José C. Couto, 80, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. Born in Ribeirinha, Terceira, Açores to Maria do Carmo Cardoso and Mateus Toste do Couto. José was a man of laughter, joy, and deep love for his family and Portuguese heritage.
José had a unique gift for bringing joy to everyone around him with his jokes and infectious laugh. He loved capturing family moments on film, especially spontaneous trips to the beach. His passion for bullfighting reminded him of his roots in the Açores, and he cherished watching and filming the tradition whenever he could.
A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, José’s love for his family was boundless. His grandchildren—Daelynn, Dayton, Dylan, Colton, Kyndell, and Kyle—meant the world to him. His legacy will live on through the love and laughter he shared with his family and friends.
José is survived by his wife, Diamantina B. Couto; his children, Joe B. Couto (Nicole), Tony B. Couto, and Dena B. Johnston (Kory), all of Hilmar; his brother, Fernando Couto of Açores; and his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Maria do Carmo Cardoso and Mateus Toste de Couto along with his brothers, Antonio Couto, Mateus Couto, and John Couto.
A parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hilmar, José’s faith was an integral part of his life.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, 286 West Main, Turlock, CA. A recitation of the rosary and funeral mass will take place on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 20263 American Avenue, Hilmar, CA. A committal service will follow at Turlock Memorial Park, 575 N. Soderquist Rd, Turlock, CA.
Serving as pallbearers are Frank Coelho, Daelynn Couto, Dayton Couto, Dylan Couto, Colton Johnston, Kyle Johnston and Kyndell Johnston.
Serving as honorary pallbearers are Joe Couto and Tony Couto.
José’s love for his family, his heritage, and his ability to bring joy to those around him will never be forgotten.
Faleceu no dia 24 de fevereiro de 2025 no hospital em Turlock, o Sr. José C. Couto com 80 anos de idade. Viveu em Hilmar nos últimos 53 anos.
O Sr. Couto nasceu na Ribeirinha, Terceira, Açores, filho de Maria do Carmo Cardoso e Mateus Toste do Couto.
O Sr. Couto deixa de luto a sua esposa, Diamantina B. Couto; seus filhos, Joe B. Couto (Nicole), Tony B. Couto e Dena B. Johnston (Kory), todos de Hilmar; seu irmão, Fernando Couto, dos Açores; seus netos, Daelynn Couto, Dayton Couto, Dylan Couto, Colton Johnston, Kyndell Johnston e Kyle Johnston; e muitos sobrinhos, sobrinhas e amigos.
O Sr. Couto foi precedido na morte pelos seus pais, Maria do Carmo Cardoso e Mateus Toste do Couto, e pelos seus irmãos, Antonio Couto, Mateus Couto e John Couto.
Ele era paroquiano da Igreja Católica de Santo Rosário em Hilmar.
O velório realiza-se na quarta-feira, 5 de março de 2025, das 5:30 às 8h da noite na Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, 286 West Main, Turlock, CA 95380.
A recitação do terço e a missa terão lugar quinta-feira, 6 de março de 2025, às 10:00 horas da manhã na Igreja Católica de Santo Rosário, 20263 American Avenue, Hilmar, CA 95324, seguindo-se o sepultamento no cemitério Turlock Memorial Park, 575 N. Soderquist Rd, Turlock, CA 95380.
Servindo como portadores da urna estão Frank Coelho, Daelynn Couto, Dayton Couto, Dylan Couto, Colton Johnston, Kyle Johnston e Kyndell Johnston.
Servindo como portadores da urna honorários estão Joe Couto e Tony Couto.
O amor de José pela sua família, pela sua herança e a sua capacidade de trazer alegria aos que estavam à sua volta nunca será esquecido.
