Sabas M. “Prieto” Tovar, Jr.,43, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away March 28, 2010. Sabas is survived by his wife JoAnna O. Lopez-Tovar, mother Maria O. Tovar, children Evette, Matthew and
Nathaniel, three sisters, one brother, 3 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Sabas was preceded in death by his Father, Sabas M.Tovar, Sr. A native of Phoenix, Sabas attended Lowell Elementary School and Carl Hayden High School. Sabas was a fence installer for over 25 years and had a love for God, his family and the outdoors. Sabas was best known for his big heart, warm smile, an awesome personality and crazy sense of humor. He will be missed by his many friends and colleagues. Visitation will be held at 5 pm on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., with a Funeral Service at 7 pm. Please send flowers to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.
Raquel Hernandez-Gutierrez
JoAnna, Since you and I re-connected, I didn’t ever have the opportunity to meet Sabas, but I could tell that he was a great and loving husband. I could see how much you two loved each other. My thoughts are prayers are with you and his family during this time. I am here for you always. XoXoXoXo’s.
Raquel (Kelly)
Connie Bandin- Hansen
I met Sabas when my brother Smiley brought him to our house and i remember he was this big guy, loud, funny as all heck and had the most warm smile:) My mom loved Sabas. He would walk into a room and this energy would follow him. The life of the room! He was going to visit us this weekend but God had other plans. So i continue to remember a great guy, husband, father, son, brother… Every once in awhile I would see him when he came around and he always was the same. He was geniune person. What you see is what you get. He kept it real! As i remmeber him my heart hurts for his wife and his family. I know it will be very difficult for them but i pray that the Lord wrap his arms around them and comforts them. To remember that they had a blessed time on earth with Sabas in their life and I’m sure he’s upstairs making the angels laugh and sing. I pray his memories will one day make you smile instead of cry.. from missing him dearly.. until that day, God Bless you.
Nina Tovar
Love you little brother. You will be missed.
Shanessa Lawson
Sad to see you go so soon. Will miss your goofy jokes an you smile.
Ricky Vasquez
Prieto, you will be missed big brother, you were always someone I could count on and someone that always had my back no matter, I will miss you. you and anthony keep things poppin till I get there, I love you bro.
Yolanda Espejo
Joann, I thank you for letting all his friends be apart of your plans. I can remember him just as if were yesterday his little goofy laugh he use to do and make us all crack up. He makes things brighter when he is around, I know God had a plan for him he was ready to call him home he has done his job here. Now the lord requires him to take rest in his mighty Kingdom. He has left his Angles here to continue to be strong and trust in the Lord. I miss him hes like a brother to me, although I never get to see him I thought of him time to time. We at CCHS are like a BIG FAMILY we all loved him and will miss him dearly. God Bless you and your Loved ones may he give you all peace in your hearts. Hey Slabbas I see you when I get their bud, soon we will all join you.
Cristina Salazar - Class of 1984
Sabas,
wow…its hard to believe ur gone so soon……..only God knows why. but i want to thank you for the bus rides to school and our talks, we were mere high school friends but i always felt safe when you’d walk me to the the bus stop. and i didnt feel so tall as a girl when u were around!!! :). Your loving wife and family are in my prayers, Sabas Tovar. You were truly a special person to many. God bless and keep you……Cris
Gloria Sandoval
Joanna.
My heart hurt’s for you .Know that I am here for you.
.Thank the good lord for the time he gave you with Sabas .Know that the memories will carry you thru the difficult times.always remember the love he had for you .
God Bless
Lv
Gloria
Luie Ruberte from Cali
Sabas
Yo Cuz
Thank you for being a cousin and a friend
We traveled down the road and back again
Your Heart is True,
Your a pal and a great cousin too
My hat is off, as i stand up and take a bow
Thank you for being a cousin and a friend
I hoped we both would get older
With walking canes and hair of grey
I have no fear that your no longer here
As you and the lord now stand near
Now its his turn to say your name
And ask to be your friend
Thank you for being a friend Cuz,
“I Luv You Man”
We had some good times Cuz, Good memories.
Sally torres
It”s got to be hard to see someone so young pass.
Prieto was one of a kind even though I didn’t spend a lot of time around him he was one cousin you will never forget.Once you heard that loud voice approach you knew it was him :-).He always had everyone laughing I mean everyone :-). He will be missed , but he will be there in spirit. My condolence to Tia Mary, Frankie,Nina , the twins and all his nieces and nephews.Also his wife and children. Here is a poem for his memory to all . God Bless and my God be with you all through this loss.
Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Refugio (cookie) Torres
My condolences to All the family . May his memories be kept close in this time of sadness.
Teodora Ogas, Maria Ogas, Priscilla Ogas, Barney Ogas, Randy Ogas, Lolita Pineda, Alvaro Ogas
We loved him very much and we all are going to miss him a lot. Sorry we couldnt make it from NM but he is in our hearts forever and always.
Mirna Mendoza`
I will always remember Sabas Tovar as the funny guy from school who was friendly to everyone. He was part of the popular crowd at Carl Hayden but was never arrogant or stuck up. He was a lot of fun and was always laughing. During the football team’s toga party, he was one of the few who wore a toga. That’s why he was voted Class of ’84 Craziest Guy. I will miss his Facebook postings basically telling everyone to get up, enjoy life and to give him an AMEN. When I asked him if he was having a “come to Jesus moment”, he responded, “Everyday!” God bless him. We will miss you dear friend.
susy cervantes
I am very sorry to hear about your lost i remember Sabas as a happy funny guy,i remember he was verry loving and caring about his loved ones always making shore they were ok and taken care of, every time i was around him he always made us laph some times we would laph so much our face would hurt, he would brighten up the room when he walked in by he’s joyfull personalitty he will be missed verry much my heart and prayers go out to all of the family, keep the faith in God and i am shore he will keep on watching over all hes loved ones like he always did.
Patti Avila
I remember you when I was a child you were the funniest guy .You dated my sister Jackie Avila when you were 15-16-and17and for a few days I dated Poncho or you might call franky hiss lil brother I was a late blumer not ready for a date and very clumbsy.I remember prieto most of my child yeares ,our mothers knew each other. Im not trying to take away from his family im just trying to say I know him he was an awsome person and what I could remember I miss. I allways thaught I would see him again. This goes to show life is short and you never know. sabas you will indeed be missed you were full of life and thats how I want to remember you.To hiss mom please call me or family 602 -799-4354 Patti Avila
Boy George Torres
Damn it Preto 🙁 . You never were afraid of anything, I’m just sad I wasn’t there for you carnale. I mi
Boy George Torres
I miss you fool and you already know that I got mad love for you homie. I know what’s up brother and rest in peace homie knowing that now I’m out a ND you will be avenged S/S JUSTICE.orale like we had some firme times together.Now that I know where your at I’ll come by and Holla at you and I’ll bring the beer ok. MUCHO L&Rs carnale SOUTH SIDE RYD OR DIE