Category: Passages

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

The Passing of Brother Chris Jirasek

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of Brother Chris Jirasek on April 19th, 2025. Chris started working with us at American Airlines in 1997 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. Please keep the Jirasek family in your thoughts and prayers. Funeral Service at Dillon Funeral Service 1200 North Cleveland Avenue Sand Springs,…

The Passing of Retired Brother John Fisher

It’s with sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Brother John Fisher, on April 10, 2025. John started working at American Airlines in 1960 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician – Crew Chief in 1996. Please keep the Fisher family in your thoughts and prayers. No other details were made available at…

The Passing of Retired Brother Bob Edwards

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Bobby Gene Edwards in Pryor, Oklahoma, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 28, 2025 at the age of 82. Bob had started working here at American Airlines back in 1973 and retired from the position of Plant Maintenance Mechanic in 2003. Please keep…

The Passing of Retired Brother Barney Ray Busby

We share with you in great sorrow the passing of retired Brother Barney Ray Busby on March 25th, 2025. Barney started working with us here at American Airlines back in 1990 and retired from the position of Mechanic Overhaul – Machinist in 2008. Please keep the Busby Family in your thoughts and prayers. Barney Ray…

The Passing of Retired Brother Arthur Brassfield

With a heavy heart, we share with you the passing of retired Brother Arthur Brassfield on March 26th, 2025. Arthur started working with us here at American Airlines in 1990 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2007. Please keep the Brassfield family in your thoughts and prayers. Arthur Jefferson Brassfield Jr.…

The Passing of Retired Brother Stuart Bernard

It’s with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Stuart Bernard on March 11, 2025, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma at the age of 73. Stuart started working here with us at American Airlines in 1985 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2013. Please keep the Bernard family in your thoughts…

The Passing of Retired Brother G.T. Bunch

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved brother, G.T. Bunch, a devoted union member and cherished family member. G.T. passed away on March 28th, 2025, at the age of 82, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. G.T. started working here at American Airlines in 1987 and retired from the position of Machinist in 2009. G.T.…

The Passing of Brother Aquarius Mayes

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brother Aquarius Mayes, on March 25th, 2025. Aquarius, a dedicated Maintenance Support Person and proud member of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), Local 514, at American Airlines. He had started working with us here at American Airlines in 2011. Please keep the…

The Passing of Retired Brother Billie Joe Hamlin

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Billie Hamlin on March 24th, 2025. Billie started working here at American Airlines back in 1965 and retired from the position of Crew Chief Mechanic, Machinist in 1993. Please keep the Hamlin family in your thoughts and prayers. No…

The Passing of Retired Sister Kellene Collins

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired sister Kellene Collins on February 15th, 2025. Kelly had started working with us here at American Airlines in 1990 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2008. Please keep the Collins family in your thoughts and prayers. Kellene Elizabeth Easky…