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Obituary for CAPEHART


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday December 08, 2011

MARVIN LESLIE 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. Please visit our online guest book for Rev. Capehart at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333


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