Grace Rodriguez Roberge, 85 of 47th Avenue Place, Hickory died Thursday, November 5, 2009 at Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley in Newton. Born September 25, 1924 in San Jose, CA., to the late Guido and Clara Cornett Rodriguez. A daughter; Cassandra Watts of the home; three grand-children, Jessica Filichia, Angela Day and Emily Day survive her. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Condolence messages may be sent to www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net.  The Roberge family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Newton.Â