F. MIKE PINJUV F. "Mike" Pinjuv, 93, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018, in his home, in Las Vegas, surrounded by his family. Mike was born November 14, 1924, in Las Vegas, to the late Mijo and Frances (nee Malnar) Pinjuv. A native Las Vegan, Mike graduated from Las Vegas High School in 1942. After graduating, he became a member of the U.S. Military and proudly served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. His military duties brought him to England, France, and Germany as part of the Special Services. Mike was a dedicated husband to wife Beverly, who he married in 1952, and a proud father to their nine children: son, Michael (Mikie) Pinjuv and daughters, Patricia (Attila) Dorogi, Karen Pinjuv, Janet (John) Taylor, Susan Pinjuv, Judy (James) Tawatao, Barbara (Jared) Pinjuv-Peters, Marsha (James) Cunningham-Whitehead and Lisa (William) Pridmore. For ten years, he worked as a certified gemologist at MJ Christensen's Jewelers, and later became an insurance agent with State Farm for 62 years. Known for being an impeccable dresser, even after retirement, Mike never left the house in anything less than a suit, tie, and most importantly his hat. In addition to serving his country and family, he was passionate about helping various community and religious organizations including Opportunity Village, Nevada Association for the Handicapped, Holy Family Association, Exchange Club, and the Children's Service Guild. For more than 50 years, he dedicated time as part of the Knights of Columbus and as a parishioner at Our Lady of Las Vegas Catholic Church where he could be seen every Sunday morning in the front pew at 8 a.m. Mass. His favorite activities included traveling, playing golf, enjoying a bowl of soup for lunch at Palace Station, and spending time with family and friends who gathered each Sunday morning at home for donuts and conversations. He also enjoyed watching his hometown of Vegas grow and change and had a story for any occasion. Mike was known for his generosity, and his home was always open for visitors. For him, a full house was a full heart. His passing has left a hole in the heart of the Pinjuv family and he will be missed by all of those he had a chance to meet, know, and love. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly: his parents; brothers Charles, Walter, Edward, and John Pinjuv; sister, Angelina Crane; son-in-law, Michal Cunningham; grandson, Patrick McNulty; and great-grandson, Matthew Cunningham. Mike is survived by his children; his brother, Fred Pinjuv; his sister, Evana Petty; grandchildren, Angelina and Tara Dorogi, Jennifer Pinjuv-Webb, Braxon and Breann Tawatao, Brooke and Justin Peters, Kyle (Mikaela) Cunningham, Kaylee and Kimi Whitehead, and Megan Pridmore; and great-grandson, Jaron Webb. Mike has requested in lieu of flowers donations be made in his name to Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada catholiccharities.com, Opportunity Village opportunityvillage.org, the Las Vegas Chapter of the Salvation Army salvationarmysouthernnevada.org, or St. Jude stjude.org.
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