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Obituary for BRUNGARDT


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday November 16, 2014

BRUNGARDT, GUIDO (GUY) Guido (Guy) Brungardt, 87, of Mesa, Arizona, died November 12, 2014. Guy was born August 22, 1927 in Hays, Kansas. Guy loved life. Following an early retirement, Guy's hobbies included flying his glider plane, riding his Goldwing motorcycle and playing golf. His other loves were his family and his dog 'Ace', and reading. He was an avid reader. Guy received his Bachelor's in Economics from Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO. Guy was a businessman owning several restaurants. Guy was preceded in death by his father, Bernard J. Brungardt, his mother, Clara Hartman Brungardt and his sister Juanita Smoot. Guy is survived by his daughters Karla K. Benefield, and Linda G. Rino; son Mark D. Brungardt; daughter Celeste D. Matzinger; sister Dolores Olson; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren and another on the way. A private memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Humane Society of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa Gardens Funeral Care. Please visit www.MariposaGardens.com to leave a tribute to Guy.