Alicia Vidal Mercado

Alicia Vidal Mercado, age 90, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 5:30 a.m., surrounded by her loving family.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 3850 Sonoma Boulevard, Kissimmee, Florida 34741.

Alicia was born on December 13, 1935, in Cebu City, Philippines, to the late Celso Rosales Vidal and Lucena Sangcap Vidal. She married the love of her life, Licerio R. Mercado, at age 19 and together they built a family centered on faith, hard work, sacrifice, and unconditional love. They were blessed with 14 children, seven sons and seven daughters.

Alicia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and entrepreneur. Through determination and hard work, she operated her own business to help provide for her family and ensure her children had the education and opportunities they deserved. Known for her compassion and generosity, Alicia never hesitated to help those in need especially extended family and was loved by many for her caring spirit.

Together, Alicia and Licerio worked tirelessly and made countless sacrifices such moving to the United States and becoming citizens, they acquired gainful employment and managed to save enough money to bring their children to the United States, creating new opportunities and a brighter future for their family.

After arriving in the United States, Alicia worked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center as a food service worker for two years. Alicia and Licerio later relocated to Oklahoma City, where she served as a dietary clerk at Presbyterian Hospital for twenty years. Her strong work ethic and commitment to caring for others were evident throughout her career.

Upon retirement, Alicia and her husband moved to Orlando, Florida, where they enjoyed spending time with their growing family and cherished many gatherings with their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Alicia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Licerio R. Mercado, and her sons, Robert V. Mercado and Celso V. Mercado.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory five sons: Licerio V. Mercado, Edward “Monette” Mercado (Adil Pagan), Richard Mercado (Yarita), Jesus Mercado (Andrew Wilt), and Edward V. Mercado (Sara Grace); and seven daughters: Jocelyn Dalla Tezza (Albert), Elizabeth Meighen (Fred), Jennifer McComas, June Byington (Shannon), Fe James (Ronnie), Fatima Nair (Sujith), and Alicia Mercado.

She is also lovingly remembered by 35 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and many extended family members and friends whose lives she touched through her kindness, strength, and generosity.

Alicia's legacy lives on through the family she nurtured, the sacrifices she made, and the countless lives she touched. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered with love.