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John Collet Obituary
Rev. John Hubert Collet, OMI, born in Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba, Canada on February 2, 1939, died in San Antonio, Texas on April 27, 2022 at the age of 83 years.
Fr. Collet professed vows as a member of the Congregation of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate on August 15, 1961 and was ordained to the priesthood on June 17, 1967 at Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba, Canada.
Fr. Collet spent many years as a Spiritual Director and Associate Retreat House Director. He served at Holy Trinity Seminary at Irving, Texas, St. Mary's Seminary in Houston, Texas, and Assumption Seminary in San Antonio, Texas.
He also ministered at Ave Maria Retreat House, Marrero, Louisiana; Casa Cristo Rey Retreat Center in San Angelo, Texas; and Christian Holiday House, Dickenson, Texas; as well as Shalom Center, Houston, Texas.
He likewise spent five years on the Formation Team at the Oblate Novitiate in Godfrey, Illinois.
In 2013, he moved to Oblate Madonna Residence in San Antonio where he continued in reduced active ministry as Spiritual Director at Oblate Renewal Center until full retirement.
Fr. Collet was preceded in death by his parents Clement and Antoinette (Chappellaz) Collet, and a brother, Marcel Collet.
He is survived by brothers André; Gilles; Roger; Lucien; and Normand Collet all from Canada.
Fr. Collet will be remembered with respect and esteem by his Oblate brothers and all the people who were recipients of his pastoral care.
FUNERAL SERVICES
Vigil Service and rosary will be held in San Antonio, Texas on Tuesday, May 3 2022, at 7:00 PM at Immaculate Conception Memorial Chapel.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 10:00 AM in the same chapel followed by interment at Oblate Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Memorial donations in honor of Father Collet may be sent to Oblate Madonna Residence, 5722 Blanco Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216.
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Amanda Carney
November 28, 2024
Dearest Papa John
Thank you for all of your love for Jake and I and our five children, Thank you for marrying us, for baptizing all of the kids...sweet Father John you fostered and protected our faith. We will be praying for you so very much. With all our love, your "love-birds"
The Carneys
John Danek
July 23, 2023
Fr John was a good friend, and a quality mentor. Dormez bien, mon ami.
Deacon Guy & Christine Dacquay
May 5, 2022
Nous offrons à toute la famille Collet ainsi qu'à la communauté des Pères Oblats nos plus sincères condoléances. Je retiens de beaux souvenirs du Père Jean-Hubert dont sa foi et sa gentillesse m'ont toujours laissé une grande impression et inspiration. Que notre Seigneur recoit Père Jean-Hubert dans ses bras d'amour miséricordieux et qu'Il vous accorde la paix, courage et consolation en ce temps difficile. Union de prière!
To all the Collet Family and to the Congregation of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, we wish extend out deepest sympathies. I will always remember Fr. John's faith and kindness, which were greatly inspiring to me. May our Lord receive Fr John in his merciful arms of love, and may He grant peace, strength and much consolation in this difficult time. United in prayer.
Madeleine Mulaire
May 4, 2022
From St. Boniface, Manitoba (Canada) We fondly remember Father Jean Collet who brought so many blessings to our family. From the Mulaire (René & Cécile) family. May he rest in peace.
Robert Deleurme
April 30, 2022
Nos plus sincres sympathies à toute la famille Collet.
Diane and Roger Payette
April 30, 2022
Nos plus sincères condoléances à vous , la famille Collet ! Il est certainement au ciel près de Dieu .
Alice & Colin Le Cunff
April 30, 2022
Nos sincères condoléances à la famille Collet!
Bob & Annette Deleurme
April 29, 2022
He came from a very nice big family so his gentle and friendly manner reflected his humble upbringing. They were such good neighbours when we lived on the farm in Notre Dame de Lourdes. May he rest in peace.
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