Elaine Rodriguez, 86, died May 11, 2017. Elaine worked in sales of women's clothing and was the manager of a dress shop for several years. Her son, Rick is a professor at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at ASU. Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Henry "Hank" Rodriguez Sr., and a son. She is survived by a son, three grandchildren, a sister, nieces, and numerous great nephews and nieces. A memorial service was held Saturday, May 20, at the Alta Vista Mortuary, 41 E. Alisal St., in Salinas, CA. Family inurnment services will be held at a later date at the Garden of Memories.

(Source: ASU Foundation)