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Obituaries: June 29 (Wed)

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GOONAWARDENA – EDILINE MARGRET. Beloved wife of late D.S. Goonawardena – Attorney at Law, Gampola, mother of Nanda (Bank of Ceylon, UK), Sisira (Sri Lanka Police), Asoka (Unilevers), Nimalkanthi (UK) and Dilrukshi (Commercial Bank), mother-in-law of Ranjini (UK), late Kohila, Indrani,  Anoja, Ranjith (UK) and Jayah (Commercial Bank). Cortege leaves residence at 31/4/6, Galmaduwawatte Road, Kundasale for cremation at Mahaiyawa Cemetery, Kandy at 4 pm.            087631

RAJAKARUNA – TUDOR – At rest with Jesus. Beloved husband of late Tula, loving mother of Helene (Asiri Hospitals), Stephanie (Australia), father-in-law of late Royce, Bernard (Australia), brother of late Rose, brother-in-law of Edward, Malcolm, late Desmond, Charmienne, late Meril, Ranjith, Fidelene and Chandrani, grandfather of Sandeep, Sajeeve, Malinda, Christina and Natasha. Remains will lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour on 29th of June 2016 onwards. Cortege leaves Jayaratne Parlour at 8.00 a.m. on 30th June for burial at Molligoda, Wadduwa. 25, Kalyani Lane, Wattala. 2941701.                 087555

RODRIGO – EMMANUEL ANTHONY JOSEPH (JOE) (Sydney, Australia). Dedicated and ever loving husband of Muriel, adored father of Jeremy, Russell and Geraldine, much loved father-in-law of Eisvaree, Savithri and Lalantha, much adored and loved grandfather of Jerome, Ramon, Raminda, Thilini, Kishani and Joseph, brother of Nicholas, Mercia Tavarayan, Basil, Marcelline (all deceased) and Patricia Casie Chitty, brother-in-law of Gladys (deceased), Joseph (deceased), Lilamani, Annette and Victor (deceased) and Sheila, Shelton, Godwin, Percy, Douglas, Mani (all deceased) Marina and Celine, passed away peacefully on his birthday 17th June 2016. Jeremy:jeremyrodrigo59@gmail.com Russell: rodrigo.rands@gmail.com 22 Milperra Road, Rivesby, NSW 2212 Australia.               087467

SAMARANAYAKE – MRS HEMA MALANI MANGALIKA. (Retired Teacher). Wife of late Mr Abeypala Samaranayake, beloved mother of Geethanjalee (Singer Sri Lanka), Rajendra (Diamond Cutters), Chinthaka (Australia), Nilmini, Pulasthi (Malaka Bookshop), Isuru (Hemas Pharmaceuticals), Dilrukshi (Lanka Monitoring), Duminda (People’s Leasing Finance), Chirantha (Kreston MNS), mother-in-law of Kusum (CIC), Udeni, Omar (Cross Ocean Logistics), Kumari, Dushani, Rohitha (Sun Pharma), Dhara (NITA), loving grandmother of Ramith, Diyath, Pandu, Yahali, Kehan, Nehan, Demitha, Yomin, Lochitha, sister of Thilaka, Vijitha, late Abeysiri, passed away. Remains lie at No. 80, Templer’s Road, Mount Lavinia. Cortege leaves residence at 4.00 p.m. for burial at Mount Lavinia Cemetery on Thursday, 30th June at 5.00 p.m.               087693

WILLIAMS – MR GUNASIRI NORMAN. Founder of Williams Picture Palace (Maharagama) & Chairman / Managing Director of Williams Picture Palace (Private) Limited, Maharagama, expired. Funeral will take place at Udahamulla Cemetery on Thursday 30th June at 5.00 p.m. Remains lie at the residence No. 238, Old Road, Nawinna, Maharagama. Mrs Lalitha Saparamadu (wife ) & relatives.               087713

 

Obituaries: June 30 (Thursday)

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FERNANDO – PRICILLE. Past Governor / Past Council Chairman. Beloved husband of Monica, beloved father of Sheron, loving father-in-law of Nishruk and much beloved grandfather of Nishenya and Shenuk, son of late V.L. Fernando and Curvert Fernando of Koralawella, son-in-law of Dr & Mrs Lionel Vas Gunawardene, beloved brother of late Vimal, Sunil, Amila & sisters Yvonne and Anne, brother-in-law of Lilani, Cynthia, Damayanthi, Palitha, Ashoka, Damayantha, Samitha, Titus, Ananda (BOC), Shiromi and Judy, expired. Remains lie at No. 5, Senanayake Lane, Nawala Road, Nawala. Cortege leaves residence for burial at 3.30 p.m. at Nawala General Cemetery on Thursday the 30th June 2016.                 087976

FERNANDO – W.S.J. (SUVEE). At rest with Jesus. Ex-staff Prince of Wales College Moratuwa, son of the late Mr & Mrs W. Simon Fernando of Moratumulla. Relict of Nanda, brother of Patrick, Bertie, Ida, Hilda, Sextus, Thursy, Mercia, and Daniel (all deceased). Funeral on Thursday 30th June. Cortege leaves Mahinda Funeral Parlour Mt Lavinia, at 3.30 p.m. for Service at Holy Emmanuel Church Moratuwa at 4.00 p.m. and internment at Church Burial Ground.                 087896

GODAKUMBURA – CHITHRANI (retired Teacher, Kegalle Balika Vidyalaya), elder daughter of Mr and Mrs David Godakumbura (retired Principal), loving sister of Amitha, Mallika and Jayantha, Sunethra and Dharmathilaka, Padmini and Jayanayake precious aunt of Navodini, Kalana, Udani passedaway. Funeral at 4.00 p.m. on Thursday the 30th at Church of Ascention, Kudagama. Tel. 0355611424.         087747

GUNEWARDENE – NOEL – Loving husband of late Stephanie, father of Sharmaine, Niranjan, Dilrukshi, Dushantha and Cheryl, father-in-law of Sardha De Silva, Loretta, Ravi Arthur, Mangali and Gratien Samarasinghe, grandfather of Shevindi, Shalindri, Seshandri, Niliksha, Leshan, Diran, Ravishka, Eshali and Nilud, expired. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour at 3.30 p.m. on Thursday 30th June for Burial at General Cemetery (Roman Catholic Section), Kanatte at 4.00 p.m.                 088165

JAYESINGHE – AJANTHA – At rest with Jesus. Beloved husband of Helen (Farida), precious father of Sulalith (China) and Thushani (Canada), father-in-law of Nishanthi (China) and Mario Motha (Canada), much loved grandfather of Thenuk, Bethany, Thevin and Annika, son of late Clement & Noelyn Jayesinghe, brother of late Nelun Jayakody. Remains will lie at 596, Jayesinghe Mawatha, Bangalawa Junction, Pitakotte from 10.00 a.m. onwards on Thursday 30th June 2016. Funeral on Saturday 2 July 2016. Cortege leaves residence at 3.30 p.m. for burial at the General Cemetery, Borella Kanatte (Roman Catholic Section).                088156

PERIES – MILROY – Dearly beloved husband of Selvi, loving father of Shirantha, Sharmila & Johann, brother of Cinthy, Carmen, late Myrna and of Moreen, grandfather of Dilan, Diluk & Dilshara. Cortege leaves residence 63/1, Attidiya Road, Ratmalana on Thursday 30th June at 4.30 p.m. for cremation at Mt. Lavinia Cemetery at 5 p.m.            088159

SAMARANAYAKE – MRS HEMA MALANI MANGALIKA. (Retired Teacher). Wife of late Mr Abeypala Samaranayake, beloved mother of Geethanjalee (Singer Sri Lanka), Rajendra (Diamond Cutters), Chinthaka (Australia), Nilmini, Pulasthi (Malaka Bookshop), Isuru (Hemas Pharmaceuticals), Dilrukshi (Lanka Monitoring), Duminda (People’s Leasing Finance), Chirantha (Kreston MNS), mother-in-law of Kusum (CIC), Udeni, Omar (Cross Ocean Logistics), Kumari, Dushani, Rohitha (Sun Pharma), Dhara (NITA), loving grandmother of Ramith, Diyath, Pandu, Yahali, Kehan, Nehan, Demitha, Yomin, Lochitha, sister of Thilaka, Vijitha, late Abeysiri, passed away. Remains lie at No. 80, Templer’s Road, Mount Lavinia. Cortege leaves residence at 4.00 p.m. for burial at Mount Lavinia Cemetery on Thursday, 30th June at 5.00 p.m.            087693

SAMARASINGHE – WILMOT (SAM) (Former Planter) – Beloved father of Manoj and Tanuja, father-in-law of Asanka Ranhotty and Manique, grandfather of Helindu and Hesara, brother of Dr. Wickramapala, Chandra (late) and Chandana, brother-in-law of Lalani, Sherine and Jayathri (late), expired. Remains lie at A F Raymond’s Funeral Parlour. Cortege leaves the parlour at 9.30 a.m. on Saturday 2nd July for cremation at Borella Cemetery at 10.00 a.m.                088163

WICKRAMASURIYA – MAHADEVA. Husband of late Seetha Wickramasuriya (nee Weeraratne), beloved father of Tiran, Yurangi, Ayomi and Gihan, passed away peacefully. Remains lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella. Cremation on Thursday at 6 p.m. at Borella Kanatte.                088113

 

Obituaries: July 1 (Friday)

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GEEVARATNE – CHITHRA – (Retired Teacher) Hewavitharana Maha Vidyalaya, Rajagiriya). Former Lecturer National Institute of Education, Maharagama, dearly beloved wife of Mr. Shelton Geevaratne, (Ex-Ceylon Petroleum Corporation), loving mother of Harshana (Old Anandian presently in San Jose, California), Dr. Prabathie (Sri Jayawardenepura General Hospital), mother-in-law of Thushari (I.F.S. California), Dr. Sanjeewa (Police Hospital, Narahenpita), loving sister of Padma Ekanayaka (Retired Teacher Ananda College) & aunt of Deepthi Ekanayaka (old Anandian), much loved grandmother of Savidu, Vinidu, Onalie & Sachith, expired. Cremation at Borella Cemetery at 11.00 a.m. Saturday 2nd July. 32/8, Sapumal Place, Rajagiriya. 088106

GONSALVES – EMILY CELIA nee FERNANDO. Wife of late L. Gonsalves, daughter of late Mr & Mrs J.H.B. Fernando, loving mother and mother-in-law of Rabi & Indra, Aruna & Xavier, Suri & Shyama, Sushma & Mohan, grandmother of Navin & Chryshanthi, Vageesha & Andrew, Maheesha, Krishan & Shruthi, Shehan & Nishani, Surejh & Sanchu, Dinusha, Sharuk, great-grandmother of Nisheli, beloved sister of late Oliver, late Tommy, Hilda, Rita, Gertrude, Stanley, Stella, Asu, Wasi and Chandra, passed away. Cortege leaves residence 63, Paramananda Vihara Mawatha, Kotahena, Colombo-13 at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 1st for cremation at General Cemetery, Borella at 12 noon. 088865

ILLANGAKKOON – DAYA – Beloved wife of late Jayasekara Weerasinghe (WPJ), precious mother of Samantha and Nilmini, loving mother-in-law of Anne and Asoka, darling grandmother of Shenani and Piyumi, loving sister of late Ven. Horape Mahanaga Thero, late Dharmasena and Swarna, expired. Remains lie at No.40/18, Longdon Place, Colombo 07. Cortege leaves residence on Saturday, 02nd of July at 2.00 p.m. for cremation at the General Cemetery, Borella. 089247

JAYASURIYA – CLAUDIA HILDA, Ja-ela at rest with Jesus on 30th June 2016. Beloved wife of late Mr. Emmanuel Jayasuriya, loving mother of Lalith, Surangani, Priyantha, Nilmini, Naomal and Rupika, loving mother-in-law of Sunil, Ajitha, Preethi, Lal and Ranjan, loving grandmother of Nimna, Nirosh, Maithri, Yamuna, Kapila, Ranishka, Navindi and Malki. The funeral will be held on the 2nd of July 2016 at 4.00 p.m. at RC Burial Ground, Ja-ela. 151, Colombo Road, Ja-ela.088658

RABEL – LEELA. Beloved wife of Dr R.A.S. Rabel, loving mother of Vishwaka, Rasika, Roshan and Chathuri, passed away and the funeral took place on Tuesday, according to her wishes. No. 134/2, High Level Road, Maharagama. 088853

RAJAPAKSE – DR. HIRAN – Dearly beloved husband of Dharshini, loving father of Dinuk (Australia) and Nikhil, precious son of Assanta and late Dudley Rajapakse, much loved brother of Minoli (Canada), brother-in-law of Dilshan (Canada), beloved uncle of Minelli and Dinel (Canada). Cortege leaves residence on Saturday 2nd July at 3.00 p.m. for Burial at St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Ragama. No.197, “Assanta Villa”, Kadawatha Road, Ragama. 089251

SAMARASINGHE – WILMOT (SAM) (Former Planter) – Beloved father of Manoj and Tanuja, father-in-law of Asanka Ranhotty and Manique, grandfather of Helindu and Hesara, brother of Dr. Wickramapala, Chandra (late) and Chandana, brother-in-law of Lalani, Sherine and Jayathri (late), expired. Remains lie at A F Raymond’s Funeral Parlour. Cortege leaves the parlour at 9.30 a.m. on Saturday 2nd July for cremation at Borella Cemetery at 10.00 a.m. 088163

STEMBO CHITHRAL – Dearly beloved husband of Sarojini, loving father of Shiromi (Aus) and Niroshe, father-in-law of Glennie (Aus) and Eric (People’s Bank – Kolonnawa), loving brother of Nihal, late Helene Shanthilal and Neelangane, loving grandfather of Yasiru, Ishan, Chamod, Shiroy, Piumi and Passan, expired. Funeral will take place at 4.00 p.m. on 02/07/2016 at Kanuwana Roman Catholic Cemetery, Ja-ela. Cortege leaves residence at 3.00 p.m. for service at St. Mary’s Church, Tudella. No.382, Gamameda Rd, Tudella, Ja-ela. 011-2235256. 089260

 

 

Obituaries: July 02 (Sat)

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ABEYASENA – SHERMAL. Dearly beloved husband of Chrishanthi, loving father of Rushini (Brown’s Capital), Rashith (St. Peter’s College), son of late Capt. Tony Abeyasena (CA) and of late Anna Euphrasia, brother of Rear Admiral (Retd.), Tony Abeyasena, Niranjan & Dilrukshi (Canada), expired. Cortege leaves Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella, on Saturday 2nd July at 3.00 p.m. for burial at Borella Kanatte (RC) Section.  089494

CHANDRANGANIE – MRS. YASOKAMALA. Beloved wife of Leelaratna, loving mother of late Kishani Pirisyalage (formerly at Lake House), Sanjaya (Asha Agencies), Priyantha (Manager – Deraniyagala NSB), Chandima (Auditor General Dept.), mother-in-law of Suresh Dematapitiya (Lake House), grandmother of Semal – (Student – Ananda College, Colombo), expired. Funeral on 2nd July Saturday at 4.00 p.m. at General Cemetery – Urapola. 476/B/2, “Priyadharshi”, Kamburugallawatta, Ruggahawila.  089543

COORAY – HILARIAN EDGAR PETER. (Attorney-at-Law). Beloved father of Kalummini, Dilummini and Piyummini, loving father-in-law of Prabath Dilshan and Angelo and much loved grandfather of Dilushka, Yasith, Abheetha and Dilunya. Funeral will be on Sunday the 3rd of July 2016, at St. Mary’s Church, Wadduwa. Cortege will leave residence at No. 28, Rosmead Place, Colombo 7,at 2.30 p.m. for burial at St. Mary’s Church Cemetery, Wadduwa at 4.30 p.m.  090475

GEEVARATNE – CHITHRA – (Retired Teacher) Hewavitharana Maha Vidyalaya, Rajagiriya). Former Lecturer National Institute of Education, Maharagama, dearly beloved wife of Mr. Shelton Geevaratne, (Ex-Ceylon Petroleum Corporation), loving mother of Harshana (Old Anandian presently in San Jose, California), Dr. Prabathie (Sri Jayawardenepura General Hospital), mother-in-law of Thushari (I.F.S. California), Dr. Sanjeewa (Police Hospital, Narahenpita), loving sister of Padma Ekanayaka (Retired Teacher Ananda College) & aunt of Deepthi Ekanayaka (old Anandian), much loved grandmother of Savidu, Vinidu, Onalie & Sachith, expired. Cremation at Borella Cemetery at 11.00 a.m. Saturday 2nd July. 32/8, Sapumal Place, Rajagiriya. 088106

GONSALVES – EMILY CELIA Nee FERNANDO – Wife of late L. Gonsalves, daughter of late Mr & Mrs J.H.B. Fernando, loving mother and mother-in-law of Rabi & Indra, Aruna & Xavier, Suri & Shyama, Sushma & Mohan, grandmother of Navin & Chryshanthi, Vageesha & Andrew, Maheesha, Krishan & Shruthi, Shehan & Nishani, Surejh & Sanchu, Dinusha, Sharuk, great grandmother of Nisheli, beloved sister of late Oliver, late Tommy, Hilda, Rita, Gertrude, Stanley, Stella, Asu, Wasi and Chandra, passed away. Cortege leaves residence 63, Paramananda Vihara Mawatha, Kotahena, Colombo – 13. at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 2nd for cremation at General Cemetery Borella at 12 noon.  089846

ILLANGAKKOON – DAYA – Beloved wife of late Jayasekara Weerasinghe (WPJ), precious mother of Samantha and Nilmini, loving mother-in-law of Anne and Asoka, darling grandmother of Shenani and Piyumi, loving sister of late Ven. Horape Mahanaga Thero, late Dharmasena and Swarna, expired. Remains lie at No.40/18, Longdon Place, Colombo 07. Cortege leaves residence on Saturday, 02nd of July at 2.00 p.m. for cremation at the General Cemetery, Borella.  089247

JAYASURIYA – CLAUDIA HILDA, Ja-ela at rest with Jesus on 30th June 2016. Beloved wife of late Mr. Emmanuel Jayasuriya, loving mother of Lalith, Surangani, Priyantha, Nilmini, Naomal and Rupika, loving mother-in-law of Sunil, Ajitha, Preethi, Lal and Ranjan, loving grandmother of Nimna, Nirosh, Maithri, Yamuna, Kapila, Ranishka, Navindi and Malki. The funeral will be held on the 2nd of July 2016 at 4.00 p.m. at RC Burial Ground, Ja-ela. 151, Colombo Road, Ja-ela.  088658

JAYESINGHE – AJANTHA – At rest with Jesus. Beloved husband of Helen (Farida), precious father of Sulalith (China) and Thushani (Canada), father-in-law of Nishanthi (China) and Mario Motha (Canada), much loved grandfather of Thenuk, Bethany, Thevin and Annika, son of late Clement & Noelyn Jayesinghe, brother of late Nelun Jayakody. Remains will lie at 596, Jayesinghe Mawatha, Bangalawa Junction, Pitakotte from 10.00 a.m. onwards on Thursday 30th June 2016. Funeral on Saturday 2 July 2016. Cortege leaves residence at 3.30 p.m. for burial at the General Cemetery, Borella Kanatte (Roman Catholic Section).    088156

LION DR. HIRAN RAJAPAKSE – Member of Lions Club of Ragama – Welisara. Beloved husband of Darshini and son of late Lion Dudley Rajapakse, passed away. Cortege will leave his residence at 197, Kadawatha Road, Ragama on Saturday the 2nd July at 3 p.m. Burial will take place at Ss. Peter and Paul’s Church, Ragama Cemetery.  090244

MANOHARAN – THEAGARAJAH – Son of late Mr and Mrs Thambiah Theagarajah and son-in-law of late Mr and Mrs V.T. Rajadurai, beloved husband of Baleswary and very loving father of Rabindranath, Nimalanath, Sakthidevi and Manjula, loving father-in-law of Jeya, Selvi, Kanda and Hari, adorable grandfather of Arthiga, Anushka, Aruniga, Arushan and Virush, beloved brother of late Weerasegaram, late Packiyadurai and Thiagalingam. Remains will lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour from 9.00 a.m. on Sunday 3rd July. Cortege leaves the parlour on the same day at 3.30 p.m. for cremation at the General Cemetery (Hindu Section) Borella at 4.00 p.m. 089996

PANDITHARATNE – RAJEEVE ARNOLD. Formerly of STC Mt. Lavinia, Class of 92. Beloved husband of late Narmalee, son of late Mervyn Panditharatne and of late Ranjini Panditharatne (retired Staff STC Mt. Lavinia), expired. Cortege leaves Mahinda Funeral Parlour, Mt. Lavinia on Saturday 2nd July at 1.30 p.m. for cremation at 2 p.m. at Galkissa Cemetery, Mt. Lavinia. 090614

RAJAPAKSE – DR. HIRAN – Dearly beloved husband of Dharshini, loving father of Dinuk (Australia) and Nikhil, precious son of Assanta and late Dudley Rajapakse, much loved brother of Minoli (Canada), brother-in-law of Dilshan (Canada), beloved uncle of Minelli and Dinel (Canada). Cortege leaves residence on Saturday 2nd July at 3.00 p.m. for Burial at St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Ragama. No.197, “Assanta Villa”, Kadawatha Road, Ragama. 089251

 

Obituaries: July 03 (Sunday)

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The family of the late Mrs. SUJATHA RANASINGHE wishes to thank all those who expressed kind words of sympathy and in so many ways shared our grief during our bereavement. We deeply appreciate your love and concern and regret very much our inability to thank everyone personally. A Requiem Mass will be held on July 7, 2016 at 6.30 p.m. at St. Theresa’s Church, Thimbirigasyaya. You are invited to join in the prayers. Chula, Charika and members of the family. 807, Bugatti Place, Morgan Hill CA 95037 U.S.A. 090741

COENRAAD – At rest with Jesus. CHRISTOPHER EDWARD COENRAAD (Vere) – Dearly beloved husband of Blossom, son of the late James & Lina Coenraad, son-in-law of the late Aelian & Clare Kern, brother and brother-in-law of Mona and Benny Simmons, late Ralph and Brenda Coenraad, Olga and late Thomas Ekanayake, late Victoreen and Kamil Hassan, late Rex and Zena Coenraad, Rita Rajaratnam, late Doyne Kern, Leonie Rajaratnam, late Yvonne Berenger, late Newton Kern and Melanie Martil. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymonds’ Funeral Parlour on Sunday 3rd July at 4.30 p.m. for burial at General Cemetery Borella (RC Section) – A4 F18, Bloemendhal Flats, Kotahena. Foregin papers please copy. 090726 

DE SILVA – GAMINI – Ex. Sports Officer, Mahaweli Authority & Ministry of Sports and Technical Officer of Athletic Association of Sri Lanka & Cycling Federation. Beloved husband of Lucina (Wimaladarma Brothers), son of late A.B. Dionysius De Silva & late P.H. Leena De Silva, brother of Nandalal (France), Priyantha (Walker Tours) & Mangalika (retired Sr. Asst. Registrar, Univ. of Colombo) & brother-in-law of Francoise (France), Kumari & Ihsan Waffa (AAL), expired. Remains lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella. Cremation on Sunday 03rd July 2016 at 3.30 p.m. at Kanatta, Borella. 090732 

MANOHARAN – THEAGARAJAH. Son of late Mr and Mrs. Thambiah Theagarajah and son-in-law of late Mr and Mrs. V.T. Rajadurai, beloved husband of Baleswary and very loving father of Rabindranath, Nimalanath, Sakthidevi and Manjula, loving father-in-law of Jeya, Selvi, Kanda and Hari, adorable grandfather of Arthiga, Anushka, Aruniga, Arushan and Virush, beloved brother of late Weerasegaram, late Packiyadurai and Thiagalingam. Remains will lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour from 9.00 a.m. on Sunday 3rd July. Cortege leaves the Parlour on the same day at 3.30 p.m. for Cremation at the General Cemetery (Hindu Section), Borella at 4.00 p.m. 089989 

RASIAH – DR BALENDRA WYRAMUTTOO (Balu), Retired Anaesthetist. Entered glory on June 16, 2016. Beloved husband of Grace (Benjamin), father and father-in-law of Indira Arunthathie, Ajith and Dilky (Perinpanayagam), Ishani and Peter Noble, grandfather of Michael, Melanie, Miriam, Yovan, Nishan, Arunan, Anusha and Chrishan, brother and brother-in-law of Saras and late Victor Benjamin, Lakshman and Kirupa Rasiah, brother-in-law of Robert and Jeyam Benjamin, Freddo and Ranji Benjamin. Funeral took place in June 24, 2016 in New Zealand. Messages to 34, Paradise Place, Palmerston North, New Zealand. rasiah@inspire.net.nz . 090292 

RODRIGO – EMMANUEL ANTHONY JOSEPH (JOE) (Sydney, Australia), dedicated and everloving husband of Muriel, adored father of Jeremy, Russell and Geraldine, much loved father-in-law of Eisvaree, Savithri and Lalantha, much adored and loved grandfather of Jerome, Ramon, Raminda, Thilini, Kishani and Joseph, brother of Nicholas, Mercia Tavarayan, Basil, Marcelline (all deceased), and Patricia Casie Chitty, brother-in-law of Gladys (deceased), Joseph (deceased), Lilamani, Annette, and Victor (deceased) and Sheila, Shelton, Godwin, Percy, Douglas, Mani (all deceased), Marina and Celine, passed away peacefully on his birthday 17th June 2016. Jeremy:jeremyrodrigo59@gmail.com Russell: rodrigo.rands@gmail.com 22, Milperra Road, Revesby, NSW 2212 Australia. 087468 

THENABADU – DR. ASOKA – Eldest son of the late Sam and Agnes, beloved husband of Manel, father of Dr Sam and Chris, brother of Sunil, Kanthi, late Lalith, late Janaki and of Devanath, expired. Cortege leaves residence F 45, Gangadara Mawatha, off Templar Road, Mt. Lavinia at 4.30 p.m. on Sunday 03 July 2016 for cremation at 5 p.m. at Mt. Lavinia Cemetery. 090521

Obituaries: June 04 (Monday)

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DE ZOYSA ABEYSIRIWARDENE GODWIN Beloved husband of Prema, much loved father of Nalin (PHI Ambalangoda) and Nirasha (Base Hospital, Elpitiya), loving father-in-law of Dr. Suranga (Base Hospital, Balapitiya) and Nelum, son of late Harinson and of Mrs Grace Wickramaratne of Kosgoda loving brother of Lakshman, Lalith (Attorney-at-Law), Sriyani, Upali and Indrani, brother-in-law of Nishantha and Padmini, expired. Cortege leaves residence at 3 p.m. on Monday 4th July. Cremation at Ahungalle Crematorium. Res. Elpitiya Road, Yatagala, Uragasmanhandiya. 090743

EDA GODAKANDAARACHCHI (Gunawardana) Beloved wife of late Ariyadasa Godakandaarachchi, loving mother of Gamini, Mahinda, Chandra & late Subhadra, Chandrika. Remains will lie at 47, Ananda Mawatha, Gampaha till Monday 4th July. Cremation at 6.00 p.m. at Kasagahawatta Crematorium. Tel. 0777 418234. 090742

PERERA – K.W. Beloved husband of Chithra Perera (retired Teacher), father of Panduka, Sanjaya and Sudarshani, father-in-law of Indika, Deepthi and Nishantha, brother of Merian Sisil, and Sheela brother-in-law of Beatris and Kristy past pupie and teacher St. Anthony’s College a former principal of Bolawalana Teachers’ Training College, Mr K.W. Perera has passed away. Remains lie at No. 127/2/B, Pahala Karagahamuna, Kadawatha. The Funeral Service will be held at R.C. Church 4 p.m. on Monday 04.07.2016. 090744

Obituaries: July 5 (Tuesday)

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DISSANAYAKE – F.R. (FRANK), beloved husband of Somalatha, father of Lakmal, Nalaka, Sampath & Anusha, father-in-law of Kanchana, Thushari, Manjula & Dimuthu, brother of late Pearlyn, late Clarice, late Bernard, late Marjie, late Janet, Ruth & Ophelia. Cortege leaves No. 289, Enderamulla, Wattala on Wednesday 6th July 2016 at 5.30 p.m. for Cremation at Enderamulla Cemetery. 091083

PERERA – LINDA – Daughter of late Harold and Anastasia Perera, beloved sister of Dawn, Viveca & Mervyn, sister-in-law of late Palitha Algama and of Brian Obeyesekere and Charmaine, loving aunt of Dilesh, Shaniya, Suren, Roshika and Angelo. Cortege leaves residence No. 212, Lake Drive, Colombo 08 on Tuesday 05th July at 4.30 p.m. to General Cemetery Kanatte Crematorium at 5 p.m. 091035

Obituaries: July 6 (Wed)

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DE SILVA – MR P. PERCY (Retired Field Engineer, Water Supply & Drainage Board). Beloved husband of Vichitra Dharmawickrama (retired Teacher, Bandaranayake College, Payagala), father of Janaka (Software Engineer – Sweden) & Eranda (Branch Manager – Allienz Insurance), father-in-law of Inoka (Sweden) & Niranga, expired. Cremation at 5 p.m. on 7th July, Public Cemetery of Kaluthara North 18A/18, Nagoda Road, Katukurunda, Kaluthara. 0777-427627.                 091264

DISSANAYAKE – F.R. (FRANK), beloved husband of Somalatha, father of Lakmal, Nalaka, Sampath & Anusha, father-in-law of Kanchana, Thushari, Manjula & Dimuthu, brother of late Pearlyn, late Clarice, late Bernard, late Marjie, late Janet, Ruth & Ophelia. Cortege leaves      No. 289, Enderamulla, Wattala on Wednesday 6th July 2016 at 5.30 p.m. for Cremation at Enderamulla Cemetery.                091083

FERNANDO – ELMO (67) Peacefully passed away on Monday 4th July 2016 at Colombo General Hospital. Loving husband of Jayaranie father of Echithran Sethran and Emihiranie father-in-law of Chathurika and Michele grandfather of Nathan and Kenaya and loving brother of Iyona and Greeta. Remains lie at Mahinda Funeral Parlour, Mt Lavinia until 9.00 p.m. 6th of July 2016 and will be taken to Holy Emmanuel Church Parish Hall Moratuwa morning 7th of July 2016. Funeral Service and burial will commence at 5.00 p.m. at the Holy Emmanuel Church Moratuwa.                091246

FERNANDO – IAN CHARLES – Beloved husband of Beryl Fernando, loving father of Jeevana (Vice President Otter Aquatic Club), Sajith (Head Coach of NCC Cricket Club), ever-loving father-in-law of Joelle, grandfather of Shehan (Colts Cricketer), Melissa and Daniella (St. Bridget’s Convent). Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour from Tuesday 05th July. Cortege leaves the Parlour on Thursday 07th July at 4.00 p.m. for cremation at 4.30 p.m. at the General Cemetery, Borella.             091378

PERERA – HYACINTH – Devoted Servant of the Lord of the Sanctuary Fellowship Katunayake. Beloved daughter of late James & Leticia Perera, loving sister of J.D.E. Perera & sister-in-law of Iris Perera of U.S.A. Cousin of Blossom & Boniface Perera with whom she resided in Katunayake. Remains will lie at the Western Florist Parlour, Copra Junction, Negombo. Cortege leaves Parlour at 3.30 to the Sanctuary Fellowship. 21, Samagi Mawatha, Katunayake and thereafter to the burial grounds General Cemetery, Katunayake at 4.30 p.m.             091466


Obituaries: July 7 (Thursday)

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FERNANDO – IAN CHARLES – Beloved husband of Beryl Fernando, loving father of Jeevana (Vice President Otter Aquatic Club), Sajith (Head Coach of NCC Cricket Club), ever-loving father-in-law of Joelle, grandfather of Shehan (Colts Cricketer), Melissa and Daniella (St. Bridget’s Convent). Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour from Tuesday 05th July. Cortege leaves the Parlour on Thursday 07th July at 4.00 p.m. for cremation at 4.30 p.m. at the General Cemetery, Borella. 091378

JOBSZ – ANDY called to Eternal Rest. Everloving husband of Pam (nee Gerreyn), beloved brother & brother-in-law of late Clarry & Bell, late Millie & Tom, Ivy & Reggie (Australia), Norman, late Rosemarie & Hilary, late Norma Gerreyn & Jean, Andrew & Jenny, Royce & Arlene, Paul & Claudette (Australia), late Barbara, Reggie & Lourdette, late Mahinda & Orril, much loved uncle of 30 nieces and nephews and grand uncle of 45 children, passed away peacefully. Cortege leaves Jayarathne Funeral Parlour after service for cremation at 3 p.m. on 7th July General Cemetery, Borella. No. 281/1, Elhena Road, Siddamulla, Piliyandala. Mobile No. 0716-293255. E-mail :pamelajobsz@gmail.com Interment of ashes will be notified. 091783

MANRICKS – SEKARAJASINGHAM – HEATHER (Dinky), passed away peacefully on Sunday, 26th June 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. Loving wife of Alastair, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Joquithe and Liz, Camillio and Jeanette, Steffaan (dec’d), Laurensz and Shameem, Nicola and Arjuna, much loved sister of Dugald and Russell Gonsal (UK), Jeanne and Cheryl (both dec’d), Aloma (France), Rowena, Alistair and Chris Gonsal, Heather was the former widow of Mario Manricks (dec’d). Heather’s funeral service will be held on Friday 8th July, in Brisbane. Condolences to 937 Rode Road, McDowall, QLD 4053, Australia, or emailjmanricks@bigpond.com Heather was passionate about rasing funds to fight Cancer, should you wish to donate to the Sri Lanka Cancer Society in her memory. 091688

VIDYASAGARA Dr. THEMIYA – Beloved wife of the late Dr. Nimal, loving mother of Naomal, Annushi and Sushara, sister of Siri, Ransirini, the late Palitha, Sunil and Chitramali; mother-in-law of Pasanthi, Morten and Lankesh; grandmother of Jacob and Kiki. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour from Thursday, 7th July. Cortege leaves the Parlour at 2.30 p.m. for Cremation at General Cemetery, Kanatte on Saturday, 9th July at 3.00 p.m. No flowres by request. 091743
  

Obituaries: July 8 (Friday)

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MANRICKS – SEKARAJASINGHAM – HEATHER (Dinky), passed away peacefully on Sunday, 26th June 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. Loving wife of Alastair, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Joquithe and Liz, Camillio and Jeanette, Steffaan (dec’d), Laurensz and Shameem, Nicola and Arjuna, much loved sister of Dugald and Russell Gonsal (UK), Jeanne and Cheryl (both dec’d), Aloma (France), Rowena, Alistair and Chris Gonsal, Heather was the former widow of Mario Manricks (dec’d). Heather’s funeral service will be held on Friday 8th July, in Brisbane. Condolences to 937 Rode Road, McDowall, QLD 4053, Australia, or email jmanricks@bigpond.com Heather was passionate about rasing funds to fight Cancer, should you wish to donate to the Sri Lanka Cancer Society in her memory. 091688

JOHNPULLE – MONICA (QUEENIE) – Markham, Canada, former Teacher at Good Shepherd Convent, Kotahena, Sri Lanka. Dearly beloved wife of late Felix Johnpulle, adored mother of late Dr Antoninus Felician Johnpulle (UK), Anicetus Marcian Kiruba Johnpulle (Canada), Vinodhini Martyn (New Zealand) and late Marcella Dharmini Edirmanasinghe, loving sister of late Oliver Thavaweerasinghe, mother-in-law of Merle (UK), Dhayalini (Canada), Anselm (New Zealand) and John Canada), cherished grandmother of Dr Andrea and Dr Michelle (UK), Niluka and Dr Dilano (Canada), Jovinsha (New Zealand), late Anshan and Dr Dimitri (Canada), precious great-grandmother of Matthew, Joshua, Gabriel, Christian, Nikita, Austin, Louis, Arlo and Aria. Peacefully passed away on June 22nd, 2016 in Unionville, Canada. Viewing at Chapel Ridge Funeral Home, 8911 Woodbine Ave, Markham, ON, Canada, on Friday July 1st 2016 from 5.00 to 9.00 p.m. Funeral Service was held on July 2nd at 10.00 a.m. at St. Thomas The Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 14 Highgate Dr Markham, ON, followed by burial at Christ the King Roman Catholic Cemetery, 7770 Steeles Ave. East, Markham, Ontario. Anicetus Marcian Kiruba Johnpulle 50 Scottsdale Court, Brampton, ON., L6W3R8. Tel. 905-453-6954. Vinodhini Martyn 3 Shastri Terrace, Khandallah, 6035, Wellington, New Zealand. Tel. (04) 479 002 02. 091796

VIDYASAGARA Dr. THEMIYA – Beloved wife of the late Dr. Nimal, loving mother of Naomal, Annushi and Sushara, sister of Siri, Ransirini, the late Palitha, Sunil and Chitramali; mother-in-law of Pasanthi, Morten and Lankesh; grandmother of Jacob and Kiki. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour from Thursday, 7th July. Cortege leaves the Parlour at 2.30 p.m. for Cremation at General Cemetery, Kanatte on Saturday, 9th July at 3.00 p.m. No flowers by request. 091743
  

 

Obituaries: July 9 (Sat)

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FERNANDO – NIMAL (Chairman of M.R. Fernando & Co. Hatton), beloved brother of Lakshman (Lucky) and Surangani (Suri), and brother-in-law of Dr. Kumu Fernando and the late Dr. Perrin Jayasekara, passed away. Cremation at 6 p.m. General Cemetery, Kanatte on Saturday 9th of July 2016. 093906

GERRARD MAURICE GRAND – The death occured of Gerrard Maurice Grand. Everloving husband of Mary Iris Grand (Nee Francis), darling dada of Reniska, father-in-law of Praveen De Silva, everloving grandfather of Sendrha and Shewan, son of late Mr & Mrs Joe Grand,    brother of Pearl, late Bertram, and Maureen, brother-in-law of Edward Juzie, Indrani and late Franklyn Vanhoff. Cortege leaves residence   No. 60, 3rd Lane, Wallahena, Welisara, Ragama for Tewatte Roman Catholic Burial Ground on Sunday 10th July at 4.00 p.m. 092925

SELLIAH – BALAN – Professor, formerly of Jaffna College, Jaffna University (Sri Lanka) and Ministry of the Environment (Ontario), beloved husband of Sumi (nee Jehoratnam), loving father of Dilo and Logi (Daniel Muttiah),   devoted grandfather of Micah and Noah, son of the late Mr and Mrs K.A. Selliah (former Principal, Jaffna College), brother of the late Kamala (late Fonny Alphonsus), late Rajan (Selvi), Chelvi (former Principal, Uduvil Girls’ College), Jeya (Cecil), Sathi (late Savitri), Mahesan (Savithri) and Packiam (late Jeeva), brother-in-law of Tissa and Chandra (Brisbane). Visitation at Highland Funeral Home, 3280 Sheppard Ave, East on Friday, July 8, 2016 from 5 – 8.30 p.m. Funeral Service at First Alliance Church, 3250 Finch Ave, East, on Saturday July 9, 2016 at 10 a.m.     091906

SENANAYAKE – DEVENDRA – Son of late Mudliyar and Mrs. S.P.G. Senanayake, husband of Indra Dissanayake, loving father of Tharindra and Yashinka Senanayake, father-in-law of Indika Nanayakkara (Aircraft Engineer) and Osanda Gamage (Isuru Caterers, Gampaha), brother of Lilani Jayasinghe, Egerton Senanayake, Ananda Senanayake, passed away. Funeral will take place on Sunday the 10th at Kehelella. (Cremation at 3.00 p.m. at Marandagahamula Crematorium). “Sri Mahal” Kehelella, Hunumulla. 093141

SOZA E.P. DENZIL – Precious loving husband of Naysum, darling father of Dharni and Rushie, father-in-law of Lilani and Ryma Croos Moraes (Houston), loving grandfather of Nevanka and Aly (Adelaide), Rohendra (Adelaide), Nadine (Houston), and Marissa (Perth), great grandfather of little Riya. Cortege leaves residence 78, Colombo Road, Negombo at 4 p.m. for Interment at the Bharatha Cemetery Negombo on Saturday 9th July. 093241

SILVA – ANNESTINE – Beloved wife of late Mr. Sunil Fernando – Retired Government Officer, Ministry of Defence, Dept. of Registration of Persons, Dept. of Inalnd Revenue, ASP Office, Negombo, Dept. of Fisheries, Negombo. Sister of late Linette, Helen, Pantelyn, Anton and sister of Patrick. Cortege leaves Mahinda Funeral Parlour, Mt. Lavinia at 3.00 p.m. Burial at St. Michael’s Church, Koralawella, Moratuwa. 093974

VIDYASAGARA Dr. THEMIYA – Beloved wife of the late Dr. Nimal, loving mother of Naomal, Annushi and Sushara, sister of Siri, Ransirini, the late Palitha, Sunil and Chitramali; mother-in-law of Pasanthi, Morten and Lankesh; grandmother of Jacob and Kiki. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour from Thursday, 7th July. Cortege leaves the Parlour at 2.30 p.m. for Cremation at General Cemetery, Kanatte on Saturday, 9th July at 3.00 p.m. No flowers by request. 091743

 

Obituaries: July 11 (Monday)

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PERERA – CHARITH (Co-Founder and CEO of ShipXpress). Dearly beloved husband of Chinta, darling Dad of Samantha, Chrisantha, Janaki, Rajiv and Anita son of late Eardley Perera P.C. and Shirley Perera, son-in-law of late Dr. Rex Guneratne and the late Bernadettee Guneratne, brother of Ravith, Preemali, Surith and Vijith. Brother-in-law of Anthony Guneratne, Ashanthi, Shehan Seneviratne, Janaki and Kalhari. Funeral arrangements will be notified later. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour. 094082

WIJESIRIWARDENA – RATNA (nee DHAMMAARACHCHI) Beloved wife of late Tudor Wijesiriwardena (retired Asst. Secretary, Ministry of Labour), loving mother of Manjula (USA), Ransika and Lasantha (USA), mother-in-law of Saliya Vidanage (USA), Haig Samarajiwa and Premeda (USA), loving grandmother of Eshantha, Ashantha, Chivantha, Sonali, Meneka, Shane and Shania (USA). The remains lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella. Cremation at General Cemetery Borella at 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 13th July 2016. 094081

Obituaries: July 12 (Tuesday)

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CHARITH PERERA, Co-Founder and CEO of ShipXpress, dearly beloved husband of Chinta, darling Dad of Samantha, Chrisantha, Janaki, Rajiv and Anita, son of the late Eardley Perera PC and Shirley Perera, son-in-law of the late Dr Rex Guneratne and the late Bernadette Guneratne, brother of Ravith, Preemali, Surith and Vijith, brother-in-law of Anthony Guneratne, Ashanthi, Shehan Seneviratne, Janaki and Kalhari. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour for Public viewing till 11.30 a.m. only on Tuesday 12th July. Cremation at General Cemetery, Borella at 1.45 p.m. on the same day. 094275

DE ALWIS WATHUTHANTHIRIGE ARIYADASA – Beloved husband of Manel de Alwis (nee Samarajeewa), loving father of Sharma and Ayesha, brother of late Leela Dias, Susila Fernando and Chitra Kodikara, father-in-law of Nilan, grandfather of Dr Dinushi and Dr Samitha, expired. Remains will lie at 290, ‘Lakville’, Galle Road, Rawatawatte, Moratuwa. Cremation on 13.07.2016 at 5.00 p.m. at Mt. Lavinia Cemetery. Cortege leaves residence at 4.15 p.m. 094253

DE SILVA – SUJAYA MERLENE (SUJI/BABS) nee COORAY. Beloved wife of Hugh De Silva, loving mother of Suren & Karuna (Melbourne), Sonal & Sonali (Melbourne), Thishan & Samadhi, sister of late Thilaka, late Chandra, late Sepala (Ray), late Seela and of Irangani (Lali), loving grandmother of Samara, Dilakvin & Dinil, Shevantha, Mehari and Indeevari, sister-in-law of late Chandra, late Siri, Sintha, late Donald Perera, late Kum, late Dr. Rienzie De Silva, Mitzie, late Bob & Ruth Potter, Therese Abeyagoonesekara and Bernice and late Jem. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour. Cortege leaves the parlour on Tuesday 12th July at 3.30 p.m. Cremation at General Cemetery, Borella at 4.00 p.m. 094277

MAHADEVAN – ROSABELLE – Retired Teacher, Good Shepherd Convent, Kandy. Wife of late S. Mahadevan (B.O.C. Kandy), loving mother of Devarajah, Devaranee, Yogarajah and Yogaverni, mother-in-law of Christine, Rajanayagam, Priyani and Kingsley, grandmother of Rohita & Newman, Damian, Michelle, Dharshini & Ramesh, Antonio, George and Mark, great grandmother of Alexander. Cortege leaves residence 118, Peradeniya Road, Kandy. Burial on Wednesday 13th at 10 a.m. Mahaiyawa Cemetery, Kandy. 094265

RANATUNGA – NIMAL A. RANATUNGA, (Retired Staff Officer – Kegalle Kachcheri). Dearly beloved husband of late Sheila, loving father of Ranmini (Telecom), Kalhari & Janaka (Attorney-at-Law), loving father-in-law of Jayantha (Telecom), Anura (Lakbima Finance) & Sajani (Scope Global), grandfather of Chethana & Charith, Anjana, Ravijani & Charithri. Cortege leaves residence at 4.00 p.m. on Tuesday 12th July 2016 for cremation at the Thalawatugoda Cemetery, at 5.00 p.m. No. 95/H/2, Meemanagoda, off Pannipitiya Road, Kalalgoda. 094201

WANIGARATHNE – PRIYANTHA, former Business Development Manager – St. Anthonys Industries, Chief Operating Officer at Seirra Industries. Beloved husband of Manori (Colombo Dockyard), devoted father of Dulini (Haleys Advanties), Harindi (Musaeus College), son of late Mr. Piyadasa Wanigarathne and Silviya Wanigarathne, loving brother of Shyama, Samudra and Shiromi, passed away. Cortege leaves residence on 12th June 2016 at 3.00 p.m. (35/18, Araliya Gardens, Thewatta Road, Ragama) Cremation at Borella Cemetery at 5.00 p.m. 094262

WIJESIRIWARDENA – RATNA (nee DHAMMAARACHCHI) Beloved wife of late Tudor Wijesiriwardena (retired Asst. Secretary, Ministry of Labour), loving mother of Manjula (USA), Ransika and Lasantha (USA), mother-in-law of Saliya Vidanage (USA), Haig Samarajiwa and Premeda (USA), loving grandmother of Eshantha, Ashantha, Chivantha, Sonali, Meneka, Shane and Shania (USA). The remains lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella. Cremation at General Cemetery Borella at 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 13th July 2016. 094081

 

Obituaries: July 13 (Wed)

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BASTIAMPILLAI, RAJINI – Beloved daughter of the late Victor and Ida Bastiampillai, sister of Angela, Lakshmi, late Kumar, Lakshman and Kumari, sister-in-law of the late Kirthi Moonesinghe, Sushe and Irene, expired on 27 June 2016. Funeral in Leicester, UK on 14 July. Lakshman, 1, Harischandra Mawatha, Col. 06. Tel. 0773080371, 0112-365563.           094322

CHARLOTTE FONSEKA – KODIKARAARECHCHIGE – Beloved wife of late Daniel Fonseka, mother of Felix (UK), Alex, Augustine, Yvonne, Mercy (UK), Bede, Claude (UK), Paselli, mother-in-law of Sardha (UK), Muline, Susila, late Quientus, Wimal (UK), Chrishanthi, Viola (UK), + Devika, expired. Remains lie @ 85, St. Anne’s Rd., Kurana, Negombo. Cortege leaves residence @ 3.00 p.m. Thursday 14th Burial @ Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kurana.          094688

DE ALWIS WATHUTHANTHIRIGE ARIYADASA – Beloved husband of Manel de Alwis (nee Samarajeewa), loving father of Sharma and Ayesha, brother of late Leela Dias, Susila Fernando and Chitra Kodikara, father-in-law of Nilan, grandfather of Dr Dinushi and Dr Samitha, expired. Remains will lie at 290, ‘Lakville’, Galle Road, Rawatawatte, Moratuwa. Cremation on 13.07.2016 at 5.00 p.m. at Mt. Lavinia Cemetery. Cortege leaves residence at 4.15 p.m.              094253

FERNANDO – CHRISHAN Son of late Christy Fernando & Sumana Peiris, brother of Surith, brother-in-law of Erosha and Loku Thaththa of Nethuki, expired. Remains will lie at Moratumulla Methodist Church Hall from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Burial at Church Burial Grounds 13th Wednesday 4.30 p.m. 077-2770745.                      094574

MAHADEVAN – ROSABELLE – Retired Teacher, Good Shepherd Convent, Kandy. Wife of late S. Mahadevan (B.O.C. Kandy), loving mother of Devarajah, Devaranee, Yogarajah and Yogaverni, mother-in-law of Christine, Rajanayagam, Priyani and Kingsley, grandmother of Rohita & Newman, Damian, Michelle, Dharshini & Ramesh, Antonio, George and Mark, great grandmother of Alexander. Cortege leaves residence 118, Peradeniya Road, Kandy. Burial on Wednesday 13th at 10 a.m. Mahaiyawa Cemetery, Kandy. 094265

PEIRIS – SRINATH – Son of late Srilal and Padmini Peiris, husband of Shamali, father of Shareena and Seriyosha, brother of Indranath, father-in-law of Gayesha, brother-in-law of Maryanne and grandfather of Shareena. Remains lie at Mahinda Funeral Parlour, Mount Lavinia. Cortege leaves Parlour at 4.00 p.m. on Wednesday 13th July 2016. Thereafter Burial at General Cemetery, Moratuwa (Methodist Section). 094615

PERERA – HERBERT Beloved husband of late Noelin Perera, loving father of Tyrell, Susantha (late), Malkanthi, Priyantha (Commander of Sri Lanka Navy), Senen, father-in-law of Ierene, Inoka (Senior Asst. Bursar of University of Colombo), Selvi, brother of Eleen (late), Dr Jayasiri Perera (Paediatrician). Remains lie at Mahinda Funeral Parlour, Wattala from 9.00 am on Wednesday 13th July. Funeral arrangements service at 4.00 p.m. on 13th July at Nayakakanda St. Mary’s Church followed by burial at the Nayakakanda General Cemetery Catholic Section at 4.30 p.m.            094577

PERUSINGHE – HARITHA ASOKA – Husband of Keshini, father of Dulantha, son of late Henry and Soma, brother of Pushpa Hettiarachchi, Priyangika, Gagira and Ganesh, son-in-law of late Mr & Mrs H.D Perera. Cortege leaves residence ‘Manohari’, No. 50, Perera Mawatha, Panadura on Wednesday 13th July at 5.00 p.m. for cremation at Minuwanpitiya Cemetery, Panadura at 5.30 p.m. (No flowers please, donations to a charity of your choice).                 094667

WIJESIRIWARDENA – RATNA (nee DHAMMAARACHCHI) Beloved wife of late Tudor Wijesiriwardena (retired Asst. Secretary, Ministry of Labour), loving mother of Manjula (USA), Ransika and Lasantha (USA), mother-in-law of Saliya Vidanage (USA), Haig Samarajiwa and Premeda (USA), loving grandmother of Eshantha, Ashantha, Chivantha, Sonali, Meneka, Shane and Shania (USA). The remains lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella. Cremation at General Cemetery Borella at 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 13th July 2016.               094081

 

Obituaries: July 14 (Thursday)

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ANGUNAWALA SUMEDHA MEDDUMA KUMARIHAMY (nee Dolapihilla) – Beloved wife of late Wickramasinghe Banda Angunawala (Wicky) beloved daughter of late Mr and Mrs U.B. Dolapihilla. mother of Manoranjan (RTD- S.S.P) Sandamala, Milinda, Aloma (Ira) and Anjali. mother in law of Charmanie, late Jitendra Weeraman, Menaka, late Neilendra Karunaratna and Cecil Ukuwela. sister of Rabindranath, Mallika, Babu, Neil and Bharath (all Deceased) grandmother of Janaka late Dushyanthi, Rajive, Melani, Vinindra, Priyanka, Sashi, Dilan, Saminda, Ruwindra, Devini, Anurudha, Lalindra, Kanishka and Dulanjali expired. Cortege leaves residence 4.30 pm on Thursday 14th. Cremation at Koshinna 5.00 pm. Meewatura Walawwa, Peradeniya. 095085

NANAYAKKARA – SALINI. We are sad to announce the passing of the much-cherished Salini, beloved wife of Mr. Cyrus Nanayakkara, darling mother of Dinali and Asela, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs George Godamune and loving sister of Neil, Mrs Mallika Karunaratne, Upali (deceased), Gamini (deceased) and Mahinda. She enriched the lives of all who knew her by her simple joyful loving kindness and she will always be in our hearts. She died peacefully at her home in London, UK on 7th July 2016 aged 77 years old and in accordance with her wishes, her cremation will be held in London on 20th July 2016. 095153


Obituaries: July 15 (Friday)

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FERNANDO – CHANDRIKA LILAMANI – Beloved daughter of the late Bertie and Una, called home to rest. Interment of ashes will take place on Saturday 16th July at 10.00 a.m. at Holy Emanuel Church, Moratuwa. 095442

MARY MARGRETTE AMALI MIRANDA. Beloved wife of late Navis Anthony Miranda, loving mother of Tresita, Remola, Vitaliz, Marlon and Manoj, sister of late Zenobia, Apolin, Dorthy, Bede Esther and Mercy, precious grandmother of Ashwina Miranda, mother-in-law of Raja, Malee, Inoka and Shayani passed away. Burial will take place at Mount Carmel Church Cemetery, Palliyawatte on 15th July 2016 at 4.00 p.m. Cortege will leave at 3.00 p.m. from Mahinda Funeral Parlour, Negombo Road, Wattala. Mr. Manoj Miranda, No. 143/5, St. Sebestian Road, Pokuna Handiya, Kerawalapitiya, Hendala, Wattala. TP: 072-2888669, 072-5337877. 095791

VITHANAGE – SUMANA WARAKAGODA (83 yrs) Kalutara North. Beloved wife of late Mr. N.W. Vithanage (late Manager Singer Sri Lanka), Ranesh (Rays Lanka Pvt Ltd), Prasantha (N.W. Vithanage Pvt Ltd), Pradeep (Elpitiya Plantations), Rukmal (Canada), Primal (Thalawakelle Tea Estates PLC), loving mother-in-law of Anuradha (Teacher Royal College, Colombo), Kumudu (Teacher Linsey Balika Vid.), Neetha (Teacher Prince of Wales), Nayomi (Canada), Chamari (Teacher – Tissa Central College), loving grandmother of Yasasvi (Brandix), Sajanvi, Yasindi, Senalya, Oneli, Sineli, Banul, Henuka, Sakith, Krishni, Theran, Sethika, Benara, Yenul. Cortege leaves residence at 4.30 p.m. on Saturday 16th July. Cremation at Kalutara North cemetery. Res.No. 212, Wilegoda Road, Kalutara North. 095993

Obituaries: July 16 (Sat)

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DE SOYSA, YVONNE CECILIA (Formerly of Central Bank), beloved wife of late Eardley de Soysa, loving mother of Dr Ruwan & Dr Lalani (UK), Harsha & Shahini, Surangi & Rajantha Mendis and Ramesh & Poornama, darling achchi of Shenal, Shani, Mihari, Thilini and Oshan, sister of Edith de Mel & Erinda Cooray. Funeral on Sunday 17th July 2016. Cortege leaves residence 209, Angulana Station Road, Laxapathiya, Moratuwa for Service at St. Matthias’ Church, Laxapathiya at 3.30 p.m. Burial at Holy Emmanuel Church Moratuwa Cemetery at 5.00 p.m. 097692

SALGADO – JANET CORDELIA RUBY, relict of the late Carl; mother of Charitha; sister and sister-in-law of Manel, Quinta, Shelton Kenneth, Chitra, Colin Manel and Sally; and also of the late Isabel, Carlyle Whitson, Noreen, Riley and Patrick. Cortege leaves residence for the funeral service and burial at Holy Emmanuel Church, Moratuwa at 10.15 a.m. on Saturday 16th July. 36, Jubilee Road, Moratuwa. 097216

VITHANAGE – SUMANA WARAKAGODA (83 yrs) Kalutara North. Beloved wife of late Mr. N.W. Vithanage (late Manager Singer Sri Lanka), Ranesh (Rays Lanka Pvt Ltd), Prasantha (N.W. Vithanage Pvt Ltd), Pradeep (Elpitiya Plantations), Rukmal (Canada), Primal (Thalawakelle Tea Estates PLC), loving mother-in-law of Anuradha (Teacher Royal College, Colombo), Kumudu (Teacher Linsey Balika Vid.), Neetha (Teacher Prince of Wales), Nayomi (Canada), Chamari (Teacher – Tissa Central College), loving grandmother of Yasasvi (Brandix), Sajanvi, Yasindi, Senalya, Oneli, Sineli, Banul, Henuka, Sakith, Krishni, Theran, Sethika, Benara, Yenul. Cortege leaves residence at 4.30 p.m. on Saturday 16th July. Cremation at Kalutara North cemetery. Res.No. 212, Wilegoda Road, Kalutara North. 095993

Obituaries: July 17 (Sunday)

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CALDERA – JEANETTE BARBARA – The family members of the late Jeanette Barbara Caldera, thank all friends and relatives who attended the funeral, sent floral tirbutes and messages of condolence and helped in numerous ways at their time of grief. Inserted by loving sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren. 096326 

THENABADU – DR ASOKA – The family of the late Dr. Asoka Thenabadu, wishes to extend their sincere and profound appreciation to each and everyone, relatives and friends, for their presence at the funeral. They also thank all those who sent floral tributes, messages of condolence and assisted in numerous ways during his funeral, as it will be impossible to thank all those concerned individually. Please accept this press acknowledgement as a token of our heartfelt gratitude. F45, Gangadara Mawatha, off Templar Road, Mt. Lavinia. Email: doctorsam@hotmail.com sthenabadu@hotmail.com. 095408 

WICKRAMASEKERA – JASMINE – 12-05-2016. The family members of the late JASMINE WICKRAMASEKERA, (beloved daughter of the late Joe & Viola Wickramasekera), loving sister of Charmaine, Marina & Fredrick, sister-in-law of Bandula & Sylvana, wish to extend their sincere thanks & gratitude to relatives, friends and neighbours who attended the funeral, sent messages of condolence, floral tributes and assisted in numerous ways. We regret our inability to thank everyone individually. 15-i, Ekanayake Road, Nugegoda. 094559


Obituaries

REV. SISTER MARY VINCENT DABARA of Infirmary Community St. Bridget’s Convent, expired. Remains lie at Good Shepherd Convent, Nayakakanda. Holy Mass at 3.00 p.m. on Sunday 17th July followed by Funeral Service. 097707 

REV. SISTER VINCENT DABARA (RGS) (MARITA). Beloved daughter of late Vincent and Gracilla, loving sister of late Malcolm and of Winston, Delrine, Leonide, Eleanor and Heloise, loving sister-in-law of late Marie and Terry and of Pamela, Trevor De Kauwe, Ronald Taylor, Cedric Jansz. Remains lie at Good Shepherd Convent Chapel, Nayakakanda. Interment at the Convent Burial Ground on Sunday 17th July at 3.00 p.m. 097757 

DE SOYSA, YVONNE CECILIA (formerly of Central Bank), beloved wife of late Eardley de Soysa, loving mother of Dr. Ruwan & Dr. Lalani (UK), Harsha & Shahini, Surangi & Rajantha Mendis and Ramesh & Poornama, darling achchi of Shenal, Shani, Mihari, Thilini and Oshan, sister of Edith de Mel & Erinda Cooray. Funeral on Sunday 17th July 2016. Cortege leaves residence 209, Angulana Station Road, Laxapathiya, Moratuwa for Service at St. Matthias’ Church, Laxapathiya at 3.30 p.m. Burial at Holy Emmanuel Church, Moratuwa Cemetery at 5.00 p.m. 097712 

GUNASEKERA – DULCIE – Dearly beloved wife of late Gunasiri Gunasekera, loving mother of Shyamalie, Champa and Sandhya, mother-in-law of late Mr. Gamini Wickramasinghe, Dr. Asoka Kasturiarachchi and Dr. Ranjith Pathirana. Funeral on 17th July at Thalahena Cemetery. Cortege leaves 18K, Karunatilake Mawatha, Talangama North, Battaramulla (off Pipe Road) at 2.15 p.m. for cremation at 3.00 p.m. 097759 

JAYASEKERA – MALINE RATNAWALIE – Dearly beloved wife of Vincent, darling mother of Senarat and Harshini, loving sister of late Sujatha, late Sumana and Rohine, grandmother of Shayara, daughter of late Mr and Mrs Hettiarachchi, passed away peacefully on 15th July. Cortege leaves residence “Vimara”, Makola on Monday 18th July at 5.00 p.m. for cremation at Nelligaha, Kanatte. “Vimara”, Makola. 097778 

PERERA – W.T.S. – Beloved husband of Priyani Perera, loving father of Mr. Rajeev Perera, Islan Perera, Nadee Perera and Dilani De Silva, passed away on 15th July. Cremation at Thalahena Cemetery on Sunday 17th July at 4.00 p.m. Tel: 077-3640593, 0112156774. 097766

Obituaries: July 18 (Monday)

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FERNANDO – DHARMASIRI – Beloved husband of Chitra, loving father of Shamani, father-in-law of Raju Rasanayagam, loving grandfather of Shivani, son of late Mr G.S. Fernando and late Kusuma Fernando, brother of Mangala Fernando, late Mallika Fernando, Indrani Fernando and Watson Fernando. Cortege leaves residence No. 100/3, Horton Gardens, off Horton Place, Colombo 7, at 3.30 p.m. on Monday 18th July, 2016 for cremation at 4.30 p.m. at General Cemetery Kanatte, Borella. 097790

JAYASEKERA – MALINE RATNAWALIE – Dearly beloved wife of Vincent, darling mother of Senarat and Harshini, loving sister of late Sujatha, late Sumana and Rohine; grandmother of Shayara; daughter of late Mr and Mrs Hettiaarachchi, passed away peacefully on 15th July. Cortege will leave residence “Vimara” Makola on Monday 18th July at 5.00 p.m. for cremation at Nelligaha Kanatta. “Vimara” Makola. 097779

MALLAWARATCHY – DON GLENWYN ALEX CLEMENT (Ex. Ceylon Tobacco Co) – Loving husband of Lakshmi, father of Gavin (Aus) and Thanuksha, son of late Albert and Leila Mallawaratchy, brother of Reddie (late), Toniy and Stella, brother-in-law of Florine, June and Thilak Marapana, father-in-law of Jodie Porter and Haritha Adikary, passed away on the 16th. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour. Burial at Kanatte, Borella (R.C Section) on Monday 18th July at 3.00 p.m. 097789

MANUEL GILBERT NAVARAJ (NAVA) passed away on 16.07.2016. Beloved husband of Dorothy, father of Elain, Harry, Muriel, Ada, Geena, Dimple, brother of Alfred, Kamalabai, Lawrence, Harold, Walter, Christie, Rajamani, Navamani, Ranjini & Sarojini. Funeral on Monday 18th July 2016 at 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church Pundaluoya. 097786

NEYDORFF – CARLYLE (Formerly of E B Creasy & Co PLC) – Beloved wife of Hilary, father of Janil (Australia), Gillian (DFCC Bank PLC), father-in-law of Ricky (Australia), Kevin Edwards (E B Creasy & Co PLC), grandfather of Cassendra, loving brother of the late Ralph, Yvonne, Delicia and Romain (Australia) & Dianne (Australia). Funeral on 19th July. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour at 4.00 p.m. for burial at General Cemetery Borella, RC Section. Viewing from 10 a.m. on 18th July. 097792

RAJENDRAM – CHANDRAN ANTON – Loving husband of Premela Rajendram, father of Tanuja, Tarek and Tamim, father-in-law of Jayaraman Gananasekaran, Lekha Yappa, grandfather of Shanthi, Sajiv, Shriya, Sathya Gnanasekaran and Lakshmini and Linuk Yappa, son of NMJ Rajendram and Marie Regina Rajendram, expired and cremated in Chennai, India on 16.07.2016. Viewing and memorial service to be conducted on August 15th, 2016 at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour between 9 – 12 noon. Following the service, the ashes will be conveyed to the Negombo Cemetery for burial in the Family Vault. 097793

SAVERIMUTTU – WILLIAM RAVINDRA (RAVI) – Loving husband of late Anne (nee Bolling), darling dada of Teruni, Melanie (USA) and Joe (Scan D.C.), father-in-law of Jerome Vannitamby (Caterpillar) and Nadeeja (Scanwell), grandpa of Shohane, Shevon, Nicole, Nigel, Shehan, Shohan and Shaniki. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour. Cortege leaves Parlour at 3.45 p.m. on Monday, 18th July 2016, for burial at the General Cemetery, Borella, Anglican Section at 4.00 p.m. 097791

THENUWARA CLARA – Dearly beloved wife of late Sumanapala Thenuwara, ever loving mother of Shelly (Hotel Tree of Life – Kandy) and Monica (USA), mother-in-law of Chishlani and Sunil, loving grandmother of Sayuri, Yalini, Harshi and Harsha. Cortege leaves at 4.30 p.m. on 18th July, 27/8, Huludagoda Road, Mt. Lavnia for Cremation at Mt.Lavinia Cemetery at 5.00 p.m. 097788

WICKRAMANAYAKE – GAMAGE RAJA RATHNASIRI (Rtd. Assistant Superintendent of Police) – Beloved husband of Kumari, father of Aeshana, Charitha, Sachini & Hashmi, beloved brother of Savithri, Tissa, Gamini & Renuka. Remains lie at Jayarathne Funeral Parlour, Borella. Religious ceremony to be held at 2.30 p.m. Cremation at General Cemetery, Borella, at 5.00 p.m. on Monday, 18th of July 2016. 097794

 

Obituaries: July 19 (Tues)

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GUNEWARDENA – HINTON, (Retired from SD&CC and Walker & Sons). Husband of late Prema Gunewardena (Matron CMC/SJH) (nee Ranaweera), loving father of Dr. Anoma (UK), late Dr. Saman and Devika (Sueumeyawardana Vidyalaya), father-in-law of Earni (UK), Dr. Theja (Australia) and D.B. Gamage (People’s Bank, Lucky Plaza), grandfather of Nipunika, Sathisha, Nethmi, Malika and Janith, expired. Remains lie at 146, Rampart Road, Ethul Kotte, Kotte. Cremation on 20th July 2016 at 5.00 p.m. at Beddagana Cemetery. Cortege leaves at 4.00 p.m. 098034

MUTTIAH – APPOLONIOUS JEYAKUMAR. We are sad to announce the passing away of the much cherished Mr. Appolonious Jeyakumar Muttiah, beloved husband of Mrs. Vanaja Muttiah, darling father of Arjuna and Amirtha, son of late Mr. Selvam Muttiah and Mrs. Susila Muttiah and loving brother of Selvakkumar, Rajkumar, Ashokkumar and Shobha, loving brother-in-law of Lalini, Nandhini, Judy, Sivakanthan, Premkumar (late), Kamini, Amirtha and Prakash. He enriched the lives of those who knew him by his simple joyful and loving kindness, he will always be in our hearts. He peacefully passed away at the age of 56 on the 16th of Jyly 2016 at his home in Bambalapitiya. Remains lie at No. 10, Kinross Avenue, Colombo 04. Cortege leaves residence at 4.00 p.m. on Wednesday the 20th of July 2016, burial at General Cemetery, Borella.098001

NEYDORFF – CARLYLE (Formerly of E B Creasy & Co PLC) – Beloved husband of Hilary, father of Janil (Australia), Gillian (DFCC Bank PLC), father-in-law of Ricky (Australia), Kevin Edwards (E B Creasy & Co PLC), grandfather of Cassendra, loving brother of the late Ralph, Yvonne, Delicia and Romain (Australia) & Dianne (Australia). Funeral on 19th July. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour at 4.00 p.m. for burial at General Cemetery Borella, RC Section. Viewing from 10 a.m. on 18th July. 097792

PERERA – P. MILTON (Retired Deputy Director of Central Bank of Sri Lanka). Beloved husband of Mrs. Leela (Mallika) Perera (retired Director of Education – Western Province), loving father of Chandima (Australia), Dr. Upuli (Cancer Hospital, Maharagama), Sasanka (Australia), loving father-in-law of Dr. Janendra Bianca (Australia) and Ashika (Australia), loving grandfather of Malaka, Sandali, Chanuka, Samiru, Mandira. Funeral is on Wedneday 20th July. Cremation at 4.00 p.m. at Public Cemetry, Wadduwa. Residence: 22, Albert Gunathilaka Mw., Wadduwa.097996

RAJENDRAM – CHANDRAN ANTON. Loving husband of Premela Rajendram, father of Tanuja, Tarek and Tamim, father-in-law of Jayaraman Gananasekaran, Lekha Yappa, grandfather of Shanthi, Sajiv, Shriya, Sathya Gnanasekaran and Lakshmini and Linuk Yappa, son of NMJ Rajendram and Marie Regina Rajendram, expired and cremated in Chennai, India on 16.07.2016. Viewing will be held on August 14th 4.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. and Memorial Service to be conducted on August 15th, 2016 at A.F. Raymond Funeral Parlour in Colombo, Sri Lanka between 9.00 a.m. and 12.00 noon following the Service, the ashes will be conveyed to the Negombo Cemetery for burial in the family vault. 098003

RATNAYAKE – EDMUND HENRY NIHAL. Son of the late Henry Paul and Irene Phyllis Noble Ratnayake, beloved husband of Soma, precious father of Prasad, Sampath (New York) and Dushyanthi (London), loving father-in-law of Udeni, Inoka and Kapila, darling grandpa of Praneeth, Prashan Sahan, Savin, Ama and Paba, passed away peacefully. Cortege leaves residence on Wednesday July 20, 2016 at 5.00 p.m. for cremation at Erawwala Cemetery. 345/3, Mahawatta Road, Erawwala, Pannipitiya. 097903

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