Alicia Del Carmen Claros

Alicia Carmen Claros, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, businesswoman, and devoted member of her faith community, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, in Covington, Louisiana, at the age of 83. She was surrounded by loved ones in her final days as she bravely battled lymphoma cancer. Born on June 22, 1942, in San Salvador, El Salvador, Alicia was raised in her homeland, where she trained and worked as a laboratory technician specializing in grain and coffee agriculture. She married and lovingly raised four children before becoming a small business owner of a grocery and appliance store. In 1981, amid the civil war in El Salvador, Alicia made the courageous decision to immigrate to the United States, eventually settling in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, where she became a naturalized American citizen. Embracing her new life, she reinvented herself as a skilled hairstylist and proudly owned and operated her own small business hair salon for many years. After retiring, Alicia devoted her time and heart to her faith, volunteering at her Catholic church, particularly in the Sacred Heart Adoration ministry, where her presence and dedication brought comfort to many. Alicia cherished her family above all, finding joy in church activities, traveling, dancing, and staying active at the gym. Her warmth, resilience, and unwavering love touched everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mario Arturo Oliva Olivares and Julia Sara Oliva Montoya; her son, Jose Antonio (Tony) Claros; and her ex-husband, Jose Antonio Claros. Alicia is survived by her three children: her son, Mario Samuel Claros, MD, and wife Paulette Claros; son, Juan Carlos Claros; and daughter, Alice Karina Claros Damico and husband Paul Damico; her grandchildren: Andrew Claros, Alicia Corine Claros, and Paulina Sara Claros; and her cherished siblings and their spouses: Guillermo Antonio Oliva and his wife Vilma, Mario Nelson Oliva and his wife Milena, Julio Enrique Oliva and his wife Amanda, Dora Aída Oliva Barake and her life partner Ronald Siegeltuch, and Carlos David Oliva and his wife Margarita. She also leaves behind many caring relatives and friends. The family extends special thanks to all the healthcare providers whose compassion, care, and incredible support sustained Alicia and her loved ones during her final days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA 70062 at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. until service time. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to a charity of your choice in Alicia’s memory, particularly those supporting cancer research or Catholic church ministries. Alicia’s legacy of faith, family, and quiet strength will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her. May she rest in eternal peace.

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Alicia Del Carmen Claros

June 22, 1942 - March 8, 2026