- Date Of Birth: September 20, 1937
- Date Of Death: September 17, 2020
- State: New Mexico
Leroy J. Roybal, 82 passed away on September 17, 2020 after a short illness. He was born in Espanola, NM on September 20, 1937 to Joe C. and Flora Roybal. Leroy graduated from Espanola Valley High School in 1956 and was a proud “Hornet”. He was a standout athlete, playing baseball and basketball for the Hornets and played for many other independent leagues. He went on to attend St. Michael’s College in Santa Fe where he continued playing basketball.
In 1963, Leroy began his career at the Los Alamos National Laboratory and retired after 33 years of service. While working at LANL, Leroy met his wife Ramona and they married in 1965.
Leroy’s family was the pride of his life. He would talk to anyone willing to listen about his family and their accomplishments. He enjoyed the time he spent with them, telling stories and supporting them through their various activities.
Leroy is preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Catalina Roybal and in-laws Manuel and Dilia Romero. Also preceding him are brother-in law Tim Roybal, niece Della Roybal and nephews James Romero, John Romero and Stevie Herrera. Surviving him are his wife of 55 years, Ramona, daughter Kathleen Vigil and husband Steven, grandson Vincent Vigil and wife Brittani and granddaughter Valerie Vigil. He is also survived by his brother Charles Roybal and wife Helen and sister Anna Mae Roybal. Other survivors include sisters and brothers in-law Virginia Herrera (Steven), Eluid Romero (Sylvia), Marcella Haber (Mark), Benny Romero (Evelyn), Johnny Romero (Edith), Joseph Romero and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
