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Obituary for HANNA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday January 19, 2014

HANNA, ROLLAND E. JR. (ED) Age 79, a resident of Navajo Dam, NM for 30 years, formerly of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully at San Juan Regional Hospital on Friday, January 10, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillian and Rolland E. Hanna, Sr. He is survived by his brothers George W. Hanna (Ruth) of Ellabelle, GA, Curtis J. Hanna (Donna) of Pittsburgh, PA; sister Marilyn Gruen (Larry) of Edisto Beach, SC; and his children, Rolland E Hanna III (Butch) and his wife Rhonda, Richard (Carol), Robert, Randy (Jeanie) and Carol S. Byrd. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Ryan M. Hanna, Jonathan M. Hanna, Randy Hanna, Jr., Jeremy Buzzard, Melody M. Byrd (Matthew), Tiffany E. Hanna, Shawn M. Byrd, Cameron Zavichas and Kaylee R. Miller. Ed is also survived by his great- grandchildren, Jonathan M. R. Hanna, Avery M. Hanna, Dakota and Paytton Buzzard, Elise E Hanna, and by his first wife, Grace E. Brooks. Ed was born in Pittsburgh, PA, graduated from North Vocational High School and worked at Jones & Laughlin Steel before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He was with the 8457th MP Company stationed at Sandia Base, Albuquerque, NM. After his military service he was employed by PNM as a heavy equipment operator until his retirement in 1986 when he moved to Navajo Dam and became a member if the Navajo Dam Volunteer Fire Dept. In accordance with Ed's wishes, he has been cremated and no funeral services will be held. However, his family will hold a celebration of his life between 10:00am and 2:00pm on (Saturday), January 25, 2014 at Ed's house in Navajo Dam. Alternative Choice is in charge of arrangements.


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