| It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Raquel (Raqi) Loryn Sanchez who passed away in Tampa, Florida on December 30th, 2025. Raquel was born on May 11, 2000, and lived in Tampa where she graduated from Plant High School and Hillsborough Community College. She enjoyed playing the piano for her friends and family and even to larger audiences. She loved going to the beach where she found solace and where she would often go with her family to watch the beautiful Florida sunset. Raquel is survived by her father Frank Sanchez; siblings Tyson Nero, Laurel Cheever, Josef Sanchez and their families/spouses and children; grandparents Joe & Linda Robertson; uncle Mike Robertson and aunts Karen Corman and Heidi Sanchez-Perez. She was preceded in death by her mother Kathy Sanchez, grandmother Janice Robertson, and aunt Kristi Robertson. Raquel will be lovingly remembered by her family and close friends. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. |

Raquel Loryn Sanchez
05/11/2000 - 12/30/2025
Aged: 25
