Robert Andrew Gandara, 23, of Phoenix, passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2021. He was a native of Phoenix, and graduated from Basha High School, Class of 2015.
After High School, Robert decided to attend culinary school, where he pursued his passion and became a chef. He graduated in 2017 from Arizona Culinary Institute.
When not working in the kitchen, Robert could be found working out at the gym and hanging out with his friends and family.
He will be remembered for his dedication to his passion of cooking and his big beautiful smile that lit up the room.
His proudest accomplishments were making Sous Chef at the age of 21 at Kona Grill and Sous Chef at Café Monarch at 23.
Robert is survived by his mom (Billie Richardson), his dad (Craig Richardson), his sisters (Kayla Schurig, Brianna Schurig and Elizabeth Richardson) and brother (Steven Richardson).