
Cristina Santos Bettencourt, a longtime resident of Watsonville, died on March 17. She was 43.
Ms. Bettencourt was born on Feb. 15, 1978 to parents Albano and Maria Bettencourt. She was a happy person who enjoyed attending family functions, and dancing. But what she really loved was celebrating her birthday. She truly was a kind and gentle soul, and her family and friends were blessed to have her for 43 years. She will be forever in their hearts and will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her parents, Albano and Maria Bettencourt, and her sisters, Lina Silva and Janete Bettencourt. She also leaves behind one brother-in-law and her beloved niece and nephew.
Mehl's Colonial Chapel has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Published in The Pajaronian · April 2, 2021