RACINE – Mr. Martin A. Tovar, Sr., 81, passed away at his residence on December 24, 2013.
He was born in Crystal City, TX on April 6, 1932, the son of the late Fernando and Petra (nee: Aguilar) Tovar.
Mr. Tovar was a hard-working man that provided for his family. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by nine children, Jose (Rachel) Tovar of Racine, Antonio Tovar of San Antonio, Fernando (Rosa) Tovar of Tyler, TX, Guadalupe Tovar of Racine, Maria (Raul) Diaz of Cuero, TX, Lesvia (Juan) Martinez of South Beloit, IL., Sonia Tovar of Racine, Javier (Shelley) Tovar of Fort Atkinson and Juan Tovar of Milwaukee. Mr. Tovar is also survived by 20 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Eva (nee: Pineda) Tovar; his son, Martin Tovar, Jr. and his sister, Guadalupe Garcia.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, December 28, 2013 (TONIGHT) for a visitation from 5-7 pm. A service honoring and remembering Martin will follow at 7:00 p.m. He will be interred at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery in Tyler, TX.
Marlene (Tovar) Browning says
You lived a full life at 81 years old. You weren’t perfect and you tried your best at this life. You will be remembered as a hard worker, a giving man, someone who loved to dance, and you knew how to drink and eat. I’m sorry we didn’t get to talk over the past 10+ years, but you are a part of me and I will chose to only remember the good times we did have. With love,
Your 3rd grandchild
Lisa Martinez says
I will miss you so much grandpa and love you always and carry your memories in my heart
SHELL says
We love you very much. You will be missed very much, and never forgotten. Your legacy will last forever. I am very blessed to have shared some precious times with you this past year, and built memories that will last a lifetime. May we find peace, love, joy, and happiness knowing you are with your wife and son Jr looking down upon your family.
Diane Torres Quinones says
Sr Martin you will be missed dearly, we called you abuelo because you treated us like your own. I will miss you standing right inside the door and giving me a big hug saying como estas… RIP ABUELO.
Agapita Pineda Rios says
Tio Martin, may you rest in peace in our heaven above with many loved ones awaiting your arrival at the gates of heaven. One day we will all meet again until then watch over the many loved ones left behind. My sincerest condolences to the Tovar familia, May god give you the strength to supersede the loss of a great man who has left many memories.