Melvin (Mel) Abbott Woods

WOODS - Melvin (Mel) Abbott Woods, born October 29, 1920 in Clayton, NM to Walter Abbott Woods and Oma Kitts Woods, passed away in Albuquerque on November 7. Mel moved to Albuquerque in 1935 during the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression. He survived the Pearl Harbor attack working at the U.S. Navy Yard as a civilian. After that event, he joined the U.S. Navy and was discharged with an Honorable Discharge on May 20, 1946. He had a successful career working for the NM Department of Labor and retired with 26 years of service. He spent 25 successful years in real estate as part owner of Manzano Realty and worked for Bender & Co. He was a member of the following: Toastmasters Club, 20-30 Club, American Legion Post 49, Ballut Abyad Shrine. Preceded in death by his parents Walter and Oma Woods, brother James (Buddy) and first wife Constance Woods. He is survived by wife Jane Woods, brother Warren Woods and wife Lucy Woods, and sister Wendy Myers. He is also survived by the following children: Sharon Woods, Ken Woods and Lisa, Marilee and Manny Luera. Stepchildren: Angela and Chris Duran, Phyllis and Ron Narvaez, Stephanie and Mark Kozemchak, Orlando Jr. and Marlene, and Frank Jaramillo. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Dr. Michael Woods for his assistance; Dr. William Berlin for his long term care, Richelle Gallegos for her loving care, Marlene Jaramillo for her nursing care, the nursing staff at Skies Rehab and at Vista Care hospice, and Reina for being Mel's little friend over the past 2.5 years. Thank you, Mel, for being an unforgettable husband, brother, father, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather. Please make memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association, NM Chapter, 9500 Montgomery NE, Suite 121 Albuquerque, NM 87111. Mr. Woods' services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 (505) 884-1188