Guy BONIFACE Obituary

Awesome friend with a heart of gold. Will never be forgotten.

I just heard the sad news that Guy passed away. I couldn't resist posting this photo of Guy and me back in February 1976 on my family's farm. We were close friends and living in Rangiotu in the Manawatu at the time. It's a shame we lost touch down the years., but my memories of that happy time in the '70s are still strong!

What sad sad news. Just decided to look up the net to see if I could find an old school friend..to find that you are gone and hear all the kind words is a real shock. To find you were back in NZ and we could have caught up and now you are gone. My loss for not having stayed in touch. All the kind things on here are what I remembered of you from school. The world is a poorer place. Kia kaha.

You were my oldest and dearest friend. I am so sorry you are gone
X

Always thinking of you. You was a great person RIP.

Guy I will never forget your support and kindness.

Hugs

Anna (London)

Thinking of you mate.
RIP

Guy was a great 'guy' who brought much warmth and humour into the lives of many. I am priveleged to have known him. He will be very much missed. Our thoughts are with his family.

So shocked and so devastated, Guy you will forever be in my heart, I will miss you dearly you have been a big part of my world for so long that not being able to talk to you everyday will be a huge gap in my life. Farewell my friend ... I will always luv you xx

Big shock to hear of the passing of my PNBHS school friend, Guy. Now remembering those many nights at The Majestic in Palmy having to buy a bowl of chips in order to buy drinks and you always wearing black jeans even in the height of summer. Happy days! Rest well big man.

So totally shocked to hear of Guy's passing. He was always so kind and supportive, not forgetting funny. He would brighten my day with his hilarious email banter. He will be missed.

My heart sank to hear the news of Guy passing. Only in March Guy sent me so much useful inforamtion with things to see and do in New Zealand, I was so grateful for him making the time and effor to do this. He was such a wonderful person. He will be missed dearly. RIP x

Goodbye my friend
Thank you for all the laughs, travel advice and making work fun and enjoyable. Most of all, thank you for being you. You will always be in my heart. Love you always. PP x

Our sincere condolences at this terrible time. Our thoughts are with you. Harrow Council Scrutiny Team

To Guy's family, relatives and friends

Still in shock about Guy's passing but I'm proud and had the pleasure of being his mate and colleague for the last 10 years at Ealing Council. We were in the same team for most of this time!

I draw strength from the good times we've had in London both within and outside of work. Guy is someone who will listen and often I used him as sounding board. His advice and opinions on wide ranging matters were invaluable, and more recently with his expert swimming tips. His support and presence, and subsequent feedback, as he like to call it, for my first long distance swim were both motivational and inspirational.

My family got to know him and my kids always joke about 'are you going to pub with Guy and Mac. Our last drink with Guy was in one of his favourite pubs in Ealing, though he hates the long walk up. We always can entice Guy with a few beers, curry and a lift home to Hanwell.

Mate, I've enjoyed your company, your kind words and wisdom and your anecdotes.

Big man, you are now free, go find peace,
RIP
Andy

such sad news Guy was a great Guy and fun to work with he will be missed.

Guy, you will always have a place in my heart. My life is richer for having known you and you will be sorely missed. Thank you for all the advice on travel and life in general and your constant compassion and empathy for others. My thoughts are with your family in coping with your sudden loss. With love always,x

Such very sad news. Guy was a lovely, sweet, funny gentleman who I very much enjoyed working with over the past ten years. Always ready with a amile, a kind word or an amusing quip. A great loss. My sincerest condolences,

Sincere condolances to all the family from us all. At peace.
Vivienne, Karen, Craig, Gregory and Allanah-May

A quiet, unassuming gentleman. Warm, considerate and witty.
Never one to make a show – but always one to have an impact – that was Guy's way - the right way!
Miss the Friday after work drinks at ‘our' local. Will raise a glass to you and wish all your family well through this painful time.
RIP Guy.
Mac Magon.

Such a tragic loss. He will always be remembered with great affection. Our deepest sympathies.

Dearest Guy

I'm stunned by this sad news. I was about to get my act together and email you so we could finally arrange for us to catch up - now that you're back in NZ. You will be so missed my gentle thoughtful friend. Thank you for all your kindness. My sincerest thoughts go out to all your loved ones and many friends around the globe.

Ann & Don.
So sorry to hear of your loss.I am here for you any time. Thinking of you both.

Deepest sympathy for your loss

So sorry to hear about Guy. I'll miss his wit and wisdom and great sense of humour. It was an honour to have known him

I was so sorry to hear about Guy. I had the pleasure of working with him in London and he was a fantastic bloke - I always enjoyed chatting with him. A very genuine, gentle, kind and funny guy. Thinking of you.

Really shocked to hear of Guy's passing. He was warm, funny and kind. I used to particularly enjoy his quick wit (quite often being on the receiving end of it), and talking about books, music and past and potential travels. A big loss.

Guy was a true friend,loyal constant, encouraging, wise and entertaining. I valued his advice and enjoyed his company. It was a pleasure to have been his manager and an honour to be his friend.

It was with great sadness that I learnt about the death of Guy. We would often meet in tthe lift on our way into work at London Borough of Ealing – with him clutching his customary paper cup of 'something hot'. Please accept my sympathy for your sad loss.

I am so thankful we had the opportunity to spend time together in Las Vegas before you completed your journey home to New Zealand. I will miss your humorous emails and facebook messages. Love Ruth, Rob, Rachel and your Godson Rory.

Very sad to hear of this shocking news. Guy was always friendly, extremely helpful and a lovely man to work with. Thoughts are with the family and loved ones. xx

I was so sad to hear of Guy's passing, I will remember fondly our chats about music, films and the meaning of life and everything. He will be missed.

Janet Coote

You will be greatly missed, he was a gentleman and always took pride in being part of the solution.

So sorry to hear of Guy's death. He was such a helpful and positive colleague and so generous in helping others. Such a great loss. x

So sorry to hear the tragic news. It is especially sad to know he was about to embark on a new chapter of his life back in NZ. He was an extremely well respected colleague to all at Ealing Council. I am sure it is a massive shock and loss to all those close to him. God bless him.

Shocked to hear of Guy's death. I saw Guy frequently at Ealing Council and always enjoyed a chat. Guy was a real 'glass half full' kind of bloke. Always positive and humerous. Already missed in the UK, even more so now.

I am so sorry to hear about Guy's sudden and premature departing. He was a lovely colleague and it is so sad that his new adventures back in New Zealand were so abruptly ended.
Sally x

What an absolute shock to learn of his sudden demise! Guy was a wonderful colleague and a nice 'fella' to have my morning chat with everyday. Rest in peace...God bless!

I was very shocked to hear about Guys passing over the weekend. While I worked with him in Ealing he was nothing but kind, warm and welcoming and we often spent far too much time at work chatting rather than working. He will be greatly missed.

Rest in peace Guy

There was a place on my walk home from work that I used to cross paths with Guy. Since he left London to go back to NZ I've felt a pang each time I reached that spot. But now it will be an ache. Miss you, xo Nora

Man, so many memories... from when we were just little, kicking around in our roman sandals (or preferably bare feet), to the mirth, merriment and mischief when we were all studying in Palmy, to most recently when we had that great curry in Ealing before you headed back to NZ! Well cuz, I guess I won't be seeing you when I get home next.
Uncle Don, Odie and everyone else back home, we send all our love and despite the distance we are right there next to you always xx

Such a shock to learn of your passing Guy but so pleased I could spend a little time with you on your return from UK and that you were able to see Aunty Fran & John. So appreciated your house sitting for us in July.
R.I.P
Uncle Rod, Aunty Emy &family

Thoughts with you all. The Walker Family, Auckland