Guy Anthony "Guido" Murnig

1943 - 2021

Guy "Guido" Anthony Murnig

Surrounded by his family, Guy "Guido" Anthony Murnig passed away due to complications of a stroke on October 18, 2021. It gives us much peace knowing he is now rejoicing in heaven with his son Ryan (who preceded him in death in '97). Born March 7, 1943 to Guido Anthony and Mary Madeline Murnig, Guido grew up in Belmont, Ca. He is survived by his wife Debbie, his children Kyle, Lacey Thompson (Lucas), Guido (Taylor Serres) and granddaughters Abigail and Eleanor Thompson; sister Stephanie Edrington, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Guido attended Our Lady of Angels, IHM '57, Serra High School '61, St. Joseph's '63, USF '66, St. Patrick's Seminary '70, and was ordained in 1970. He was an Assistant Pastor at St. Patrick's (Corte Madera), St. Sebastian's (Kentfield), and Mount Carmel (Mill Valley), where he was known for creating and directing the beautiful annual Christmas Pageant. He resided and taught at Marin Catholic High School in Kentfield, encouraging a love for learning amongst the students and teachers. He later left the priesthood, fell in love and married Debbie Monardo Murnig, his wife of 43 years. Sharing their passion and talent for construction, they opened and operated Murnig and Son's Construction Company. He then went on to work for Stretchwall/MechoSystems, devoting 30+ years to the construction industry. Following retirement, he consulted for Goodwin Cole Company. He was a mentor, role model, and the epitome of a hard worker.
During his formative years, he developed his true passions of helping others and the art of gardening. Guido was an avid reader, who spoke eloquently and was fluent in Latin; frequently letting you know the Latin origin for the English term. He inspired many, often leading by example - his big heart revealing his wisdom and generosity - and he has left an indelible mark on his friends and family. As President of Southern Marin Pop Warner, and President of the Marin Catholic Boosters, Guido truly understood the importance of human connection, actively connecting people in new and innovative ways. The Season of Advent and the Birth of Christ was magical to him, and with the many Christmas lights he hung, he relished sharing this special time with others. He enjoyed the family traditions of Lake Tahoe and the many adventures camping at the rivers and redwoods of California. At Jedediah Smith State Park, Guido took camping to the next level with his famous chuckwagon, kitchen set up, and all day riverside coffee and cocktails.
Guido and Debbie lived in Mill Valley while raising a family of four, and later moved to Sonoma. Their ranch was his little piece of heaven on Earth and where Guido's green thumb flourished. His dream of an olive orchard came to fruition, and together with his family, Stage Gulch Ranch Olive Oil was created. When resting, he could often be found sitting by the pool with a book, a glass of wine in hand, listening to Italian Opera Music. It was here he found peace and enjoyment sharing life with his wife, children, and grandchildren; a light in his life.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am, Friday, November 19, 2021 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 3 Oakdale Avenue, Mill Valley. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in honor of Guido may be made to The Ryan Murnig Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Marin Community Foundation, 5 Hamilton Landing, Suite 200, Novato, CA 94949.