Mark Kovar, 75, of Beverly Hills, FL, died Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Vitas Hospice In-Patient Care Unit in Lecanto, FL.

Mark Francis Kovar was born November 27, 1950 in Crookston, MN, the son of Henry and Adeline (Falk) Kovar. He grew up in East Grand Forks and graduated from East Grand Forks Senior High School. He attended Bemidji State and the University of North Dakota. Mark married Priscilla "Punky" Will in Powell, WY on February 28, 1981. He worked as an engineer in the Petroleum Industry for many years, living in Pampa, TX, Sumatra, Indonesia, Midland, TX, Farmington, NM, Kuwait, Wasilla, AK, Billings, MT and Hernando, FL.

Mark had a love for the outdoors and nature. Being an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed many hunting and fishing trips with longtime friends from his college days and new friends he met along the way.

Mark is survived by his wife Priscilla "Punky" Kovar of Beverly Hills, FL; sister Catherine "Cathy" Foy of Goleta, CA; niece Jessica of San Diego, CA, nephew Christopher of Goleta, CA; and grandniece Jade.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Linus Kovar, and several cousins, aunts, and uncles.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: 11:30 AM on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 200 3rd St. NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721.

VISITATION: One hour before the Mass also at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday.

INTERMENT: Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery, Tabor, MN (will be held in the Spring)