Edward J. Hoban, 70, of Aztec, New Mexico, passed away on August 13, 2019. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Holy Family Cemetery in Heartwell with the Rev. Paul Colling officiating. There will be a celebration of life gathering following the graveside service at the Heartwell community center. There will be no visitation as the family has honored Edward's wish to be cremated. Memorials in Edward's honor are kindly suggested to the St. Jude Children's Hospital. Craig Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Edward Joseph Hoban was born on July 19, 1949 to Robert and Mildred (Siren) Hoban. He grew up in Heartwell and attended school in Heartwell and Minden. He graduated from Minden High School with the class of 1967. He retired from Williams Gas Company. He was an avid fisherman and skier and was a great storyteller.

Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Aaron Saxon of Salt Lake City, Utah; sisters, Patsy of North Platte, Nebraska and Nancy of Kearney, Nebraska; brother, Dave and wife Carol of Heartwell, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Audrey of Sonoma, California; nephews, Chris, Ollie, and Colton; niece, Laura; as well as a host of extended relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joy Marie Hoban; and brother, Michael Hoban.

Tributes of memory can be shared with the family at www.craigfunerals.com .