Woman found dead in southwest Calgary home identified as WestJet pilot

A makeshift memorial was erected in southwest Calgary to pay tribute to one of the two people found dead inside a home late last week. An unknown person placed candles, flowers and a photograph of Capt. Christina Thomson, a WestJet pilot, on the house’s stairs.

The WestJet Master Executive Council of the Airline Pilots Association, the union representing WestJet pilots, issued a statement to Global News on Tuesday confirming Thomson’s death.

“Words cannot begin to describe the sense of devastation, grief, and profound loss which now envelops the WestJet pilot group, with the tragic passing of Captain Christina Thomson,” Capt. Bernard Lewall said in the statement. “Not only was Capt. Thomson a first-rate aviator, but she was also known as a driven and strong leader serving as a role model for younger women in aviation. Her life will leave an indelible mark on all those fortunate to have met her.”

The nature of Thomson’s death as well as the cause of death of the unidentified man have not been released but Calgary Police Service investigators say both are considered suspicious. Autopsies were scheduled to take place Tuesday.

Global's Tomasia DaSilva reports.

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[kevinkarbonik]

If there was also a dead man there it means there is much more to the story.

[tessietesoro]

So heartbreaking, may she rest in peace🙏🙏🙏

[joesutherland]

I'm suspecting murder suicide at this point .

[BngGrpper]

The important information is at the bottom of the video description TLDR; Police haven’t released the name of the unidentified male, they consider both deaths to be suspicious and autopsies have been scheduled for Tuesday (Boxing Day).

[joyceroberts]

Condolences to her co-workers, family, friends. Like the gentleman said, so sad, especially at this time of year.

[dawitbegashaw]

what kind of news is this ? reporting without the cause of death ?

[julienielsen]

The reporter looks like she was in a hurry to leave without any info.

[theultimatepickz]

Amazing how there's like no mention of the man. Basically, her life was worth mentioning his was not

[lapraxi]

So the death of the unidentified man is also deemed suspicious..

[darrininverarity]

I didn’t know her but condolences to friends and families.

[bowriverblog]

What a sad tragedy.

Report would leave me to believe it would be a murder/suicide 😪😪

[Rogerwheels]

Global cameraman walking around inside the garage… way to secure the crime scene guys…

[Thebonesoftrees]

When are you going to mention the crazy spike in all cause mortality. People are dying and no one will cover it… a guy in NewZealand did….

[barbaraa.walters]

RIP Sincere Condolences to their Families AMEN ❤️🙏

[thecat]

Let's do a news report and leave out a bunch of the story.. How about you wait until you have all the facts.

[smuirhead]

So what about the guy? I mean it's great how everyone is showing love and support for her but what about the dude? His death isn't more than a quick mention. That alone is fkd up

[farmboyindustries]

Is cause of death now just no longer disclosed?? What happened to standard procedures...

[ellasoes]

How do they know she was "beloved"?

[elim]

Awesome coverage of a crime. So many details like how many police showed up, the color of the firetruck, the weather and how far away is the closest Timmies. Commendable reporting, i am waiting for the day AI takes over journalist roles.

[camelliam.]

seriously, you can't come up with a nicer picture of her?