Joe M. Bettencourt died Sept. 26, 2004 in Gilroy following a
short illness. He was 84.
Joe M. Bettencourt died Sept. 26, 2004 in Gilroy following a short illness. He was 84.
Mr. Bettencourt moved to Gilroy in 1966 from Sunnyvale. He owned and operated Bettencourt Dairy on Pacheco Pass for 45 years with his brother Louie. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Gilroy, I.F.D.E.S. Hall of Gilroy. He enjoyed antique clocks and his gardening.
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, Calif. 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, Calif., 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. Godfather of Apple Fierro of Gilroy. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceded in death by his parents John and Rose Bettencourt.
Visitation was Wednesday, Sept. 29, at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. Vigil and Mass followed at St. Mary’s Church, Gilroy. Committal Services took place Thursday, Sept. 30, at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Family would appreciate donations to the American Cancer Society.
