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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Brian Hovious, age 51, on March 11, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. He is survived by his daughter, Makayla Garcia and her husband Roman; granddaughter, Carter Garcia; daughter Cora Howe and her husband Graham; daughter Brianna Hovious; mother Joan Bonham; father Jeffery Hovious and his wife Janice; brother Jeffery Hovious II and his wife Amanda; niece Anna Hovious. He also leaves behind many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Visitation is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2025 at Blessing Funeral Home in Mansfield, Texas.
Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Blessing Funeral Home in Mansfield, Texas. Graveside service will follow from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Joplin Fairview Cemetery in Joplin, Texas.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
401 Elm Street, Mansfield, TX 76063

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