Watching old footage of guys like Gino Hernandez, and his tag partner Gentleman Chris Adams, its clear to see the influence they have on more modern wrestlers guys like Dolph Ziggler and Shawn Michaels in particular. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. To the delight of the 26,000 fans, that afternoon saw The Von Erichs win. He held nearly every major wrestling title in the World Class Championship Wrestling Association. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. ", In an interview with Devon Nicholson for TheHannibalTV, "Cowboy" Scott Casey remembers how Gino would always act like his wrestling character. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Gino P. Hernandez was born on November 1, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Socorro and Guadalupe (Perez) Hernandez. When he peeked through the window of Ginos condo, Manning saw a gruesome scene: Ginos unmoving body hanging out from where the bed ended. Was the scene cleaned up like neighbor and friend Jeanie Clarke said she was told? Send Sympathy Card. ", Ginos ex-wife Janice Gillespie remembers feeling very unsafe at times. Hart was unsure if he would be able to attend Gino's funeral. I went so far as to call up Jimmy Crockett, who I always had an open door policy with, and made a deal to go to the Carolinas in January, 1986. You either got it, or you dont. He has also been published on Slam Wrestling and in G-FAN Magazine. Gino Hernandez Charles Eugene Wolfe Jr. (August 8, 1957 - February 2, 1986) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, 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. This browser does not support getting your location. She says she perceived no empathy or remorse in the man and felt like what he said was a threat. Weve updated the security on the site. Gino's last match was against his ex-partner Chris Adams in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 27, 1986. [5], Wolfe was married twice, both times to Janice Marie Bancroft. 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. According to Gary, Gino frequently tried to sneak into the dressing room and catch The Spoiler without his mask. Recommend Gino's obituary to your friends. Today we look at the relationship between Gary Hart and Gino Hernandez. * Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services * Domestic & International Shipping Services * Pre-Arrangement Planning * Pre-Arrangement and Insurance Policies Accepted* Personnel Available 24 hrs. According to her, Gino would say, "Im gonna do that someday. If it hadnt been for the bells in the trees, my memory of that day would have been different. According to Patrice, a man Gino would hang out with knocked on her door while she was grieving and told her that he would like to discuss Ginos funeral. Gino Hernandez Dead from a drug overdose at age 28. photo: wwe.com. Today, we explore their relationship. An argument ensued, during which Royal shot Hernandez, leaving him to . There was just a side of him and people he ran with; it felt dangerous.". Both battled in multiple territories, and Gino was quickly becoming one of the most obnoxious, cocky, and reviled heels the sport had ever seen. Try again later. If we can off him, we can off you, so pay us." 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. Wanting to receive the debt owed him, Royal became impatient and angry. He may have pissed somebody off. Not even able to avoid controversy after his passing, according to Bruce Prichard (on his fantastic Something to Wrestle podcast), one of the FBIs most wanted at the time, a king pin cocaine dealer gave a eulogy at Ginos funeral. My brother Gino Odjick has left us for the spirit world, with two heart emojis attached to the end of her message. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Also surviving are beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. WCCW management intended this new feud to become its top storyline throughout 1986. Failed to report flower. Ginos mother, Patrice, sees it another way. En 1975, Gino Hernndez, apodado "The Handsome Halfbreed" , comenz a luchar en San Antonio, Texas, en el territorio controlado por Southwest Championship Wrestling (SCW), despus de ser entrenado por Jos Lothario. "It didnt feel so safe with some of the people he might be hanging out with, things I was hearing. He was 67 years old. (Use code PWS for a nice surprise). In 1985, he teamed with the late "Gentleman" Chris Adams to form the Dynamic Duo; and they went on to win many titles. Hernandez and Blanchard's tag-team act became so successful that they were the top (based on box office drawing power) heels in the state of Texasregardless of territory. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. We feel strongly the cost of a funeral should not be an added burden. This is a carousel with slides. Try again later. Full head of hair, hes got all the shit!". "Our hearts are broken," Dina posted on her Facebook page. ", And according to Patrice, Ginos mother, Its too much secrecy. ", His mother was told, "five-times the amount." The plot is located in Section 212, Lot 165 2c. Younger fans will know her as "Stone Cold" Steve Austins former wife and author of her revealing autobiography, With Healing In My Heart. During their first marriage, they had a daughter, Lisha. The New York Islanders are deeply saddened to learn the passing of former family member, Gino Odjick, the team said in a statement on Twitter. 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. Thankfully, Tim Brooks, who was with Gary when he received the call about Ginos death, pushed him to go and stayed with him throughout the wake. Gino seemed very nervous, and he wasnt afraid of anything, but there are certain things you cant dodge. If you hang around trouble, youre going to get trouble. This was around the time World Class took off to another level with their iconic television show coming to be. Thats what I would do." "He was in a good mood and drinking a lot, and I assume he was doing some drugs. The Fascinating, Tragic Tale of The Missing Link, Doomed To Repeat Itself - The Graham Family History, The Brilliance of Eddie Graham and His Influence on The American Dream. He was only 29 years old. If anyone could take a beloved babyface like Adams and turn him into the most hated man in the business, it was Hart. 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. We have set your language to Family members linked to this person will appear here. But I know in my heart that if he is alive, I wouldve heard from him." According to ex-wife Janice, one of the people not allowing family members to see Gino was his manager. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Hayes and Jake The Snake Roberts have gone on record to state that Gino ran with the wrong crowd and had a lot of enemies seemingly drug dealers as his heavy cocaine use was not a secret. He loved to watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and he loved to spend time with his family & Kids. He started off partnering with his trainer Jos Lothario though it wasnt long before Gino surprisingly turned on his mentor and aligned himself with heel manager Gary Hart. This "cream" was, in actuality, supposedly a hair removal product. When he asked who I wanted to manage, I told him that I would bring in Gino and Chris as a tag team, and The One Man Gang in as a single. ", 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. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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). Inquiries should be directed as follows:Complaints concerning the Prepaid Contract: Texas Department of Banking, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705; 1-877 276-5554 (toll free);www.dob.texas.gov.Complaints concerning the Perpetual Care Cemeteries: Texas Department of Banking, 2601 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78705; 1-877 276-5554 (toll free);www.dob.texas.gov. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Oops, something didn't work. To honor his stepfather, Gino wore his boots during his first few matches and credited Luis for how easily wrestling came to him, saying, "My dad did it for me. Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Gino was a loving and devoted son. To sell the blindness angle even further, Adams eyes were bandaged when out in public and hed be guided by his girlfriend. 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). MOUNT OLIVET CHAPEL - Greenwood Funeral Homes and Cremation, Cemetery, Mausoleum, Florist. Got a pretty girl on the side must be nice! Copyright 2020 - 23 Greenwood Funeral Home. 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 And it wasnt a gimmick; that was him. Despite their relationship, Hart struggled in that environment, skipping David Von Erich's funeral . He inspired many and embodied what it means to be a Canuck. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Hazzard was able to climb up over the property wall of the condominium complex where Gino lived. Still, Casey wasnt falling for it and would often tell Gino to "just act like a normal person. There was an error deleting this problem. based on information from your browser. I loved him to death. After the wake, we all went to the gravesite, where Paul and I stood at the head of the coffin together. [6] They were first married on April 10, 1976 in Harris County, Texas, before divorcing soon after on January 27, 1977. Adams was one of the first wrestlers to use the superkick that later became popular with many others. He was 67 years old. He was a Father, a Son, a Brother, a Friend, & a Spouse. The team extends our condolences to the Odjick family and friends. [13] In the weeks before his death, Hernandez had expressed to Manning and others the belief that his life was under threat. Gino, always the opportunist, "blinded" Adams by deciding to take advantage of him while arguing with the referee. If you have yet to watch "The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino" (AKA Gino Hernandez), you can see it in the 44-minute video below. Learn more about merges. Blanchard didnt dismiss the theories, pointing out that Gino had a gambling problem, and stating that the murder theories were certainly a possibility.. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). When she was told Gino had finally been discovered but found lifeless, Patrice put the phone down and started screaming. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gino P. Hernandez to show support. NWA United States Heavyweight Championship, NWA Big Time Wrestling / World Class Championship Wrestling, NWA International Junior Heavyweight Championship, List of premature professional wrestling deaths, "Brutus Beefcake on 'Was Gino Hernandez murdered? "You could see that he was afraid, it seemed, of the dark in his mind. View informationfor consumers relating to the purchase of preneed funeral contracts including descriptions of the trust and insurance funding options available under statelaw. Updated. To the fans delight, the feud between Lothario and Hernandez culminated in Gino getting his head shaved after being on the losing end of a hair versus hair match. show, she said, I think he was killed because he was expendable and he was also a good way to make an impression on someone, like "Look what we did. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Getting into wrestling, its like getting into the mob. [10], Although police dropped the homicide investigation into Hernandez's death, some still believe he was murdered in a drug-related incident. FORT WORTH - Gino Eric Hernandez, 40, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. Prichard claims that the men toasted with champagne glasses and would say, "To you, Gino!" Again, Uncle Gary comes to the rescue. "People youd just hand them the mic, and theyd do it." 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. 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 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. Of course, Gino lost the match and my head was shaved. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Gino P. Hernandez. Needless to say, Jimmy was thrilled with that idea. 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. According to Sportsnet, Odjick holds the Canucks record for most penalty minutes in franchise history with 2,127. Hernandez, through his involvement in drugs, owed a large sum of money to Jon Royal. [10][11][12] According to David Manning, Hernandez had five times the amount of cocaine in his system that would have resulted in a fatality, and he and Kevin Von Erich stated that Hernandez also had cocaine in his stomach. Gary Hart comments, "I took him under my wing. Upon the success of Adams heel turn, Hart would put him together with anyone else but Gino as the Dynamic Duo. From afar, Gary could feel that this was not going to end well and began making plans to try and get both Gino and Chris out of Texas for a while, into another territory where he could get them away from any connections they had, as he describes his plan in his book. Many have described Vince McMahon as a father figure, including Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and Triple H (that last one is especially poignant). Try again later. ", Unless noted, quotes are from the highly recommended documentary, Dark Side of the Ring The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino.". While Jake Roberts had a lot of respect for Ginos ability on the mic and as a talent in the ring, he had no qualms about admitting that Gino and himself had drug addiction problems. 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. During my time away from Dallas, I continued to keep in touch with Chris Adams and Gino Hernandez, and became increasingly concerned for Ginos well being, because he had developed a cocaine habit that was really out of hand. Besides, as far as I was concerned, it was all about the Von Erich boys, Bruiser Brody, and Gino Hernandez, and I would have done anything to help those guys get over. It seemed like everybody had their theory on what had happened to Gino on that fateful February night in 1986. One thing you will frequently hear from people in the professional wrestling business, especially the old-timers, is that it is a brotherhood. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. Gino was well known as a partier but had developed a nasty cocaine habit that began running rampant due to his success. Gino Hernandez (born Charles Wolfe) was a professional wrestler. This just added more fuel to the already intense rivalry, elevating it to new bitter heights. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He will be deeply missed., The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Isles coach very surprised Ovechkin hit not a penalty, Islanders blow three-goal lead in brutal overtime loss, Islanders star briefly exits after questionable Alex Ovechkin hit, Islanders edge Canadiens for skid-busting victory. Sam Houston | A Wrestler Coming to Terms With His Past. If you know of an upcoming event for Gino P. Hernandez, please add one. Bruce Prichard comments, "The medical examiner didnt understand how much cocaine could get into someone being ingested. He was 67 years old. English [15] Jeanie Clarke spoke about Hernandez's mental state in the weeks leading up to his death in her autobiography, describing an incident where he virtually held her hostage (including brandishing a gun) as he fell into a deeply paranoid episode following a night partying and binging on cocaine. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Shocked family members scrambled for answers, and fans mourned the loss of a heel performer they loved to hate. He had been declining in heath for several years, but he enjoyed working on crossword puzzles and listening to his Oldies Motown Music. This is a reflection of how effective that angle was to fans, but also a clear example of wrestling presented as "real.". "[7] Hernandez's mother Patrice Aguirre and ex-wife Janice Marie Bancroft expressed the belief that he was probably murdered; Aguirre reported that criminal Jon Royal had told her of debts owed to him by Hernandez. Janice Gillespie claims that she was told that Gino "had enough cocaine in his system that it couldve killed an elephant. Published by W.L. He told her, "Gino owed me a lot of money, but dont you worry about it cause Im going to pay for his funeral." In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Considered one of the best heels in the business, Gino is well remembered for his run with WCCW in Dallas, a promotion operated by the late Fritz Von Erich. 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. Gino P. Hernandez of Saginaw, Michigan. From that time, it was just a slow progression. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. Hernandez died before his 30th birthday, leaving a big question mark on what his future could have held. ). By using this site, you agree to the legal terms set out in ourDisclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. 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. Hed become obsessed with wanting to have a gun and swore that someone had been in his car and was trying to kill him. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gino P. Hernandez of Saginaw, Michigan, who passed away on August 10, 2021, at the age of 67, leaving to mourn family and friends. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Gino Hernandez I found on Findagrave.com. AUG 15. 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. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. All untrue. Gino Eric Hernandez was born in Fort Worth, Texas, July 11, 1979. 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. 14 Times a Wrestler Held Multiple World Titles at the Same Time, The Great Khali and the Accident That Killed a Wrestler, Bruce Tharpe Rare Interview on Ribs and Life After the NWA, Wildmen of Wrestling | 12 Outrageous Heels Who Pioneered Hardcore, Missy Hyatt and Bill Alfonso A Battle in Judge Mathis Court, George Pantas The Story of an Unsung Wrestling Hero, Ron Simmons The Night He Became WCW Champion, Tim Storm: From Super Fan to NWA World Champion, Pat Patterson | Hard to Emulate, Mentor of the Greats. Gary would return to World Class to help Fritz turn Chris Adams heel to feud with the Von Erichs. Former referee, promoter, and booker for WCCW David Manning highlighted Gino Hernandezs incredible skills on the mic and compared his work to Ric Flair, Jim Cornette, and Michael P.S. After recently serving a 30-year prison term for trafficking cocaine, Ginos former close friend and the person who did the eulogy at his funeral was contacted. While it still applies today, it was undoubtedly more apt in the days when maintaining kayfabe was of the utmost importance. He can be contacted by e-mail at jojst1@gmail.com. On the night of Hernandez' death, he was visited by Royal. Get the occasional email with the latest wrestling tributes and memorials, Search by ring name, real name, cause of death, organization, time period (2000s, etc) or specific year, WWE Hall of Famer Ravishing Rick Rude was an amazing individual in and out of the ring. It was time for Gary and Paul to both say goodbye to their boy, and I will end this piece with one final quote from Garys book, as I would not be able to write anything better. [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. According to David Manning, paranoia was taking over Ginos daily life and getting him to act in disturbing ways. There are no events scheduled. Case & Company Funeral Directors . Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. In a 2016 interview, Tully Blanchard was asked about Ginos possible murder. Gino proceeded to clog the kitchen sink with a towel and let the water run. Gino attended Paschal High School in Fort Worth. Failed to remove flower. Our locations are handicapped accessible. Adams and Hernandez lost a "hair" match to Kevin and Kerry Von Erich at a Cotton Bowl show on October 6, 1985. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Gino also was a voracious reader, enjoyed watching Western and Classic movies, and enjoyed visiting with his friends and relatives. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Shirley, his parents, Andrew and Maria Ricciardelli, his brother, Albino and sister-in-law Grace, sisters and brothers-in-law, Josephine and Harry Rabinowitz and Michele and Charles Raggenbass. Write your message of sympathy today. 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. This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As we will later learn, Patrice is the main person pushing for answers after her sons death, even when it seemed like all doors had permanently been closed, and hope was all but lost on discovering the truth. David Manning shares that Gino was "super paranoid and that hed always lock the door with a deadbolt. 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. When asked, "Did you know or come to know at any point that Gino had an issue with drugs?" Too much deceit. I was on him quite a bit about his addiction, because it was hard for me to watch him go through that. Professional Wrestler. The winger played 13 games in 1997-98, 23 games in 1998-99 and 46 in 1999-2000 before the team dealt him to the Flyers. Make sure that the file is a photo. Hernandez was embarrassed and apologetic afterwards, and Clarke expressed concern for the intensity of his drug use. I just want everybody to remember him as a good man. Gino returned to WCCW in 1984, at different times individually or collectively feuding with the Von Erichs: Mike, Kevin and Kerry Von Erich. Gino Hernandez - His Tragic Death and The Mystery That Remains Author: Javier Ojst Jan. 10, 2023 shares On February 4th, 1986, the wrestling world and the real world came to a tragic crossroads after the body of "Gorgeous" Gino Hernandez was found dead in his condominium. On February 4th, 1986, the wrestling world and the real world came to a tragic crossroads after the body of "Gorgeous"Gino Hernandez was found dead in his condominium. Too much lying. He says that Gino was involved in selling drugs, and he probably died because of a combination of alcohol and drugs, saying that drugs "took hold of him. He is perhaps best known for his appearances with the Dallas, Texas-based promotion World Class Championship Wrestling between 1976 until his death in 1986. Despite their relationship, Hart struggled in that environment, skipping David Von Erichs funeral. photo: youtube.com. Dark Side of the Ring The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino, Dino Bravo | His Shocking Death and Why He Was Murdered by the Mob, Jimmy Snuka and the Death of Nancy Argentino. The storyline feud with Lothario culminated in a "hair vs. hair match", which Hernandez losthaving his head shaved in the ring, as a result. He was 67 years old. Gino wins in his Mid-South debut, defeating Jesse Barr (10-30-1982). He was preceded in death by his parents, Socorro and Guadalupe Hernandez; three sisters: Toye (Jessie) Osuna, Mary Reyes, and Angie Cruz. He relates it to a surreal out-of-body experience. David Manning added, "That goes to show how believable WCCW was," referring to the fans actually believing that someone, in this case, Adams, might go to the extremes of murdering Gino because he had blinded him. | Funeral Home Website by Batesville, Inc. FORT WORTH - Gino Eric Hernandez, 40, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. * Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services, * Domestic & International Shipping Services, * Pre-Arrangement and Insurance Policies Accepted, * Personnel Available 24 hrs. . Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. He was just everything you could want, but he had demons. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. She also believes he hid something in her house. Gary would remark on the success, saying how proud he was, remarking that his only regret was that his boy Gino wasnt there to be a part of it. In the late-1970s and early-1980s, Gino worked for Dallas-based territory, World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) (called NWA Big Time Wrestling, at the time). Meng: 15 Tales on Wrestlings Toughest S.O.B. 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. ", Royal says that Gino left with some airline stewardesses, which was the last time he saw him alive. However, because of that, I can have a good memory and thought. "I think the Gino Hernandez you saw in the ring was very much like the Gino Hernandez outside of the ring," Mercer said. He also remembers a group of men attending who took care of all the needed expenses. Gino Hernandez grave is located at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston, TX. October 30, 1987 - September 24, 2021 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 Funeral Home 800 Fourth Street in Rosenberg, Texas. He said that he was at a club with Gino until about 1 a.m. the night Gino died. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6182701/gino-hernandez. The only thing she knew about him was that he was a drug dealer, or so she had heard. 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