Photo courtesy of Hillcrest Funeral Home Burial Park & Cremations - San Antonio
Feb 4, 1964 - Jul 25, 2025
I offer my deepest sympathy to Mr. Robert Sanchez's family, including his brother Micheal and wife, plus his sister. Although our meeting was brief, he had an amiable nature and fondness for rock bands. May he rest in peace, and may eternal light illuminate his path.
Pauline Barrera
Pauline Barrera
August 03, 2025 | San Antonio, TX | Acquaintance
Rob with his church family at Hard Rock Church 2019
Pastor Roland Gloria
July 30, 2025 | San Antonio | Friend
Rob playing his bass guitar with RGB
Pastor Roland Gloria
July 30, 2025 | San Antonio | Friend
Rob being crazy
Pastor Roland Gloria
July 30, 2025 | San Antonio | Friend
Party Animal award winner 2018 @ Hard Rock Church
Pastor Roland Gloria
July 30, 2025 | San Antonio | Friend
I'm at warmsprings rehab right now and won't be able to be there for His funeral. In 2010 I met Rob at the San Antonio Airport as we both worked for the city. Different departments but same place. He would use the kitchenette in my department. I'd noticed he had a chessboard with him and struck up a friendly conversation. Rob and I would meet for lunch about 4am that year as we both worked the same graveyard shift. We'd play chess and talk about Jesus. One day he showed up to the church where...
Pastor Roland Gloria
July 30, 2025 | San Antonio | Friend
Robert was a good friend to the family since I was a young boy. Will be greatly missed.
Michael Hinojosa
July 30, 2025 | San Antonio, TX | Friend
Uncle Robert, you will be missed by so many people that we’re blessed to be in your company. Your bright light may have dimmed here but there is no doubt that your light is bright in heaven. I know your body is whole and healthy and you’re running with the angels. I know grandma, grandpa and my mom are happy to be reunited with you. May your sweet soul rest in peace. Until we meet again
All my love,
Cynthia
Cynthia Alardin
July 29, 2025 | Thornton, CO | Family
Remembered By
Mary Flores
July 29, 2025 | Dallas, TX | Family
Robert “Big Rob” Sanchez Jr. went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2025, at the age of 61.
Rob, from San Antonio, was a self-taught guitarist who ended up playing bass in his church band. He enjoyed attending concerts, photography, collecting memorabilia, and loved to share stories of his experiences. He worked as a ground’s supervisor for the San Antonio International Airport for 20 years
He will be remembered for his outrageous sense of humor, giving loved one’s unique nick names, and always putting smile on faces. There was never a dull moment while in his presence.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Victoria Sanchez and brother, Raymond M Sanchez.
He is survived by his brother, Michael Sanchez, and wife Sandra; sisters, Maria Mata-Sanchez and Kathy Flores with her husband Jaime; nephews Joe “Stash” Salazar (and children Simon “Simpo” and Shelby “Welby”) and Daniel Espinoza; nieces Stephanie “Slap the Tree” Montemayor, Victoria “Bictoria” Sanchez, Savanna “With and H” Sanchez (husband Isaac “Eye-Sack” Gallegos), and Gracie Gomez; as well as numerous cousins, extended family members, and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM with a 12:00 PM prayer service at Hillcrest Funeral Home.
You may join us for the livestreaming of the prayer service at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaVJ-_OOv6eXfc4Wh5SQ-NQ
The family will honor his wish for cremation.
Read More
