Alicia Nieves

Alicia Nieves, born on November 25, 1950, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, passed away on November 4, 2026, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, devotion, and deep love for family that will be cherished by all who knew her.

Alicia was a dedicated and compassionate procurement clerk for the Defense Department, bringing care and commitment to her work. Beyond her profession, she was known as a joyous, dedicated, loyal, charismatic, and pious woman whose presence brought warmth to those around her. Above all else, she loved caring for her family, who were always her main priority.

She found great happiness in celebrating traditional holidays, creating treasured occasions that gathered her entire family together. Her home and her heart were centered on togetherness, and those celebrations became lasting expressions of her love. Among her proudest blessings and greatest accomplishment was being a loving and doting grandmother, a role she embraced with special joy. She loved playing bingo with friends, cheering on her grandchildren, nieces and nephews, along with the UCONN Huskies.

Alicia’s faith was a guiding force throughout her life. A devout Catholic, she was an active member of St. Mary’s Church in Bridgeport for more than 50 years. She served as a eucharistic minister and praised the Lord with her voice in the choir, offering her time, her spirit, and her devotion in faithful service to her church community.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Claudio Nieves, and by her daughters, Yolanda Nieves and Niana M. Nieves and her husband, Najmul Sumra. Alicia’s family circle also includes her siblings, Carmen Albert, Elizabeth Maya, Marcus Maya and Yvonne Santiago. Her love continues through her grandchildren, Anisa Taliercio, Amar Sumra, Bryana Soto, Layla Soto and great granddaughter Felina Taliercio, each of whom held a special place in her heart. May their memories of her love, strength, and joyful spirit bring them comfort in the days ahead.

She was preceded in death by her father, Aurelio Maya, her mother, Maria Mercado Ayala Maya, and brother Aurelio Soler Jr. whose memory remained part of her life’s story.

Family and friends are invited to honor Alicia’s life at a viewing on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Funeraria Luz De Paz, 426 E. Washington Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut 06608. A second viewing will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., also at Funeraria Luz De Paz. A Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 25 Sherman St, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06608. Burial will take place at 12:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s Cemetery, 2205 Stratford Ave, Stratford, Connecticut 06615.

Alicia Nieves will be remembered for the love she gave so freely, the faith she lived so fully, and the family she held so closely. Her life was a blessing, and her memory will remain a source of comfort and inspiration.