Vjekoslav "Vjeko" Ponjavic

Vijekoslav (Vjeko) Ponjavic was born 10 October 1987 to Kaja and Jozo Ponjavic in Teslic, Bosnia and Herzegovina. 

 

Vjeko was their only child and he was their everything. Since he was a young boy, he was loved by everyone he made contact with. He was always loving, kind, generous, thoughtful, helpful, sincere, and respectful of others. There were so many wonderful traits he exuded, that it is impossible to list them all. He loved his parents so much and always wanted the best for them. He always found a way to make them feel loved and appreciated. His mom was his comfort whenever he needed help. He spent every moment he could with her and they shared a bond that no one could break. He also had an affection for his beautiful little dog Smoki. He would always be there for him and truly represent the trait of a man's best friend. Vjeko loved feeding him from his hand and when he was not eating, he would lick his hand and face, an expression of affection toward Vjeko.

 

Growing up in Bosnia and Herzegovina was not easy. He lived through the horrors of war, but always made the best of life. He was an incredible student and an athlete. He loved running, but even more so boxing. He trained hard to one day be a professional boxer, but had sustained injuries that prevented him from pursuing his dream. He loved nature and anything that involved the outdoors. He would always look for places to go and spend time with God admiring his beautiful creation. He was committed and vulnerable with others. He gave people his best and never asked for anything in return other than their friendship. 

 

Vjeko had made an impact on so many that it's hard to count. The outpouring of the support and love he received from others on a daily basis was truly remarkable. His passing was sudden, but the legacy he leaves behind will be everlasting. He was a young man who was so inspiring with wisdom so profound and he will sorely be missed. In the words of the great Mohammed Ali  "Float like a butterfly. Sting like a bee. You can't hit what your eyes don't see." 

 

Vjeko is survived by his mom Kaja, dad Jozo, little Smoki, and countless family and friends. You can rest now dear Vjeko. 

 

 

Vijekoslav (Vjeko) Ponjavić rođen je 10. Octobar, 1987. u obitelji Kaje i Joze Ponjavića u Tesliću, Bosna i Hercegovina.