Bette June Hardos, passed away the 5 ^th of January surrounded by family members in San Juan Capistrano.

Bette was born on June 25, 1929 in Garden Grove, California, to Andrew and Mildred Andreoli. She lived in Garden Grove until the age of six, then moved to Norwalk until she married. Bette attended Carmenita Elementary School and Excelsior High School. When she was growing up, she loved playing outside with her two brothers, Jim and Wally.

During high school, she met Lloyd Hardos and they were later married. Together, they had six children, Judy, Mary, Joanne, Marilyn, Mike and Vicki. Bette adored her children and they were always the love of her life. She loved her brothers Jim and Wally so very much and appreciated all that they did for her throughout her life. She is survived by 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Later, Bette moved to Yucaipa and loved living there. During that time, she was a member of St. Francis X, Catholic Daughters, TOPS, Red Hats, Valley Mesa Garden Club, Bunco Group and made many, many friends. She loved her life in Yucaipa and enjoyed puttering around in her yard. In 2017, Bette moved to Brookdale Senior Living in San Juan Capistrano, so she could live closer to her family and it was there she made many new friends.

Bette was the rock and light of her family. She created a legacy of love and compassion that touched the lives of all she knew. She is greatly missed.

Funeral services will be held at the Mission San Juan Capistrano Basilica on Friday, January 17th at 10:00 AM.

Please send flowers through O’Connor Online Obituary to Mission Basilica Church (31520 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675) for funeral mass Friday, January 17, 2020. Or, in lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Heart Association.