Our beautiful daughter, sister, auntie, granddaughter, proud mother and friend to all, Leticia Maria Betancourt Améóhnée “Walksalong Woman” left us unexpectedly on July 20th, 2021.
Leticia Maria Betancourt was born on September 8th, 1999 in Crow Agency, MT to her proud parents Manuel Betancourt and Denise Spang Betancourt. She was named after one of her aunties from Mexico, Leticia Maria Garcia. Her grandparents James and Aladine asked Fern Shoulderblade for her Indian name to give to Leticia, Ameohnee “Walkingalong Woman”.
She grew up in Muddy Creek, Montana. She always enjoyed spending time with her family and cousins, as well as her grandparents James and Aladine Spang. All the cousins would often gather and play games with each other, such as basketball, tag, or put on make-up.
She attended school at St. Labre, Lame Deer, and Northern Cheyenne Tribal Schools, she received her GED from Chief Dull Knife College.
Leticia worked at the Lame Deer Boys and Girls Club as a program coordinator. In this position she had numerous responsibilities, but her favorite part was being with the kids and planning activities for them.
Leticia’s life changed forever on December 19th, 2017 when her son, Lorenzo De Jesus Betancourt, was born. Lorenzo was the light of Leticia’s life as well as her family’s.
Leticia was proud of her Mexican and Cheyenne heritages. She enjoyed cruising with her friends and son. She was also skilled at doing makeup. She was fun to be around and all of her friends and family have a fun memory with her. She was a loyal friend and amazing mother. We will miss her laugh and presence. Don’t worry Leticia, we will all take care of Lorenzo.
Leticia is preceded in death by her grandparents James Spang, grandmother Pascuela Villa-Betancourt, Auntie Kammie Sue Spang and her cousin Kammie Spang
She is survived by her one and only son Lorenzo De Jesus, her parents Manuel and Denise Betancourt, brothers Jose Betancourt and Riston Spang (Sarah), her sister and best friend Sheniece Betancourt, Bessie Roundstone and Lareyna Rodriguez. Grandmother Aladine Spang, Grandfather Jose Betancourt, Aunts Ilene Spang (Joe), Rita Hiwalker (Cedric), Gail Long Jaw, Chris Spang, Esperanza, Oga, Catalina, and Hortensia Betancourt-Villa. Uncles Nathan Spang, Jose, Juan, Jeorge, Arnufo Betancourt-Villa, Jeremy and Jon Jon Foote. Cousins Julian(Paulee)Skyler, Taylor, Miranda, Chelsey, Kylan, Kash, Cierra (Trustin), Abigail (Levi), Kaylesha, Kobi, Makenzie, Sage, Shaydel, Trevor, and Leo. Niece Rhyanne and Nephews Colin and Logan Spang. Extended family includes Spang, Betancourt, Villa, Spotted Wolf, Seminole, and Limberhand. Our family is large and we apologize if we missed some people in our time of grief.
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
TO THE FAMILY OF LETICIA M. BETANCOURT, THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Ruth Costilla & Family says
So sorry for your loss, Denise and family. May God be with you all in this sad time.
Jeneen & Clarice says
Condolences Cousin to you and the family. So sorry for your loss.
Emma Harris says
I was very sad to hear of her loss. I really liked working with her at the Boys & Girls Club. I always wished she would have come back. Condolences to her family for comfort, she will be missed.
Jay & Carla Johnson says
Deepest condolences to the family of Leticia. May God bless her and help the family through their time of grief in the loss of their loved one.
Yolanda Fraser says
Sending love and prayers to the family 🙏❤
Carrie Littlebird says
Denise n Family. My Prayers and Condolences.
Mcmakin family says
Sending prayers and comfort… May god hold you close.. We are so very sorry for your loss..,
Alan and Joleen Spang says
Denise and Manual we are so very sorry that you lost a daughter, this is so heart breaking, prayers and love Allan and Joleen Spang.
Arshanda says
Sending my deepest condolences…I’ll always remember you in a good way….thanks for letting me be part of your life…Was nice to have you around when I didn’t have much support or just 2 visit with. Hope to see you again someday. Please watch over us crazies you know how we all are.. Love you beautiful!!! Fly high…