1917 – 2003

BREA, Calif. – Alice E. Fortier, 86, of 1212 W. Walling Ave., Brea, Calif., died Thursday, Nov. 13, at her home, where she had been a resident for 40 years.

Born in Auburn, April 9, 1917, the daughter of Alphonce and Nelida Bolduc Hamel, she attended Auburn schools.

On Feb. 7, 1942 she married Elmo A. Fortier of H. Fortier and Sons Locksmith. She was a full-time homemaker and enjoyed traveling, gardening, cooking, walking, golfing and her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Angela Merice Catholic Church.

Survivors include a son, Cris C. Fortier of Reno, Nev.; a daughter, Patricia L. Fortier of Walnut Creek, Calif.; two grandchildren, Michael and Carrie Fortier; and a sister, Juliette Bergeron of Shelton, Conn.

She was predeceased by her husband, Elmo Fortier; a son, Rodney Fortier; three sisters, Edith Masselli, Bertha Dejardino and Cecile Hamel; and five brothers, Majoric, Rosario, Ovida, Armand and Fern Hamel.