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Towner -- Sharon Kay Towner entered peacefully into rest at Highland Hospital in Oakland, CA on January 4, 1999. She was 55. Born October 23, 1943 in Carlsbad, NM. Sharon was a devoted homemaker and mother. She was preceded in death by her husband, John G. Towner who was killed during the Vietnam War. Sharon will be deeply missed. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Carol T. Overacker of San Diego, CA; mother, Beverly Lynch of San Diego, CA (formerly of Albuquerque); father, Everett Triplett of Springfield, OH; loving companion, Theodore Fontano of Oakland, CA; grandchildren, Michael J. Wood San Lorenzo, CA, David J. Adams of Phoenix, AZ and Michaela J. Stanley of San Diego, CA. A private burial is scheduled for Sharon at the San Joaquin National Cemetery in Gustine, CA.
        Published on: Fri January 08, 1999

Wittler -- Hans Otto Wittler, 64, beloved husband, father and Opa, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 4, 1999. Hans Otto was born on April 3, 1934 in Bielefeld, Germany. In January of 1958, Hans Otto moved to Albuquerque and in 1959 he was drafted into the United States Armed Forces. After serving two years of active duty in Panama, he continued his military service in the Reserves. In 1974, Hans Otto and his wife opened Hans Wittler's Automotive. He was a well-respected mechanic and Porsche expert, as well as a founding member of the Porsche Club of America. Hans Otto was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Christel; his sons, Roger Wittler, wife, Kristy and granddaughter, Riley Adell, Andreas Wittler and his wife, Heather; sister, Rosie Wittler of Lengerich, Germany; sister-in-law, Ursula and husband, Ervin, nephew, Rainer Zander, all of Bielefeld, Germany, as well as many close friends. Services will be held Friday, January 8, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Internment will follow at The National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Pallbearers will be Roger Wittler, Andreas Wittler, Terry Riordan, Bob Gilbert, Bob Stetz and Don Mulder. Friends may pay their respects at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, Thursday, January 7, 1999, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. .DMP
        Published on: Fri January 08, 1999

Baker -- Bertha L. Baker, died Tuesday, January 5, 1999 in Albuquerque at age 97. She was born July 28, 1901 to Nora and Edgar Knight. She grew up in Temple, OK. Mrs. Baker finished high school in 1919 and later taught school for five terms in Temple, OK. She was married to Z.T. Baker in 1923. He preceded her in death in 1985. Mrs. Baker is survived by two sons, Harold and wife, Jeanette and Ronald and wife, Celina; four granddaughters; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and graveside services will be held Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at Sandia Memory Gardens, 9500 San Pedro NE, with Rev. Kathi Hunter officiating. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Thu January 07, 1999

Brown -- Elizabeth Brown, 91, a resident of Albuquerque for 62 years, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 5, 1999. She is survived by her sons, Leon Brown and wife, Jean of Albuquerque, James Brown and wife, Earline of Bloomfield and Charles Brown and wife, Nancy of Navajo Dam, NM; 14 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her husband, C. Ray Brown and daughter, Betty Boatman. She was a loving mother, grandmother and a good Christian woman who always gave unconditional love. Services will be held Friday, 12:00 noon, at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Rev. Lemuel Boyles officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Angela Garcia, Nicole Tsutsumi, Dale Brown, Billy Brown, Ray Brown and James Brown, Jr. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. Ne, Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
        Published on: Thu January 07, 1999

Burns -- Robert Lee Burns, Jr., 39, a resident of Albuquerque for 26 years, died Saturday, January 2, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Connie of the family home; daughters, Rebecca Burns and Jennifer Burns of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Delilah E.R. Chavez of Albuquerque; mother, Mary L. Burns of Los Lunas, NM; maternal grandmother, Lucinda M. Garcia of Truth or Consequences, NM; paternal grandmother, Osha V. Burns of Deming, NM; sisters, Shirley M. Stevenson of Deming, NM and Dorothy T. Toers-Bijns of Los Lunas, NM; brothers, William J. Burns of Tucumcari, NM and Morris W. Burns and David R. Burns of Albuquerque. Robert was employed by Gardner-Zemke Construction. Services will be held Friday, 12:00 noon, at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor T.C. Messer officiating. Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
        Published on: Thu January 07, 1999

Cabeza de Baca -- Cabeza De Willie Cabeza De Baca, 93, a resident of Miami, died Friday, January 1, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Alejandrina Orengo; and preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby Cabeza De Baca; daughter, Senaida Apodaca and husband, Manuel of Miami, FL; son, Cornelio Cabeza De Baca and wife, Elsie of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Steve, Donna, Eileen and Raquel Apodaca of Florida and Sam, Frances, Cynthia and Christine Cabeza De Baca of Albuquerque; great-grandchildren, Justin, Michael, Amanda, Erick, Ivy, Ruby, Elisa, Elaine, Emily and Cassandra of Florida and Amy, Jacqueline, Callen, David, Bradilynn and Kaitlynn of Albuquerque; sisters, Dora Romero and husband, Boleslo of Los Lunas and Emma Cuellar of Albuquerque; brothers, Mike Cabeza De Baca and wife, Evelyn and Dan Cabeza De Baca and wife, Stella of Belen and Manuel Cabeza De Baca and wife, Minnie of Albuquerque. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, January 6, 1999, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Deacon Charlie Gallegos reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, January 7, 1999, 9:30 a.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1818 Coal Pl. SE, with Father Normand Falardeau, S.S.S. as Celebrant and Father Ramon Aragon as Con-Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Viewing for family and friends will take place at French Mortuary on Wednesday, from 5:00 p.m. until Rosary. Family requests donations to School for the Blind, in lieu of flowers. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Thu January 07, 1999

Caggiano -- Eleanor Caggiano, 83, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 20 years, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 1999. Eleanor was born May 18, 1915 in Brooklyn, New York. She had been a Dental Hygienist before retiring. Eleanor was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Neilson and husband, Karl of Rio Rancho; one sister, Geraldine Pavia of Maryland; four grandchildren, Kim Hartnett of New York, Robin Almanzar of Rio Rancho, Cindy Sutkaitis of Albuquerque, and Charlie Neilson of Rio Rancho; one great-grandchild, Kevin Montano of Albuquerque. There will visitation today, Thursday, January 7, 1999, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd., at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, and on Friday, January 8, 1999, from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday, January 9, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in the Floral Garden Mausoleum in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary.
        Published on: Thu January 07, 1999

Carter -- Robert E. Carter, M.D., born July 14, 1923, Minneapolis, MN, died December 31, 1998, Albuquerque. He was a graduate of the Los Alamos Ranch School, received his MD degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School, returned to Los Alamos to conduct medical research for the Manhatten Project, did his residency at the University of Chicago in Pediatrics and Hematology. He was the recipient of numerous medical awards and honors, including the Markie Foundation Scholarship. He was Associate Dean at the University of Iowa Medical School; Dean and Director of the University of Mississippi Medical School; and founding Dean of the University of Minnesota-Duluth Medical School. He is survived by his wife, Lota (Chris) Ahrens Carter; brother, Theodore F. Carter; sons, Jonathan and wife, Marisa and David and wife, Anna; and daughter, Ann M.; grandchildren, Christopher, Rosemary and Allison. He is remembered as a distinguished pediatrician, medical educator, artist, philosopher, hiker and loving father and grandfather. Private services. Donations in his memory may be made to the Robert E. Carter Memorial Scholarship Fund, University of Minnesota-Duluth Medical School or to the New Mexico Symphony.
        Published on: Thu January 07, 1999

Clair -- Eugenia G. Clair, 82, a resident of Albuquerque from 1984-1998, died on Friday, January 1, 1999. She is survived by her son, William A. Garnand and wife, Anita of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Alexandria Garnand, Donna Carstens and husband, Calvin, David Garnand, Dorothy Garnand, Mary Garnand, Rachel Garnand, and Irene Garnand; great-grandchildren, Nicole Pinkney, Cecilia Carstens, Raquel Garnand, Izaac Garnand, and Angelique Garnand, all of Albuquerque; and son, John J. Garnand of Longmont, CO. Mrs. Clair was a member of Our Lady of The Annunciation Catholic Church, where she was active with the Golden Agers. Rosary will be recited Friday, January 8, 1999, 6:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas NE, with the Marianites reciting. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of The Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont NE, with Father Ronald Bruckner, Celebrant. Interment of cremains will be held at El Paso, Texas. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Thu January 07, 1999

Crawley -- Thomas Victor Crawley, Jr., 78, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, January 4, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Florence of the family home; sons, Thomas Victor Crawley, III and wife, Gloria of Albuquerque, Joseph Michael Crawley of Lompac, CA and Gerald Matthew Crawley and wife, Leslie of Flagstaff, AZ; grandson, Thomas Victor Crawley, IV and wife, Traci of Ohio, and Daniel Crawley of Lompoc, CA; granddaughters, Sharon and Dianne Crawley of Lompoc, CA; great-grandson, Michael Gonzales of Lompoc, CA; and sisters, Frances Beck of San Antonio, TX and Ann Riddle of Houston, TX. Thomas was born in Texas. Mr. Crawley was a veteran of WWII, having served in the US Navy. He then worked for Sandia National Labs for 30 years. A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New Mexico Boys & Girls Ranch, 6209 Hendrix NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Thu January 07, 1999