Mario Balbuena González was born on April 16, 1959, and died on May 7, 2017.

He was better known under the ring names Gran Apache and El Apache.

He was a Mexican luchador, or professional wrestler and trainer.

Gran Apache worked for AAA / Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) since 1996, both as a wrestler and a trainer.

Gran Apache was involved in training almost all young wrestlers who worked for the promotion during that period of time.

Gran Apache passed away at 58 years old.