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Event Code 18021
Kevin H. Cunningham, 58, passed away Nov. 6th, 2021 in Gilbert, AZ. He was the son of Lee and Ada Cunningham, born in Mesa, Arizona on July 16th, 1963. He was the youngest of 6 children.
Kevin had a very happy childhood growing up in Mesa going to Emerson Elementary, Carson Junior High, Westwood High School, Mesa Community College, and earning a Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University. Along the way, he was very active in all sports whether watching or playing. He also served an 18 month mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to Portland, Oregon from 1982-1984.
He married Wendy Ann Johnson on Jan 8th. 1988 in the Mesa AZ LDS Temple and had three wonderful children. He also had a tender heart for animals and loved caring for the cats in the family.
He is survived by his wife Wendy, and 3 children, Ryan 31, Michael 29, and Chanel 26, as well as his four sisters, LaRae Lewis, Annette Penrod, Carol Moss and Lesa Pollard. Kevin was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mont Cunningham.
Funeral service will be Tuesday the 16 of November 2021 located at the LDS church at 4629 E Guadalupe Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85234. Service will be held at 10am, with a visitation prior from 9-9:45am. Burial to follow at Mesa City Cemetery.
Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but www.bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
Dear Wendy and family, I was so blessed to have a friendship with Kevin. All the years growing up together in the Mesa 4th ward, and then up through Carson Jr. high, Kevin and I played basketball together including some one-on-one hoops, (I stood-he soared). During our 9th grade Tennis team exploits we were practice partners (he was 1st or 2nd seed- I was 9th seed/exhibition). He was fluid in his movements, and just a tremendous skill athletically. And he was an even better friend. Exceedingly kind and thoughtful and loyal. I feel so very blessed to have known him. May you feel the love and prayers for your family. God bless you.
Wendy and Family,
I was shocked to hear from Lesa that Kevin had passed. I don’t think I actually have any childhood memories that go back before he and I knew each other. He was always a kind hearted loving individual and incredibly patient. I am not sure I ever saw him loose his cool. Even in all of those tense softball games he played and I watched-mostly. I remember a lot of cub-scout activities and playing heated games of chess at each others houses. We were always together for church meeting and activities. I can’t actually imagine my childhood or youth ever having been without him. I am truly sorry for your loss but I know that we all will meet him again because of our Savior Jesus Christ.
With Love,
David