Edward Bettencourt

Edward Bettencourt

Edward Bettencourt died March 21. He was 100.

Bettencourt was born in Livingston, California, on July 11, 1920. He joined the Navy in 1942 and served the nation for four years. After his service, he continued his education at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in dairy manufacturing.

He worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory from 1959 to 1983 as a mail carrier. He was an usher at St. Michael's Church for 46 years. He was also a member of the YMI and SIRS. He was a scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 903. 

He married Angela Bettencourt on Sept. 29, 1951. They have six children, Steven (Judy) Bettencourt, Gwen Ozment, Cindy Correu, Loretta Fahey, Lorraine Bettencourt and Mary Bettencourt. They also have six grandchildren, Diana Correu-Cousins, Erin Fahey, Brendan (Lauren) Fahey, Michael (Staci) Bettencourt, Paul (Rachel) Bettencourt and Ryan Fahey; and three great-grandchildren on the way.

The funeral service was held on March 29, at St. Michael's Church, and the burial was at St. Michael's Cemetery. Callaghan Mortuary coordinated the services.