He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Rito and Paulina Martinez; father, Eusebio G. Sanchez and niece, Maria C. Herrera.
Ricardo is survived by his mother, Margarita M. Sanchez; sisters Elizabeth Martinez, Sandra Cortez and Diana Zapata; brother in laws, Hector Martinez and Fernando Cortez; daughter, Alyssa Sanchez; Sons, Ricardo Sanchez Jr., Leo Sanchez and Oscar Sanchez and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Eagle Pass, Texas.