Aida Maria Melendez (nee Ruiz), 76, a resident of Severna Park, MD died on August 16, 2009 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center, due to complications from a stroke after a lengthy illness.

She was born on September 21, 1932 in Panama City, Panama, where she was raised. She lived in various places as wife of a Department of Defense employee.

Mrs. Melendez received her bachelor's degree in Nursing and Education. She was a retired nurse, loved to take care of her family, and loved to cook.

Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Manuel F. Melendez of Severna Park; two daughters, Marlene Y. Scott and Yvette Worgo, both of Severna Park, MD; one son, Manuel E. Melendez; and four grandchildren.

A Memorial Visitation will be on Saturday, August 29, 2009 from 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM at Barranco & Sons, P.A. Severna Park Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will follow the visitation at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers we are asking that donations be made to St. Judes Shrine in Baltimore.

The following are the directions for the donation process:

Donations are to be made to St. Jude's Shrine, please make sure that you state on the memo portion of your check that your donation is for the Aida Melendez Memorial Fund. You will also need write "Memorial" on the left hand corner of your envelope prior to mailing your donation. ST. Judes Shrine will mail you a thank you note confirming your donation. If you would like the family to be informed of your donation you must send a small note requesting that notification be made to the following individual: Yvette Worgo 19 Truck House Rd. Severna Park Md. 21146. The mailing address for St. Judes Shrine is 308 N. Paca St. Baltimore Maryland 21201.

Online condolences may be made at www.barrancofuneralhome.com