Joe M. Bettencourt died Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004, at St. Louise
Hospital following a short illness.
He was 84.
Joe M. Bettencourt died Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004, at St. Louise Hospital following a short illness.
He was 84.
A native of Sunnyvale Mr. Bettencourt moved to Gilroy in 1966. He owned and operated, with his brother Louie, the Bettencourt Dairy on Pacheco Pass for 45 years.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Gilroy, I.F.D.E.S. Hall of Gilroy, and enjoyed antique clocks and his gardening.
He is the loving husband of 51 years to Emily V. Bettencourt of Gilroy; father of Larry Bettencourt and his wife, Bonnie of Soledad and John Bettencourt and his wife, Saldrrena of Chowchilla; grandfather of Scott, Larry Jr., Eric, Rebecca, Brian, Christina, John II, and Chalena; great-grandfather of eight; brother of John Bettencourt of Sunnyvale and his late wife, Evelyn, Tony Bettencourt of Hollister, Frank Bettencourt and his wife, Evelyn of Vernalis, Manuel Bettencourt and his wife, Dolores of Gilroy, Eddie Bettencourt and his wife, Alma of Vernalis, Mary Escobar and her husband, Art of Gilroy, Louie Bettencourt and his wife, Mary of Gilroy and the late Filbert Bettencourt; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Godfather of Apple Fierro of Gilroy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rose Bettencourt.
A visitation will be held from 1 to 5pm, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004, at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy, followed by vigil and Mass at St. Mary’s Church, Gilroy at 7pm.
Committal services will be held at 9:30am, Thursday, Sept. 30, at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Gilroy.
The family would appreciate donations to the American Cancer Society.
