FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:           Celeste Nichols, General Manager

                        Wrigley Mansion

                        602-553-7390

                        celeste@wrigleymansionclub.com

PHOENIX….2/12/06 ….George (Geordie – pn Jordie) Hormel, 77, of Paradise Valley, died Sunday, February 12 of natural causes after a short illness.  Hormel passed away in his home with his family at his side.

Hormel, heir to the meat packing Hormel Foods Corporation, and owner of The historic Wrigley Mansion in Phoenix, and Village Recording Studio in Los Angeles, was well known for his philanthropic endeavors and charitable contributions throughout the state.  He was an accomplished artist and musician who could be found every Sunday Brunch playing the Steinway piano at his beloved Wrigley Mansion.  Hormel, who purchased the Wrigley in 1992, loved the Mansion’s architecture and historic significance it brings to the valley. 

Hormel is survived by his wife Jamie, his six children, eight grandchildren and two brothers.

Private funeral services will be held and a public memorial will be announced in a couple of weeks.  Donations may be made in Hormel’s name to Hospice of The Valley.