Charles was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 20, 1956 to Robert and Martha Fernow and grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Charles moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where he married Sandra Hill. He later moved back to Albuquerque where he lived till the present time. Charles passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012. He is survived by his Mother, Martha; brothers Thomas and Douglas Fernow and sister Linda Sumsky. He is preceded in death by his sister Deborarah Dominques. Charles had many good friends here in Albuquerque. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 11, 2013, 2:00 p.m. at FRENCH - University. He will be buried in Short Mountain Cemetery, Cowlington, Oklahoma.