Jose Fernando Bettencourt was born on October 2, 1951, in Prainha do Norte, Concelho de Sao Roque do Pico, Azores, and passed away peacefully in San Jose, California, on January 21, 2026, at the age of 74.
He was the beloved and committed partner of Ilda Neves, with whom he shared 25 years of life. Jose was predeceased by his parents, Manuel Daniel Bettencourt and Carolina Amelia da Silva, and by his brother, Manuel Bettencourt.
He was a devoted father to Manuella Letort, Robert Bettencourt, Marcio da Silva, step-father to Sandra Neves, and John Neves, and a cherished grandfather to numerous grandchildren. He was a loving brother to Daniel Bettencourt, Benilde Freitas, Carlos Bettencourt, Maria Arlette Sousa, Joao Bettencourt, and Fernando Bettencourt. Jose also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends who will forever remember him. He was a longstanding member of l.E.S. of San Jose and Five Wounds Portuguese National Church.
Services to be held on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Five Wounds Portuguese National Church, with viewing from 6 PM to 7 PM, Rosary at 7:15 PM followed by Mass at 7:30 PM.
Funeral services under the direction of the Willow Glen Funeral Home, San Jose, CA.
