The architectural glass and construction community is invited to pause, reflect, and share in remembrance as we announce the passing of Carey Mobius, beloved father, brother, uncle, and longtime owner and steward of Garibaldi Glass Industries, on January 7, 2026, at the age of 61, surrounded by family.
Born into the glass industry, Carey’s life and career were inseparable from the business his family built. Raised on equal parts grit, integrity, and curiosity, he began working alongside his father at a young age, famously traveling to the company’s early Squamish location and sleeping on the cutting table as a toddler. When his father passed away at just 42, Carey faced extraordinary responsibility at an early age. Through periods of financial hardship, including rebuilding the company from a staff of 40 down to four, he steadily rebuilt the business brick by brick, guided by resilience, discipline, and belief in people.
Over more than four decades in the industry, Carey shaped not only glass, but people, partnerships, and a culture grounded in the philosophy of “Never Ever Give Up.” His leadership was never about speed for its own sake or growth without intention. Instead, he championed thoughtful decision-making, continuous improvement, long-term partnerships, operational excellence, and a deeply held belief that quality is not a slogan, but a system, one that begins long before fabrication and extends well beyond delivery.
Known throughout the industry for his steady leadership style, thoughtful perspective, and ability to ask the one question in the room that truly mattered, Carey’s legacy is defined by enduring principles:
- Long-term relationships over short-term wins
- Craftsmanship without shortcuts
- Integrity, innovation, and perseverance
- A belief that the strongest companies are built by investing in people first
Under his leadership, Garibaldi Glass grew into one of the industry’s most respected independent fabricators, trusted not because it was loud, but because it was consistent. Carey believed that if you do the hard things well, quietly and repeatedly, the right people notice. And they did.
Yet to those who worked alongside him, Carey was not only a respected industry leader. He was a mentor, a listener, and a steady presence. His door was always open, and his welcoming smile made it easy for people to step in and talk, whether about work, family, or something they had not yet found words for. He listened more than he spoke. He encouraged more than he commanded. He noticed when someone was struggling and offered reassurance without being asked. He made people feel seen, valued, and trusted.
Carey believed deeply that leadership begins with how you treat people. He led with compassion, humility, and fairness. He understood that strong cultures are built through consistency, care, and accountability, not slogans. For many, Garibaldi Glass became more than a workplace. It became a community where people felt proud to belong.
In recent years, Carey focused on guiding the next generation of his family and leadership team, not simply teaching them how to run a business, but how to lead with integrity, curiosity, and heart. A proud father, he worked alongside his children as they developed their own paths within the company. He believed true legacy is measured not only in growth or awards, but in the values carried forward and the people prepared to sustain them.
Carey was also a passionate advocate for industry education and collaboration. He founded GlassDay®, an event created to bring the glass community together to learn, share, and elevate the industry as a whole. He was generous with his time, mentorship, and advice, regularly supporting peers, partners, and emerging leaders across the industry.
He is survived by a loving family and an industry he cared for deeply; a leadership team empowered to think, decide, and lead; a company culture rooted in trust, learning, collaboration, and accountability; customers who know their projects are treated with care and respect; and a glass community that is stronger and more knowledgeable because of his contributions.
Above all, Carey will be remembered as a good man. Kind. Patient. Fair. Steady. Someone who showed up for others, kept his word, and believed in the potential of people. His life was a handshake deal.
His legacy lives on through the people he mentored, the culture he shaped, the family he cherished, and the industry he helped elevate.
Carey’s final request was this: in lieu of flowers, please send purchase orders.
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