Obits found online from Escambia Records Dept.Bonifay, Manuel
1787 - Jun 10, 1827
Press Gazette, Aug. 3, 1827
Obituary The following is a translation of the French article, on the death of Mr. Emanuel Bonifay, communicated for our last.
Blessed are they whom God calls to himself. Let us in humiliation bend before his decrees; but, although religion commands resignation to his Divine Providence, let it not be supposed that to express our sorrow is a revolt against Him who loves and who chastises.
Ancient Inhabitants of Pensacola, in less than fifteen days two of your most respectable citizens have, by the inexorable hand of untimely death, been removed from you. From their birth these two men had been known, they were cherished, by you; and tears are now the only acceptable tribute that can be paid to their memories. To add to the Eulogy, which has been so ably drawn of Col. Noriega, will not here be pretended: his friends, and they are numerous, have but one consolation; it is that the family which he left in this transient world, are amply provided with all earthly comforts.
Emanuel Bonifay, whom we have just laid in his tomb, was the father of eleven children, but one of whom has attained the age of manhood, and the youngest shall never behold the author of his existence. His Consort is one of those who fulfill their duties, not because they consider them as incumbent obligations, but because there is a satisfaction in them, and their accomplishment produces happiness. He who unites his existence to such a companion shows that he deserved her. For her is there a period to an overwhelming grief? Yes: when she rises to the mansion of the Blessed, there she will meet the soul of the companion she preferred in her youth, whom she exclusively cherished, and to whom she will again present herself adorned with a robe of spotless purity.
And the Mother of our departed friend, whose age exceeds threescore and ten, and who has been the origin of the most numerous, and one of the most respectable, families in the county, where can her consolation but In Heaven--nothing on Earth can sooth her, who delighted in saying "my son Emanuel was always wise". She a hundred times repeated to me "scarcely, even in early youth, have I had any occasion to reprove him, Emanuel was always fond of active occupations, he always avoided the haunts of dissipation, despised gambling, and never, no never caused me to blush at seeing him intoxicated. Pure he led his beloved to the Hymenial alter, pure he has lived with her." "Such is" added she, "the example that he has set before his numerous family, I hope they will never depart from it." This picture, drawn by a tender but enlightened mother, is not the recital of the triumphs of a hero; it does not offer to the Public the brilliant achievements of a man who is to hold a rank in history; -- it only portrays a practical philosopher, and were the world inhabited but by such unassuming beings, the Poets, truly, would have no great man to present to our admiration, but we should all be happy! A victim to his zeal for his family, whom he supported by constant labor; his courage surpassed his strength; the limits of the latter put an end to his existence. Like a prudent man, who fears not his last moment, but prepares himself for it, Emanuel Bonifay settled all his affairs but a short time before his death -- an example in all worthy of imitation is the estate he has bequeathed. All his debts are due to one man, who would not pardon me if I named him; the Public call him "the honest man whose integrity is known."
Oh God! thou whose judgments are impenetrable; thou hast been pleased to cause the rod of affliction to fall heavily upon a wife, eleven children, an aged mother, devoted relations, sincere friends. Graciously receive our submission; grant our prayers for him whom, we humbly hope, has been called to the enjoyment of Thyself.Bonifay, Marianna Pingrow
1765 - Sep 12, 1829
Pensacola Gazette, Sept. 15, 1829 DIED On Saturday night, Mrs. Mariane Bonifay, aged 79 years.Bonifay, Joseph Francis
Abt 1861 - Mar 24, 1891
The Daily News - Mar. 26, 1891
NOTE AND COMMENT Funeral of Frank Bonifay.
Frank Bonifay, the young man who was fatally injured on the Norwegian bark Gaspee Tuesday afternoon, died at 11 o'clock that night. His wife and children reached him before he died, but he was unconscious to the last.
He was buried at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, from St. Michael's (Catholic) church. The interment was made in St. Michael's cemetery. The remains were accompanied to the grave by a large number of friends and relatives, the members of Stevedore's Benevolent Association No. 1 attending in a body.Bonifay, George Eubanks
Feb 1848 - Feb 5, 1907
Pensacola Journal, Thurs., February 7, 1907
Funeral of Geo. U. Bonifay Remains of Prominent Citizen Placed at Rest Yesterday.
The remains of George U. Bonifay, who expired at his home on West Gregory street Tuesday morning, were placed at rest yesterday afternoon in St. Michael's cemetery.
The funeral cortege moved from the family home at 3 o'clock and proceeded to St. Michael's church, where the services were conducted. A large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives were present to pay their respects to the deceased and followed the remains to the cemetery, where they were placed at rest. The floral designs were numerous and beautiful.
During the hour of the services the office of Hooton & Watson, where the deceased was formerly employed, was closed.
Bonifay, Inez Marie (Maher)
Oct 4, 1895 - Sep 24, 1976
a Pensacola Newspaper, Sep 26, 1976
Inez Mather Bonifay, widow of the late Eugene C. Bonifay, founder of the Bonifay Oil Company, died Friday night in a local hospital. She was 81.
Mrs. Bonifay, 2911 East Jackson Street, was a life-long resident of Pensacola and was amoung the original group that built the East Pensacola Heights Community Center.
Her sons were the first water skiers on Bayou Texar and started a family tradition that continues today: three of her granddaughters are members of the water ski show at Cypress Gardens and one of her sons now runs a ski business in Pensacola.
In her childhood years, Mrs. Bonifay was a frequent patron of the old Pensacola Opera House and served as background musician for silent movies.
During World War II, when four of her sons and three of her sons-in-law were serving with the military, she housed young servicemen in her home and worked with the American Red Cross in delivering death messages to families in the Pensacola area.
In 1952, she and her husband become one of the first families to move to the East Pensacola Heights section of town and started the Bonifay riding Academy.
In 1930 her husband started the Bonifay Oil Company and she and her daughters helped in the business by taking orders.
She and her husband had seven children - Pat Bonifay, E. F. Bonifay, Marion Gomez, Earl Bonifay, Nane Kell, Harry Bonifay and Catherine Eubanks.
Survivors include one sister, Kathleen Keaton of Denver, Colorado; 32 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
A Rosary will be recited Sunday at 7 p.m in the Fisher -Pou Funeral Service Chapel.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Paul Catholic Church with the Rev. George Sindix presiding at a requiem Mass.
Burial will be in Bayview Memorial Park with Fisher-Pou Funeral Service directing.
Active pallbearers will be Barry Bonifay, Larry Bonifay, Pete Bonifay, Randy Eubanks, G. C. Eubanks, Clinton, Bonifay, Billy Ray Loftin and Pat Bonifay.
Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons.
Bonifay, Patrick P. Oct 5, 1914 - Nov 11, 1975
Pensacola Journal, Tues., Nov 11, 1975 Mr. Patrick P. Bonifay, 61, 3102 E. Blount Street died Sunday afternoon in a local hospital. Mr. Bonifay was a native and life long resident of Pensacola. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, a retired civil service employee and a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Evelyn E. Bonifay, Pensacola; four daughters, Mrs. Carolyn A. Sasport, New York; Mrs. Marilyn Mayton, Pensacola, Mrs. Gwenlyn Ward, West Virginia and Mrs. Saralyn Jeffries, Pensacola; six sons, Patrick "Pat" Bonifay, Jr., Ronney Bonifay, Frank Bonifay, Roger Bonifay and James Bonifay all of Pensacola and Ira Bonifay, Germany; two sisters, Mrs. Guy Eubank of Gulf Breeze and Mrs. Clarence Kell, of Pensacola; three brothers, Harry Bonifay, E. F. Bonifay and Earl Bonifay, all of Pensacola; his mother Mrs. Inez Bonifay, Pensacola and seven grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 9:45 a.m. Wednesday in St. Paul Catholic Church with Rev. George Sineik saying mass. Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Fisher-Pou Chapel. Pallbearers will be Timothy Bonifay, Eldon Stone, Gene White, Pete Murphy, Barry Bonifay and Raymond Coe. Burial will be in Barrancas National Cemetery with military honors at the grave.
Bonifay, Timothy Allen
May 5, 1951 - Jun 6, 1979 --- Pensacola Newspaper, Jun 1979.
Timothy Allen Bonifay, 28, of 1004 Bayou Blvd., died Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Bonifay, a native and lifelong resident of Pensacola, was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. He graduated in 1970 from Catholic High School and had been an active participant in Northwest Florida ski competition for many years. He was the owner of Iron Works Unlimited. Survivors include his wife. Roxanne Spivey Bonifay of Pensacola, a daughter, Rachael Ann Bonifay of Pensacola, a son Timothy A. Bonifay of Pensacola; his father and step-mother, Earl P. and Claudia B. Bonifay of Pensacola; his mother, Virginia Bonifay Doyle of Pensacola; two sisters, Ginger B. Harris of Pensacola and Kacy B. Richards of Winter Haven; a stepsister, Tally Beard of Pensacola; two brothers, E. Peter Bonifay, Jr. of Winter Haven and Paul A. Bonifay of Pensacola; two stepbrothers, Samuel Beard and David Beard both of Pensacola; and his maternal grandmother, Mineola Long of Pensacola. Honorary pallbearers: Clinton E. Bonifay, Mark S. Bonifay, Reed Bonifay, Bary Bonifay, Larry Bonifay, and Stuart Bonifay. Active pallbearers: Joseph P. Creary, Jr., Samuel E. Hudgens, III, Guy Shaw, Jr., Donald A. Martin, Wyatt Golson, III and Richard H. Fannell.
