "Poppy" to all of his grandkids who loved him dearly. He loved spending time with his family and seeing his grandkids.

He leaves his wife, Michaeleen Spiller, their sons, a sister, Sandra (Steve) Scott, grandchildren Jennifer (Bruce "Bob"), Michael Spiller, Tembra, Alanna, Danny, Olivia, Duncan and Erin.

Ken Spiller was preceded in death by his parents Charlie & Madge Spiller, his brother, Charles E Spiller Jr, his sister, Bernadine Spiller-Trones, brother John Michael (Mickey) Spiller, his in-laws Mike and Clarice Miles.

And many family members and friends: Paula & Al Colby - Alex & Bronwyn; Dalsan, Tracie & Ken (Suzanne), great nephew Dylan LeMere; Jerry & Pam Miles - Mathew, David & Jill; Linda & Walt Harris - Doug & Mark, Doug & Nancy Miles -Austin (Hannah).

In memory of Ken, please consider donations to Multiple Sclerosis which diminished the life of his brother, Charles E Spiller, Jr.

 

DL F/O Michael Robert Juhl

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL F/O Michael Robert Juhl

February 12, 1963 ~ December 14, 2020

 

From the March issue of the ALPA magazine’s In Memoriam Column, we learn of the passing of Delta pilot Michael Robert Juhl, age 57.  Mike joined Delta Air Lines 12-16-1991.  He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, by his son and his stepdaughter, plus many more dear family members and close friends. 

Obituary information is available online at

https://www.thegrundyregister.com/content/michael-juhl 

The funeral home has noted Mike’s passing online at

 https://www.northdallasfuneralhome.com/obituary/19734/

  For those wishing to send condolences, the family’s address is listed in whitepages as

7522 Marquette St.,  Dallas, TX 75225.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  :  Michael Robert Juhl, 57, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on December 14, 2020, after a 16 month battle with ALS.

 

Mike loved his idyllic childhood in the small town of Dike, Iowa and often said those were the best years of his life. He told many stories of playing with his army men in the sandbox and working in the school shop with his dad. He wanted those, who touched his life in Iowa, to know that he loved and appreciated you.

 

After graduating from Iowa State University, Mike joined the United States Air Force and began his journey to becoming a commercial airline pilot. He served our country in Desert Storm flying C-130s where he earned the Air Medal for meritorious service. After leaving the Air Force, Mike was offered a position with Delta Air Lines and spent 29 years doing something he passionately loved: flying the Boeing 757/767. He even had a “signature move” in those extremely soft, smooth landings in which he took great pride.

 

Mike Juhl was the “fun” uncle, dad, friend and husband. He was known to laugh in a movie with wild abandon and if he told you a story, you made sure to give him a wide berth for his waving hands and arms he used for emphasis. He loved a thrill and if he took a spill over the handlebars of his mountain bike or down the mountain while skiing (something he called a yard sale) it was with a great badge of honor. It made for a good story to tell later with those waving arms. Passionately he loved his son, Mason, and considered him his best friend. He taught great lessons of life, love, work, and design and was so proud of the man Mason has become. Their bond was admirable and their laughter abundant. The other love of his life was his wife, Elizabeth. They met on a blind date in 2011 and Mike would later tell the story that when he saw her pass the window to the restaurant, life turned into slow motion with the song “Dream Weaver” playing in the background. He would say to her “I love you to the moon, Baby”! Although ALS stole from him and tortured him, he still managed a smile for everyone. He wanted his family to know, “I have loved every moment of my life and I’m glad each of you were a part of it. Thank you for giving me your love and letting me love you...I LOVE OUR FAMILY!”

 

Mike is survived by his much loved wife Elizabeth, son Mason, step daughter Caroline House, and his faithful dog Riley, all of Dallas, TX; parents Richard and Joann Juhl, Dike, IA; sister Connie (Dan) Vella, Canton, MI; brother David (Julie) Juhl, Des Moines, IA; along with many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. At Mike’s request, his ashes will be spread in two of his favorite places: Breckinridge, Colorado and under his favorite tree in the front yard where he can forever admire the house he designed. Due to the limitations of gatherings, a service will be held at a later date. In leu of flowers, Mike would love for you to make donations to our local no kill shelter, Dog and Kitty City, https://www.dognkittycity.org/donate.html  

 

NC/NWA Capt. Roy W. Nordstrom

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NC/NWA Capt. Roy W. Nordstrom

July 30, 1934 ~ December ? , 2020

 

From the March issue of the ALPA magazine’s In Memoriam Column, we learn of the passing of retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Roy Wieland Nordstrom, age 86.  I was not able to locate an online obituary for Roy but please see below the other details that I could find.

From this online site  https://airandspace.si.edu/support/wall-of-honor/capt-roy-nordstrom  we learn that Captain Nordstrom first joined North Central Airlines in 1958 and then retired with Northwest :  “His 40+ year career began with instructing in Piper Cubs at Harlem Airport in Chicago. He then went on to fly for Slick Airways in the C-46 and DC-4, with a move to North Central Airlines in 1958. There he flew and was type-rated in the DC-3, Convair 240, 340, A440 (580), DC-9, and 727.  North Central the merged with Northwest Airlines where he continued to fly the 727 and retired on the Airbus 320.”

To the best of my knowledge, Roy was born/raised in Illinois and had most recently resided in Sycamore, Illinois near his son John.  I believe Roy was widowed in October of 2010 with the passing of his wife and former Eastern Airlines stewardess Pamala Rae West Nordstrom. 

If anyone has additional information and/or corrections to share, please do let us know.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

 

Pamala NORDSTROM  https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/pamala-nordstrom-obituary?pid=145986381

Birth   :  21 Jul 1944

Death :  12 Oct 2010

Pamala Nordstrom of Bartlett for 40+ years Pamala Nordstrom (nee West) was the beloved wife of Roy; loving mother of Eric (Jennifer) of St. Louis and John (Laura) of Sycamore; cherished grandmother of Sophia; and dear sister of Cindy Dooley, Sheila (Bruce) McConnell and Kay (Richard) Trim……………..Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Road (at Stearns Road), Bartlett….. Countryside Crematory.  www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com

SO/NWA Capt. Ervil Lester Vogel

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, SO/NWA Capt. Ervil Lester Vogel

June 10, 1933 – March 7, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of retired Southern Airways/Northwest pilot Captain Ervil ‘Erv’ Lester Vogel, age 87.  Widowed in May of 2019, Captain Vogel is survived by his children, his grandchildren and his great grandchildren.

To view the obituary online please visit the funeral home website at

https://www.ejfieldingfh.com/obituaries/Ervil-Erv-Vogel/    or at

https://obits.nola.com/obituaries/nola/obituary.aspx?n=ervil-lester-vogel-erv&pid=198114581&fhid=2709 

Please see obituary notices below for both Captain Vogel and his wife Evelyn.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  : Ervil "Erv" Lester Vogel passed away at the age of 87. Ervil was born on June 10, 1933 in Wall Lake, Iowa to Lester and Matilda Vogel. He served first in the Army, and then in the Air Force, until 1954. He became a pilot in the Air Force, and after leaving the military, embarked on a career as a commercial pilot, attaining the rank of captain. He flew for many years for Southern Airways (now Delta Airlines) which resulted in the move of his young family to the New Orleans area. Upon his retirement after a decorated career of flying for over 45 years for the airlines, he began a second career as a charter pilot for numerous Louisiana businesses. When not flying, Erv loved hunting and fishing and spending time at his camp in Mississippi. Erv was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Evelyn, and his mother and father. He is survived by his five children, Mark Vogel and his wife Rachel; Michael Vogel and his wife Eileen; Julie Vernotzy and her husband Douglas; Lisa Vogel; and Linda Rozas, and her husband Barry. He also leaves behind 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at E.J. Fielding in Covington at 10:00 am.

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 https://www.ejfieldingfh.com/obituaries/Evelyn-Vogel/  

Evelyn Buxton Vogel

November 21, 1933 - May 10, 2019

Obituary for Evelyn Buxton Vogel  :  A devoted wife and mother, gifted baker, lover of puzzles and crafting, Evelyn Buxton Vogel, 85, died Friday, May 10, 2019.  Evelyn was born on November 21, 1933 in Warrenton, Missouri, but for most of her adult life resided in Kenner, Louisiana. She graduated from Lake View High School, in Lake View, Iowa, married Ervil Vogel of Wall Lake, Iowa, and the couple settled in Kenner, Louisiana.

Evelyn loved word puzzles of any kind, westerns, and classic mystery television shows. She also loved giving back to the community that helped her raise her family, including hand making gifts for all of her children’s schools. Each holiday at the Vogel household also brought the anticipation and promise of sampling her wonderful treats and sweets.

She leaves behind to cherish her memories her husband, Ervil Lester Vogel; her two sisters, Opal Simon and Shirley Bickford; two sons, Mark Vogel and his wife Rachel of Kenner, Michael Vogel and his wife Eileen of Kenner; three daughters, Julie Vogel Vernotzy and her husband Doug of Metairie, Lisa Marie Vogel of New Orleans, and Linda Vogel Rozas and her husband Barry of Lafayette…………………….