Loving Husband and Beloved Father, Teacher, Mentor, and Lifelong Learner passed away on January 9, 2007.
Courageous to the end, Carlos passed away peacefully at the age of 61, in his home in Shoreview, Minnesota, surrounded by his loving family on Jan. 9, 2007 after a brave 3 year battle with pancreatic cancer. Carlos is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Montse; cherished children, Marc (Alejandra), Carla (Julio), Adrian Pijoan; granddaughter, Sara; brother, Pau (Leonora) Pijoan; sister, Carmen Maria (Luis) Pijoan; nieces, nephews, numerous other relatives, colleagues, students, and friends.
Carlos was a Professor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota, as well as an artistic woodworker, bird watcher, nature lover, world traveler, inspirational leader and mentor. Recognized internationally for his efforts in the area of swine respiratory disease, his work on the influence of swine production systems on the dynamics of microorganisms such as PRRS virus, Haemophilus parasuis, Streptococcus suis, and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae will long be remembered.
In addition, Carlos founded and directed the Swine Disease Eradication Center and oversaw the professional development of numerous graduate students, many who have made significant contributions to the swine industry. Carlos truly touched uncountable lives, both personally and professionally, throughout the global swine and research communities.
A visitation service has been scheduled for Thursday, January 11 from 4-8pm at the Holcomb-Henry-Boom funeral home, 515 Highway 96 W, Shoreview, MN. A memorial service to celebrate Carlos’ life will be held at the same location on Friday, January 12 at 11am.
In remembrance of Carlos and his legacy, the family requests that all charitable donations in memory of Carlos Pijoan should be directed to the Swine Disease Eradication Center fellowship in his name. This endowed fellowship will provide funding for applied research in swine health for a graduate student at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Please send these donations to the U of MN College of Veterinary Medicine, VMC #450 1365 Gortner Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108.