Learn more about merges. The next time Gary would link up with Gino would unfortunately not be for a great occasion, as it was when the two were both booked for the David Von Erich Memorial show following his tragic passing. I knew that Gino was a real party boy, and I became desperate to do something to get him away from his environment. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gino Volpi to pay them a last tribute. While it still applies today, it was undoubtedly more apt in the days when maintaining kayfabe was of the utmost importance. Created October 29, 2022 Funerals & Memorials Gino Rodriguez 39 years old unexpectedly passed away on October 27th 2022. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He told her, "Gino owed me a lot of money, but dont you worry about it cause Im going to pay for his funeral." He held nearly every major wrestling title in the World Class Championship Wrestling Association. FORT WORTH - Gino Eric Hernandez, 40, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. One interesting thing to note was that Ginos condominium was not locked from the inside when they found his body. Try again. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). [3] Gino returned to SCW, forming a hugely popular tag-team ("The Dynamic Duo") with the territory owner's son, Tully Blanchard. "He was a good son and a good father, says Ginos mother, Patrice. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6182701/gino-hernandez. He was predeceased by : his parents, Socorro Hernandez and Guadalupe Hernandez (Perez); and his sisters, Toye Osuna (Jessie), Mary Reyes and Angie Cruz. (67 years old). Gino lost the (Detroit) U.S. On one occasion at Ginos condominium, Jeanie Clarke claims to have seen him take out a big bowl that was full of cocaine and, about 30-40 minutes afterward, insist on her not making noise. Case & Company Funeral Directors . He was a very loving & caring man. Gino also formed a tag-team with Chris Adams; WCCW called them "The Dynamic Duo", as SCW had Gino and Tully. Try again later. And it wasnt a gimmick; that was him. It was later revealed that this mans name was John Royal. Try again later. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Hernandez died before his 30th birthday, leaving a big question mark on what his future could have held. And while he considered anyone that he worked closely with to be one of his boys, there was one specific talent he considered like a son to him, and he always tried to do everything he could to help save himself. The first time Gary Hart ever became aware of Gino was years before he entered the wrestling business, and Gino was just a young fan, frequently throwing things at Hart as he managed The Spoiler in the Houston area. Maybe it is time to focus on the talent Gino Hernandez possessed rather than on the unfortunate circumstances surrounding the way he died. Year should not be greater than current year. Hazzard was able to climb up over the property wall of the condominium complex where Gino lived. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr. (August 8, 1957 February 2, 1986) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Gino Hernandez. He smoked dope, did cocaine, uppers, and downers it was the 70s and 80s, we all did.". Ginos not here with us, but its just as tragic as when Magnum [TA]s career came to an end. Failed to report flower. An argument ensued, during which Royal shot Hernandez, leaving him to . Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Despite their relationship, Hart struggled in that environment, skipping David Von Erichs funeral. More than 30 years later, questions and theories still abound over what happened to Gino Hernandez on his final fateful night. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. They had rented the top penthouse suite of a Las Vegas hotel and were just partying for three days. "Gino once had a friend with him who owned a plane. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. ). This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. ", And according to Patrice, Ginos mother, Its too much secrecy. * Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services * Domestic & International Shipping Services * Pre-Arrangement Planning * Pre-Arrangement and Insurance Policies Accepted* Personnel Available 24 hrs. [10], Former rival Michael Hayes said in a 2016 interview: "I have a real, real hard time believing that Gino Hernandez OD'd he was most definitely hanging with the wrong crowd, and either ran his mouth too much, or knew too much, or all of the above. [8] The syndicated World Class TV episode scheduled to air the weekend of February 15, 1986 originally included a Gino Hernandez match taped on January 24 at the Dallas Sportatorium. The New York Islanders are deeply saddened to learn the passing of former family member, Gino Odjick. Looking back at Ginos work, both in the ring, and on the mic, its difficult not to imagine the career that he could have enjoyed through the 90s, and possibly even the 2000s, had his demons not gotten the best of him. This was around the time World Class took off to another level with their iconic television show coming to be. Would you like to offer Gino P. Hernandezs loved ones a condolence message? There is no photo or video of Gino P. Hernandez.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Through it all, we hope his family has found peace. It seemed like everybody had their theory on what had happened to Gino on that fateful February night in 1986. He had been dead for approximately three to four days. The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo (2018-19), HOMAGE.com Our favorite in retro wrestling attire! If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Surviving are a son and two daughters: Gino Hernandez, Jr. of Saginaw; Sophia (James) Perry II of Kettering, OH; Delores Hernandez of Saginaw; four grandchildren: Skylar Motley, Delane Socorro Hernandez, Felicia Shera Walton, and Xavier Armon Hernandez; two great-grandchildren: Brooke Gabrielle Riche and Frankie Riche III; two brothers: Noel Hernandez of Saginaw; Jerry Hernandez of Lansing; brother-in-law, Richard Reyes of Saginaw; and special cousins: Linda OConnor and Richard Villareal. [10] Wrestler Brutus Beefcake has rejected the murder theory, saying that Hernandez "had a serious drug problem" and was an "intense, crazy partier". This match never aired; instead, show announcer Bill Mercer gave an on-camera announcement of Gino's death, and a different match aired in its place. [5], Wolfe was married twice, both times to Janice Marie Bancroft. Obituary Gino P. Hernandez of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. He was 67 years old. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. The exact amount of time that passed from when he died and when he was found is still debatable. If anyone could take a beloved babyface like Adams and turn him into the most hated man in the business, it was Hart. I realized that had to stop, and that I had to do something about my hair - or lack thereof - so I took advantage of my genetic disposition, and used it to enhance a program. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gino P. Hernandez to show support. From an early age, Gino was proud of his stepfather being a professional wrestler and was chomping at the bit to become one as well. To use this feature, use a newer browser. If you are looking for Pre-Arrangement Planning in the Greater Houston area, Hernandez Funeral Home is the right choice to provide a funeral in celebration of your departed loved ones. TRAGIC Gabriel Fernandez died from a series of horror injuries after being shot in the genitals with a gun and battered until his skull felt like "Rice Krispies", a horrified emergency room nurse. Case & Co Funeral Directors. ", David Manning recalls a time in Las Vegas where some unsavory characters accompanied Gino, and he believes this was the point of no return for the wrestling star. After Gino no-showed both events, WCCW management's phone calls to him went unanswered. His in-ring nickname was "The Handsome Half-Breed" (a reference to his Italian/Hispanic ring name) Contents 1 Career 1.1 Southwest Championship Wrestling 1.2 World Class Championship Wrestling 1.3 Return to WCCW In contrast, Gino became a focal point of Southwest Championship Wrestling teaming alongside Tully Blanchard. Gino seemed very nervous, and he wasnt afraid of anything, but there are certain things you cant dodge. When she was told Gino had finally been discovered but found lifeless, Patrice put the phone down and started screaming. She also believes he hid something in her house. Gino, always the opportunist, "blinded" Adams by deciding to take advantage of him while arguing with the referee. Janice Gillespie claims that she was told that Gino "had enough cocaine in his system that it couldve killed an elephant. [13] Manning also suspected foul play due to the fact that Hernandez's dead bolt on his door was not locked, as he made it a habit in the past to lock the dead bolt at all times. Gary would return to World Class to help Fritz turn Chris Adams heel to feud with the Von Erichs. . 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He held nearly every major wrestling title in the World Class Championship Wrestling Association. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. ", On the show, a former drug trafficker also came forward with the condition of remaining anonymous and gave his version of the events. He was the stepfather of Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr., who would later be known as Gino Hernandez. According to famed WCCW play-by-play announcer Bill Mercer, Gorgeous Gino (also calling himself the Handsome Halfbreed in previous territories) started to become the person he portrayed at the arenas and on television, becoming almost indistinguishable from his in-ring persona. However, because of that, I can have a good memory and thought. Funeral arrangement under the care ofW.L. And the team would go on a tear with their battles against Kevin and Kerry, but sadly, due to some backstage politicking and bad creativity, Gary was not long for the world at their side. Resend Activation Email. Getting into wrestling, its like getting into the mob. There is a problem with your email/password. Years later, Houston promoter Paul Boesch had given Gary the book in the territory and asked him to keep an eye on Gino, who was now in his first year in the business. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Gino P. Hernandez of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. His mother was Patrice Aguirre and his father was Charles Eugene Wolfe Sr., with the latter's identity being unknown to the point that wrestling fans speculated that Wolfe's father was actually Houston Wrestling promoter Paul Boesch, due to how close they were. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. He adds, "I was no saint, man. On January 26, 1986, during a grudge match in Fort Worth, Hernandez threw "freebird hair cream" (a "hair-removal product" previously established in WCCW storyline continuity in 1983 by Freebird Buddy Roberts) into Adams' face, rendering Adams blind (in reality, Adams was returning to his native England to spend time with his new wife Toni, and his family; however, WCCW told Adams he had to continue to "sell" the blindness whenever out in public). Looking back, and knowing what I know now, maybe his being in the Carolinas wouldnt have made any difference on his habit - but believe me, I was trying. Younger fans will know her as "Stone Cold" Steve Austins former wife and author of her revealing autobiography, With Healing In My Heart. He was 67 years old. During an interview, I spoke up and declared, Im so convinced that Gino will win, that if Kevin beats him he can shave my head, instead!. Bruce Prichard comments, "The medical examiner didnt understand how much cocaine could get into someone being ingested. When I got there, I told them, Boys, we have a chance to go to the Carolinas and make a lot of money.. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. If you hang around trouble, youre going to get trouble. It is said that all this was used to give Adams time off to visit relatives in England. By using this site, you agree to the legal terms set out in ourDisclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. Do we want it not to be as easy as saying that he "overdosed on a combination of drugs and alcohol?" He won Big Time's top title (its version of the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship) by defeating "Bulldog" Don Kent. We've received your submission. Thats what I would do." To my dismay, no matter how hard I tried to convince them, they were flat-out not interested in leaving Texas. Gino Hernandez - Biography Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr. (August 14, 1957 to February 2, 1986) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Gino Hernandez. You have to watch out who you hang out with." He inspired many and embodied what it means to be a Canuck. In the last year of his life, Gino held both the Texas Heavyweight title and the American Heavyweight title as well as the World Class Six Man tag championship. According to former WCCW colleague Jake Roberts, Hernandez was involved with the gay community in Houston. Manning claims that "a good source" told him that Rick, perhaps out of instinct, dumped a large bowl full of cocaine without the police finding out. Failed to delete memorial. Ginos death was, unfortunately, "a situation of his own doing.". She later received a recorded message from a gangland source who was close to Hernandez, claiming that her son was not murdered.[10]. When asked, "Did you know or come to know at any point that Gino had an issue with drugs?" We feel strongly the cost of a funeral should not be an added burden. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family through www.casefuneralhome.com. ", His mother was told, "five-times the amount." Dubbed the Dynamic Duo, Hernandez teamed with Gentleman Chris Adams for a very memorable program with the baby faced Von Erich brothers. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. He was a Father, a Son, a Brother, a Friend, & a Spouse. English By 1986, after defeating many teams and using their "Golden Scissors" to cut their fallen opponents hair (years before Brutus Beefcake adopted a similar gimmick), The Dynamic Duo began feuding and turning on each other. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. WCCW management intended this new feud to become its top storyline throughout 1986. If he wanted to, he could take that room and have everybody in that room hating his guts and wanting to kill him in REAL life. All rights reserved. Solomonster talks about how big of a star Gino was in WCCW, the events surrounding his untimely demise, the drug trafficker his family suspected of having something to do with his death and a. Gino would sometimes be a lightning rod for controversy, but Gary always ensured he was cared for and looked after. Family members were uncomfortable with Royal and his associates overseeing the funeral proceedings; many had never heard of or met them prior to Wolfe's death. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. A memorial service will take place at a later date. The duo worked a series of mixed tag team matches against Sunshine and Mike Von Erich. This was a big blow financially to World Class and the Von Erichs. Super Bowl Sunday 1986 is the last day Ginos mom Patrice Aguirre claims to have seen her son. Try again later. Verify and try again. ", Jake Roberts added, I can certainly see that happening with Gino (him being murdered). Luis Hernndez was a professional wrestler who also went by the ring names Rito Carren and El Mdico. (Use code PWS for a nice surprise). Charles Wolfe, best known to wrestling fans as The Handsome Half Breed Gino Hernandez, wrestled in the Southern territories throughout the late 70s and early 80s. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Hart went into shock and cried for an hour, while wrestler Tim Brooks was there when Hart received the awful phone call and just started cursing endlessly. While Gino ended up going to work for Boesch out of loyalty, Gary told him that he was always there for him. The object is not to forget but to remember to go on. The family never saw his body, which was concealed by Hernandez's manager Walter Ayman due to its decomposed state, and honored in a closed-casket service. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 1, 1953 - I actually thought that if I could get Gino out of Texas and into another territory where he didnt have his connections, I could get him on the straight and narrow. This is a carousel with slides. 1957 Wrestling Riot in MSG: When New York Went Mad! Roberts candidly responded, "Yeah, cuz I was doing them with him. Hayes. "He would go into the windows and just stare outside into the darkness, over and over again," she remembers. I went to have a meeting with Chris and Gino in their condo that they shared together, where I planned on selling them on the Carolinas. Other big stars of the territory included Cowboy Scott Casey, The Continental Lover Eddy Mansfield, Wahoo, McDaniel, Bruiser Bob Sweetan and The Guerreros (Chavo and Mando). This browser does not support getting your location. I looked at Paul and asked, Could that be Gino?, Paul replied, He always was a great showman.. The youngsters drive proved fortuitous, and he turned pro right out of high school at age 17 under the tutelage of trainer Jos Lothario, as well as some guidance from promoter Paul Boesch out of Houston, Texas. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Unfortunately, to Harts dismay, Gino refused to leave Texas, and five days later, Harts wife informed him that Gino had died. Angelina Cervantes Hernandez, age 85, passed away peaceful and was reunited with the love of her life, Manny, while she was surrounded by her children and grandchildren at Garden Terrace Memory Care Facility in Overland Park, Kansas on February 21st, 2020. His in-ring nickname was "The Handsome Half-Breed" (a reference to his Italian/Mexican-American ring name) "The Handsome Halfbreed" started wrestling in 1975 in Southwest Championship Wrestling (SCW) after being trained by Jose Lothario. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Drag images here or select from your computer for Gino Hernandez memorial. . Hernandez Funeral Home - Rosenberg Obituary Visitation for Gino Robert Wise, 33, of Rosenberg, Texas will be held Friday, October 1, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hernandez. , both times to Janice Marie Bancroft used to give Adams time off to another level with iconic! 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