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.
Vigil Friday, April 20, 2007, 7:00 P.M., at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, April 21, 2007, 2:00 P.M., at St. Mary’s Church, Gilroy.
Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.
