NMDA Journal Fall 2020

24 New Mexico Dental Journal, Fall 2020 Byrl Blount Jr, age 82, much-loved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Byrl was a man of few words and one who was deeply respected by all he knew. A retired oral surgeon in Albuquerque, a roper, a wrangler for his friends and grandchildren, a pilot, and overall Renaissance man, he had a special connection with horses and dogs, especially his Ike. He coordinated and led pack trips to the Pecos for loved ones, and he even partnered with a friend to build a chicken coop ("The Ritz") for Marla Kay. Born at home in Santa Fe and partially raised in Carlsbad, where he later had a dental practice, he attended UNM, was a member of Sigma Chi, and graduated from UMKC with his DDS (1963) and later his oral surgery residency (1969). He is survived by all of his girls: wife of 60 years Marla Kay; daughter, Barb Blount and wife, Margie Goldstein; daughter, Janalee Barnard; and granddaughters, Avery Barnard, Sarah Blount, and Rachel Blount. He also leaves cherished sisters and sisters-in-law, Marianne Hennington and husband, Tuffy; Linda Hall; Kathy Guthrie; Linda Sue Witzigreuter and hus- band, Doug; and Jane Bacchus; as well as niece, April Wardenburg and husband, Pete; and nephews, Casey Christ and wife, Kate; Travis Christ and wife, Colleen; Brett Bacchus and wife, Claudia; Scott Bacchus and wife, Erin; and David Bibby. Also touching his life were like-a-brother, Jay Forbes and wife, Loretta, and his circle of very close friends. He was preceded in death by his deeply-loved brother, Robert Blount; father, Byrl Blount Sr.; mother, Ruth Guthrie; and step-father, Fay Guthrie; and brother-in-law, Stephen P. Bacchus. His ashes will be given to the winds at his beloved cabin property in the Gallinas Canyon near Las Vegas, NM where he will hang up his boots and head for greener pastures. Memorial contributions may be made to Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department via Albuquerque Kennel Compradres (mail to Treasurer, Albuquerque Kennel Kompadres, 139 Palacio Rd, Corrales, NM 87048). Dr. Byrl Blount Jr. October 26, 1937–August 5, 2020 Dr. Paul D. Lambert April 15, 1933–September 7, 2020 Obituaries Dr. Paul D. Lambert, 87, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday the sev- enth day of September 2020. Paul was born in Princeton Missouri April 15, 1933 and came to the Albuquerque area with his family in pursuit of better climate. He worked his way through Albuquerque High School and the University of New Mexico in the family restaurant business and in 1957 entered Dental School at the University of Kansas City Missouri. In 1960, he began serving dental patients in Albuquerque where he practiced Dentistry for forty-five years. A member of the New Mexico Dental Association throughout his career, Dr. Lambert will best be remembered by his patients as a gentle giant and a caring and giving gentleman. His family and friends will recall his passion for family and for building things along with his tireless work ethic. He was preceded into death by his love and former State Representative Marty Lambert. He is survived by his sister Madelyn Chamblee; daughter Melanie Cravens; and sons, Dr. Kurt Lambert, Brett Lambert, and Matt Lambert. He leaves behind nine grandchildren, Chad Cra- vens, Brittney Defferies, Kady Cravens, Kyle Lambert, Paul Quinten Lambert, Cameo Lambert, Shelby Lambert, Haley Lambert, Hannah Lambert; and two great-grandchildren, Quinn Lam- bert and Noriah Perkins. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you to please make a donation to the New Mexico Dental Association Foundation.