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Patrick Capers Obituary

June 13, 1962 - April 13, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Mr. Patrick Capers, 47, beloved father, son and brother who resided on North Patty Lane, South Bend, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, in his residence following an illness. Patrick was born to the union of Artice and Pearl (Seawood) Capers on June 13, 1962, in South Bend, Indiana. He was a graduate of John Adams High School in 1981. He worked as a cook for the South Bend Community School Corporation, Nicola's and Popeye's. He was a member of First A.M.E. Church. He loved being around his family, especially his beloved mother. Patrick was preceded in death by his father, Artice Capers. Survivors left to cherish his memory include one daughter, Liza Capers; a son, Patrick Capers Jr.; his beloved mother, Pearl Capers; one sister, Leslie (Robert) Henry, all of South Bend; three brothers, Tony (Elizabeth) Briggs of Buchanan, Michigan, Artice Capers of Margate, Florida, and Robert (Margerite) Johnson of Tacoma, Washington; along with a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Patrick Capers will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 19, 2010, in Alford's Mortuary. Viewing will occur from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the chapel. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alford's Mortuary where messages of bereavement may be e-mailed to [email protected], c/o the Capers family.

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Published by South Bend Tribune on Apr. 18, 2010.

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Gary Hamilton

April 26, 2010

So sad to hear of Pat passing. My condolences to the family.

Lee Ann Smith

April 25, 2010

I really don't knnow what to say..Ishould have said it sooner...but all I know is God is good, Always..Ilove you Pat .May God bless your family and keep them safe...Love Lee Ann Kevin's sister

MARTHA ELLIS

April 23, 2010

ARTIE AND FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYER ARE WITH YOU DURING YOUR TIME OF GRIEF . MY GOD RAIN DOWN ON YOU

Kevin Smith

April 21, 2010

May God bless you and your family' Patrick...you will always be remembered As being my Best Friend at Adams...Kevin R.Smith friend for life..

Shelia Barnes

April 21, 2010

May God bless you and your family Patrick...you will always be remembered.

Ronda Hetterson

April 19, 2010

To the Capers Family...I was deeply saddened to hear of Pat's passing. May the love of those around you, help you through the days ahead. Pat was a dear friend and I will miss him.

April 19, 2010

To the Capers family, God Bless you during this difficult time in your life, i grew up playing with Pat at perley park, Pat will be missed, take care. yvonne jones

April 19, 2010

Our thoughts and love be with the family. May God keep and Bless the family. God Bless

Brenda Gregory

April 19, 2010

Our thoughts and love be with the family. May God keep and Bless the family. God Bless

Paulette Cleveland Jackson

April 19, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Tessa Billups-Belcher

April 19, 2010

May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.

Sam Moore

April 19, 2010

PEARL AND FAMILY,
Annie and I are really sorry for the lost of your son. It has been a while since we met.Your husband and I grew up together on the lake and was in the army together.

The Hoover Family

April 19, 2010

Rest in Peace and enjoy your new home in heaven..

April 19, 2010

Liza and Patrick, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, we are thinking about you, May God give you strenght and comfort.

The Dietary Staff of Holy Cross

Beth Winquist

April 19, 2010

Tony, Liz and Families,
We are thinking of you and your brother at this difficult time. You are in our hearts and prayers. He will have everlasting life forever.

Angela Watson-Washington

April 19, 2010

I pray for your comfort and peace during this difficult time. There will always be a place in my heart for Pat and the Capers family. God Bless You.

Angela Winston

April 19, 2010

Tony and Liz my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless and comfort you.

Patricia Henderson

April 19, 2010

I meet Pat on the Eastside when we where in High School he alway`s had a nice smile and very polite.. Rest in Peace Michael (Hollywood) &Patty Henderson

ELAINE ROBERTS BOSWELL

April 19, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Patrick & Preston Hubbard

April 19, 2010

We are grateful for all the fun that was added to our lives by Pat. Those great memories will certainly last forever. God bless the Capers Family. Hello, Artie. We truly wish we could be there. Please call @ 972-678-0678/469-237-7398

Phyllis Towles

April 18, 2010

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. God bless the Capers Family and may you find strength in His grace.

Paul Dickens

April 18, 2010

I will remember all the fun times that we had growing up together on Twyckenham, Pat you will be missed.

April 18, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mary and Maria Robinson
Cleveland, OH and Union City, GA

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