

SEPTEMBER 5, 1947-JANUARY 7, 2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Hanna Emile Abboud, age 67, on January 7, 2015. Hanna was born in Jaffa, Palestine, and grew up in Amman, Jordan.
He is the son of the late Huda and Emile Abboud. Hanna was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, mentor and colleague. Hanna served as the Chief of the Division of Nephrology in the Department of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) since 1990. Under his direction, the Nephrology Division achieved worldwide recognition for excellence in patient care, education and research. Another testament to his achievement is that the Nephrology Service at the University Hospital is repeatedly recognized as one of the top 50 programs in the US. His other honors include the Jay H. Stein Endowed Chair in Medicine/Nephrology and the Presidential Distinguished Scholar Award from the UTHSCSA. Hanna was world-renowned for his research contributions to nephrology, particularly in the area of diabetic kidney disease. He published nearly 200 papers and received continuous research grant funding from the National Institutes of Health and the Veterans Administration throughout his career.
He will be remembered for his wisdom, compassion, sense of humor, perseverance and unparalleled generosity and love of family. He always marveled at the beauty of God's creation and enjoyed travelling and nature. He is survived by three daughters, Tamara Abboud, Nadia Bening, Cristina Fishel; and by his siblings, George Abboud, Nellie Bannayan, Yola Jahshan, and Janet Del Santo. He leaves behind three grandsons whom he adored, Knox, Pike and Michael. Hanna will be truly missed by his nieces and nephews as well as by countless other family members and friends.
Our beloved Hanna is resting peacefully in the loving arms of our Lord God.
ROSARY
FRIDAY
JANUARY 9, 2015
10:00 A.M.
WITH A MASS
11:00 AM
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH
4201 DE ZAVALA ROAD
Interment in Mission Burial Park North.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Society of Nephrology at crowdrise.com/drhannaabboud. Condolences may be sent to [email protected].
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