Noemi Campomanes Woodward

Noemi Campomanes Woodward passed away from cancer on May 4, 2024. She was 76 years old and spent her final days at home surrounded by family. Her life was characterized by her generosity, her devotion to family and her sweet, sweet smile. Noemi was a loving wife, dedicated nurse, amazing parent and a Lola (grandmother) who often spoiled her two grandchildren in excess. Noemi was also a resilient fighter, having battled breast cancer for over 27 years. Noemi was born to Felix and Generosa Campomanes on November 15, 1947. She grew up in Pasig, Philippines, with siblings Voltaire, Filipinas, Luzviminda, Luningning, Felixberto, Gumercindo, Elizabeth, and Sylvia. Known as Noems in school, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. After working in the Philippines for 3 years, she took a job in the U.S. in order to send money home for her family. Noemi started working at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta and moved to Maryland to live with her sister Medy. She began her work at Prince George’s Hospital in 1976 and worked for 37 years as an operating room nurse of excellence on the heart team. In 2011, she won Nurse of the Year of Prince George’s Medical Center, as voted for by her peers. She met Brian Woodward at Prince George’s Hospital in 1976, and they dated for 2 years and were engaged for nearly 3 before marrying on May 17, 1980. Their 47-year love story was filled with years of joy and happiness. Noemi raised their two children, Ruth and Timothy. Noemi supported lots of family members financially, and provided a home base for the family who came to Maryland. Their house became known as Hotel Woodward to all the family members they hosted. Noemi and Brian traveled the world together once they retired, often with dear friends. In her later years, perhaps her favorite role was as “Lola”, spoiling her grandchildren with gifts and treats. Noemi loved Jesus and shared her love for Him through faithfulness and kindness at home and at church. She served various times as a choir member, deacon, elder, and Sunday school superintendent at Grace Presbyterian Church in Lanham, Maryland. She cared for those experiencing homelessness through the Community Cafe and Warm Nights Ministries. Now at Faith Community Church in Gambrills, MD she served in the Greeter ministry, Nursing Home ministry, Womens Ministries, VBS, and mission trips. Noemi is survived by her husband of 43 years, Brian Woodward, their children Ruth Coleman of Severn, MD and Tim Woodward of Falls Church, VA; two grandchildren, Jonathan and Abigail Coleman; brother Felixberto and sisters Elizabeth Alpano and Sylvia Bernardino; as well as many, many nieces and nephews. The family is immensely grateful for the compassionate care Noemi received from her oncologist Dr. Carol Tweed. A viewing is scheduled for May 20, 2024 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Fellows, Helfenbein, and Newnam Funeral Home at 106 Shamrock Road, Chester, MD 21619. A funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 11am at Faith Community Church, 1306 Riedel Road, Gambrills, MD, 21054. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wellspring Life Ministry (https://wellspringlife.org/give/) or the Susan G. Komen Foundation (https://www.komen.org/).

Noemi Campomanes Woodward

November 15, 1947 - May 4, 2024