Carmelita Olivares Preclaro

Born on November 20, 1946, in Naga, Cebu, Philippines, to Daniel Olivares and Socorro Amador, Carmelita grew up knowing the value of sacrifice, hard work, and family. She credited her mother, Soccorro, for instilling these virtues, ones that would serve her for the rest of her life. Carmelita graduated with the class of 1963 from University of Santo Tomas - Education High School and continued with a degree in Family Medicine UST - College of Nursing, graduating among the class of 1968.

After college, Carmelita moved to the United States, following in the footsteps of her sister, Lourdes, to start a new life in America. After traveling the country, she finally settled in San Diego, where she met and married the love of her life, Alfredo San Pedro Preclaro on April 27th, 1974. Together, they raised two wonderful children, Rosalinda and Alfredo Jr, and loved her family unconditionally.

During her nursing career, Carmelita served the San Diego community dutifully at various clinics around the city. Beloved by patients and coworkers alike, her hard work and dedication to her craft were only surpassed by the kindness and compassion for those she interacted with.

A devout Catholic, Carmelita put God at the forefront of her daily life, as a faithful servant and example of His teachings. She relied heavily on her faith to see her through her darkest times and was always willing to sacrifice of herself to help those in need.

Carmelita lived a full life of love, sacrifice, and unending devotion to her family, to her profession, and to her faith. Her loving presence is not one easily forgotten and the kindness that she shared will remain forever in our hearts.

Carmelita is survived by her husband, Alfredo Sr.; her daughter, Rosalinda; her son-in-law Leon; her son Alfredo Jr.; her grandchildren Genesis, Lincoln, Charlie, and Liberty; and her brothers, Rick and Carlos.

Funeral services will be held in Bonita, California, honoring Carmelita’s life and legacy.

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