
He is survived by two brothers, Alex Tovar and wife Bernadette of Bayard; Danny Tovar and wife Dora of Bayard; two sisters, Rita Montoya and husband Bennie of Belen, NM; Mary Mendoza of Oak Park, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Michelle Ann Tovar; three brothers, Onecimo, Juan, and Tomas Tovar; two sisters, Soledad Legarda and Elisa Curry.
The holy rosary will be held on Tuesday, November 24th at 11am at Our Lady of Fatima Church with Father Martin Okonkwo reciting. The funeral mass will follow at 11:30am with Father Martin officiating.
Corona Virus restrictions are at 25% capacity with face masks and social distancing required. Concluding service and interment will be at Fort Bayard National Cemetery with full military honors.
Pallbearers are Daniel Tovar, Rudy Legarda, Alex Tovar Jr., Alejandro Tovar III, and Bobby Candelaria.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.