Jorge Alberto Carrasco Jr.

April 27, 1980 – July 16, 2011

Jorge was born in El Paso, Texas on April 27, 1980. Jorge lived in several different places before settling in Grand Junction. He made a life here where he gained many friends and people who respected him. Jorge was a welders apprentice; Jorge did whatever it took to provide for his children. Jorge’s sons, Isaiah and Antonio were his pride and joy. Everything he did he did with them in mind and provided them with all that they needed and even spoiled them a bit too…. Just like all dads should do. Jorge was a fighter. A practitioner of mixed martial arts and boxing. Jorge was a force to be reckoned with. Often underestimated because of this small stature, Jorge surprised many opponents with a well placed head kick to remove all doubt. He trained with, coached and earned the respect of many local and national, professional and amateur fighters and boxers. Jorge was his son Isaiah’s coach and due to his teaching Isaiah has a very bright future as a boxer, his papa was very proud. Jorge’s interests were mixed martial arts, low riding, and being an avid New England Patriots fan. One of Jorge’s favorite things to do was watch Patriot games with his son Isaiah, who is a Patriots fan just like his papa. Jorge was also a mentor to his little brother, Oso, a brother he loved with all his heart and believed in very much. Jorge leaves behind his father Jorge Carrasco Sr, brothers Oso and Jesus, sister Lilliana Barrazo, and sons Isaiah and Antonio Carrasco, as well as many friends and extended family. A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Martin Mortuary from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, a celebration of Jorge’s life will be held Thursday July 21, 2011 also at Martin Mortuary at 1:00 PM with burial to follow at Orchard Mesa Cemetery.