Roy Espinosa Tovar

Roy Espinosa Tovar, a longtime resident of Watsonville, died on May 30. He was 86 years old.

Born on May 29, 1935, in Colorado, Mr. Espinosa Tovar moved to the Watsonville area in 1951 where he met his wife, and they raised their son.

Mr. Espinosa Tovar is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Antonia Tovar, and his brother Ramiro Tovar. He also leaves behind five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Manuel Tovar and Rafaela Espinosa, and his son LeRoy Tovar.

A graveside memorial will be celebrated at Valley Public Cemetery on June 18 at 1pm. Mehl's Colonial Chapel has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Published in The Pajaronian · June 11, 2021