On November 22, after a courageous year long fight with cancer, the Lord called Darlene Anna Bettiga home. Darlene was born and raised in Visalia, CA, to Raymond and Christine Enlow. Darlane met her husband of 21 years while both were employed at IBM Corporation in San Jose, CA. After retiring, they relocated to Oro Valley, AZ. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and the many road trips taken with her husband Al, but of all her interests, spending time with her grandchildren was what gave her the most pleasure. Darlene is survived by her loving husband, Al Bettiga, mother Christine Enlow Young, sister Betty Bor (Hank), niece Barbara Tilley,(Kevin),and nephew James Jordan, all of Visalia, CA; Her children Randy Tidwell (Barbara), Sandi Valdez (Frank), Susan Abruzzini (Paul), Matthew Tidwell (Teresa), Lisa Bettiga (Marian), and Diane Storms (Don), grandchildren; Adon Tidwell, Daniel, Andrew, and Bradley Abruzzini, Noah and Sophia Tidwell, Callie and Paige McGiffin, Shannon and Matt Storms. Darlene is greatly missed by all of her family and friends.
A memorial mass will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, December 22, 2006, at St. Mary Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy, CA.
In Lieu of flowers, donations to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Association, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX, 75265-0309, would be appreciated
