Reginald "PinHi" Pinuelas

Reginald Pinuelas, age 57, of Van Nuys, California passed away on Thursday June 20, 2019. He was born April 12, 1962 in Colinga, California. Reginald is survived by his wife, Nichelle Bane Pinuelas of Van Nuys, California; sons, Dustyn Pinuelas of Wisconsin, Shayne Richardson, and Jessie Richardson both of Portland Oregon; daughter, Serena J. Pinuelas of Van Nuys, California; mother, Berta Pinuelas of El Centro, California; brothers, Roy Pinuelas of Las Vegas, Nevada, Rudy Pinuelas of Chula Vista, California, Robert Pinuelas of El Centro, California, Salvador Pinuelas of Chula Vista, California and sisters, Rebecca Ann Pinuelas of Vista, California and Rachel Pinuelas Morineau of Chula Vista, California

A Celebration Of Life will be held on August 11, 2019 6:00pm at Knollwood Country Club 120240 Balboa Blvd. Granada Hills, CA For more info and to RSVP go to https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/reggie-pinhi-pinuelas-celebration-of-life-tickets-64384438589?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete

Reggie in his own words-

Act 1:

My name is Reggie "PinHi" Pinuelas. Born in Coalinga, Ca. April 12th, 1962 to Eulojio aka "Baby" Aguilar Pinuelas & Berta Cortez Mason.

One of several Mexican migrant families. That frequently traveled for work in the fields between Coalinga & El Centro, Ca. For years they followed seasonal crops until I was about two. Mom finally decided to settle down and plant some roots of our own in El Centro, CA.

Our family became cement masons with a new start. For many years, We built this city!!! Lol

It seems I've been a man on a mission my whole life. Always on the go. Heck even from the beginning. When I astonished all of the doctors. Because, I started walking in 7 months. Which was unheard of in '62. Well since then I've never looked back. Anybody that knows me. Knows that I never stop chasing my dreams. Never a dull moment here. I've got lots of new ideas & something always going on.

We all know. Life does not come as an easy thing. Might seem that way sometimes. But it's really a true test of your honor, emotions, your deepest fears, your strengths and your pride. Like a roller coaster of ups and downs, twists and turns, loop the loops. And yes it sometimes it gets off track. And that's never any good . Life Tuff? Yes!!! Especially, when you've come from one of the armpits of America. I'm sorry El Centro. I love you but hey? Reality, honestly I never thought I'd make it to 21. And if I did I would end up in jail for a long time. Perhaps joining the USAF at 17 yrs old helped.

Certainly at the time was the best thing for me.

Now 54 years old living in Los Angeles. It's still not easy. Our life goes on and here we are. I've done good and bad along the way. I will not hide from the truth. I've asked for forgiveness and found my peace with God. Still the battle that life is. I've had my share of fights. I won some and I've lost some. Like us all we carry-on. When the good things come we enjoy, we learn from them, we grow from them. The same with the bad. It makes us who we are today.

I'm a lover, fighter and a survivor. Like many of us.

I've had a lot of good things happen in the last few years. I even got married!! Again!!!

Act 2:

Now, I'm in a real fight.

A fight for my life. OMG!CANCER! Are you kidding?

I'm terrified of this thing they call cancer. But I will not. Repeat, I will not let it get me. I will conquer this thing. I will kick it in the ass. I'm gonna give it "The PinHi Punch" & get it out of my body. I know I can't go wrong with the help of my Savior, my Wife Nichelle, my Family & Friends. I will make it. The power is in numbers. So keep me in your prayers, and stay tuned. It's just the beginning!

Act 3:

June 8, 2016

Day #1 "Kick Cancers Ass" treatments begin.

From that day on he fought as hard as anyone could. I take inspiration from his strength. That is the only way I can move on. The rollercoaster of cancer is a long scary ride. I will remember the good times, and the love he gave me. He is a worrier! He is the love of my life and my hero!

Rest In Peace my Love! Your fight is over. You are free. Until we meet again. ❤️🙏🏻⛳️

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.neptunesociety.com/location/sherman-oaks-cremation for the Pinuelas family.