Robert was born in Farmington, N.M., on July 12, 1989. He came into this world full of fearless and brave – his family swears Robert’s first words were “I can do it!” He grew up as an older brother to Daniel, going on family outdoor adventures from snowboarding and hiking to sky diving and four-wheeling. He graduated Farmington High School, class of 2008.
Robert’s happy-go-lucky nature was a hallmark of his life, obvious in his beaming smile and in his love for his family and friends. Robert played the violin, guitar and drums, and shared his lifelong passion for music with his family -- jamming with his dad and teaching his younger cousins to play.
His friendly personality and love of snazzy attire carried him up the ranks at Men’s Wearhouse stores in the Denver area, where he eventually became a manager.
Robert is survived by his parents, Manuel and Margaret of Centennial, CO; his brother Daniel of Phoenix, AZ; grandparents Robert and Teresa Montoya of Farmington; grandmother Diana Montoya of La Cienega, N.M; aunt and uncle Elizabeth and Sean Sanborn of Farmington; aunt and uncle Helen and John Henrichs of Highlands Ranch, CO; and three younger cousins who adored him: Teresa Sanborn, Clemmer Henrichs, and Mercedes Sanborn.
A rosary is scheduled for 9 a.m., with a funeral service to follow at 10 a.m., on Saturday, June 1 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Farmington, N.M. A celebration of Robert’s life will be scheduled at a later date in the Denver area.
To honor Robert’s fearless spirit, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Epilepsy Foundation or the National Sports Center for the Disabled.
