Gordon Paul Wiebe

Gord was an active guy who thrived outdoors. His great love was skiing, especially with friends and family in the years he lived at Sun Peaks. Perfection was a fast run down Sting on a bluebird morning, or powder on Wringer as he headed to his backyard. In summer, rounds of golf with his brother or his friends kept him going. The Yukon, with its vast spaces and opportunities for exploration, held a special place in his heart. He also loved building and woodworking; he usually had one project on the go and another in his head. Beyond all else, Gord enjoyed time around a table with his wife and daughters. He loved to barbecue and impress them with his growing list of recipes. Treating guests to a smoked cocktail became a signature act in the last few years.

For most of his adult life, Gord was a teacher, first in Langley, and then in Abbotsford. He enjoyed the community of kids and colleagues, and the challenge of explaining ideas and bringing them alive for students. For two years in his early thirties he taught at the Pan American Christian Academy in São Paulo, Brazil, an experience that profoundly influenced his faith and his politics for the rest of his life.

Mourning Gord are his wife, Ruth, his daughters, Melissa and Deanna, and his extended family: sisters, Lillian Doerksen (Del) and Caroline Poetker (Dennis); brothers, Bob (Marg) and Randy (Lisa); father-in-law, George Falk; siblings-in-law, Don Falk (Judy) and Sharon Yoshimoto (Dana), as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. His parents, Paul and Alma (Dyck) Wiebe, predeceased him, as did his mother-in-law, Ramona Falk.

Very special to Gord were his many committed friends from Abbotsford and Sun Peaks. During the 19 months of his gruelling illness they visited unwaveringly, laughed and reminisced, drove, texted and phoned, brought gifts and food, prayed and sent encouragement, planned special events like a visit with Trevor Linden, sent photos, and genuinely loved him through the hard months, weeks, days, hours and, in the end, minutes.

Gord also was grateful for the people who worked with him at BC Cancer Agency, Abbotsford Regional Hospital (ARH), and Holmberg House. Special thanks go to his oncologists, Dr. Bruce Keith and Dr. Maya Almahmudi, who used their care and intelligence to personalize a treatment plan that gave him at least 6 extra months of quality time. The doctors, nurses, and staff of the ARH Emergency Department and ACE Unit gave continual relief from symptoms. The volunteers and staff in the PCCU and in Holmberg House made his last months easier.

Go with God, dear Gord. We forever will miss your laugh, your resonant voice, your love, and your perfect ribeye steaks.

At his request, Gord’s Celebration of Life will be held on his birthday, September 18, 2026, at Ledgeview Golf Course. He wanted a party, not a funeral. Details will be posted on this Dignity Memorial (Woodlawn) website.