Kunnel Joseph Bonifase was born on May 7, 1932 in Allepey, Kerala/India to his father Joseph Kunnel and mother Stella Joseph. He passed away on February 8, 2023. Kunnel J. Bonifase is survived by his wife Leelamma Bonifase and their two children Anil Boniface (Lizo Anil) and Asha Abraham (Abey Abraham). His siblings: K.J. Jacob (Mariamma Jacob), K.J. Thomas (Thresiamma Thomas), K.J. Treasamma -(M.D.Mathew), Fr. Michael Kunnel. And Kunnel beloved grandchildren: Kevin, Maya, Steve, Anetha, Ajay and Ashley.
He is preceded in death by the father Joseph Kunnel, mother Stella Joseph, K.J. John and Mary John.