SCHMELZ, Rev Father Colin Joseph.

On December 27, 2007 at Balclutha Hospital; aged 80 years.

Priest of the Diocese of Dunedin; in his 20th year of priesthood.

Loved husband of the late Angela, loved father and father-in-law of Barry and Angeline, Maureen and Dean Winton, Brenda and Derek Kater, Jeff and Ingrid (Christchurch), loved grandad of Vincent, Vanessa, and Kimberley; Lucy, and Sam; Neka, Tori, and Kirra; Saskia, Savannah, and Isaac. R.I.P.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick's Basilica Macandrew Road, South Dunedin at 11am on Friday January 4, the funeral then leaving for the Andersons Bay Cemetery.

Rosary in the Basilica at 7pm on Thursday January 3.

Messages may be left in the tribute book below or sent to 9 Bennett Road, Ocean View, Dunedin.

Hope and Sons Ltd, FDANZ Griefcare

Hope and Sons

Funeral Directors

Dunedin - Mosgiel

Service Information: Date: Time: Location: 4/01/2008 11:00 a.m. St Patricks Basilica Macandrew Road Dunedin