Jeanne Marie Kunko

Jeanne M. Kunko July 10, 1935 — February 22, 2026 A rosary service and funeral Mass are scheduled for Jeanne Kunko on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at St. Peters Catholic Church, beginning at 9:30am. Jeanne, 90, of Roswell, passed away peacefully at home February 22 in Roswell. The funeral Mass is to be officiated by Fr. Patrick Schafer, O.F.M. Jeanne was born July 10, 1935, in Roswell, New Mexico at St. Mary’s Hospital to Christopher and Angela Schnedar. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, John A. Schnedar and Judge William J. Schnedar, and their wives Rita and Zudie. Jeanne attended St. Peters Catholic School from grade school through high school and graduated in 1952. She attended Loretto Heights College for Women in Denver, CO, and graduated with a degree in Education. Jeanne married 1st Lt. Leonard L. Kunko on October 19, 1957 in Roswell, NM. Together, they had five sons: Daniel, David, William, Paul and James, and lived in various locations through Len’s military career. Jeanne and Len retired in Roswell where Jeanne was very involved raising her sons while also selling real estate. She enjoyed her line dance group, making stained glass pieces, quilting, and playing Scrabble. She was an avid walker and took pride in the long streaks of consecutive days she walked. Jeanne is survived by her husband, Leonard, and her five sons: Daniel and Patricia Kunko of Arlington, Texas; David and Kim Kunko, of Roswell, New Mexico; William and Tina Kunko of Hobbs, New Mexico; Paul and Paula Kunko of Chalfont, Pennsylvania; and James Kunko of Watauga, Texas. Surviving grandchildren include: Nikki McGarvey and her husband Jeremy, Elizabeth Terrell and her husband Matt, Theresa Shaver and her husband Ben, Griffen Kunko and his wife Devon, Karly Kunko and her husband Ryan, Michael Kunko and his wife Laura, John Kunko, Amelia Kunko, Owen Kunko, Courtney Danner and her husband Stephen, Matt Kunko and his wife Jayeanah, Mackenzie Hanshew and her husband Curt, Jacob Kunko, and nineteen great grandchildren. Jeanne is also survived by sister-in-law, Alice Kunko of Portage, PA, and brother-in-law Robert Kunko and his wife Gayle of Delmont, PA, and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, we request that contributions be made in Jeanne’s name to the Poor Clare Monastery, 809 E. 19th St. Roswell, New Mexico 88201 in thanksgiving for all the prayers offered on our behalf throughout the years.

Jeanne Marie Kunko

July 10, 1935 - February 22, 2026