Francisco Tovar was called home on Monday, April 18, 2022 in Waco, TX at the age of 36. Francisco was able to transition peacefully, surrounded in comfort and love by his family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church with Father Gregory McLaughlin officiating. Interment to follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2022 at the funeral home.
Francisco was a family man, and always kept his children top of mind. Nothing was more important to him than them. To know him was to love him, Francisco always had a smile on his face, and was always so kind, loving and generous. He never met a stranger, everyone loved and respected him. He was hilarious, and always put a smile on everyone’s face.
Francisco was born on November 30, 1985 in Rosebud, TX to Camillo and Elida (Vasquez) Tovar. He graduated from Marlin High School in 2004, and maintained several lifelong relationships with his classmates. He was also an employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for 17 years.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Elida Tovar, and cousin Lupe Tovar, both of Marlin.
Survivors include his wife and children, Chassidy Wynne, Jovani Tovar (son, age 9) and Juliani Tovar (daughter, age 7). father, Camillo Tovar Jr., brother Camillo “Poppies” Tovar III, sisters Cheyanne and Isabella Tovar, aunt, Janette and uncle, Phillip Galvan, all of Marlin, TX as well as a host of family and friends who love and cherish him in their memories.
