George G. Hernandez

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George G. Hernandez, 89, of Claypool, Arizona passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Apache Junction on May 26.

George was born in Globe, Arizona on Sept. 23, 1932 to Librado Rosas and Maria Hernandez. He graduated from Globe High School in 1950. After graduation he joined the Navy, where he served four years as a pipe fitter. Upon leaving the Navy he was employed by the State of Arizona as a surveyor.

After leaving his job with the state, he was then employed by Cyprus Mining and Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company. George then worked and retired from Gila County, where he maintained the Little League fields and the surrounding community.

George is most known for his love of the New York Yankees, his years of coaching, the pride in his work at the Little League fields and for waving to everyone as they drove by.

George leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Genevieve; his brother Art Guerra; his 11 children George, Alfred, Mike (Dolores), Annarose, Deanna, Anna (Pat), Michele (Bill), Lisa, Daniel, Georgianna (Aaron) and David (Amanda); and 38 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

George is preceded in death by his daughter Theresa Ortega.

Services will be held at Lamont Mortuary of Globe on Saturday, June 18; visitation from 2-3 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking any donations be made to the Pinal Mountain Little League in honor of Coach George Hernandez.