Hart was unsure if he would be able to attend Gino's funeral. 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. View informationfor consumers relating to the purchase of preneed funeral contracts including descriptions of the trust and insurance funding options available under statelaw. To sell the blindness angle even further, Adams eyes were bandaged when out in public and hed be guided by his girlfriend. [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. During a tour of Japan, Luis died when Gino was only 12 years old. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gino Volpi to pay them a last tribute. Adams and Hernandez lost a "hair" match to Kevin and Kerry Von Erich at a Cotton Bowl show on October 6, 1985. Despite their relationship, Hart struggled in that environment, skipping David Von Erich's funeral . Gino Eric Hernandez was born in Fort Worth, Texas, July 11, 1979. His hair quickly grew back in two months, while Adams' hair took longer. Weve updated the security on the site. According to Prichard, those in attendance at Ginos funeral put bottles of Dom Perignon on each corner, drinking champagne and breaking glasses of champagne on his casket as they lowered him into the ground. August 10, 2021 Gino also formed a tag-team with Chris Adams; WCCW called them "The Dynamic Duo", as SCW had Gino and Tully. I didnt mind losing my hair, because I was going bald, and it got to the point where I was spending too much time on my interviews looking in the monitor to see if people could see my bald spot. He was 67 years old. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6182701/gino-hernandez. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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. All Rights Reserved. It seemed that he believed that this might muffle sounds from people trying to listen in on their conversation. Although Gino had a cocaine habit, notable wrestlers, including Michael P.S. 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. Luis Hernndez was a professional wrestler who also went by the ring names Rito Carren and El Mdico. Gino P. Hernandez of Saginaw, Michigan. [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. Gino also was a voracious reader, enjoyed watching Western and Classic movies, and enjoyed visiting with his friends and relatives. Meng: 15 Tales on Wrestlings Toughest S.O.B. This helps us provide free content for you to enjoy! Gary Hart comments, "I took him under my wing. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Thanks for your help! . Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Its called charisma, and he had charisma, man. based on information from your browser. 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. A memorial service will take place at a later date. They had rented the top penthouse suite of a Las Vegas hotel and were just partying for three days. He is survived by : his children, Gino Hernandez, Jr. of Saginaw, Sophia Perry II (James) of Kettering, OH and Delores Hernandez of Saginaw; his grandchildren, Skylar Motley, Delane Socorro Hernandez, Felicia Shera Walton and Xavier Armon Hernandez; his great grandchildren, Brooke Gabrielle Riche and Frankie Riche III; his brothers, Noel Hernandez of Saginaw and Jerry Hernandez of Lansing; his brother-in-law Richard Reyes of Saginaw; and his cousins, Linda O'Connor and Richard Villareal. Janice Gillespie claims that she was told that Gino "had enough cocaine in his system that it couldve killed an elephant. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Gino P. Hernandez. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. I was wearing his [boots]. The team extends our condolences to the Odjick family and friends.. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gino P. Hernandez please visit our. Gino P. Hernandez was born on November 1, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Socorro and Guadalupe (Perez) Hernandez. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Chris Adams and Gino Hernandez later had a match where the stipulation called for the loser to get "Freebird Hair Cream" rubbed into their scalp (a variation of a hair versus hair match). The storyline feud with Lothario culminated in a "hair vs. hair match", which Hernandez losthaving his head shaved in the ring, as a result. 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. 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. Ultimately law enforcement and a group of Ginos friends broke into his apartment on February 2, 1986. "He was in a good mood and drinking a lot, and I assume he was doing some drugs. ", He reassured Ginos mother that their family has nothing to worry about with anything that happened. ", On the show, a former drug trafficker also came forward with the condition of remaining anonymous and gave his version of the events. The highlight was a storyline feud with David Von Erich over the NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship, which Gino won and lost back to David. Gino attended Paschal High School in Fort Worth. Would you like to offer Gino P. Hernandezs loved ones a condolence message? According to Sportsnet, Odjick holds the Canucks record for most penalty minutes in franchise history with 2,127. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. An argument ensued, during which Royal shot Hernandez, leaving him to . He didn't know his biological father and he was later adopted by Luis Hernandez. However, there was , Weve profiled 40 wrestlers who sadly, didnt make it to see age 40, including many enhancement talent names of the , Heart Attack / Heart Failure / Heart Disease, Comprehensive Deceased Wrestlers List (text-only), Comprehensive Deceased Managers List (text-only), 8 Things You May Not Have Known About Rick Rude. When I got there, I told them, Boys, we have a chance to go to the Carolinas and make a lot of money.. 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. "People youd just hand them the mic, and theyd do it." There was a problem getting your location. It is said that all this was used to give Adams time off to visit relatives in England. But their connection was still strong, and soon enough, they would be back on the same team. "My brother Gino . ", And according to Patrice, Ginos mother, Its too much secrecy. 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. The cream, which looked more like a black liquid gel, was sprayed into Adams eyes in a controversial and believable angle that caught all the wrestling magazines attention at the time. Too much deceit. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. 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. Gino wins in his Mid-South debut, defeating Jesse Barr (10-30-1982). Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. She says she perceived no empathy or remorse in the man and felt like what he said was a threat. I didnt know how much he was doing It wasnt no 8 ball (3.5 grams), thats damn for sure. I looked at Paul and asked, Could that be Gino?, Paul replied, He always was a great showman.. Needless to say, Jimmy was thrilled with that idea. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 11:30 AM (CDT) MOUNT OLIVET CHAPEL - Greenwood Funeral Homes and Cremation, Cemetery, Mausoleum, Florist 2301 North Sylvania Avenue Fort Worth, TX, 76111 Funeral Mass begins. It was later revealed that this mans name was John Royal. When he later returned to WCCW, he teamed with future legend Jake Roberts who readily admits that Gino had the "it factor" that separates everyday talent from the true stars. The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo (2018-19), HOMAGE.com Our favorite in retro wrestling attire! Sadly, they would find Ginos lifeless body. Eddie and Mike Graham Years after Their Deaths, We Still Ask: Why? 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!. In a 2016 interview, Tully Blanchard was asked about Ginos possible murder. 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. 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. The plot is located in Section 212, Lot 165 2c. * Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services, * Domestic & International Shipping Services, * Pre-Arrangement and Insurance Policies Accepted, * Personnel Available 24 hrs. 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 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. Gino's hobbies included playing basketball, playing pool, watching movies, and swimming. The staff at Hernandez Funeral Home in Rosenberg/Houston, Texas will help you plan an affordable funeral where your family and friends come together to support each other, share memories and commemorate the life of the dearly departed. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Copyright 2022 The Signature Spot All Rights Reserved. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Of course, Gino lost the match and my head was shaved. Learn more about merges. 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. 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. Unfortunately, that was the last straw to be grasped at and as many longtime wrestling fans and newer fans thanks to Dark Side Of The Ring, Gino would soon be found dead in his apartment. This WCCW version proved the more famous, as Adams and Hernandez drew high revenues and television ratings for World Class in their feud with the Von Erichs. Sam Houston | A Wrestler Coming to Terms With His Past. I think the whole thing was over money and Gino was made an example of., The hatred amongst the former Dynamic Duo members before Gino died and the blinding of his former tag partner Chris Adams felt so real to the fans that they demanded authorities investigate Adams as a possible suspect in Ginos death. 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. [6] They were first married on April 10, 1976 in Harris County, Texas, before divorcing soon after on January 27, 1977. It seemed like everybody had their theory on what had happened to Gino on that fateful February night in 1986. While already a successful regional star, Gino later teamed with Gentleman Chris Adams in WCCW, forming a brash heel team called The Dynamic Duo. Gino was buried in a platinum casket, with pictures of his kids in his pockets and his American Express platinum card. ", His mother was told, "five-times the amount." We feel strongly the cost of a funeral should not be an added burden. Former Islanders winger Gino Odjick has died, his sister Dina shared on Facebook. This gimmick was later used in the WWF by Brutus Beefcake. ", Bruce Prichard offers, "He was all about the finest suits, the finest custom made shirts, the rings, the watches you name it, that was Gino. Even Sunshine's aunt, Stella Mae French, was involved. While Gino ended up going to work for Boesch out of loyalty, Gary told him that he was always there for him. According to ex-wife Janice, one of the people not allowing family members to see Gino was his manager. After Gino no-showed both events, WCCW management's phone calls to him went unanswered. Gino P. Hernandez was born on November 1, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Socorro and Guadalupe (Perez) Hernandez. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Odjick was acquired by the Islanders in 1998, when the Canucks traded him in exchange for Jason Strudwick, He spent parts of the next three seasons in New York. Gino Hernandez (born Charles Wolfe) was a professional wrestler. 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. Hart saw that Gino was having problems with cocaine addiction and tried to get him to leave Texas and work in the Carolinas with Jim Crockett. All Rights Reserved.Funeral Home Website by Batesville, Inc. | Funeral Planning and Grief Resources. After the match, Hernandez attempted to escape, but was tackled by Chris Von Erich, who was at ringside, and eventually had his hair shaved bald. 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. 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. 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. Initially, Wolfe's death was ruled a homicide case; but following autopsy reports, his death was ruled the result of a cocaine overdose. 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. The wrestler ran into troubles regarding paying this debt. He was only 28 years old. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Gino Hernandez I found on Findagrave.com. That was the last night Manning says he ever saw Gino alive. He was diagnosed with amyloidosis in 2014, according to Sportsnet, and it attacked his organs and his heart.. [10], Although police dropped the homicide investigation into Hernandez's death, some still believe he was murdered in a drug-related incident. There are also stories of Gino dating and tripping on acid with Jeanie Clarke, then known as manager Lady Blossom. 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. According to her, the question on many peoples minds was, "Where is he getting so much cocaine from?". He is best known for his appearances with the Dallas, Texas-based promotion World Class Championship Wrestling between 1976 and 1986. Failed to report flower. He was 52 years old. In his first appearance for WCCW (World Class Championship Wrestling), which was known as Big Time Wrestling when affiliated with the NWA until 1982, Gino engaged in a feud with David Von Erich, where he ultimately won and later lost the prestigious NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship. 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. If it hadnt been for the bells in the trees, my memory of that day would have been different. 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. Ginos mother, Patrice Aguirre, worked as a professional model for a time but mostly dedicated a good portion of her adult years as a homemaker. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. The 2nd Cotton Bowl Extravaganza held on October 6th, 1985 pitted him and Chris Adams against Kevin and Kerry Von Erich. But another booker that took many under his wings was the late, great Gary Hart. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. pic.twitter.com/USnJpOGI77, Gino was a fan-favourite from the moment he joined the organization, putting his heart and soul into every shift on and off the ice, Canucks chairman and governor Francesco Aquilini said in a statement. Most people at the funeral didnt seem to know who the person giving the eulogy was, but Patrice did recognize him and said that it was once again, John Royal. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 1, 1953 - "Our hearts are broken," Dina posted on her Facebook page. You either got it, or you dont. And in case you missed previous entries in the series, here are some quick links to those: "The Killing Of Bruiser Brody" "The Match Made In Heaven" "The Montreal Screwjob "The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino" Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. He was initially in a tag-team with Lothario, then turned into a singles act via a "protege vs. mentor" storyline. 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. ", Royal says that Gino left with some airline stewardesses, which was the last time he saw him alive. 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. Quickly Ginos manager Walter Aymen was called to open the door because he was the only person other than Gino to have a set of keys. There was just a side of him and people he ran with; it felt dangerous.". Try again later. 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. This "cream" was, in actuality, supposedly a hair removal product. Our locations are handicapped accessible. While Gary would no longer manage the team, anytime they needed any advice, they always went to Gary for his input, even if he was no longer in the territory with them. Gino was well known as a partier but had developed a nasty cocaine habit that began running rampant due to his success. The exact amount of time that passed from when he died and when he was found is still debatable. 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. Gino proceeded to clog the kitchen sink with a towel and let the water run. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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. According to her, Gino would say, "Im gonna do that someday. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Adams was one of the first wrestlers to use the superkick that later became popular with many others. 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. If we can off him, we can off you, so pay us." Try again. He is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Gino returned to WCCW in 1984, at different times individually or collectively feuding with the Von Erichs: Mike, Kevin and Kerry Von Erich. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? We've received your submission. "You could see that he was afraid, it seemed, of the dark in his mind. In SCW, he also formed a successful team with Tully Blanchard. 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. (Se habla espanol), Copyright 2012 - 23 Hernandez Funeral Home. "He was a good son and a good father, says Ginos mother, Patrice. Hernandez was scheduled to perform on a house show the following Thursday, and on a non-televised show at Dallas' Sportatorium the following Friday. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gino P. Hernandez to show support. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. (67 years old). Several days had passed before WCCW referee Rick Hazzard discovered him. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. "Well, I wish it wasnt him in there. Both Aguirre and Bancroft have explored the possibility that Hernandez faked his death, given that he had once talked about doing so, and because the autopsy report was replete with errors about his ethnicity and physicality. Gino's last match was against his ex-partner Chris Adams in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 27, 1986. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. photo: decal, (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). According to Manning, the police said that the body had been dead for approximately 4-5 days and was so decomposed the cause of death could not be determined at the time. 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). Ginos not here with us, but its just as tragic as when Magnum [TA]s career came to an end. 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. If someone wants to get you, theyll get you.". On the night of Hernandez' death, he was visited by Royal. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. The New York Islanders are deeply saddened to learn the passing of former family member, Gino Odjick. Recommend Gino's obituary to your friends. Learn more about managing a memorial . The death certificate of Gino Hernandez had anomalies where it described him as obese, Mexican, and uncircumcised. 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? The police arrived not long after, and a loaded gun was found at the scene, but drugs and paraphernalia were not. Gino, always the opportunist, "blinded" Adams by deciding to take advantage of him while arguing with the referee. I was really hoping that my plan would work, as I really wanted to get Gino out of Texas as soon as possible. Odjick suffered a heart attack at a Vancouver medical clinic, where he had gone to get leg bandages replaced, the Montreal Gazette reported. "I think the Gino Hernandez you saw in the ring was very much like the Gino Hernandez outside of the ring," Mercer said. There was a nightclub in Houston called Judges, where "Gino was front and center and frequented a lot, especially Fridays after the matches. He continues, "I never saw Gino out of control on drugs, but he liked to party and have a good time." We have set your language to He was 67 years old. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Javier Ojst is an old-school wrestling enthusiast currently residing in El Salvador. Through it all, we hope his family has found peace. Hernandez, through his involvement in drugs, owed a large sum of money to Jon Royal. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Despite their relationship, Hart struggled in that environment, skipping David Von Erichs funeral. "[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. 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. * Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services * Domestic & International Shipping Services * Pre-Arrangement Planning * Pre-Arrangement and Insurance Policies Accepted* Personnel Available 24 hrs. Hed become obsessed with wanting to have a gun and swore that someone had been in his car and was trying to kill him. 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. "He would go into the windows and just stare outside into the darkness, over and over again," she remembers. Again, Uncle Gary comes to the rescue. Oops, something didn't work. This made Gino a second-generation superstar, as his stepfather was a wrestler in the 1940s and 1950s as El Medico. 0 cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. She admits that she was surprised the police found no cocaine at the scene. There is a problem with your email/password. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. (Se habla espanol). Adams returned the following May, and won the World Class Heavyweight Championship two months later. 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. Surprised the police arrived not long after, and I assume he was 67 years old several had. 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