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“I thank God for Knowing and having such a wonderful friend and Pastor. You were truly a servant of God. Thanks so much for all you did for my family....Read More »
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1 of 25 | Posted by: Pat Lavalle - Albuquerque, NM
“THINKING OF REVEREND MARVIN CAPEHEART'S DEAREST FAMILY IN THEIR TIME OF DEEP SORROW. THINKING OF YOU WITH HEARTFELT SYMPATHY,AND THE HOPE...Read More »
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2 of 25 | Posted by: Allen and Rowena Borde - NM
“I will remember Marvin as a man humbly committed to the Lord, His Church, and to representing Christian principals in the political arena and in...Read More »
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3 of 25 | Posted by: Rob and Jackie Slay - Lindrith, NM
“Jan, Colleen, Cindy and family:
God's love, strength and blessing to you all during this time of loss!
Brother Capehart was a dear, kind, Godly man...Read More »
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4 of 25 | Posted by: John and Teresa Woodfill - NM
“Dear Mrs. Capehart,
I remember the invocations that your husband delivered in the House of Representatives and the Holy Bibles both of you...Read More »
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5 of 25 | Posted by: Gail Chasey - Albuquerque, NM
“Dale & I were talking about Pastor the morning of his passing, do when I received the call that day all I could think of was Ray Boltz's song "Thank...Read More »
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6 of 25 | Posted by: Dale & Sue Smith - Albuquerque, NM
“Brother Capehart was such a blessing to our family throughout the years. Jan, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ray and...Read More »
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7 of 25 | Posted by: Ray and Margaret Goen and Family - NM
“Although I did not know Brother Capehart well I do Know Cindy as we went to school together at Valley. Cindy my prayers are with you and your family...Read More »
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8 of 25 | Posted by: Roy Dennis - Moriarty, NM
“Dear Jan, I do want to Thank You and Brother Capehart for always being there for me and My family, not only in time of need. You both were always...Read More »
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9 of 25 | Posted by: CHRISTINE, RUBEN CORDOVA AND FAMILY - NM
“I will never forget Brother Capehart for as long as I live. I owe him so much, my salvation and that of my oldest daughter, Lori. My mom, dad,...Read More »
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10 of 25 | Posted by: Judy Martin-Tafoya - Albuquerque, NM
“Jan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We miss and love you! Shirley Methvin, Patti Methvin-Davis, & Cliff Logsdon
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11 of 25 | Posted by: Shirley Methvin & Patti Methvin-Davis - NM
“Jan, what a wonderful life God has bless you with. Married to such a wonderful man of God. As others have stated, there are no words to express our...Read More »
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12 of 25 | Posted by: Pat and Jeanette Jackson - NM
“May the Lord remember you in His Kingdom. Memory Eternal. Former APD Officer.hyybc
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13 of 25 | Posted by: Rev Fr. James F (LEW) Lewandowski - IL
“To my dearest Dad:
I really do not know where to begin...Your amazing "unconditional" love to all people has always been an inspiration to me! If I...Read More »
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14 of 25 | Posted by: CJ Kulback - Logan, NM - daughter
“Jan, thank you for sharing your husband with so many. He was a mighty Godly man. There are too many things to name! Bless you Jan and family, he will...Read More »
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15 of 25 | Posted by: Tonia Harris - CO - friend
“We remember Rev. Capehart as a very fine man with a great personality. He was one of many chaplains that helped to make the job so much more...Read More »
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16 of 25 | Posted by: Chief of Police E.L. Hansen (Ret.) & Faye - NM
“Uncle Marvin was a very sweet and funny man. I didn't get to see him often since they lived so far away from us but I always loved when they would...Read More »
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17 of 25 | Posted by: Trisha Pasquinelli Springer - OR
“I will never forget our sweet loving Pastor. He would always call my sister Wendy and me, Popcorn and Peanuts. I was raised in Alameda Baptist church...Read More »
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18 of 25 | Posted by: Renee Morris - NM - Family friend
“I'm always going to remember the balloons he gave us children everytime time we saw him ......no matter how many the kids with their palms out he...Read More »
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19 of 25 | Posted by: Angela Candelaria - Albuquerque, NM
“On Behalf of the AFD Chaplain Division Team we extend our deepest condolences, sincere prayers and thoughts to the entire Capehart family, friends...Read More »
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20 of 25 | Posted by: AFD Chaplain Division - NM
“On behalf of Chief Raymond D. Schultz, the men and women of the Albuquerque Police Department, and your fellow APD Chaplains, we say "THANK YOU"...Read More »
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21 of 25 | Posted by: Briane L. Dennison, APD Chaplain Commander - NM
“Truly a servant of the Lord. We could all take a lesson on how to live our lives from Marvin and Jan. I remember the many hours of dedication...Read More »
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22 of 25 | Posted by: David and Marty King - Stanley, NM
“Pastor Capehart ,
You are one of the nicest mans I ever knew. You were a wonderful Pastor and a good friend to our family. I remember as a child...Read More »
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23 of 25 | Posted by: Natasha Koteen - Albuquerque, NM
“Pastor Capehart, you will truly be missed by so many of us but I know you are with our heavenly Father as well as our loved ones, my prayer is for...Read More »
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24 of 25 | Posted by: Judy Bercier-Padilla - NM
“On behalf of the French Family of Companies, we express our deepest condolences.
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25 of 25 | Posted by: Dante Gutierrez-Zamora
Reverend Marvin Capehart, age 83 of Logan, NM, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, at Marvin's residence on Saturday, December 3, 2011. Marvin was born to Leslie and Dorothy Capehart in St. Louis, MO, on June 8, 1929. There, he grew up and graduated from high school. He went on to Southwestern Baptist College in Boliver, MO and completed his baccalaureate degree from Oklahoma Baptist University. He then went on to complete his Masters of Divinity at Southwestern Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, TX. Marvin married the love of his life, Janell McDonald on June 6, 1953. He and Janell were blessed with two daughters, Cindy Janell and Colleen June. Marvin pastored at Alameda Baptist Church for 28 years. He hosted the "Ask the Pastor" radio program on KKIM in Albuquerque, NM for 37 years. He was a dedicated police chaplain for the Albuquerque Police Department for over 40 years, and was a hospital chaplain for St. Joseph's Hospital and the Heart Hospital for over 30 years. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Dorothy Capehart; and one brother, Melvin Capehart. He is survived by his wife, Janell Capehart of Logan, NM; daughters, Cindy Ellingson and husband, Tom Ellingson of Bixby, OK, and Colleen Kulback and husband, Steve Kulback of Logan, NM; nephew, Melvin Capehart and wife, Lisa Capehart of Ft. Worth, TX; niece, Fawn Capehart of Ft. Worth, TX; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews, and nieces. Friends may visit French – University Location on Friday, December 9, 2011 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Rev. Capehart's memorial service will be held Saturday, December 10, 2011, 10:00 a.m., at First Baptist Church of Albuquerque, 4101 Paseo del Norte NW. Interment will take place at Sandia Memory Gardens, 9500 San Pedro Dr NE.
