Cora Bierbrauer Kunz, a 57-year resident of Pacific Palisades, passed away peacefully on April 20. She was 93 years old. Born in Zurich, Switzerland, Cora loved animals, so she studied zoology and animal husbandry at Penn State, and earned her master’s degree in genetics from the University of Wisconsin. She worked in Pacific Palisades at the Blue Cross Animal Hospital, Lelah Pierson Realty, and a bank. She also taught English as a second language and volunteered at Palisades Elementary School. Moving to the Palisades in 1953, Cora and her husband George lived on Fiske Street. Their home always felt welcoming thanks to Cora’s artistic and creative touches. She was a talented woman of beauty, grace and intelligence. Cora, who had a radiant smile, dedicated herself to her family and touched all those who met her. She leaves behind her loving and devoted husband of 63 years, George Kunz; her daughter Marie Hoffman (husband Bill) of Washington, D.C.; her daughter Stephanie Brinker (husband Jeff) of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and five grandchildren: Kathryn, Matt, Teri, Lina and Sonja. A memorial gathering of friends and family will be held at a future time. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions in Cora’s memory to Hospice Partners of Southern California, 1919 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90404.
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