Larry Lee Woodcock, 83, of Tijeras, New Mexico was reunited with his beloved wife Melissa on

August 22nd 2026, and together will conƟnue their spiritual journey. Larry was born on March

10th 1943 in Fremont, Nebraska to David and Lillie Woodcock (Petersen) and grew up on the

family farm. Larry graduated from Fremont Senior High in 1960 and joined the US Navy. He

served as a Gunners Mate on the USS Montrose and upon discharge worked as a mason and

carpenter while aƩending the University of Nebraska, New Mexico InsƟtute of Mining and

Technology, and New Mexico State University (NMSU). It was at NMSU that Larry met Melissa

Nilchee and together they created a quiet secluded life in the mountains of New Mexico for

nearly 50 years.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents David and Lillie. He is survived by his sister Emily

Smith and husband David of Lincoln Nebraska, brother Rodney Woodcock and wife Colleen

Kelley of Tucson Arizona, along with 3 nieces, 1 great-niece, and 4 great-nephews.