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GORDON WILLIAM KITCHEN
Born: Oct 30, 1946
Date of Passing: Jan 13, 2026
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGORDON WILLIAM KITCHEN
Peacefully, after a brief illness, Gordon Kitchen passed away at the Victoria Hospital in Winnipeg. Predeceased by his parents Gordon and Isabela Kitchen and Sister Ann, Gord is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joan, son David Kitchen (Sandra) daughter Jennifer Lane (Matthew), grandchildren Emmett, Arwen, Anna, and Oliver, sister Helen and many nieces and nephews.
Gord was born October 30 in Portage la Prairie. The youngest of Gordon and Belle Kitchen’s three children he was raised in Poplar Point on the family farm. He attended Poplar Point school where he participated in sports including football, hockey and his passion, baseball.
Gord moved on to high school in Portage la Prairie attending Portage Collegiate Institute where he and his 1964 Ford Fairlane caught the eye of Joan Smith. Gord and Joan married in 1967 and moved to St. Vital in Winnipeg.
Gord worked as a surveys technician for several years with the province of Manitoba. Shortly after the move to Winnipeg, he began studying to certify as a Land Surveyor which would be the focus of his work for his entire career, serving as a member of and president for both the Association of Manitoba Land Surveyors and the Canadian Land Surveyors. Gord spent the better part of his career with the Government of Canada until his retirement in 2005.
Gord was a devoted husband and loving father and spent many hours coaching baseball, spending time with friends and family, and doing renovations at home and the cabin at Nutimik. Gord was a passionate sports fan whose love of the Winnipeg Jets could only be topped by that for the L.A. Dodgers whom he was thrilled to see win another pennant this past fall. Every project he worked on was made better by his lifelong love of music. Spending hours crafting playlists to serve as a soundtrack for life events, parties and get togethers with friends and neighbours.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at The Vic, and all the caregivers in his life.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation (hsfoundation.ca)
A farewell for Gord will be planned for spring 2026 at the baseball field in Poplar Point.
A photo biography honouring Gord’s life is accessible through the 'tributes' link below.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 24, 2026
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Our sincere condolences to Joan and family in this difficult time. We were fortunate enough to get to know Joan & Gord over the last 25 years since we all lived on the Cove. We miss our neighbours since they moved and now with Gord’s passing we are reminded how fragile life can be! We will cherish the memories we made while chatting about our flowerbeds or while working as members of the Audit committee for the condo board. Rest in peace Gord. - Posted by: Sue and Fern (Neighbours and Friends) on: Jan 25, 2026
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Our sincere condolences to Joan and family in this difficult time. We were fortunate enough to get to know Joan & Gord over the last 25 years since we all lived on the Cove. We miss our neighbours since they moved and now with Gord’s passing we are reminded how fragile life can be! We will cherish the memories we made while chatting about our flowerbeds or while working as members of the Audit committee for the condo board. Rest in peace Gord. - Posted by: Sue and Fern (Neighbours and Friends) on: Jan 25, 2026
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Gord and Joan were so welcoming to me when I moved onto the Cove. Their door was always open ready to greet me with warmth and hospitality. I loved hearing Joan talk about how she met Gord and how they built their life together. Joan, May your memories of your beautiful life together be a comfort to you and your family in this most difficult time. - Posted by: Michelle Gnutel (Neighbour) on: Jan 24, 2026
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So sorry for your loss. He sounded like a lovely man. - Posted by: Shelley Durant (Kitchen) (Cousin) on: Jan 24, 2026
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Our sincere condolences go out to Joan and her family. We have known Joan and Gord for over 40 years when our daughters were in the same kindergarten class at Shamrock School and have been good friends ever since. Memories of time spent at the lake and other gatherings as well as our many lunches around the city trying to find yet another new local restaurant to enjoy. Johnny and Gord were employees of the Canadian Government and rode the “Federal Express” together and sat at the back of the bus with other folks who worked at the Government office. Many important discussions were had on that bus. We will miss you Gord! Love Johnny and Sharon Ikonen - Posted by: Johnny and Sharon Ikonen (Friends) on: Jan 24, 2026
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Sad to see Gord go but he persevered for years. Never complaining. A real trooper. Always a considerate neighbour, the allegations of loud parties at our house, in our absence would be deflected to “some other house” by Gord. We had good times together and shared dinners. Always fun at the lake. Will continue to see you Joan. All our sincere condolences to Jenny and David and families. Lyndon & Linda - Posted by: Lyndon-Linda Campbell (Good friends) on: Jan 24, 2026
