Luz Maria Tovar, age 77, of Larsen, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She was born December 31, 1942, in Monterrey, Mexico to the late Ildefonso and Rebeca (Rivas) Alba. On September 22, 1962, she married Jorge B. Tovar. Luz Maria paved the way in becoming the first woman supervisor at Mercury Marine, a role and milestone that she was extremely proud of. She then went to work for the Milwaukee Police Department. In her younger years she raised and bred White German Shepherds. Luz Maria's best times were spent with family, such as Sunday family gatherings with her brothers playing baseball, and in some form or another, helping to raise her grandchildren, including changing her work schedule or even moving to be closer to them.

Luz Maria is survived by her husband of 58 years, Jorge B. Tovar, of Larsen; five children and their families: Jesus and Tina Tovar, of Germantown, and children, Lucinda Varga, Matthew, Angelina, and Antonio Tovar; Maria and Steve Paglianti, of Brookfield, and children, Mariana and Selena Paglianti; Fernando Tovar, of Fond du Lac, and child, Kaylie Tovar; Evelina Tovar-Karoses, of Campbellsport, and child, Andrina (Austin Baye) Shirley; Mariluz (Alan) Kuenzi, of Larsen, and children, Vanessa, Rachel, and Sabrina Kuenzi. She is also survived by great-grandchildren, Samantha and Olivia Varga, Zeni Calhoun, Bryce and Alexa Shirley; four brothers, Mario (Sophie) Alba, Andres (Martha) Alba, Jesus (Sandra) Alba, Jose Alba; sister-in-law, Jessie Alba; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Along with her parents, Luz Maria was also preceded in death by a brother, Ildefonso Alba.

A visitation for family and friends will be on Monday, November 9, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. until noon at St. Mary Catholic Church, 210 Pleasant Dr. Winneconne. A funeral Mass will be held on Monday at noon at the church with R. Kevin Ripley officiating. Cremation will follow.

The family wishes to thank the staffs of Aspire Senior Living and Compassus Hospice for the wonderful care given to Luz Maria.

If you wish please submit online condolences to muellerfh.net.