Rene was a very given individual. He taught me so much about the television and film industry... He is deeply missed and I am indebted to him!!! God bless you, brother!

Mi más sentido pésame a la familia Sánchez en estos momentos tan difíciles. Recuerdo  con mucho cariño a René cuando trabajé  en SanMar studios . Un excelente jefe, súper amable, profesional y con un corazón de oro.   Me quedo con los recuerdos bonitos de un gran ser humano. 
D.E.P René. 

Met Renee at ABC-TV years ago, he was 
a great person then and I'm sure he was
that same person when he left us way
to soon.

Para su familia especialmente su hijo David, mis mas sinceras condolencias.

Jesse....& all of your family...
We are deeply grateful for allowing us to witness your memorial for your beloved.
It was a wonderful gift to all of us who worked with Rene....he's our extended family...and will be missed .

Never the same as you, thank you..always...

Rene's  ABC  tech operations & engineering offices at Prospect Studios.in Hollywood, CA. As of Spring of 2020, due to COVID19, he & his administrative team worked from their homes. ..

I was fortunate to work for Rene at San/Mar Studios for 14 wonderful years. I looked forward to going to work every day knowing we would embark on a new adventure. I am very grateful I had the opportunity to work with Rene and I will forever cherish the beautiful memories we shared. Rene was the best boss one could ever have asked for but more importantly to me, he was my mentor and a dear friend. He helped me immensely and patiently taught me everything about production/ post-production. He believed in me and provided me with the knowledge and skills needed for me to grow. I learned so much and I am deeply appreciative of what he has taught me. I thank him for all the wonderful opportunities he gave me and the faith he had in me. It was an honor to assist him in overseeing SanMar’s business operations. There are not enough kind words I can say about Rene. He exemplified many great qualities I aspire to emulate. He was hardworking, driven, compassionate, and empathetic; to say the least. Rene was a devout Christian man who was devoted to his family and friends. He wouldn’t hesitate to give you the shirt off his back to help you and was always there to assist me and my family whenever needed. I have lots of admiration for Rene and he will always have a very special place in my heart. I will miss him dearly and his wonderful sense of humor and story-telling. Rene will never be forgotten. What I have learned from him (along with his many stories), I will share with my children. Unfortunately, Rene left us too soon but left his mark on all of us who knew him. May his legacy carry on in all those he taught and impacted through his sincerity, family values, love, and devotion. God gained a beautiful soul and we now have another angel watching over us. I would like to express my condolences to the Sanchez family and know should you ever need anything, I am here for you. Rene, May you Rest In Peace,  and may we meet again someday.

Siempre lo recuerdo cuando visitábamos a su familia en Los Angeles. Nos trataba de una manera maravillosa. Muy amigable  y respetuoso.  Descanse en paz  Sr. Rene Sánchez.   

Chiqui. Siento mucho el deceso de tu querido esposo Rene.  Que Dios te de consuelo y resignación para seguir adelante con tu hermosa familia. Un fuerte abrazo de parte de la familia De Pablo Chanez.  Rene, Carolina, María Carolina (Cayoyi), Rene (Chapa) y Daniel De Pablo Chanez.  Te apoyamos y te queremos.  Que Dios te bendiga.  

I met Rene when he co-owned SanMar studios in Hollywood , Ca.  He was. Wonderful to work for and a very thoughtful manager.  We worked on numerous boxing and kickboxing events as well as several mariachi competition shows. His kindness , professionalism and  dedication to the craft of television taught me a lot during my time with him and I’m grateful. Rest In Peace my friend .   

Rene  Sanchez
A life so beautifully lived ..... a heart so deeply loved.
I will always remember Rene's generosity of spirit,  gracious heart  and glorious smile.
" To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rest in Peace, Rene!
Forever Remembered, Forever Missed

Rene is my west coast brother from another mother. We hit it off when we first met at ABC, lots of laughs and good times. After Rene left ABC to venture into his own business we kept in touch. I had the pleasure to meet and work with his sons at there church. It has been great having Rene back at ABC but this time as my General manager, the best GM anyone could wish they ever had. Rene you leave me with many great memories and great times we had over the years, I love you and will miss you dearly. My heart and condolences goes out to the Sanchez family. RIP Rene, rest in power.

Rene was such a sweet and kind man.  I always enjoyed bumping into him and catching up with him.  He truly adored his family and will be missed around the lot. 

100 years of  the lot...celebration... Rene spoke

Academy Awards Main Tape Truck.  Rene Sanchez, Bobby Grant, Phil Jackson

One particular memory was Rene and I working through the night on the Academy Awards. When we knocked off for the night we realized that dawn had broken. We walked to the hotel to take a shower and in turn took a little nap. Then it was back to work which included the show. We actually had a good time working together.

Then there was the Calgary Olympics which I could go on and on about.

Rene was a good man and I will miss him dearly.

EARLY PART OF RENE'S CAREER WITH ABC TELEVISION-VIDEOTAPE SUPERVISOR.....

DEDICATED TO JESSIE, JAIME, MELINDA, & DAVID...
AND ALL OF THE GRANDS, HUSBAND, & WIVES .
TO ALL OF THE FAMILY, LOVED ONES, FRIENDS, & COLLEAGUES
OF THIS ONE OF A KIND INDIVIDUAL. IRREPLACEABLE.
IT'S BEEN A PRIVILEGE TO HAVE KNOWN & WORK WITH RENE.
THAT'S MORE PEOPLE THAN YOU ALL CAN IMAGINE.
DEEPEST CONDOLENCES..I KNOW HE WON'T REST IN PEACE, THAT'S NOT HIS WAY...
 KAREN & PATTY HAO-LOPEZ

 

ABC-HOLLYWOOD LOT AKA THE PROSPECT STUDIOS




To the entire Sanchez Family: 
I am so sorry about the loss of Rene. Rene was my boss for 17 years at ABC. He was brilliant,  professional and kind. He, also, believed in inclusion, no matter what level or what department you were in at ABC. He was the kind of Boss you wish you would have at each job for the rest of your life. No matter what was happening, Rene always looked on the bright and positive side of things. I considered him a friend as well. I will never forget him. God bless Rene and your entire family. 

Sincerely, 
Mike Turella
Former Network Librarian




Karen,Patty, Rene. & Jesse..February 2020..Glendora. CA

The Oscars..Green Crow truck...Tape operations

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Rene Angel Sanchez

April 21, 1958 – September 7, 2020

Oakdale Mortuary & Memorial Park

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