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MARK HANNA Obituary

HANNA, MARK MINA - 21, of Knoxville, TN, went to be with our Lord on July 14, 2013. Mark was born on May 20, 1992, in Knoxville, and was a 2010 graduate of West High School. Mark was his parents' pride and joy, his grandfather's pillar, and his brother and sister's companion. He was always ready with a helping hand. His presence brought smiles to the faces of his family and friends. Mark was a faithful believer and served as an altar boy at St. George Orthodox Church in Knoxville, and was a devoted godfather. He worked as the Managing Sales Executive at KnoxGeex, and he loved his time volunteering at the University of Tennessee Cancer Center, which continued to be a highlight for him. Mark is survived by his parents, Rafik and Miwako Hanna of Knoxville and his paternal grandfather, Tawfik Hanna of Knoxville; and maternal grandparents, Shigeru and Akiko Takeno of Kaga, Japan. His paternal grandmother, Sophie Hanna, preceded Mark in joining our Lord in 2001. He also leaves behind his younger siblings, Maria, a rising freshmen at the University of Tennessee, and Joseph, a rising junior at West High School; his uncles and aunts, Wahid and Samia Hanna of Knoxville, and Kazushige Takeno and Chiaki Yamada of Japan; and his cousins, Michael Hanna and his wife Mandy Lam, of Brooklyn, NY; along with their children, Sophie, Mia and Tamer, and Yuki Takeno and Lisa Takuya of Japan. He leaves behind an extended family in the United States, Egypt, and Japan. Mark's family will receive family and friends on Friday, July 19, 2013, from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm at Highland Memorial Funeral Home, 5315 Kingston Pike. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, July 20, 2013, at 11:00 am at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 4315 Kingston Pike. His burial will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the University of Tennessee Medical Center Cancer Institute, 1926 Alcoa Highway, Suite 310, Knoxville, TN 37920. Please sign Mark's online register book at www.highlandmemorialparks.com. Highland Memorial Funeral Home, 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. 865-588-0567









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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Jul. 18 to Jul. 19, 2013.

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Paul Ioannides

July 24, 2013

R.I.P Mark Hanna. My prayers go out to the family. Love Paul Ioannides.

Ellen Blasius

July 23, 2013

Hanna family,
I was so deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of your son. May your memories comfort you during this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

susan dakak

July 23, 2013

Our sincere sympathy to the family. No word can describe our sorrow for your loss. May Mark's Soul rest in peace.

peter&Rita Natour

July 21, 2013

our prayers and thoughts are with the family during this very difficult time.
we are very sorry for your loss.

Lois Doane

July 20, 2013

Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know the pain and anguish you feel as I, too, lost my 19 year old in a tragic accident 5 years ago. May God surround you with His love during this time. Lois Doane (friend of Drs. Samia & Wahid Hanna)

Maria Landry

July 20, 2013

God has many reasons for all that takes place on this Earth-the good and the bad. When the events are good, it is easy to see those reasons. When the events are bad, it makes God's reasons harder to see. Seek peace in knowing He is the ultimate creator and Mark rests in His hands now. May his memory be eternal. May the happy memories you have of him comfort your souls.

Pat Whited

July 20, 2013

Dear Hanna Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's presence comfort, guide, bless, and keep you always. Sincerely, Pat Whited (Friend of Dr. Wahid and Samia Hanna)

Yvette K

July 20, 2013

Praying that The Lord console you in these hard moments. Much Love to the Hanna Family.

Eric Otto

July 19, 2013

I remember Mark as a little boy that I taught to make calzones in the Hanna's Cafe kitchen in the mid 90's. He was a fun and funny kid to hang out with while Rafik and Miwako would spend a few moments talking with each other. I know that the Hanna family will miss him terribly, because their love is so strong and inspiring. My heart and prayers go out to the whole family. Rest in Peace, young Mark. See you in Heaven.

Despina Klonaris Stavros

July 19, 2013

Our deepest condolences for your son, Mark. Memory Eternal.

Kendall Ellis

July 19, 2013

We send our sympathies to The family and friends. We will keep you in our prayers. You will never be forgotten

West High Class of 2010

July 19, 2013

I express my deepest sympathies to Mark's family. The West High Class of 2010 Will keep you in our prayers.

Best Regards,

Kendall Ellis

Larry McKay

July 19, 2013

We are very sorry to hear about your tragic loss. Please accept our condolences and prayers.

Larry McKay

July 19, 2013

We are very saddened to hear that Mark has passed away. Please accept our condolences and prayers. Larry & Anna McKay

Elaine Rector

July 19, 2013

Praying that the Lords peace will come upon you, during this time of tragedy.

Diane Carleo

July 19, 2013

Let the moments you made with Mark wrap warm around you and hold you tight. We're praying for you.

Jay and Isis Pruitt

July 19, 2013

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Mathew 5.4
When you lose someone you love. you gain an angel you know.
RIP Mark.

Jon Fox

July 19, 2013

My Prayers are with the Hanna Family.

Becky Cook

July 19, 2013

Praying for strength, comfort, and peace for you all through our Loving God!

Robin Klebig

July 19, 2013

I remember Mark as a little tyke. My heart goes out to you all, and prayers are with your family.

July 19, 2013

Rafik, Miwako, Maria & Joe
I will always remember Mark at Bearden Elementary, he always has such a wonderful smile whenever I came in to help with class projects. He was a wonderful young man and will be greatly missed. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all especially since I can not be there in person to tell you. If you need anything please let us know.
Polly Burch

Kelly Cummings-Loveday

July 19, 2013

My prayers and all of my thoughts are with you,Rafik and Mrs.Hanna,along with your entire family.You have been a second father to me for close to 20 years,a position you did not ask for,but you took the job most valiantly. I am praying that God will reveal His plan for your loss in the immediate present,knowing that will not fill the void left with you,but my prayers are for any understanding in His plan and that shall lead to any amount of comfort for you,your family,and all of the countless others that are so deeply affected by Mark's loss.I am deeply sorry. Love,Kelly

Lena Peroulas and Family

July 18, 2013

Our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your beloved son, nephew, grandson,cousin and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Mark's memory be eternal. May God be with you and comfort you.

Jane Walker

July 18, 2013

Maria, my prayers go out to you and your family. Your KCHS family stands behind you. - Mrs. Walker

July 18, 2013

Dear Hanna family. Mark will always be remembered by Wanda and I as being such a devout member of St. George. Your son always had a smile and a sense of kindness that did not need words. Please accept our deepest sympathy. May his Memory be Eternal and may you find comfort in our shared Faith in our Lord Jesus Christ through this most difficult time. Wanda and Gary Spangler, Knoxville

July 18, 2013

Our prayers are with you for this tragic loss. He is in a better place now. May God be with you at this difficult time. Shafik & Horia Iskander; Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Tina Peroulas

July 18, 2013

Dearest Rafik and Miwako. I cannot quite absorb what has happened to your beloved and treasured son Mark. Your pain is fathomable but the most I can tell you is pray. Take one day at a time and try not to look too far ahead in time. I pray that God will give you all strength and Mark a good repose.

Mathaios and Jami Moskos

July 18, 2013

To the Hanna family, We are so sorry for your pain and suffering of the loss of your son Mark.
“With the Saints give rest, O Christ, to the soul of Your servant where there is no pain, nor sorrow, nor suffering, but life everlasting.”
May His Memory be eternal!

Abdi and Therese Zaltash

July 18, 2013

Dear Hanna family. Our deepest sympathies go out to your family at this time for the loss of your precious Mark.

Respectfully,

Abdi and Therese Zaltash

Azmy Hanna

July 18, 2013

May God repose his soul in the paradise of joy and give comfort to his family.

Warren Ball

July 18, 2013

My prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Warren Ball

Randi Ray

July 18, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the Hanna family. May you feel God's Peace and Comfort. Much love to you all.

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