Eureka, California
G. Joseph Bertain Jr. Surrounded by his family, G. Joseph Bertain, Jr passed way on November 16, 2012 after a long illness. Although he lived with Alzheimers for over ten years, Joe faced his illness with the same courage and optimistic spirit with which he lived his life. Joe was born in Scotia,...
Read MoreI want to say to all the Bertain's that my prayers are with you. Joe may been older than me, since Colette was in my class at Scotia school, but the Betts family was still involved with all the Bertain's. Rest in peace, Joe.
Dorothy Betts-Carlson
December 01, 2012 | Phoenix, AZ
love and prayers to all....if you ever need him....he will be the brightest star in the night sky....talk to him often....he will always hear you
susy thurin
November 27, 2012
It is with a sad heart that I read about the passing of Joseph. Please let the families know that you all in our hearts and prayers. May God Bless you all in this time of sorrow. From all of the McKay families.
Patrick McKay
November 23, 2012 | Oceanside, CA
It was through Joe that I gained a scholarship to attend Saint Mary's College in 1951: a life changing
experience. An unforgettable man who gave so much to so many; you needed only to speak with him for several minutes to come away a better person.
My sympathy to all the Bertain family.
Jim Pegolotti
November 21, 2012
Tom, Len, Bill, Eleanor, Rosemary, and Colette. I want to express our heartfelt sympathy to the Bertain family at this time. Our families were neighbors on Painter Street, Rio Dell for nearly 8 decades; and we are forever connected. We (Barisdales) always looked up to the Bertain family at their closeness, righteousness and obvious love for each other. George (the Chief) and Ellen headed up the clan and they did such a marvelous job raising their family. Rarely does one find such...
Roger Barisdale
November 21, 2012 | Cerritos, CA
