Albert Rupert King

Albert Rupert King, lovingly known as Dennis, was born on December 29, 1941, in 64 Village, East Berbice Corentyne, Guyana, the youngest boy of thirteen children born to Richard Leonard King and Rosalind Sandy King, who now welcome him home with joy.

Dennis was a devoted son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He was also a legendary storyteller, known for turning even a quick hello into a full conversation.

As a boy, Dennis was always on the move. He played cricket, volleyball, and soccer, rode his bike to the beach with friends, and on many occasions "borrowed" his father's car by pushing it to the Jag Theater and push-starting it after. Mischievous and full of life, he made sure every day was an adventure.

He attended New Market Anglin School, St. Stephen Primary, and Tagore Memorial Secondary School before continuing his mechanical studies at the Technical School for Mechanics in Brooklyn, New York. After immigrating to Brooklyn, Dennis worked evenings as a mechanic while training in telecommunications during the day, launching his career in the phone industry. In 1974, he moved his family to New Mexico, where he continued his work with the phone company until retirement.

Dennis loved staying busy and having fun. He rode his Goldwing motorcycle cross-country, played tennis, and took pride in calling himself "A 63 Village Beach Bum". He was the family handyman, always fixing or tinkering while cracking jokes and saying his favorite word, "anywho", before diving into another story.

He was funny, witty, determined, reliable, resourceful, and giving. He kept the family's history alive, always reminding everyone of their roots.

Dennis is survived by his children Vincent, Ennis, Denise, and Niomi, along with 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, grandson Omari, and his siblings Joseph, Richard, Dorothy, Millie, Oscar, Elinor, Lucille, Kenneth, Ida, Madge, and Patricia. He leaves behind his sister Winifred, who continues the King family legacy, and too many nieces, nephews, and cousins to count.

Dennis lived a full, colorful life, filled with laughter, curiosity, and love. His voice, humor, and spirit will continue to echo through the generations. Though his Goldwing rests, his stories live on, always ending the way he liked best: "Anywho..."