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Zamora -- Carmen T. Zamora, 70, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, April 28, 2000. She is survived by her husband, Joe Zamora; son, Leonard Zamora; Yolanda Maestas, who was like a daughter-in-law; daughters, Diane Carriaga and husband, Robert R. Carriaga, Sr., and Christine Zamora; grandchildren, Michelle Carriaga-James, and husband, David, and Robert R. Carriaga, Jr.; great-grandson, Zachary James; and sister, Ursula Lantz and husband, Jerry, all of Albuquerque. Mrs. Zamora was a member of Calvary Chapel of Albuquerque. She loved to travel and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Interment has taken place and a memorial service will be held Tuesday, 2:00 p.m., at Calvary Chapel of Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna Rd. NE, with Pastor Bob Church officiating. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE. .DMP
        Published on: Sun April 30, 2000

Blythe -- Wayne Leo Blythe was born in Albuquerque on May 1, 1949, and passed away at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City on April 26, 2000. He was a longtime resident of Valencia County and had lived in Reserve, NM for the past five years, where he owned and managed a restaurant. He is survived by his mother, Marie Blythe of Peralta; one brother, Bob Jones of Bosque Farms; his wife, Rhonda of Reserve; and daughters, Samantha, Lenore, Michelle and Corie. Graveside services will be held on Monday, May 1, 6:00 p.m., at the Valencia del 7th Dia Cemetery, located at the end of Quiet Lane in the foothills of the village of Peralta.
        Published on: Sat April 29, 2000

Buchalter -- Alfred"Buck" Buchalter, 67, a nine years resident of Albuquerque, passed away suddenly Sunday, April 23, 2000, from a broken heart. He was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on November 17, 1932 to Anna and Benjamin Buchalter of Hattiesburg, MS. He was the 2nd of three children. He married Dorothy F. Buchalter, his wife of nearly 48 years, on April 12, 1952 in Fresno, California. He was accompanied by Dottie during his 20 year career in the U.S. Air Force to assignments all over the US and Germany. He was a paralegal most of his career. The couple resided in Lubbock, Texas almost 17 years, eventually retiring in Albuquerque. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed travel, reading, and photography. He is survived by his son, Michael Buchalter and his wife, Elisabeth and grandsons, Quentin and Clifford; and brother, Irving Buchalter. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and neighbors. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2000, 1:30 p.m., at Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana Blvd. NE. Memorial contributions may be made in Alfred Buchalter's memory to the charity of your choice.
        Published on: Sat April 29, 2000

Chegwyn -- Robert Edward"Bob" Chegwyn, 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1977, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Vivian D. Chegwyn of Albuquerque; stepson, Robert Bell of Albuquerque; sister, Betty Lange; and nephew, Jeff Lange, both of St. Paul, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bertha Chegwyn; brother and sister-in-law, John and Levina Chegwyn. Mr. Chegwyn had been an amateur Ham Radio operator since 1966. After moving to Albuquerque, he became a Ham Emergency radio operator. Mr. Chegwyn joined the Masonic Order in November 1945. In 1976, he was Master of the East Gate Lodge in St. Paul, MN. Later, he joined the Hazel Park Lodge and he also belonged to the Ork Rite, #312 both in St. Paul, MN. He was part of the Provost Unit of the Osman Shriners, also in St. Paul. When Mr. Chegwyn moved to New Mexico, he maintained an active role in the Ork Rite in Los Alamos. Services will be held Monday, May 1, 2000, 12:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Rev. Marsha Moore and Rev. Carmen Conner officiating. There will also be a Masonic farewell. Interment will take place at 3:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Sunday, April 30, 2000, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Osman Women's Auxillary for the Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital, c/o Anne Kellerman, 260 West View Dr. #301, West St. Paul, MN, 55118.
        Published on: Sat April 29, 2000

Gilbert -- Dome A. Gilbert, 83, a resident of Las Vegas, NM, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000. She is survived by her sisters, Emma Armijo and Rose Dearholt of Albuquerque; brothers, Mayo Armijo and his wife, Corinne of Las Vegas, NM, and Solomon Armijo Jr. and his wife, Beverly of Yucaipa, CA; brother-in-law, Lewis A. Winston and Ozzie Molinar; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Dome was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Gilbert; and her parents, Solomon and Candelaria Armijo Ms. Gilbert earned her degree in Education from the University of New Mexico, where she majored in English. She taught in Magdalena, NM, was the Guadalupe County School Supervisor in Santa Rosa, NM, and served as an instructor of education at New Mexico Highlands University and a supervising teacher at Douglas Elementary. She spent many hours supporting the cause and leading the efforts of the League of Women Voters of which she was a charter member; she was also a charter member of the Association of University Women (AAUW) in Las Vegas. Ms. Gilbert was also an active member of the Arts Council, Library Association, Las Vegas Hospitality Auxiliary, and the St. Anthony's Hospital Auxiliary. She led the effort to support many local activities, but the one she was the most proud of was the Mardi Gras event which raised much needed money for the St. Anthony's Hospital in Las Vegas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Carlos Gilbert Elementary School, 300 Griffin Street, Santa Fe, NM, 87501. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, May 1, 2000, 9:00 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Las Vegas, NM, with Father George Salazar celebrant. Private disposition will take place in the Magdelena Cemetery, Magdelena, NM. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat April 29, 2000

Lucero -- Mrs. Estella Lucero, 91, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on April 27, 2000 at home with her loved ones at her side. Mrs. Lucero was the beloved wife of 57 years to Mr. Luis Lucero. She is also survived by her daughter, Mrs. Adelia Martinez and husband, Chano; three sisters, Elvira Gonzales, Mary Lucero and Agneda Lucero; one brother, Juan Lucero and wife, Avelina; two grandchildren, Mary Alice Valdez and Anthony Martinez; three great-grandchildren, Joseph Martinez, Nathaniel Valdez and Marisa Valdez; special friend and caregiver, Amidita Contreras; several nieces, nephews and friends. Mrs. Lucero was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation and Rosary was Friday evening in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel. Final visitation will be Saturday morning, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., in the St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church, 300 Mildred (4th and Mildred) NW, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by Father John Plans. Interment will be at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Allan Sandoval, Anthony Martinez, Brian DeHerrera, Marlo Lucero, Derek Gutierrez and Andrew Trujillo. Honorary pallbearers will be Moises Lucero, Chris Burton, Michael Gutierrez and Richard Valdez. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Sat April 29, 2000

Martinez -- Hedwig ("Hedy") Maria Theresia Martinez, 57, passed away on April 21, 2000. She was born in Bamberg, Germany in 1942 and came to the United States in 1961. She moved to Albuquerque from Arvada, Colorado in 1998. She is survived by her daughter, Sylvie; and son, Julius; as well as her brothers, Andreas Zoecklein, Georg Zoecklein, Alfred Zoecklein, Adolf Zoecklein and Reinhold Zoecklein; and her sisters, Lotte Golda and Maria Siedler. She enjoyed cooking, quilting and gardening, and spoke three languages fluently. She always sought to improve her life, as well as the lives of others, despite a medical condition that caused her chronic pain. She was devoted to her family and loved by her children and her late husband, Julio Martinez. She will be dearly missed by family and friends. A Memorial service will be held at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, corner of 4th Street and Alameda Blvd., Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, May 6, 2000 at 9:00 a.m.
        Published on: Sat April 29, 2000

Mccallum -- Grace McCallum, 88, passed away Sunday, April 23, at Manzano del Sol, Albuquerque, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. She is survived by Robert McCallum, her husband of 57 years; one daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Bruce Landesman of Salt Lake City, UT; one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Virginia McCallum of Ames, Iowa; four grandchildren, Michael and Rachel Landesman (Salt Lake City) and Kendall and Ethan McCallum (Ames); and several nieces and nephews. Born Grace Roberta Glenn in Seward, Nebraska, she spent most of her school years in San Bernardino California, attending San Bernardino Junior College and receiving her BA from the Santa Barbara Teachers College. She worked as a registered dietitian in New York, Philadelphia, and Cleveland, and received her MS in Institutional Management from Columbia Teachers College. She was a Dining Hall Director at Stanford University when she married Robert McCallum in 1943 and moved to the Marine Corps Base at Cherry Point, North Carolina. The family lived in Pasadena, California and at Fort Hood, Texas before moving to Albuquerque in 1953. Grace resumed her professional career as dietitian for the Santa Fe Railroad Hospital and then as Director of the New Mexico Dairy Council. She served in many capacities, volunteer and professional, including chairing the New Mexico Press Women and receiving the New Mexico Home Economist of the Year award in 1970. A Memorial service will be held at Manzano del Sol, 5201 Roma NE, on Monday, May 1, at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Manzano del Sol.
        Published on: Sat April 29, 2000

Mendez -- Juan Mendez, 69, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, died Thursday, April 27, 2000. He is survived by his mother, Francisca Dallas of El Paso, TX; children, Don P. Mendez of Portland, OR, Alisa A. Kauffman and husband, Greg of Albuquerque, John T. Mendez of Superior, CO, and Michael J. Mendez of San Francisco, CA; former spouse, Carol A. Cassell-Mendez of Atlanta, GA; grandsons, Justin Kauffman, and Max Kauffman, both of Albuquerque; sisters, Ernestina Corrasco of Rio Rancho, and Emilia Castillo and husband, Fernando of El Paso, TX; former spouse, Elizabeth Wills of Albuquerque; and stepsons, Neil Christensen and wife, Lisette of St. Louis, MO, and Thayer Christensen of San Diego, CA. Mr. Mendez was preceded in death by his brother, Raul Mendez. Mass was celebrated Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, with Father Johnny Lee Chavez, Celebrant. Interment took place at 1:00 p.m., Friday, at Santa Fe National Cemetery French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat April 29, 2000

Montano -- Cresenciana M. Montano, age 85, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, has departed this world to join our Lord Jesus Christ, Thursday, April 27, 2000. Mrs. Montano was a lifelong resident of New Mexico; an Albuquerque resident since 1957; and a parishioner of San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roque Montano. She is survived by her loving children, son, Bailon Montano; three daughters, Della Garcia and husband, Orlando, Lucella Gonzales and husband, Rey, Tommie Blea and husband, Bernie; two grandsons that she raised, Bailon Montano Jr. and Roque Montano; and ten other grandchildren, Orlando, Annabel, Daniel, John, Lorenzo, Michelle, Jennifer, Monica, Lorencita and Rey Jr.; and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, Alfonso Manzanares and wife, Lilia; two sisters, Loretta Flores and Margarita Lovato. She will be greatly missed by her loving family. Visitations will be Sunday, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the chapel of Garcia Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited Sunday evening, 7:00 p.m., at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 9:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Casket bearers will be Orlando, Daniel, John, Lorenzo Garcia, Rey Gonzales Jr., and Roque Montano. Honorary pallbearers will be Raul Griego and Mike Medrano. Funeral services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
        Published on: Sat April 29, 2000