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Robert Leija

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Robert Leija, a 26-year-old male from Sinton, Texas, tragically passed away on March 12, 2021. He was born on June 24, 1994, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Jaime Leija and Cristella Pena. Robert was a laborer for Steel Dynamics and a lifelong resident of Sinton. He was a loving father to his sons Oliver James Manzano Leija and Sebastian Jay Leija, and daughters Arianna Nicole Leija and Eliana Lee Leija. Robert was also survived by his mother Cristella Pena, father Jaime Leija, sisters Teresa Leija ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Robert Leija

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Sinton

    TX

    2021-03-12

    26

    Robert

    Leija

    11/14/2025

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