01/17/2026
It is with great sadness that we share that Gordon Firkus has passed away at the age of 84.
A staple at the Chilliwack Airport and the in the aviation industry for many years, you could often find him in the shop, in the air, or at the Chilliwack Flying Club with many of his friends.
Growing up, while showing talent in the arts, Gord pursued a love of aviation through obtaining his Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license through Pacific Vocational Institute (now BCIT). Shortly thereafter, his entrepreneurial drive led him to partner with Jim Evans and open Kent Aviation where Gord was both a mechanic and commercial pilot. Gord's passion for fixing aircraft led him to founding Firkus Aircraft Servicing at Chilliwack Airport after they sold Kent Aviation not many years later. As the anchor shop at the airport, Gord was the go-to person for all things mechanical. After successfully leading the business for over 40 years, Gord retired in 2007 and passed the torch on to his oldest son, Ray, who continues the legacy of Firkus Aircraft in Chilliwack.
A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday January 24, 2026, at Henderson’s Funeral Home in Chilliwack. A reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either the Parkinsons Society or the Cancer Society.
