Bob Bettencourt

September 4, 1951 - September 4, 2021

Bob Bettencourt, a resident of Turlock, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 4, 2021, on his 70th birthday. Bob was born in Newman, California, to Ida and Manuel Bettencourt. Raised on a ranch on Villa Manucha Road in Newman, Bob was a member of the PRCA. He went on to work as an Operations Manager for Hilmar County Water District, retiring 7 years ago. Among his hobbies, Bob enjoyed team roping, cattle penning, and raising horses. Bob married Cindy Davis on October 15, 1983 in Newman. Along with his loving wife of 37 years, he is survived by his son, Cody Bettencourt; his son, Cole (Afton) Bettencourt; grandchildren, Gage, Blake and Reid Bettencourt; sister, Beverly (Peite) Salas; brother, Manny Bettencourt and his life partner, Cyndee Clark; and two nieces, Leanne and Dusti Bettencourt. A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 6 p.m., on Thursday, September 23, 2021. A memorial service will be held the following day, Friday, September 24, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. All service will be held at Turlock Funeral Home, 425 N. Soderquist Rd., Turlock. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Bob’s honor to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.