Dear Galician Friend
After the shock and the anger, it is finally time for me to accept the sad reality. You will forever be remembered as a caring person, listening to others with so much empathy. But also as a man with a lot of humor and able to laugh at himself, a quality so rare !
I hope I have been worthy of your friendship and generosity over the years spent together, full of happy moment and private jokes (Hôtel de Ville de Bordeaux remains my favorite).
My deepest condolences to the whole Family, most particularly to Mercedes and your Beloved Daughter
Stef and Family

How to express the sadness
Your joy of life, your extreme kindness - You were a Great Gentleman calling me "My Lady"
I will never forget you and thank you for making our days sunny
Sincerest condolences to your family and to my Spanish colleagues
Rest in Peace!

Dear Speedy
I still cannot realize that you have left. But the memories of your kindness, the joyful moments, your great listening and the precious friendhip you shared, make me blessed to have met you. This is very lively and warmly glowing inside each of us, forever. Thank you my friend.

My thoughts to your family,

in loving commemoration dear friend Speedy,
Christian

What a great loss to the world. Francisco will be missed by so many. My sincere condolences to Fancisco's family.

“I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories.” —Leo Buscaglia

Dear Francisco and Speedy,
My deepest condolences to Mercedes, your daughter and family.
Speedy and I joined Finnboard, Jarmo Ahlskog in charge, mid 1980` me 1987. I remember you singing, making food, Ice fishing at Simpele. My wife and I visit Mercedes and you in Madrid. You showed us Toledo, your "Ranch" with your horses.
We have had so many hours together with Customers
Rest in Peace Speedy, you have made Metsa great.
Helle and Claus Kjaersgaard

Dear Speedy,

We remember you already from early 1990's as a senior paperboard colleague when we were just juniors in business. You were an excellent sales person, a great sauna friend and dinner singer, and always friendly, happy and helpful.

You will always stay in our memories.

Our warmest condolences to your wife and daughter.

Mika and Riikka Joukio

Dear Speedy,

so difficult to express how much I miss You!

At first I would like to express my warmest condolence to Francisco's family and friends.

You were always great support to me, welcomed me kindly from my early beginning at Metsa family. Whenever, wherever we were you spread your great humor, positive energy, shared good advises.

I will forever keep im memory your singing during our meetings, night long discussions, food tasting.

I felt to have in you good-natured mentor or more to say - real Papi.

This year we were going with my family to visit Spain, we discussed with you our holiday plans and I was already looking forward to see you again...

Rest in peace Dear Friend and take care of all of us from heaven.

Your devoted friend Lukasz!

My heartfelt condolences to Francisco’s family on this very sad occasion.
Speedy was a fantastic colleague always willing to help.
Will never forget him.
Pavel

My sincere condolences for the family.

Speedy, Rest In Piece!

Dear Francisco,

Unfortunately, I did not have the opportunity to get to know you better, but I have just learned in the last few days what a great person you were and how much you were loved by your colleagues.

I wish the family my sincerest condolences and much strength.

Sebastian

Hemos perdido un gran profesional, pero sobre todo una admirable persona.

Descansa en Paz amigo

Antonio

Estimado Francisco

No olidare tu alegria, fue siempre un placer trabajar contigo, a tu lado.
gracias para todos estos momentos juntos.
"repose en paix Don Speedy".
Un fuerte abrazo.
hervé

Hola Speedy - my friend!

No words to express how sad it feels to loose you.

We started to work at about the same time in late 80´s. And since always together at Simpele Ice-Fishing and Spanish customer visits both in Finland and Spain - I'll always remember the joy & happiness you brought in those.

Thanks for the unforgettable holidays in Calahonda of which 1st we had a pleasure to meet our families.

Rest in piece Speedy.

Lauri

Dear Mercedes and Tatiana,

Our deepest condolences for loosing your dear one. 

Lauri, Helena and Riitta

Estimada famila Gonzalez ,
Recibo la noticia de la defuncion de mi amigo, compatriota y ex-colega Francisco con una infinita tristeza . No me puedo creer que sea verdad , no sera una broma suya a el que le gustaba siempre reir y cultivar los buenos ambientes. Todavia tengo en la mente los momentos de cantos compartidos durante cenas profesionales que nunca , gracias a el, fueron aburridas ! Francisco o mejor "Speedy" como todos te llamabamos , te voy a echar de menos pero puede que algun dia nos encontremos de nuevo , quien sabe ? 
Un abrazo muy fuerte a la familia y que recordemos todos la suerte de haberlo conocido . 
Con todo mi corazon .
Francisco Ruiz 

Dear Speedy,

This is an immensely sad thing to do, to have to say goodbye to a friend I knew for more than thirty years. The fun times we had together, the discussions on work and family, the admiration I have for you as a warm person, a true gentleman and a top professional in your work – they will never be forgotten.

Dear Merche, Dear Tatí,
Francisco was taken away far too early, but hopefully you will find consolation in the fact that he has left a big mark in the lives of so many who enjoyed his company as a colleague and friend. Most importantly, in my so many discussions with Francisco it always came through that his family meant everything to him.

With fond memories,
Risto

My sincere condolences to Francisco's Family and relatives.

Speedy was generous, always ready to help but also a very joyful, unifying and beautiful soul.

May you Rest in Peace, Speedy.

Laurence

To Francisco’s wife & daughter:
I never really met Francisco but I can surely tell how wonderful, caring & generous person he was just by reading through the notes & remembering his light, laugh & warm welcomes when he visited.

It’s never easy to loose a parent, no matter how old we are. Take comfort in your memories as you grieve.

My deepest & sincere sympathy, may you always feel his presence in your heart.

My dear Francisco, how to express in few words all the feelings, every moment share in these last years, where you have been so important for me. Always with a wise word, with your smile, with a joke, with an advise...to help me for being better professional and above all better person.
You have always had all my respect...not for your age, it was only a number for you, but for how you were with me, and with all of us.
I will miss every moment share with you- the coffee in the morning every day, the discussions in the office and many others.
Good travel my dear master and friend.

All our condolences to the family and closest colleagues from the UK CS team.
It was a real pleasure to work with you Speedy. Even though we worked different markets, you always took time, when visiting our office, to come to our desks, shake our hands and ask about our day. Always with a smile on your face and a witty word to share, always genuinely warm and interested. you will be very missed.
Rest in Peace

Thank you Speedy for all the great moments we have spent together. Your contribution to our team was fantastic, both as a highly appreciated colleague and a very good friend to all of us. Your warm and welcoming personality and your true Gentleman manners were unique and we will all remember and miss you so much.

Rest in Peace my friend.
Anders

Dear Speedy,

When I heart about the sad news I remembered immediately all our fruitful discussions about Copapharm. Not always easy but at the end always with a good solution. We worked for a very long time together and it was always a pleasure to meet you.

I will keep also in the mind our stay in your beautiful apartment close to Malaga. You left Madrid by the night to meet us there. Speedy you have been more than a colleague, a real friend.

I want to express my deepest condolences to his family and wish them a lot of strength in these difficult hours.

We are very sad Gaby & Helmut

Speedy, I will never forget you and all the moments we have shared. I will keep you in my memory and will miss you.

You were on of the most kind, generous, helpful, warm-hearted friend I have ever known.

I want to express my warmest condolences to the family.

Rest in Peace dear Speedy,

Minna

Thank you for your patience and your reassuring voice whenever things didn't go as they should. I will always remember one of your favorite phrases: "solo no se equivoca quien no trabaja".
Thank you for the guidance, the laughs and joy you brought to every event.
You were the pillar of a market but you carried that responsibility always with a smile and great sense of humor.
You will be missed!
My sincere condolences!

Carla

This news is awfully sad and poignant. I did not meet Francisco often. However, the memories I have are very powerful and elating. He was exceptionally generous and exuded great warmth and vitality. A wonderful sense of humour and a nimble intelligent mind. His character would enhance any social grouping. He has left far too soon, but memories of his spirit will alway generate a state of uplifting reminiscence. Speedy; rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to Francisco's Family.
Speedy, my friend, I will always remember you and your wonderful personality that brought a smile on my face and heart when ever I met you. I will miss you and the moments spent together in Spain & Finland.
Antti

Estimada señora Gonzales,

la triste noticia del fallecimiento de Francisco me ha conmovido profundamente.

Durante muchos años fue un compañero de confianza y competente .

Era muy conocido entre los clientes y my popular.

Francisco también fue un buen amigo , siempre con buen humor y una agradable persona.

Las reuniones nunca fueron aburridas, un hombre siempre pensando positivo.

Le hecharemos de menos, fue una persona tan especial, un español con orgullo. Representaba su país maravillosamente, siempre cantando y ahora nos recuerdan a él.

Descanse en paz mi querido amigo.

Le acompaño en el sentimiento!

Un abrazo

Manfred

My sincere and warmest condolences to Fransisco's family.

Speedy, you were a good, very kind, human being, always optimistic and smiling person! You will definitely be missed. 
I will always remember your visits in Brussels and Mechelen offices, the Borobil and Comart events, your songs and laughs, ... such great moments/memories ...
It was a pleasure to get to know you.

Rest in peace
Malou

My deepest condolences to the family of Francisco.

You were one of the most warm-hearted friends I have ever known. Always friendly, trustworthy, smiling and willing to help. I will smile when I think of you.

Mika

dear Speedy,

In this sorrowful time, our family would like to extend our heartfelt condolences. Your kindness and warmth will be dearly missed.

Let your soul rest in peace,

Kate & Steve

Mis condolencias a la familia.

Una gran perdida y tristeza. Te echo tanto de menos, Francisco.

Un fuerte abrazo, Johanna

Dear Speedy,
You were a special colleague and friend for all of us, we will never forget your big smile, humor and kindness. I remember all the wonderful moments together with you in HK, in Finland and especially in Spain, they will live on forever, we will miss you my good friend. 
Rest in Peace, Speedy
Peter

Speedy, you’ll be missed. We’ve met back in the Finnboard days, will always remember your smile and warmth, you brought the Spanish sun into our office. 
In this sorrowful time, I would like to extend to the Gonzales my heartfelt condolences

Francisco, you were one of the first people I met in Spain and who gave me a job! Hardly spoke Spanish, but we understood each other well, especially when you joked in Galician!
Descansa en Paz.

My condolences to the family.
Ana

Dear Speedy, I will miss you deeply. You were the first Finnboard colleague not based in Finland that I met mid-80's as we both had just started in the company. Thank you for all the good moments and memories. They will live forever. 
I also want to express my warmest condolences to the family of Speedy.
Un fuerte ambrazo amigo,
Señor Pasajero 

My deepest and warmest condolences to the family and all friends!

Such a warm and gentle person, the kind of which you hope to meet!
Rest in peace!

Tom

Dear Speedy,
thank you for all the time we were able to spent together. The joy, the fun, the good time, the good and always rich discussions. The company of people like you is one strong reason why I like doing what we do!

Thank you and RIP amigo! Stefan

My sincere condolences to Francisco's family.
It was my honor to get to know Speedy, such a good man. You will be remembered in my heart as a kind, warm and friendly Gentleman, forever.
Rest in Peace my friend.

Andy

I would like to express my warmest condolence to Francisco's family and friends.
Speedy, my friend I will keep you in memory and I will miss you. I will never forget your singing, your energy, your intellect and the time which we spent together.
Rest in Piece.
Hédi

So very sad to learn of Speedy's passing. He was a great character and a true gentlemen. It is some years since we last met but have fond memories of his first visit to Finnboard in London and all the times we met after that. Irreplaceable. Condolences from Bernadette and me to all his family, colleagues and friends.

Mike and Bernadette Clark

Francisco,
You will always be remembered as a kind, helpful, wise and chearful Gentleman.
My deepest condolences to Your family.
Rest in Peace,
Hélène

Franciscos family, you have my deepest condolences for the lost of such a wonderful person.

Speedy was not only a good colleague he was also very warmhearted friend for all of us.
I miss you and your humor, nice co-operation and how you always willing to considers others, too.

Olli

Good bye my dear friend
Rest in Peace
you were a friend and real gentleman

Mario

Sincerest condolences to your family Speedy.
When I think of you it brings to mind kindness, generosity, passion and laughter.
It was my pleasure to get to know over many years.
You deserved many more years amongst us and a long and happy retirement.
I am very sad you, your friends and family will not get to share them together.
Rest in peace

A la famillia de Don Francisco González:

Siempre fue guía. Siempre nos acompañó a todos como lo hace un padre: con paciencia, con cariño, sacando lo mejor de todos nosotros, dando todos los consejos posibles para hacernos crecer, y entendiendo nuestros errores asegurándose que aprendierámos de ellos....
Era tan tierno, tan humano... nunca olvidaré esas cenas, dónde contando anecdotas era siempre el más risueño, con sus chistes y sus canciones...
Lo recordaré toda la vida por ser quien fue y cómo fue, siempre nos llamaba "campeonas" cuando el campeón.... era él.

Un abrazo a su familia y amigos.

No lo olvidamos.

Con todo mi cariño,

Carmen Martinez-Esparza

My sincere condolences to Fransisco's family.

Speedy, you were the sun shine in rainy days. You made people around you shine and happy. Your generosity and friendliness were one a kind. We'll never forget you.

Heli

Francisco,

The laugh and kindness you always brought to our office, will be missed.
My thoughts are with the family.
My deepest condolences.

Veerle

Speedy my friend I will miss you at every gathering - you lighten up the evenings with your singing and friendly talks with all your friends, colleagues and customers. I will never forget you and all the moments we have shared in Spain or in Finland or anywhere else in Europe. So many dear memories will help these sad moments.
My warmest condolences to Francisco's family

Gunilla

Dear Francisco, dear Speedy, we will miss you, your kindness, your friendship, your humor, your knowledge, your drive, the nice co-operation.... My sincere condolences to your family.

Rest in peace my dear friend.

My sincere condolences for the family of Francisco.

Speedy, I will never forget your happiness that you spread.

Rest in Peace my friend,

H-P