John Richard Hanway

John Richard Hanway, 72, years of age, passed away on October 31, 2016 in El Paso, Texas. John was surrounded by family at the time of his passing. John was born on December 11, 1943 in Rupert, Idaho to John Marshall Hanway, Jr. and Ethel Martindale. After graduating from High School, John enlisted with the United States Army and served with honor and valor in Vietnam. There he was awarded the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, Purple Heart and numerous other commendations. John dedicated almost 25 years of his life to the armed forces. During that time, he made and fostered lasting friendships, many of those lasting until his passing. John was an active member of the Lucio Moreno Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans Association. John traveled throughout the United States to reunite with the men he served with in Vietnam. John retired from the Army and began a second career in Civil Service at Fort Bliss and worked there for many years, retiring in 2003. Every Saturday, John looked forward to “his bowl of menudo” and meeting with fellow veterans for breakfast. He also met monthly with a group of veterans/retired Civil Service personnel at Fort Bliss. The members of both groups remained some of his most cherished friends until his passing. Family members that preceded John in death included his parents and brother F.C. “Red” Wallace. He is survived by his spouse, Yoshie; children Adriane Hanway-Dickenson and her husband James, Tanya Hanway; and brother: Charles J. “Chuck” Wallace and his wife Kay. Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service will begin at 11:00 on Friday, November 4, 2016 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full Military Honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit our online registry book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.