Obituary for
Alfred Leopold Kunz
Kunz, Alfred
This is one of those times when words fail, when our senses are stunned and all our energies are channeled into trying to make sense of the loss we feel… BUT REMEMBER, « WHEN ALL WORDS FAIL, STILL MUSIC SPEAKS ». One thing can never be taken away… the memories of that special person with whom we were privileged to walk for a while, who graced us with a spirit like no other…
On Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at approximately 11:15 p.m., our beloved music man, Dr. Alfred Kunz, passed away into the arms of his Creator who gave him life and his gift of music. We wish to acknowledge all of Alfie’s family in Canada, Europe and the USA.
Born May 26, 1929 to Johann and Caroline Kunz, beloved Husband of Dana Kunz, Sisters – Leopoldine Wancar (Stefan), Margaret Eilender (Ernie), Brothers – Ralph Kunz (Gertrude), Artur Kunz (Gertraud), Children – Karl Kunz (Beth), Anna Ashley (Don), Karin Stegemann (David), Christian Bellsmith (Kelly), Grandchildren – James Kunz (Sarah), Catherine Bounajm (Fares), Peter Geitner (Julie), Teagan, Avery and Carys Stegemann, Lucas and Abby Bellsmith, Great-grandchildren – Lena Geitner, Stephanie and Julie Kunz, Natalie and Sophie Boumajm, Nephews – Paul and Peter Eilender, Mike, Steve, Andy, Joshua and Matthew Kunz, Ruediger, Nico and Johannes Kunz, Nieces – Dina Wancar, Crystal Kunz and last but not least all the members of his Music Family who brought him so much joy..
Our dear husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and teacher lived his life with passion and would ask us to remember the words of Mary Frye, « DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND WEEP. I AM NOT THERE. I DO NOT SLEEP. I AM A THOUSAND WINDS THAT BLOW. I AM THE DIAMOND GLINTS ON SNOW. I AM THE SUNLIGHT ON RIPENED GRAIN. I AM THE GENTLE AUTUMN RAIN. WHEN YOU AWAKEN IN THE MORNING’S HUSH, I AM THE SWIFT UPLIFTING RUSH OF QUIET BIRDS IN CIRCLED FLIGHT. I AM THE SOFT STARS THAT SHINE AT NIGHT. DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND CRY; I AM NOT THERE. I DID NOT DIE. »
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Benton Street Baptist Church (90 Benton St., Kitchener, ON N2G 3H4) at 2:30 p.m. A reception will follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, Alfred has requested donations to a music-related charity of your choice.
Please visit www.henrywalser.com for Alfred’s memorial.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Alfred Leopold
Kunz 1929 2019..
Décès pour la Ville:Kitchener, Province: Ontario