Sad Demise Of A Colleagues Father

Hi All
I need to write an official email to all employees informing a sudden demise of a colleague's father. Please guide me to write a suitable email ASAP! I would appreciate your response in this regard!
Thanks
Sam

Dear Colleagues ,
This is to inform you about the sad demise of Mr X's father . Let us all remember the departed soul in our prayers and pray to God for his comfort and strength to the bereaved family .
The cremation will be held ...... at ....... am/pm at ..................
Regards