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Charles King, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1987, passed away on June 27, 2003 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his wife, Jean King of Rio Rancho, NM; sons, Charles King of Los Alamos, NM and Michael King and wife Susan of Rio Rancho; grandson, Noel King also of Rio Rancho; niece, Carol Burger of Stoughton, Mass; nephews, Sammy King of Los Alamos and Rodney King of Redlands, CA; sister-in-laws, Irene King of Yucaipa, CA and Mary King of Stoughton, Mass; nieces, Clarita Zivney of Dallas, TX and Virginia Earl Griffith of Modesto, CA; other nieces and nephews including Amber, Katie, Matthew and Eric. Charles was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters, including his identical twin brother, Sam King who passed away in 1982. He is a Master Mason, and a member of Pajarito Lodge #66, AF & AM, in Los Alamos. Charles retired in 1987 from Los Alamos National Laboratory. He was a member of the 18th Combat Engineers in the US Army during WWII. Charles saw combat action in the Aleutian Islands and spent two years helping to build the Alaskan Highway. Charles was a devoted Chicago Cubs fan since 1939, a devoted husband and father. He always stood up for the underdog. Services will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course, NW with Rick Donaho, officiating. Masonic services will also be held at this time. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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