Mac Coronado

Mac G Coronado was called home to Heaven on 09/04/2026 & reunited with the love of his life, Geraldine. He was born in Yuma, AZ, but lived in Salinas since age 7. He is preceded in death by his wife Geraldine E Coronado, mother Eulogia G Coronado, brothers, Joseph G Arviso & Ray G Nunez. He is survived by his children: Gigi (Pete) Ortiz, Maxine (Mark) Aguilar, Rose Coronado & James Coronado, 9 grandchildren: Regina Vallez-Santa Cruz, Anthony Garcia, Enrique Martinez III, Joseph, Matthew, Erica, Andy, Lucy & Avery Coronado, 14 great grandchildren; Jorge Jr, Diamond, Jeremiah Santa Cruz, Jordan, Janelle, Jameson & Remy Martinez, Cali, Denise, Matthew Jr, Lenaeh, Jaxx, Arieah, Andria Coronado. Mac chose to be called & enjoyed being called Grumpy by his great grandchildren.

Mac was an avid Hartnell Community College, Raiders, Dodgers, Warriors, Sharks & Notre Dame fan. Mac volunteered at Hartnell for 75 years in some capacity or another. He participated in promoting basketball around the world as an ambassador by traveling to Hong Kong, Australia & Iceland, he assisted with the sports Hospitality banquets, the annual Spooktacular, he drove team members to out of town games, kept stats, assisted in the snack bar, painted posters & was even the mascot. Mac was very proud of being inducted into the Hartnell Sports Hall of Fame in 2017. 

In addition, Mac proudly served in the US Army. He worked at Firestone Tire Company for 16 years as a tire inspector, at which time he attended & earned his AA from Hartnell in the early 80's. He was then employed for 25 years with Monterey County as a courier & has been happily retired for the past 27 years.

Mac enjoyed attending all of his children’s sporting events & activities, from softball & basketball games to dance recitals. Alongside his wife Geraldine & Margie Martinez he helped run the snack bar at Gene Robertson Ball Park. Mac liked to tell people he was a "Warrior," as his mother's family name is Guerrero.

Mac was always ready for a party, BBQ, sporting event or social gathering. Mac made sure his family was happy & well taken care of. He made people feel welcome & rarely had a harsh word for anyone.

Mac is very much loved & will be dearly missed. Rest in Paradise RastaMac.