Joe Tomas Kovar Jr.

Joe T. Kovar Jr age 94 died September 30, 2026. Born to Joe and Francis (Kabela) Kovar, the youngest of 5 children (Monroe, Leonard, Allan, & Lorraine). He served in the Navy during the Korean War and married Jadine Linville in 1957. They were married for 53 years until her death. They raised three boys. He continued his service to the community through the VFW post 4146 until the time of his death. 

Joe is survived by his children Allen (Karol) Slavik, Jay (Alice) and Jerry Kovar. He was a loving and devoted husband and father.  He was most proud of his family, which had come to include multiple grandchildren (9) and great grandchildren (7).

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jadine Kovar; father, Joe Tomas Kovar; mother, Frances Kovar; brothers, Monroe Kovar, Leonard Kovar and Allan Kovar; sister, Lorraine Kovar; and grandson, Chad Slavik.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 2pm at the VFW, located at 2001 Lova Drive in Victoria.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of South Texas or VFW Post 4146.

Thoughts and memories may be shared at www.colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com.