Mario was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, David R. Tovar; and his nephew, Joseph L. Tovar, III.
He is survived by his brother, Joseph L. Tovar, Jr. and his wife, Louisa G.; nieces, Amy Ventura and her husband, Franklin and Tina Louise Tovar; nephews, David Tovar, Jr. and Gregory Tovar; great nieces: Breeana and her husband, Arturo, Abby, Amanda, and Sky; niece-in-law, Sarah Tovar; brother-in-law, Anthony Garza; and numerous other family and friends.
