Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
David Kunz Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
David Christopher Kunz "Doc", 69, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024, with his family by his side in Cutter, NM, after an extended battle with cancer. He was born on October 11, 1954, to John Christian and Wilhelmina Juliana (Kamilli) Kunz in Alliance, Ohio. David spent his youth around a large group of family and friends and went to Mount Union College to start his education towards a path in medicine. He married Janet (Gwynne) Kunz on March 7, 1985. He completed his doctorate on June 2, 1994, from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. Medicine was the perfect career choice for David, as he was never one to turn down a request for help, both inside and outside the doctors' office; treating patients, family and associates with honesty and respect, which would make him a great many friends in every place he worked during his life. David lived in many places, travelling all over the US, and finally settling down permanently in southern New Mexico, where he worked until retirement, spending his remaining years with family and close friends.
A mover and a shaker, David enjoyed being outside and working with his hands. In his free time, when not out in the workshop, planning a project, in the dirt, digging and building something, or under the hood of one of the family cars, David enjoyed bike rides, camping and hiking with family and friends and four-wheeling out in the desert and mountains.
David was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: John William Kunz and Edmund Earl Kunz, and sister, Martha Magdalene Crouse.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Janet Carol Kunz; children: Julianna Mae Kunz, Christopher Thomas Kunz, and stepdaughter, Sarah Marie (Kline) Cerra and her husband John; grandsons: Ryne Alexander, Jody Parker and Edison Marshall Cerra of Alamogordo, NM; and brother, Richard Erwin Kunz and wife, Laura Plath of Poulsbo, WA.
The family invites all to come celebrate David's life on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 from 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. at Kirikos Family Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Doc's name to the UNM Cancer Center by visiting https://unmhealth.org/give/. Send flowers to the service of David Christopher Kunz
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1 Entry
Gary Aschbacher
January 22, 2024
Chris Kunz is a great & valued member of our team; I am so sorry to hear that his dad David has passed. I never met David but Chris talks about his parents often and it is obvious to me how close the family is.
Our prayers to all the family especially during your time of grief.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
303 N. Cedar Street, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Make a Donation
in David Kunz's name
People and places connected with David
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support David's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor David Kunz's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
