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Armand Kunde 1932 - 2023

Armand Henry Kunde of 17 Mile Dr, in Del Monte Forest, Monterey County, California United States was born on July 28, 1932 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County to Armand Henry "Pat" Kunde and Margaret "Marmie" (Doudell) Kunde. He married Joan Joyce Kunde on November 7, 1954 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA, and they were married until Joan's death on August 26, 2008. He had children Debbie (Kunde) Kinslow, Mary (Kunde) Mate, Jennie (Kunde) McDonough, Mike Kunde, Kris (Kunde) Heiberger, Al Kunde, and John Kunde. Armand Kunde died at age 91 years old on October 1, 2023 at Pebble Beach in Del Monte Forest, Monterey County, CA, and was buried on October 25, 2023 at Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park 300 Curtner Ave, in San Jose, Santa Clara County.

Armand Henry Kunde
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17 Mile Dr, in Del Monte Forest, Monterey County, California United States
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  • Introduction

    Armand Kunde was married to his Lincoln High School sweetheart Joan Joyce Smith Kunde, is father to seven children and was an active member of the San Jose and Pebble Beach communities. Born and raised in San Jose California, he was a successful businessman with interests in trucking, real estate, and politics and was part of the transformation of the valley from orchards to the high-tech capitol as it's known today - Silicon Valley. For 40 years he travelled to Indianapolis to watch the Indy car races, enjoyed the Chargers, Sharks, Yankees, Giants and the 49ers, had a love for jigsaw puzzles which became a family tradition, was known for his parties and family gatherings, and had a very large group of friends.
  • 07/28
    1932

    Birthday

    July 28, 1932
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    Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, California United States
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  • Nationality & Locations

    Born in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, Armand spent most of his life living in Willow Glen, Almaden, and Pebble Beach.

  • Military Service

    Armand served in the military and had some interesting adventures thanks in part to a recruiter who was an old buddy of his.

  • Professional Career

    He owned and operated a number of companies over the years including Doudell Trucking Company, the Diamond Tank and Transportation Lines, and is a large land owner of various properties in the San Francisco Bay Area through Monterey County.

  • Personal Life & Family

    Armand, urged by his fellow local businessmen, ran for a spot in the San Jose City Council but lost to Norman Mineta in 1969. He was active in the Republican party and made close relationships with Ronald & Nancy Reagan during Ronald's terms as Governor of California beginning in 1967 and the second in 1971. See Presidential Task Force - Life Membership. He enjoyed and supported many organizations including Coast Oil, YMCA, Spartan Foundation, California Trucking Association, Sainte Claire Club, San Jose Gyro, Pebble Beach Club and Stillwater Yacht club and the Boys and Girls club. He is also listed as a 1977/1978 Member of the San Jose Historical Museum Association (See
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    October 1, 2023
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    Pebble Beach in Del Monte Forest, Monterey County, California United States
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  • 10/25
    2023

    Gravesite & Burial

    October 25, 2023
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    Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park 300 Curtner Ave, in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California 95125, United States
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  • Obituary

    Armand Henry Kunde, 91, of San Jose and Pebble Beach, California passed away October 1, 2023 surrounded by family. He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years Joan Joyce Smith Kunde. Beloved patriarch of our family he leaves behind seven children Debbie (Tim) Kinslow, Jennie (Jim) McDonough, Mike (Jane) Kunde, Kris (Jerome) Heiberger, Al (Kim) Kunde, Mary (Dave) Mate, John (Michelle) Kunde, 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Brother Raymond (Maria) Kunde. Nephews Dave (Kandice) Righetti, Steve (Sabrena) Righetti and Niece Elizabeth Kunde. Born in San Jose, California to Armand “Pat” Henry Kunde and Margaret Mary Doudell Kunde. Armand married his Lincoln High School sweetheart Joan Joyce Smith Kunde. He served in the Army and was stationed in Germany. Owner of Doudell Trucking Company, Diamond Tank Lines and Diamond Mitsubishi Fuso. He enjoyed and supported many organizations including Coast Oil, YMCA, Spartan Foundation, California Trucking Association, Sainte Claire Club, San Jose Gyro, Pebble Beach Club and Stillwater Yacht club and the Boys and Girls club. Armand had amazing stories of the old days of San Jose and how it developed from a valley of orchards to a high-tech capitol. The family enjoyed many summers at the family beach house in Aptos. For 40 years he would travel to Indianapolis to enjoy his favorite sport: Indy car racing. He was always ready for a BBQ or tailgate party. He loved going to Stanford and San Jose State football games. He enjoyed the Chargers, Sharks, Yankees, Giants and the 49ers. He loved a challenging jigsaw puzzle and a drink with friends and family. He might have watched every Western movie ever filmed. He cherished holidays especially 4th of July celebrations and the large family gatherings at Christmas. He will be deeply missed and always remembered. A visitation for Armand will be held Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The funeral will be held 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A committal service will occur Wednesday October 25th from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 300 Curtner Ave. San Jose, CA 95125 The family requests in lieu of flowers please consider making donations to one of Armand's favorite organizations: Wounded Warriors (woundedwarriorproject.org), Lincoln High School Foundation (lincolnfoundation.org), Leland High School Booster Club (lelandboosterclub.com) or a charity of your choice.
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Final goodbye...for now
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Final goodbye...for now
Laying Armand to rest surrounded by loved ones. Lisa and I were the last to surround you with roses.
Date & Place: at Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park 300 Curtner Avenue, in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California 95125, United States
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Photo of Lizzie Kunde Lizzie Kunde
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10/26/2023
He was loved by so many, rest in peace Uncle Armand ❤️
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Photo of Daniel Pinna Daniel Pinna
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10/12/2023
Armand was my last grandparent
I lost my last grandparent just twelve days ago. I lost my father's mother Nancy June (Finazzo) Pinna last year. My grandma Marian Joyce (Benning) Kroetch who helped raise me in 2017, my grandfather Frank Kroetch in 2001, and my father's father Frank Michael Pinna a year later in 2002.

I will always cherish the discussions we had where Armand shared with me so many stories from his past. He would always give me a hard time for not knowing about many of the things he saw during his lifetime. He lived a very full and amazing life.

As much as I love building things (what many call business), it was our conversations about his and his parents' past that always took my attention.

It was actually a discussion that I had with him on this day (see Armand Kunde - Stillwater Yacht Club) that inspired me to build these biographies into the page you are reading this on right now.

Like with my grandfather, Armand witnessed and experienced things unique to his time and generation. Those experiences, and the resulting stories, will never be repeated. They deserve and need to be shared so that they are always remembered.

I came driving home from our visit on April 27th 2019 and sat in this very office I'm sitting in today, and began building and crafting something that could serve this purpose and tell some of his stories.

Thank you Armand...for everything.
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Armand Kunde High School Yearbook
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Armand Kunde High School Yearbook
A photo of Armand Kunde in his high school graduation yearbook taken at Lincoln High School in 1951.
Date & Place: at Lincoln High School in San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA
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Armand's birthday
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Armand's birthday
This was such a big deal - the first photo of my wife, my boy, and me with Armand at one of his wonderful birthday parties.
Date & Place: at 17 Mile Drive, in Del Monte Forest, Monterey County, California United States
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Armand Kunde - Stillwater Yacht Club
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Armand Kunde - Stillwater Yacht Club
During one of my most cherished times with Armand. My wife and I were staying at Casa P. and ended up taking over half of his day listening to all the stories he had to share from his early days and that of his father.
Date & Place: at Stillwater Yacht Club 1700 17 Mile Drive, in Del Monte Forest, Monterey County, California 93953, United States
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Daniel, Lisa, and Armand
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Daniel, Lisa, and Armand
At one of the family gatherings.
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Al Scoffone
Al Scoffone 1924 - Mar 6, 2006 Monte Sereno, California, United States
Aldo Scoffone of 15722 Lancaster Rd, in Monte Sereno, Santa Clara County, California United States was born in 1924 in Cupertino to Gus Scoffone and Eugenia Mellano. He had a brother Ray Scoffone. He married Beverly Clarice (Washington) Scoffone on November 28, 1948 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA, and they were married until Aldo's death on March 6, 2006. Aldo Scoffone was buried at Madronia Cemetery in Saratoga.
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John Paul Doudell 1936 - Jan 30, 2005 Seal Beach, California
John Paul Doudell of Seal Beach, Orange County, CA was born in 1936, and died at age 68 years old on January 30, 2005.
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Kunde, Richard (Jan 30, 1886 - Feb 15, 1966) Kunde, William (Sep 28, 1898 - Dec 1986) Kunde, Esther (Apr 12, 1911 - May 1986) Kunde, Emily (Mar 12, 1900 - Jan 1976) Kunde, Duane (Mar 21, 1913 - May 1975) Kunde, Glen (Oct 22, 1918 - Dec 29, 1999) Kunde, Henry (Feb 5, 1902 - Apr 1983) Kunde, Lillie (Jun 29, 1898 - Apr 1983) Kunde, Henry (Mar 28, 1930 - Mar 27, 2002) Kunde, Marguerite (Aug 6, 1897 - Dec 1982)
Kunde, Louis (Oct 17, 1914 - May 14, 1988) Kunde, Arthur (Mar 4, 1920 - Sep 1980) Kunde, John (Mar 23, 1889 - Jan 1963) Kunde, Edward (Jan 24, 1943 - Dec 1, 1999) Kunde, Elizabeth (Nov 15, 1910 - Apr 1985) Kunde, Alfreda (Jul 29, 1899 - Feb 1987) Kunde, Norman (Jun 24, 1903 - Mar 1959) Kunde, William (Jun 8, 1896 - Sep 1965) Kunde, Dorothy (Sep 30, 1906 - Jun 1977) Kunde, Edgar (Jan 5, 1909 - Jul 17, 1996)
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