Macario G. Tobar

Macario G. Tobar, 100, of Carlsbad, NM passed away in Lubbock, TX on March 28, 2024. Macario was born on March 10, 1924, in Sweetwater, TX.

Cremation has taken place, and services will be held at a later date.

Macario grew up in west Texas, and worked as a farmhand until he enlisted in the United States Army. He faithfully and honorably served his country for 2.5 years during WWII, where he earned multiple medals including a purple heart. Upon returning home, he married the love of his life, Isabel Carrasco, on April 3, 1948, in Carlsbad, NM. During the early 1950’s, he turned his life towards God, joining the Jehovah’s Witness Church. He continued studying the Bible, and he was baptized in 1960. He was a faithful follower, sharing the love of Christ with those around him. Over the years, he worked for the Sunlight Bakery and Wholesome Bakery, and then he worked in safety and maintenance at the N-REN ammonia mining plant, where he retired from. 

Macario enjoyed fishing, baseball, and boxing. His favorite memory was the day he married Isabel, and his most treasured accomplishment was that with every passing year, his life kept getting better and better. Macario left a legacy in the hearts of all his family, of love and perseverance through God. He will be dearly missed and never forgotten.

Macario was preceded in death by his father, Emilo Tobar; mother, Refugia (Gomez) Tobar; and sister, Fransica Tobar.

Marcio is survived by his loving wife of 76 years, Isabel Tobar of Carlsbad, NM; three children: Liz McKinley and husband, Carl of Carlsbad, NM; Macario Tobar, Jr. and wife, Socorro of Odessa, TX; and Luciano Tobar and wife, Carolyn of Gardendale, TX; twelve grandchildren: Brandie Calderon, Clay Cox (Mandi), Jacob McKinley (Jennah), Macario Tobar, III, Ethan Tobar (Tiffany), Selene Baltazar, Sergio Baltazar, Adrian Tobar, Simon Tobar (Hiedi), Nathanel Tobar, Daniel Tobar, and Fawn Walker; fifteen great grandchildren: Brandon Cunningham, Michael Calderon, Devin Calderon, Alexis Gadbury, Oren Cox, Zoee Cox, Sadie McKinley, Weston McKinley, Mason Baltazar, Zane Tobar, Iris Tobar, Mya Tober, Kora Tobar, Joshue Walker, and Jasmine Walker; brother, Luis Tobar and wife, Esperanza of Texas; and numerous extended family and friends.

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