- Date Of Birth: November 17, 1951
- Date Of Death: October 6, 2020
- State: New Mexico
Leroy John Betoni
Heaven has gained a wonderful man. Leroy John Betoni, 68, was born on November 17, 1951 in Ignacio, Colorado; the son of the late John W. Betoni Sr. and Ruby Ruth (Canuto) Betoni of Kimbeto, NM. Leroy entered Heaven on October 06, 2020 @ San Juan Regional Medical Center Farmington, New Mexico. He was born to the Tl’aashchi’l-Red Bottom Clan, and bron for the Naakaii Dine’e-Mexican Clan. His maternal grandfathers are Tabaahi-Water’s Edge Clan, and his paternal Grandfathers are Bit’ahnii-Under His Cover Clan. Leroy graduated from Ignacio High School, Class of 1969. Following graduation Leroy left for Los Angeles, California where he studied automotive mechanics and auto body. Leroy shifted his career to became a law enforcement officer and graduated from the Navajo Nation Police Academy. His experience and credentials got him hired on at Utah International/BHP in Fruitland, New Mexico in 1982 as a Security Officer. Leroy entered the mine’s 4 year heavy equipment Mechanics. After he earned his degree, Leroy worked until his retirement in 2018. His 35 years at the mine was exceptional, he had perfect attendance for the first 32 years. Leroy was a loyal member of the Mine Rescue Team. He took pride in working as a certified EMT and volunteered his time to help people. He saved the lives of 3 small children, 2 of which were his very own and an infant.
