A Native Perspective on Virginia Tech Headlines
Bury my heart at Wounded Knee, Deep in the Earth, Cover me with
Norabelle Wright
Norabelle Wright of Salinas passed away on April 12, 2007. She was 99 years of age at the time of her death. She was born on March 3, 1908 to Jerry Wright and Grace Braden Wright. Norabelle was a native of Hollister, CA..
Raising the Garden Bed with Compost Always a Good Idea
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$1.6 Million Settlement Helps Push PD Costs
Gilroy - The city will pay nearly $1.6 million to contractor SJ
Jose E. Rodriguez Jr.
Jose E. "Gordy" Rodriguez, Jr., on April 13, 2007 in Phoenix, Arizona, our beloved brother entered into a life of eternal peace. Gordy is survived by his two daughters; Maryanne Rodriguez of San Diego, CA and Stephanie Rodriguez of Modesto, CA. He was the only son of Jose & Maria Rodriguez of Gilroy. He was the grandson of Elisa Benavidez of Hollister, brother of Rose Mejia and Rachel Rodriguez, both of Gilroy, loving uncle of Nicholas Saldana, Juan Moreno, Samantha Moreno, Marky Mejia and Michaela Sanchez. He was a proud native of Gilroy. He joined the Army National Guard at the young age of 17. Gordy was a well accomplished tattoo artist as well as a machinist. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Preceded in death his grandparents; Sabino Benavidez, Jose E. Rodriguez Sr., and Guadalupe Rodriguez; and his cousins; Pete Benavidez & Efrain Rodriguez.
