Eduardo Hanke

A small token of my immense gratitude for knowing you, Eduardo. Thank you for your positivity, integrity & spirit. Sending love to your loved ones.

My family and I would like to share some of our feelings with regard to Eduardo´s passing. I would like to thank Armin Ciriaco for all these years they had been together building their lives with love, respect and friendship, surrounded by many friends and family. Armin was and always will be a lovely, caring, loyal and wonderful person. I hope your sorrow and pain will soften in the same time as Eduardo´s garden will blosson again. Thank you Armin! I would like to thank Armin´s Family for embracing Eduardo as a family member with all their love. I also would like to thank all his friends and coworkers for their love, friendship and beautiful messages. Eduardo was a unique soul, with his strong personality, sense of humor, always happy and cheerful, an entertainer, He loved to travel, meet other people, make new friends. He loved his life, family and friends. We all will miss him. With love, Mãe, Ronaldo and Ana Luisa

I knew Eduardo for a around ten years. The first time I really talked to him I was helping him and Armin move that crazy huge armoire off of the loading dock at the Omni. Ow! I consider him a good friend and have been in touch with him consistently after he left the Omni. We worked through the empty streets of the pandemic together. He was a kind gentle person and was pretty diplomatic. Sometimes he shared some really personal things which kind of floored me. He didn't really follow the social norms in that way and while some people felt shocked, I found it kind of endearing because of the level of trust and a kind of who-gives-a-crap attitude that he lived by. He had a great sense of humor, when he got excited about something he could be quite dramatic which really cracked me up. I will miss him, condolences to his family. .He certainly had a lot of skills and as i learned after working with him for awhile, pretty over qualified for his job and that is something I felt that we had in common. He was a respectful person, not just somebody that claims to be respectful, I appreciated him. He had a lot of great stories about working in Japan and working for Billboard(?) there. He told me about meeting Prince and Donna Summer's family, very entertaining! He loved showing me the good little spots he found to eat snacks and the best Bobo drinks around the Financial District! I will miss him and so will a lot of other people he knew. RIP EDDY! Rick Gorn

May you rest in peace beautiful soul xx

I only work with Eduardo for a short time, but he was a wonderful man. Intelligent, dignified, and sincere he will be missed. I condolences to his partner and his family.

Eduardo was a caring and compassionate boss. I would text him my problems during night-shift duty and he would respond and address it right away. He would also hear of my mistakes and advise me about how to avoid them from occurring again. I will miss him dearly and condolences to his loved ones.

Mr Eduardo my leader my boss my friend, may he rest in peace. He will truly be missed. He was truly a wonderful person, indeed a pleasure to work with. As I just spoke to him last recently before his passing. Very sad to hear of shocking sudden passing - crying in sorry. I did not truly know if I can work this week after hearing this news of his passing. I knew he would want to continue to strive our best to work when we can. Mr Eduardo even though I knew a short while has really showed me what it means to be a great person and a great leader. Mr Eduardo great leadership, hard work, sense of humor and being a great human being , where surely be missed. I appreciate his communication skills when he would always bring out my many concerns to management regarding safety for residents and building. Thank you again for your Email. May Mr Eduardo rest in peace. His spirit and legacy will live on.

So saddened to learn of Eduardo’s passing. The world is a poorer place without him. Condolences to his family and friends.

“Heaven knows, it's not the way it should be. Heaven knows, it's not the way it could be. Don't you know, there's no need to leave...” (Donna Summer) Eduardo, my disco partner and dear friend, I will miss you. ❤️

Very sorry to hear about Mr. Eduardo passing. He will be missed dearly. This is truly a sad news to hear . He was truly great person and great boss. I will miss Mr. Eduardo thank you for all you guidance to me. May he rest in peace. Condolences to his Family. Respectfully Isidro.

It took me a few days to write these words. I guess that is what denial does to us. It’s hard to find the right words to capture the essence of someone as vibrant and full of life as Eduardo. He was one of the first people we met when we arrived in California, and from the very beginning, his open heart and welcoming nature made us feel at home. He and Armin embraced us as friends, and soon after, we knew we had found someone special in him. Eduardo had an extraordinary gift for bringing people together, making connections, and spreading joy wherever he went. He believed in a world that was more united and happier, and he lived his life trying to make that a reality. I recall once when he organized a gathering at his place just for the “crew” … never mind no one in the group knew each other except for the hosts! And guess what, several of us remain in touch because of Eduardo brought us together. Whether he was sharing stories over tea or organizing a gathering, he always had a smile on his face, full of fun and warmth. His extravagant ways and lively personality made every moment with him memorable. I will never forget how Eduardo introduced us to San Francisco. He took us to the Castro, showing us the spirit and history of the place, and to Sweet Temptations—one of the best bakeries we’ve ever been to. But more than the city itself, it was Eduardo’s passion and love for life that made those experiences unforgettable. He welcomed us into his home for a whole month when we were in limbo between Brazil and the U.S., and it was during that time that we got to know Eduardo even better. We learned about his deep love for Donna Summer, his obsession with South Park (which we binged all in one night!), and of course, Terça Insana, a live show from Brazil that still has us laughing to this day. His cat, his plants, and his work ethic were also testaments to the love and dedication he put into everything and everyone he cared about. Eduardo left us far too soon, and it’s difficult to imagine a world without him. He had so much more to give, so much more to share with his friends and with the world. But even though his time here was cut short, his spirit, his laughter, and his love will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew him. Rest in peace, my dear friend. Thank you for the memories, the joy, and the connections you created. You will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.

Rest easy my friend. You will be missed.

In the brief 7 months I worked with Eduardo, I got to know him a bit. He and I both have hotel back rounds. We knew colleagues in common. I was keeping him informed about the hotel strike in SF. Sometimes when he saw me walking up to the security dispatch window at Millennium Tower, he would sing the chorus of "Vision of Love" by Mariah Carey. This would bring a smile to my face, as well as a laugh. Eduardo had such a wonderful and engaging personality. He will be sorely missed by his work colleagues. Sincerely, Mariah Zuefle

Eduardo, thank you for being there for all of us at Millennium Tower. You will be missed.

Eduardo com sua alegria ímpar, conquistava o coração e a amizade de todos, unia as pessoas. Acreditava no bem e praticava o bem. Diante de momentos difíceis encontrava formas de superar e aprender, mesmo que sua sensibilidade ficasse abalada, mantinha o amor no coração. Sempre com as palavras prontas e corretas para orientar, ensinar e tranquilizar. Criar ambientes harmônicos de alegria, amor e boa comida foi sua marca. Uma pessoa iluminada que aproveitou a vida sempre com expectativa de passear e conhecer novos horizontes. Um primo e amigo querido! Esteja com Deus…

Edu , meu estagiário, amigo , irmão de alma e coração desde 1985 . Sua falta já é algo imensurável e irreparável . Vai ser muito difícil a vida sem ti . Ficam as maravilhosas lembranças de todas as viagens e momentos inesquecíveis que passamos juntos nos lugares mais inesperados deste mundo . Jamais encontrarei ninguém tão amigo , generoso , inteligente, trabalhador , honesto , justo , e muuito , muuuito amoroso e intenso ! Segue teu caminho de luz … e quão imensa luz já deves estar irradiando no céu .. Nos encontramos daqui a alguns anos … tenho certeza !!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

Armin, I am so sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences to you and all the family and friends that loved him. He sounds like he was an amazing adventurous person, I’m sure you have countless memories!! Praying that God gives you the strength and guidance as you go through this difficult time.

Um dos momentos mais especiais do casamento da minha irmã Cris e Lelê foi ouvir aquele discurso feito por você para o casal. Suas palavras foram marcantes, e tocou muito meu coração a história de amizade e de amor que você tinha por eles. Você foi luz aqui na terra, e, com certeza, onde você está, sua luz vai continuar brilhando. Agradeço a oportunidade que tive de ter te conhecido. Descanse em paz Eduardo.

Eduardo, que você seja acolhido com muita luz no mundo espiritual! Que honra ter lhe conhecido! Fizemos par em um momento tão lindo que ficará para sempre em nossos coracões! Siga sempre com muita luz! Com carinho, Meire!

I’m so surprised by this news. Eduardo was one of a kind, truly remarkable. I’m so glad we met in San Francisco in the 90s and I was lucky enough to stay friends through the years. I keep thinking of funny stories and I’m just so sad to hear he’s gone.

So very sorry for your loss. We would frequently take part in online chats with Mary Bernard..Donna Summers sister. He seemed like such a wonderful person. We all had plans someday to have lunch together! Truly will be missed.

Eduardo my dear friend so supportive and loving .What beautiful soul what a beautiful human being always giving of himself to others, I first met him when he was in Japan just a young man so many years ago. We have have had many adventures together. Eduardo I will never forget you. You will always be my brother and friend, you will forever be in my heart. 💙💙💔

Eduardo was a real friend. He was the guy you knew was there for you if you needed. He was kind, honest, and very committed to his friends and family. Since we moved to this Country 20 years ago, he shared so many things and moments with us. His home. His friends. His passions. His happy and sad moments. His hopes and dreams. When we moved to Seattle during the pandemic, he was one of the first friends that came visit us. We had such a blast during those few days together, so I am sharing a couple of pictures here. It has been an honor and privilege to be his friend. He was a very important person in our lives and we will miss him deeply. My condolences to Armin, Ana and the entire family. Be in piece my friend. You will be always in our hearts.

My deepest condolences to the Hanke family and to Armin Ciriaco. I am still like most I am sure, in quite a state of shock after learning of Eduardos sudden passing. We were best friends and just spoke a few weeks ago about our plans after retirement, about not waiting until we retire and planning on doing an Alaskan cruise in 2025. Meeting in Florida and getting together with Mary; he said he knew the we would have a blast together. This last conversation we had was most spent talking about life and making time to just be, to just relax and surround ourselves with the people we love and not taking things, circumstances or situations too seriously. And here I am writing my condolences about Eduardo, he would always say I was his sister, That we were sisters. I will always remember going to Brazil with him and meeting his wonderful family, meeting them in Porto Alegre and them going to Grammado with the entire family. Eduardo and I later ended that trip in Rio de Janiero. Unforgettable moments and memories we created. The joy, the laughter and the stories left behind as part of our story together. I will always hold our friendship, our sisterhood and our secrets close to my heart. In my heart forever. Behave my love, and shine you light through that beautiful smile and that laugh. I will never forget that laugh and all of the nonsense we loved to create and laugh about, and that's a life well lived. Until we meet again Thunder (nickname)! You will be greatly missed.

Eduardo é o irmão mais velho da Ana e Ronaldo, trio que eu conheci desde bebê e que eu quero muito, muito bem. Muito zeloso com seus pais, meus padrinhos de batismo, tio Adolpho e Tia Marilisa. Me dizia que a partir dos 60 ia vir mais seguido para Gramado e que talvez se aposentasse aqui perto da família. Lembro como se fosse ontem do seu “aquário” de formigas e todas as suas experiências científicas! Que Deus receba ele com muita luz. Fará muita falta.

Darling Eduardo, my best friend for the last 31 years. My heart is broken to a million pieces now that you are gone. For so many years you had been a loving and loyal friend anybody can ever imagine having in one’s life. I must admit I feel lost now. We had so many future plans together, we were supposed to grow old together, go on vacations and enjoy our golden girls moments together as two true divas…. I saw you exactly 2 weeks before you passed in SF. A very quick catch up dinner before I had to come home from a biz trip We shared stories, great seafood meal that you loved and laughed silly as we can’t help ourselves every time we get together… you brought so much joy and happiness in my life that I can’t thank you enough. Our adventure together and experiences we shared, I will forever cherish those moments and will build more memories to honor you so I can share them with you when I see you again. Until then my BFF, thank you for being there for me thick and thin. Hope you are dancing on the biggest stage w Donna and filming that for all of us to see when we all get there someday! For Armin and Eduardo’s family, he truly was the shining bright light to my life and I am certain to so many people he encountered. I am so sorry for your loss and please let me know if there is anything I can do to help during this very difficult time. Eduardo was more than a friend to me and I consider him as a part of my family and he often shared the same for me. So as a family I would like to offer my full support for anything I could. Rest in peace my darling Eduardo, Love ~ Yosh

Conhecemos o Eduardo através de nosso amigo Alexandre, cuja amizade de mais de 50 anos sempre nos encantou com as histórias que ele compartilhava. Tivemos o imenso prazer de receber o Eduardo em nossa casa em setembro de 2023, e foi fácil perceber o quão especial ele era, cativando ainda mais nossos corações. Sentimos profundamente a perda desse querido amigo, mas guardaremos para sempre as boas lembranças que ele nos deixou. Agradecemos por ter compartilhado uma parte tão significativa da sua vida conosco. Descanse em paz, Eduardo! We met Eduardo through our friend Alexandre, whose more than 50-year friendship has always delighted us with the stories he shared. We had the great pleasure of welcoming Eduardo into our home in September 2023, and it was easy to see how special he was, further endearing himself to our hearts. We deeply feel the loss of this dear friend, but we will always cherish the fond memories he left us. Thank you for sharing such a meaningful part of your life with us. Rest in peace, Eduardo!

Eduardo came from a long line of funny and witty Hankes, who brought joy and laughter to friends and family alike, and filled our own childhoods with fun and funny memories. My grandmother once said that Eduardo's grandfather possessed that exact same sense of humor, and who knows how far back that gene can be traced up the Hanke family tree. Some stories and sayings live on and can now make the next generation stop and laugh on the spot. And there is something else that will remain in the family. When Eduardo was very young he walked up to my father and his father and pronounced they were both "corbaidos." This was, of course, a completely made-up word, but a word that completely stuck. The corbaidos became a thing--a proud group of self-deprecating jokesters--and to this day our phone conversations will likely start with "E aí, corbaido, como é que tá?," followed by "Fala aí, corbaido!" Our corbaido cousin Eduardo was loved by all and will be forever missed!

Muito triste ter partido tão cedo. Consola pensar que estará com Deus. Meus sentimentos para a família e amigos.🙏

I met Eduardo in August 2021 searching for the right candidate for a highly specialized position and client for my company. It did not take very long to figure out he was a perfect match. Over the past 3 years our professional relationship grew into a personal friendship that i will forever cherish. If I had to sum up who Eduardo was, my immediate response would be A Very Good Man! Capable, warm, intelligent, worldly are certainly all very fitting, but when all else is said about Eduardo, he was a very good & decent man respected and respectful of others. He will be deeply missed by me, my wife Katharyn and my team at the Millennium tower who he lead with dignity, empathy and grace. May his memory and legacy live on and may he look over all of us and guide us in positivity. RIP my dear brother- Alan Schissel

Eduardo Foi um fiel amigo, repleto de vida. Guardarei dele sua risada acompanhada do brilho no olhar. Meu carinho e afetuoso abraço para sua mãe, Ana, Ronaldo e Armin. Descanse em paz.

I met Eduardo several decades ago (~1984) in Brazil. He was a classmate of my brother's, but we became great friends from then on. I recall many late nights at his house with pao-de-queijo and long conversations. Many many memories from those days in the 80s in Brazil. There was a summer week together in Bombinhas, a tropical paradise beach in the south of Brazil. And the carnival party we snuck into a club without paying. After I left for the US and he left for Japan, we kept in touch sporadically, but, by sheer luck, we both ended up in the Bay Area and we had a number of new memories with Armin and my family. He spent his 50th birthday with me and my family in Spain... I'm sad he did not have the time to get away from work and spend those golden years in Brazil as he was planning. He was a true friend and a kid-at-heart, living as intensively as possible. He will be missed.

I got to know Eduardo only in recent years through his lifelong friend Seiko. Nevertheless, his absence will be deeply felt. His altruistic personality instantly won everyone over. Spontaneous and sociable, he loved hosting gatherings and making everyone feel comfortable. I remember the first time I met Eduardo at a restaurant after an art event. He was the kind of person who felt like an instant friend, someone you’d known forever. My son Marco also met him for the first time at that event, and despite only spending a few hours at that restaurant, Marco developed admiration for Eduardo right away. Eduardo had a great sense of humor—how could anyone not be his friend? It’s impossible. We are truly sorry for his premature departure. He will be missed and remembered for years to come. I am sure he will be the main subject in many stories shared by those who knew him. Sincere condolences to his family, close friends and loved ones. Ciao, Eduardo.

My dear, funny friend Felicia. Gratitude for all the laughs and good times. Hope you are playing with Wizzy, Thurman and Lucky. You are loved and sorely missed. Love, Doris

O que falar sobre o Eduardo? Deus do céu, precisaria de muitas páginas para descrever o quanto ele era amoroso, atencioso, cuidadoso e amigo. Eduardo era meu irmão do coração. O amigo presente, ainda que morando tão longe de mim. Dono de um sorriso contagiante, levava alegria por onde passava. Sinceridade era uma das suas mais potentes qualidades. Eu amava isso. Sou feliz por ter lembranças maravilhosas das nossas viagens, conversas, comilanças... Tínhamos planos para um futuro próximo, mas ele foi chamado para um plano mais que especial, onde lá está irradiando sua mais pura energia. Saudade, amigo querido! Te amarei para sempre! Obrigada por tudo e por tanto!

I met Eduardo in 1974, it was 50 years of friendship. Certainly, after his brother, sister and mother, I am the person who has known him the longest. We met at school and remained together until the end of high school. He was a guy with a big heart, extremely kind, very humorous and intelligent. He left Brazil and marked his place in the world. One of the most memorable moments was his presence at my wedding in March of this year. He was my best man and gave a moving speech about 50 years of our friendship. In the last few months we've talked a lot about life, how short it is and how we should make the most of every moment. He had many plans for post-retirement, about traveling, seeing other places, traveling with friends and enjoying his family. Unfortunately it was not possible to achieve this. One of the things that marked him most was his good humor, he always had a joke to tell. He even made fun of himself. And that's the image I want to keep of him. Eduardo, wherever you are, keep laughing and making fun of everything, while we mourn the loss of you here. Go in peace.

Eduardo shared his passion and enthusiasm for LIVING with everyone he encountered. I am sorry to hear of his passing, but consider him to be someone who truly lived life to its fullest. Hopefully he's dancing on the other side.

Eu e o Halex temos duas palavras para lembrar do Eduardo: generosidade e intensidade. Generosidade é a minha palavra. O Eduardo tinha um coração que recebia a cada um, novos e antigos amigos. Aproximava as pessoas, dividia sua atenção e multiplicava para todos o mesmo bem. A definição do Halex é intensidade. O Eduardo tinha fome de vida. Queria fazer todas as viagens, conhecer todos os restaurantes, assistir a todos os shows. Dele, guardamos a saudade e a admiração. Que vá em paz, levando nosso profundo amor e eterna amizade.

Remembering one of the most passionate hotel guys I’ve ever met in the industry. I was fortunate to work with him at the Omni San Francisco. Eduardo was a good a good son, brother and a good friend. Most importantly, he was a good human being with a great sense of humor. I can imagine Eduardo’s smiling and dancing to Donna Summer’s song (his favorite artist). I will miss you, Eduardo.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.