Guillermo Enrique Perez-Munoz
August 15, 1969 ~ December 22, 2020
Guillermo “G” Enrique Perez Muñoz
Aka: Big G, Chef, or just “G”
August 15, 1969 - December 22, 2020 Wichita, Kansas
“G” passed away due to complications with COVID-19 on December 22, 2020. Guillermo was born to a loving family on August 15, 1969 in Puerto Rico.
Guillermo went to the culinary academy at Johnson & Wales and had multiple degrees in business, restaurant management, and food sciences. His position at A & M Management was head of the kitchens at Deano’s Grill & Tapworks, Oak & Pie, Jax, and Stearman Airfield Bar & Grill. Guillermo’s other restaurant projects throughout his lifetime include his own, Ciao, plus Mike’s Wine Dive, The Gaslamp, Bella Luna, Cracker Barrel, & Jimmy’s Egg.
G is preceded in death by his mother, Irida Perez Muñoz. Guillermo is survived by his two precious children; Mathew and Marisol, a twin sister; Mari Elisa, and three brothers; Fernando, Antonio, & Carlos. He was a man of many passions, including the Lord & his many friends. He was known for his huge heart, strong leadership, and twisted sense of humor. G had a deep, selfless dedication to his work, family, and helping to celebrate life’s special moments with food.
A visitation will be held at Downing and Lahey Mortuary East, 6555 E. Central Avenue Wichita, Kansas 67206, on Sunday, December 27, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
A memorial service will be held at EPIC church, 7011 E. Central Ave., Wichita, KS 67206, on Monday, December 28, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. led by Pastor David LeMonnier.
We want to continue to respect and honor the experiences and memories he gave us all.
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Dear Marisol, I am so saddened to learn of your beloved father’s passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Blessings and love, Mrs. Sorensen
My condolences for your loss, Matthew and Marisol. Your dad was my cousin. I have so many good memories of spending time with him and my other cousins in Mayaguez. I’m sorry we lost touch. I am so sorry for your loss. Your NYC cousin, Eva Landeo
Malen – No hay palabras. Recuerdo a Guillo con mucho cariño. Tantos detalles y buen corazón. Un abrazo en este momento tan difícil. Irma Antonia
G I woke up this morning to find this shared with me. I struggle to find the words to covey the absolute heartbreak that I feel with your passing. You were such a Great man with such a huge heart and you were always willing to help someone. Your love for your Family and Children was so deep and so endearing never failing. My heart and prayers are with Matthew and Marisol and your family as they lay you to rest. I will carry the memories that were made and always remember you with a smile in my heart. Rest In Peace G I will see you on the other side.
My condolences to Guillo’s family as we told him at school. He was a classmate of mine since elementary school.
Guillo was my first cousin. Growing up in Puerto Rico I shared many great times with him from watching Star Wars projected in the ceiling of his bedroom to working together at the Ricomini bakery with his brother Fernando .We used to laugh so loud that I always thought we would get in trouble. After college, life got in the way and sadly we did not keep up with each other as we should have . I am going to miss him. Sending love and abrazos to Matthew, Marisol, Tio Vieques, Antonio, Carlos, Fernando, Mari Elisa ,Jorge and all who loved him. Fernando Bartolomei.
Guillo was a second cousin, and though we didn’t have a close relationship, I will always remember with love our childhood memories. May the Lord give you all strength, peace, and comfort. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful servants.” (Psalm 116:15) Abba Father rejoices with your presence back home. Much love, Maritere Muñoz
Dear Marisol and Mathew, Hannah and I are so sorry to hear about your dad. He was always very kind to both of us. I enjoyed seeing him at school events, a friendly face for me to sit next to. When we would drop off Marisol at the restaurant, Hannah had such a good time hanging out with her and Guillermo made her feel welcome and well fed! We both wish we could give you guys a big hug. Sending you love and prayers. Hannah and Michelle Powell
Dear Matthew & Marisol…On behalf of your dad’s Munoz-Irizarry cousins (Marily, Elena, Elisa & Fernando Leo) and my mother Wilda, I would like to extend our most sincere condolences. We are the “younger cousins bunch”, also 5 kids, twins included. Receiving these news has brought us great sadness, as we remember your dad as an affectionate older cousin and a super nice guy…A gentle giant with a heart of gold, super hardworking and always willing to lend a hand. Please know we have him, and the two of you, in our prayers. With deepest sympathy, Lymari
Antonio, Carlos, Fernan & Mari…Que tristeza…Abrazo fuerte a todos, de parte de los Munoz-Irizarry.
My deepest condolences to Mathew and Marisol, and to the Pérez, Muñoz, Quintero and Morales families. In addition to the hundreds of friends, colleagues and employees who, like us, were fortunate to have Guillo in their lives. Guillo is my first cousin, and he was one of the most influential people in my development as an adult. As he always characterized himself in helping others, in 1999 he opened the doors of his home to this university “maganzón”, possibly at the time that I needed him the most. His wonderful gesture gave me the blessing of being able to share my life with this exceptional human being and his wonderful family, and learn from him. Guillo became my “life as an adult coach” and changed my life for the better, during that time he became a great father figure to me. For all the love, the laughs, the wisdom, the advices and all time expended, I will be eternally grateful. I love you very much Guillo, rest is peace! Fernan