Romaldo "Mando" Sanchez, Jr., age 73, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 23, 1950, in Sinton, Texas to Julia Castro. Romaldo joined the United States Army in 1974 and proudly served for 22 years. Romaldo was an amazing Son, Brother, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle and friend. He enjoyed watching The Dallas Cowboys and John Wayne. Most of all he enjoyed family gatherings at home. He was a loving and caring man with a heart of gold. Romaldo is reunited in Heaven with his Father Joaquin "Juan" Galan, Jr., Mother Julia Castro, Brothers Hugo Galan and Andy Ramirez, Granddaughter Miracle Veronica Hernandez, and Grandson Moses Mc Clean. Romaldo will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 25 years Viola Sanchez; children Samantha Sarmiento, J'ziah Silvas, Stephanie Sifuentes, Melissa Silvas, Theresa Maqueda, Priscilla Perez, Raquel Encinas, Romaldo Sanchez III; 24 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters Frances Zamudio and Santa Colvin Galan; brothers Juan Galan, Daniel Gonzales, Rigoberto Galan, Hector Galan, and Peter John Galan; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. He will be greatly miss. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Robert Szewc, PA Charla Barroga, Dr. Chris Ford, Dr. Chad Christopherson, the CareView Hospice and all their staff for their attentive care.
Visitation to take place on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 from 4:30pm until 8:00pm with a Rosary to begin at 6:00pm. Family and friends will depart at 9:45 a.m. in procession on Thursday, March 7, 2024 for a Graveside service at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.