Sanger man drowns at Lake Ray Roberts

The body of a 63-year-old man who was reported missing Sunday at Lake Ray Roberts has been recovered, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife officials.

Texas Game Wardens said the victim, identified as Charles Luksich of Sanger, was found Monday, March 30, by the agency’s Underwater Search and Recovery Team. 

Witnesses told investigators Luksich had jumped off a boat to swim and cool down on March 29, but went underwater and did not resurface. Officials said Luksich was not believed to have been wearing a life vest at the time. 

Texas Game Wardens and Lewisville Fire officials said much of the search was focused near the Isle du Bois area, close to a boat ramp where Luksich was last reported seen. Crews used side-scan sonar and other equipment to search the lake, where windy conditions and depths reaching 65 feet made recovery efforts difficult, officials said.

“Our thoughts are with Mr. Luksich’s family and friends during this difficult time,” the agency said in a statement.

The search involved multiple agencies, including the Texas State Park Police, Lewisville Fire Department and Dive Team, Pilot Point and Denton Fire Departments, and TowBoat U.S.

Family members remained at the lake throughout much of the search Monday and requested privacy.

OBIT:

Charles Matthew Luksich, 63, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, in Pilot Point, TX. He was born October 15, 1962, in La Mirada, CA, to Charles Edward and Thelma Lillian (Burns) Luksich. He married Jo Ann Friday May 27, 1990, in Las Vegas, NV.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Thelma and two brothers, Kenny and Bobby Blay.

He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Luksich of Sanger, TX; three daughters, Courtney Luksich of Denton, TX, Rebecca and husband, Jason Samuels of Argyle, TX, and Beth and husband, Bryan Wright of Argyle, TX; four grandchildren, Jaidyn Brown, Lizzie Samuels, Lily and Owen Wright; brother, Mike Delmar of Lake Dallas, TX; sister, Tawna Canhoto of CA; brothers and sisters in law, John and Stephanie Friday of Denton, TX, and Adam and Jennifer Friday of Aubrey, TX; several nieces and nephews.

Charles grew up around horses and had a passion for them! He started riding when he was about five years old including bulls! He spent 20 years driving trucks and found joy in gardening and home improvement projects. He also enjoyed spending time in his workshop. He will be dearly missed.

A visitation was held Monday, April 6, 2026, at 9:00AM at Slay Memorial Funeral Center in Aubrey, TX, with a funeral service to follow at 10:00AM. Adam Friday  officiated. Interment was held at Loving Cemetery, 4917 State Hwy 16 North, Loving, TX.