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OBITUARIES - JANUARY 2017 UPALI OBEYESEKERE·SUNDAY, 1 JANUARY 2017
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
ATAPATTU - CONSTANCE MANEL (Teacher, Lecturer,
Journalist of Prince of Wales College, Asian International
School, Leighton Park International, Aquinas University
College) at Rest with Jesus. Daughter of late Brigadier &
Mrs. Arthur Wijeratne, dearly beloved wife of late Carlyle
Dudley, loving mother of Orville, Mihiri & Prasanna,
mother-in-law of Harshana, loving Archcha of Minoli &
Hashane, sister of Claudia Iddamalgoda, sister-in-law of
Leslie Iddamalgoda, Desmond Atapattu, Sonia Alagoda &
Upendra. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond's Funeral Parlour.
Cortege leaves the Parlour on Wednesay 1st February at
1.30 p.m. for cremation at General Cemetery, Borella at 2
p.m.013745
ABEYRATNE - THUSITHA (nee ABEYSINGHE), wife of
the late Yogi Abeyratne, mother of Shanika, Thushara and
Chanaka, mother-in-law of Kunchani, daughter of
Srimathi Abeysinghe and late D.D. Abeysinghe, sister of
Geetha, Deepa and Jagath Abeysinghe, sister-in-law of Viji,
Sanath and Shiromi, expired. Cremation on Tuesday 31st
January at 3.00 p.m. at Thalawathugoda Cemetery.
Cortege leaves residence No. 296D. Tample Road (off
Jayawardenepura Hospital Road) Thalapathpitiya at
2.30 p.m. 013528
AYR. DR. RAJAKARUNA - HEMA. It is with great sadness
that we announce the passing away of Ayr. Dr. (Mrs)
Hema Rajakaruna, beloved wife of Ayr. Dr. M.
Karunathilaka, loving mother of Prof. Indika
Karunathilaka (Faculty of Medicine Colombo) and Mrs.
Indima Karunathilaka (Pharmacist), beloved mother-in-
law of Dr. Sujeewa & Dr. Dhammika Ariyawansha (MOH -
Mahawa), beloved grandmother of Maleesha, Sachintha,
Dilanka & Oneli. Funeral & cremation will be held at
Dambadeniya on 31st January 2017. 013522
FERNANDO - PAUL GLADIES CHARLES (Manager -
Logistic Stores Helaclothing (Pvt) Ltd). Beloved husband
of Dishani Fernando, father of Fabian Julian Britney,
brother of Helen Sharmila Hilary Valantine Robin Kevin,
brother-in-law of Rosary, Vitalish, Glen, Sriyapushpam,
Jacintha, Shazmin Ramya, Subothini, expired. Cremation
on 01st February 2017 at 3.00 p.m. at Madampitiya
Cemetery. T.Phone 077-0452466. 013794
JAYAWARDANE - U.A.M. MAHINDA. Beloved husband of
Shirleen Maya, loving father of Shyama, Vasanthi and
Shaminda, father-in-law of Kumar Sugathapala, Satyajit
Satarasinghe and Roshika Jayawardane, grandfather of
Dinushi, Chanuki, Maneesha, Shalitha and Semini.
Dippitigala Estate, Lellopitiya, Ratnapura. Cortege leaves
residence at 3.30 p.m. on 31st of January 2017.
0452274656. 013716
NANDA JAYASINGHE - Beloved wife of the late Piyadasa
Hewawasam Thuduwage, precious mother of
Sarathchandra, Prabath (formerly at Metropolitan
Agencies) & late Sudath, loving mother-in-law of Nirmali
& Sujeewani, loving grandmother of Sachini. Funeral
Wednesday 1st February 2017. General Cemetery
Crematorium, Borella. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond
Parlour at 2 p.m. 013689
WIJEYESEKERA - ROMESH Precious son of Garu (Jith)
and Esha (nee Casie Chitty). Darling brother of Ronali,
nephew of Chandrani and Mano, Nirmalie, Sharma.
Viewing at A.F. Raymond Funeral Parlour from 9 a.m.
today 31st January 2017. Burial at General Cemetery,
Borella (R/C Section) at 4 p.m. (No flowers by request).
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Monday, January 30, 2017
ABEYRATNE - THUSITHA (nee ABEYSINGHE), wife of
the late Yogi Abeyratne, mother of Shanika, Thushara and
Chanaka, mother-in-law of Kunchani, daughter of
Srimathi Abeysinghe and late D.D. Abeysinghe, sister of
Geetha, Deepa and Jagath Abeysinghe, sister-in-law of Viji,
Sanath and Shiromi, expired. Cremation on Tuesday 31st
January at 3.00 p.m. at Thalawathugoda Cemetery.
Cortege leaves residence No. 296D. Tample Road (off
Jayawardenepura Hospital Road) Thalapathpitiya at
2.30 p.m. 013528
AYR. DR. RAJAKARUNA - HEMA. It is with great sadness
that we announce the passing away of Ayr. Dr. (Mrs)
Hema Rajakaruna, beloved wife of Ayr. Dr. M.
Karunathilaka, loving mother of Prof. Indika
Karunathilaka (Faculty of Medicine Colombo) and Mrs.
Indima Karunathilaka (Pharmacist), beloved mother-in-
law of Dr. Sujeewa & Dr. Dhammika Ariyawansha (MOH -
Mahawa), beloved grandmother of Maleesha, Sachintha,
Dilanka & Oneli. Funeral & cremation will be held at
Dambadeniya on 31st January 2017. 013522
DEVAGIRI - H.A.P. (Retired) Former Finance Manager of
Ports Authority, Past President of CIMA Sri Lanka, Former
Finance Manager of Oils and Fats expired. Beloved
husband of Edna, father of Shanthini, Srimath and Sajith,
father-in-law of Dr. Jayantha Gunaratna and Susiri,
grandfather of Thilini, Surith and Surani. Funeral on
(Monday) 30th January 2017. Cortege leaves residence
79, Station Road, Wattala at 3.30 p.m. for burial at
Mabole R.C. Cemetery. TP: 011-2981627, 077-5141346.
013272
EMMANUEL - RANJI (STELLA) (Nee ABRAHAM). At rest
with Jesus. Wife of the late Basil (ABC) Emmanuel (Inland
Revenue), treasured mother of Ranjan (UK), Mano (CTS),
Chrishanthi (LOLC), and Keshy (UK and formerly staff of
Ladies’ College), loved sister of Indranie Poopalasingham
(Canada and formerly staff of Methodist College) and
Pathma de Silva (UK), mother-in-law of Tina and of Simon
Trundle, loving grandmother of Robin, Keshy Jasmine and
Grace (UK). The remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s from 11
a.m. on Sunday 29th January 2017. Funeral on Monday
30th January 2017 at 3 p.m. followed by burial at Kanatte
(Anglican Section) at 4 p.m. 013503
JAYASEKARA - DAYA (Formerly at Mahaweli Reach Hotel
and H.L.De Mel & Co. Ltd.). Dearly beloved husband of
Kumari (Tudor V. Perera & Co.), beloved father of Sathya
(T.S. Management Co. Ltd.), Surath (Delmege Forsyth
Alcon Division) passed away. Funeral on 30th January
2017. Cortege leaves residence at No. 11/2, Malamulla
West, Panadura at 5.30 p.m. for burial at Gorakana
Cemetery. 038-2230619. 013526
KANAGASABAI - THAMOTHARAMPILLAI (Owner of
Jeya Bakery, Manipay & Director of Dero Export
International (Pvt) Ltd.). Beloved husband of Keerthirani,
loving father of K. Premakumar, Shanthakumar (France),
Jeyasekaran (Canada), Vijitha, loving father-in-law of
Priyatharshini, Rajini, Thushani, Maxie, loving
grandfather of Shanjith, Shayini, Prashani, Dinesh, Dilani,
Dulaxion, Dalia passed away in Colombo on 28.01.2017.
Cortege leaves from 44/A, Bangalawatha, Mabola,
Wattala for Hindu Cemetery, Borella on 30.01.2017
today at 2.00 p.m. TP: 0777 224323 (Pream), 077
5405614 (Vijitha) 013523
KARIYAWASAM - P.W. (nee GUNAWARDENA) Retired
Principal Sri Jayawardenepura Boys’ Primary. Wife of late
D.S. Kariyawasam (Census and Statistics), mother of
Pushpa (Rtd. Lecturer, Teachers’ College, Maharagama &
Nalanda College), Somiruwan (Canada), Prasadini and
Colonel Vajira Kariyawasam, mother-in-law of Rear
Admiral (Rtd.) D.K. Dassanayake, Suneetha (Canada), Anil
Gunawardana (Attorney-at-Law), and Lakmini,
grandmother of Isuru & Isuri (Australia), Asiri (Seven
Sails Maritime), Sethpriya (Unilevers), Wyomi, Kavishka,
Savithru, Dinethri, Buwaneka and Sithum. Cortege leaves
residence No. 55, Mission Road, Kotte at 4.30 p.m. for
cremation at Beddagana Cemetery at 5.00 p.m. on
Monday 30th 2017. 013520
PERERA - UPALI - Son of late Shelton Perera and late
Noreen Perera of Kurunegala. Beloved husband of
Chandanie Perera, loving father of Ruvinga, Sakitha and
Migara, brother of Susantha, Surangani and late Nirmali,
Ranjith, Berni, late Diana, Lakshman, Asuntha Savithri
(Aus), late Dushanthi, son-in-law of Clinton Rodrigo, late
Chandra, brother-in-law of Renuka Daya Aloysius, Henry,
Dammi, Lloyd, late Steve, Ramani, late Desmond, Ratcliff
(Aus.), late Prem. Burial at 10.00 a.m. 30th January. The
remains lie at Jayarathna Funeral Parlour, Borella from
Sunday 8.00 a.m. - Monday 10.00 a.m. 013508
VIDANA GAMAGE GUNAWATHIE - Wife of late J.G.
Piyadasa, loving mother of Nandani, Ramani Chandra,
Ranjani, Monica and late Thilak, mother-in-law of Aruna,
Kamal, Gamini, Jagath, Rasika and Anil. Cortege leaves
residence No. 278, Thimbirigasyaya Road, Colombo 05
at 4.00 p.m. for Cremation at Borella cemetery at 5.00 p.m.
on Monday 30th 2017. 013524
WEERASOORIYA RICHARD TISSA - At rest with Jesus.
Dearly beloved husband of Ianthe, son of the late Percy
and late Freda, son-in-law of late Frank and late Ethel
Jinadasa, brother of Lakshman, Srilal and Chinta, brother-
in-law of Ruvini, Dilhani, Jerris, Mohan, Yasmin, Neomal
and Shamala, expired in London. The remains will lie at
A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parour from 12 noon on Sunday
29th. A service will be held at the funeral parlour at 4 p.m.
on Monday 30th. Thereafter burial at General Cemetery
Kanatte Anglican Section at 5 p.m. Tele: 0775974524.
013504
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2017.
AL-HAJ IZZUDEEN HAROOM OSMAN former Staff
Officer Habib Bank, Zuich. Beloved son of Marhoom Al-Haj
Izzudheen Marikar & Marhooma Hajiani Ummu Naleefa,
beloved husband of Marhooma Hajiani Zainab Zeeniya,
everloving father of F. Sabeeha, loving father-in-law of M.
Kareem Marikar Bawa, loving grandfather of Mohamed, F.
Zahra & M. Ali, beloved brother of Marhoom Al-Haj I.M.
Rishard, Marhoom Al-Haj I.S. Hussain, Marhooma Thoofa,
Marhooma Thahira, Hanoon Faleel, Zahida Fuad, Hamziya
Shuhood, Faizuna & Ghaffoor, brother-in-law of Sakeen
Naazira, Noori, Afkhar Ali & Marhooma Shahravi. Janaza
took place on the 13th January to Maligawatte Muslim
Burial Ground. T.P. 2879793 / 0777679161. 010273
EMMANUEL - NICHOLAPILLAI, VICTOR - Formerly of
Times of Ceylon, Trans Lanka Investment (Pvt) Ltd. and
Roland Establishment Pvt. Ltd., expired on 26th January
2017. Beloved husband of Maria Magdalene, brother of
late Mrs Rani Mary Angela Gregory, father of Julian (UK),
Felician (UK), Carmelita and Fabian, father-in-law of
Maria UK, Ellena UK, Victor Emmanuel and Prashanthini,
grandfather of Jacintha, Nethan, Oliver, Jude, Mirissa and
Kevin. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour.
Cortege leaves the Parlour on Sunday 29th January 2017
at 4 p.m. for burial at General Cemetery Borella (Roman
Catholic Section). 013137
EMMANUEL - RANJI (STELLA) (Nee ABRAHAM). At rest
with Jesus. Wife of the late Basil (ABC) Emmanuel (Inland
Revenue), treasured mother of Ranjan (UK), Mano (CTS),
Chrishanthi (LOLC), and Keshy (UK and formerly staff of
Ladies College), loved sister of Indranie Poopalasingham
(Canada and formerly staff of Methodist College) and
Pathma de Silva (UK), mother-in-law of Tina and of Simon
Trundle, loving grandmother of Robin, Keshy Jasmine and
Grace (UK). Body will lie at A.F. Raymond’s from 11 a.m.
on Sunday 29th January 2017. Funeral on Monday 30th
January 2017 at 3 p.m. followed by burial at Kanatte
(Anglican Section) at 4 p.m. 013502
HERAT - SHEILA GENEVIVE MARIE (NEE SYMONS) -
Called to eternal rest with Jesus. Beloved wife of late Sam
Herat, loving mother and mother-in-law of late Sandhya
and Chandana Weerasinghe, Santhoshi and Salinda
Watapuluwa, Suren and Dipika Herat, loving
grandmother of Chanrishan, Sharadha, Kanishka, Jeevaka,
Dinushki, Yenuk, Janitha and Heshala. Remains lie at A.F.
Raymond’s Funeral Parlour. Cortege leaves the Parlour
at 5.30 p.m. for cremation on Sunday 29th January 2017
at the General Cemetery Borella at 6.00 p.m. No. 115,
Inner Flower Road, Colombo 03. 013501
JOSEPH - ALLEN FREDERICK - Much loved father of
Oscar, dearly beloved son of late Walter Frederick & late
Ailene Carmel Joseph (Nee Ohlmus), dear brother of late
David, late Miles & late Roger, was called to rest after a
brief illness. A Thanksgiving Mass was said at Good
Shepherd Church, Mulgrave on 24th January 2017,
followed by burial at Springvale Botanical Cemetery,
Melbourne. No. 47, Winmalee Drive, Glen Waverly, Vic.
3150, Australia. 010895
KARIYAWASAM - P.W. (nee GUNAWARDENA) Retired
Principal Sri Jayawardenepura Boys Primary. Wife of late
D.S. Kariyawasam (Census and Statistics), mother of
Pushpa (Rtd. Lecturer, Teachers’ College, Maharagama &
Nalanda College), Somiruwan (Canada), Prasadini and
Colonel Vajira Kariyawasam, mother-in-law of Rear
Admiral (Rtd.) D.K. Dassanayake, Suneetha (Canada), Anil
Gunawardana (Attorney-at-Law), and Lakmini,
grandmother of Isuru & Isuri (Australia), Asiri (Seven
Sails Maritime), Sethpriya (Unilevers), Wyomi, Kavishka,
Savithru, Dinethri, Buwaneka and Sithum. Cortege leaves
residence No. 55, Mission Road, Kotte at 4.30 p.m. for
cremation at Beddagana Cemetery at 5.00 p.m. on
Monday 30th 2017. 013519
MOHAMED THAHIR MOHAMED ANVER - Beloved son of
late Al Haj O.L.M. Thahir (Aluthgama) and late Zakiya
Umma, grand son of late Al Haj Ebrahim Lebbe Marikkar
(Veyangalle), brother of T.M. Fazil and late T.M. Sha
Hamza, brother-in-law of Maraliya Sha Hamza, loving
uncle of Asma, Ayesha, Ibrahim, Aamina and Imran.
Janaza took place on 14th January 2017 at Dehiwala
Muslim Burial Ground from 56, 42nd Lane, Wellawatte,
Colombo - 06. May he attain highest ranks of Jannah,
Aameen. 013387
PERERA - UPALI - Son of late Shelton Perera and late
Noreen Perera of Kurunegala. Beloved husband of
Chandanie Perera, loving father of Ruvinga, Sakitha and
Migara, brother of Susantha, Surangani and late Nirmali,
Ranjith, Berni, late Diana, Lakshman, Asuntha Savithri
(Aus), late Dushanthi, son-in-law of Clinton Rodrigo, late
Chandra, brother-in-law of Renuka Daya Aloysius, Henry,
Dammi, Lloyd, late Steve, Ramani, late Desmond, Rataliff
(Aus.), late Prem. Burial at 10.00 a.m. 30th January. Body
lying at Jayarathna Funeral Parlour, Borella from
Sunday 8.00 a.m. - Monday 10.00 a.m. 013507
RASHEED - NOORUL HUZAIMA Nee HATHY - Beloved
wife of late Mohamed Faiz Rasheed - Daughter of late
A.R.M. Hathy and late Ummu Zohara, daughter-in-law of
late M.C.H.M. Rasheed and late Ummu Thahira, beloved
mother of Mirzeth, Mathiha and Shukry Rasheed (USA),
mother-in-law of Rizmi Saleem, Riza Idroos and Firaza
Sheriff (USA), grandmother of Faazil Saleem (Dubai),
Faahim Saleem, Dr. Aneesa Idroos (Australia), Adeeb
Idroos and Imran Rasheed (USA), grandmother-in-law of
Ilma Saleem (Dubai) and Dr. Belal Haniffa (Australia),
sister of late Rahman Hathy, late Samsudeen Hathy, late
Noor Zulaiha Mihlar, late Ayn Hathy, late Mohideen Hathy,
late Shaul Hameed Hathy, late Ghouse Hathy, late Cassim
Hathy and Raheema Fauz, sister-in-law of late Ryhan
Sameer, late Ummu Naseeha Sahil, late Zubair and Zuhri
Rasheed, late Farhana Hathy, Sithy Abbasiya Hathy, late
M.Y.M. Mihlar, late Mufriya, late Zaika, late Inaya, late
Kadhija and late M.S.M. Fauz. Janaza took place at 9.00
a.m. on the 27th of January from 76A, Peterson Lane,
Colombo 6 to Kupiyawatte Muslim Burial Ground.
013498
REV. FR. ELMO RAJ FERNANDO of the Archdiocese of
Colombo was called to Eternal Rest on the 25th Janury
2017. His Mortal remains will lie in state at St. John’s
Church, Mutwal till Saturday, 28th January 2.30 p.m.
Thereafter will be transferred to the Archbishop’s House
Chapel, Borella. Requiem Mass will be at 3.00 p.m. on
Sunday, 29th January 2017, followed by Interment at
General Cemetery, Borella. Rev. Fr. Elmo Raj was born on
10th June 1955 and was ordained on 6th December 1986.
He is the son of Mr W.S.A. Ebert Fernando and Mrs Latie
Lilian Fernando. 013146
REV. FR. ELMO RAJ FERNANDO - ARCH DIOCESE OF
COLOMBO - Dearly beloved son of late Ebert Fernando
and Maureen, loving brother of late Vijaya, Sherine (USA)
and Nirmala; loving brother-in-law of late Sanath (USA)
and late Anil; uncle of Roshan and Chayani, Ranga and
Ashani, Sanjaya Anuk, Shivanka and Shehana (Australia),
Sudarshi and Sajith, Danushi and Shehan, Lakshi and
Nadeera (Saudi Arabia), entered into eternal peace. His
Mortal remains will lie in state at St. John’s Church,
Mutwal till Saturday, 28th January 2.30 p.m. Thereafter
will be transferred to the Archbishop’s House Chapel,
Colombo 8. Requiem Mass will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday
29th January 2017, followed by Interment at General
Cemetery, Borella.
WEERASOORIYA RICHARD TISSA - At rest with Jesus.
Dearly beloved husband of Ianthe, son of the late Percy
and late Freda, son-in-law of late Frank and late Ethel
Jinadasa, brother of Lakshman, Srilal and Chinta, brother-
in-law of Ruvini, Dilhani, Jerris, Mohan, Yasmin, Neomal
and Shamala, expired in London. The remains will lie at
A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parour from 12 noon on
Sunday 29th. A service will be held at the funeral parlour
at 4 p.m. on Monday 30th. Thereafter burial at General
Cemetery Kanatte Anglican Section at 5 p.m. Tele:
0775974524.
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Saturday, January 28, 2017
REV. FR. ELMO RAJ FERNANDO of the Archdiocese of
Colombo was called to Eternal Rest on the 25th Janury
2017. His Mortal remains will lie in state at St. John’s
Church, Mutwal till Saturday, 28th January 2.30 p.m.
Thereafter will be transferred to the Archbishop’s House
Chapel, Borella. Requiem Mass will be at 3.00 p.m. on
Sunday, 29th January 2017, followed by Interment at
General Cemetery, Borella. Rev. Fr. Elmo Raj was born on
10th June 1955 and was ordained on 6th December 1986.
He is the son of Mr W.S.A. Ebert Fernando and Mrs Latie
Lilian Fernando. 011880
DE SILVA - TITUS - Dearly beloved husband of Rani,
much loved father of late Chamal, Krishanthi (France),
Shantha (Japan) and Damith, father-in-law of Tissa
(France) and Fumico (Japan), brother of late Punnawathie
Dharmadasa and Karunawathi Jinasena. Cortege leaves
residence No. 33, School Avenue, Nawala on 28th
Saturday at 4.30 p.m. for cremation at Nawala Cemetery
at 5.00 p.m. 011350
EMMANUEL - NICHOLAPILLAI, VICTOR - Formerly of
Times of Ceylon, Trans Lanka Investment (Pvt) Ltd. and
Roland Establishment Pvt. Ltd., expired on 26th January
2017. Beloved husband of Maria Magdalene, brother of
late Mrs Rani Mary Angela Gregory, father of Julian (UK),
Felician (UK), Carmelita and Fabian, father-in-law of
Maria UK, Ellena UK, Victor Emmanuel and Prashanthini,
grandfather of Jacintha, Nethan, Oliver, Jude, Mirissa and
Kevin. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour.
Cortege leaves the Parlour on Sunday 29th January 2017
at 4 p.m. for burial at General Cemetery Borella (Roman
Catholic Section). 013144
FERNANDO - WING COMMANDER NOEL (SLAF,
Retired). Managing Director Fin Travel, son of the late
Bertie, the late Jessie and the late Merlyn Fernando, loving
husband of Hyacinth, loving brother of the late Pearl, the
late Kingsley, Neil, Wimal, Merril, Sita and Chitrani,
beloved brother-in-law of Chandra, Manel, Saro, Srimali,
the late Sisira and Gaya. Funeral will take place on
Saturday, 28th of January at General Cemetery, Borella.
Cortege leaves residence, 133, Model Farm Road,
Colombo 8 at 4 p.m. Cremation at 5 p.m. (Buddhist
Section). No flowers by request. Donations, if any, to be
made to Lanka Shishyadhara Society Limited 013132
GANESALINGAM - E.S.P. - Proprietor E.S.P. & Co.,
Colombo & Jaffna. Beloved husband of Sumathy, loving
father of Abiramye, Chenthuran and Vaishika, loving son
of late E.S. Perampalam and Manikam, brother of
Parasakthi, Parameshwary, Souondarampillai,
Nagaratnam, late Palamani and Annapakium, expired.
Funeral will take place on Sunday at 9.00 a.m. at General
Cemetery, Kanatte. No. 11, Bethesda Place, Colombo 05.
Contact 0771106323, 0776757178. 013366
GERARD NATHANIEL - Beloved husband of Devika,
precious father of Marc, loving brother of Karmini Storer,
Rohini Black, Malini Selvadurai, Ranjini Kanagasabai,
Shirani Herzig, expired. Funeral arrangements will be
notified. 013452
LODEWYKE - RITA PRIMROSE - Wife of the late Fabian
Lodewyke, mother of Charmaine, Jasmine, Darrell (East
West Foods), late Rex and of Anslem (Australia), mother-
in-law of Raymond Rodrigoe (Momo’s Wattala), Adrian
Lodewyke (Malay Restaurant), Sunethra and Chris
(Australia), grandmother of Rienzo and Imasha (Dialog),
Joanne (Classic Travels), Anton (Set International Lanka),
Melissa, Melanie (MCB Bank), Andrea (Classic Travels),
Ethan, Erin and Isabell, great grandmother of Ayden,
Ashlyn and Leyandra. Rest in the Arms of Jesus. Cortege
leaves Barney Raymond Funeral Parlour at 3.30 p.m.
on 28th January 2017 for Service at St. Joseph’s Church,
Grandpass and thereafter Burial at Madampitiya
Cemetery. 012342
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Friday, January 27, 2017 -
REV. FR. ELMO RAJ FERNANDO of the Archdiocese of
Colombo was called to Eternal Rest on the 25th Janury
2017. His Mortal remains will lie in state at St. John’s
Church, Mutwal till Saturday, 28th January 2.30 p.m.
Thereafter will be transferred to the Archbishop’s House
Chapel, Borella. Requiem Mass will be at 3.00 p.m. on
Sunday, 29th January 2017, followed by Interment at
General Cemetery, Borella. Rev. Fr. Elmo Raj was born on
10th June 1955 and was ordained on 6th December 1986.
He is the son of Mr W.S.A. Ebert Fernando and Mrs Latie
Lilian Fernando. 011880
DE ALWIS - NELUM SRIYAKANTHI, at rest with Jesus,
wife of Denver Nathanielsz, mother of Natasha (Dubai)
and Natalie (Trade Promoters Pvt Ltd.), mother-in-law of
Sanjeev Selvam (Dubai), Pronoy Gomes (Malwana Springs
- Frosty), grandmother of Prarthana, Dylan and Christina,
daughter of late Ivor and Ester De Alwis, sister of Olu,
Kumudu and Saman, sister-in-law of Avril, Coreen, Hamil,
Loudslyn, Cletus, expired on 24th January 2017. Remains
lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella. Cortege
leaves on Saturday, 28th January at 8.15 a.m. for service
and burial at Baptist Church, burial grounds, Hendala at
10.00 a.m. 011586
DE SILVA - TITUS - Dearly beloved husband of Rani,
much loved father of late Chamal, Krishanthi (France),
Shantha (Japan) and Damith, father-in-law of Tissa
(France) and Fumico (Japan), brother of late Punnawathie
Dharmadasa and Karunawathi Jinasena. Cortege leaves
residence No. 33, School Avenue, Nawala on 28th
Saturday at 4.30 p.m. for cremation at Nawala Cemetery
at 5.00 p.m. 011350
KARIYAWASAM - WIMAL (Retired Senior Secretary
Administrative Service) - Son of late Peter and
Seelawathie Kariyawasam of Kalutara, beloved husband
of Rukmani (Retired Teacher - Kalutara Gnanodaya
School), loving father of Thushara (Teacher - Kalamulla
R.C. School) and Srimal, father-in-law of Gajaba
Hettiarachchi (Manager - U.K.G Group of Companies,
Galle), everloving grandfather of Kavisha (Student
Medical Faculty Karapitiya Galle) and Sanduni Ravisha
(Student Kalutara Balika National School), loving brother
of late Cyril, Merril, Neil and Cecil, expired. Remains lie at
No. 55, Sri Sarananda Mawatha, Kalutara South.
Funeral will take place on 27th (Friday) January 2017 at
5.00 p.m. at General Cemetery Kalutara North. TP. 034-
2222274. 011200
EMMANUEL - NICHOLAPILLAI, VICTOR - Formerly of
Times of Ceylon, Trans Lanka Investment (Pvt) Ltd. and
Roland Establishment Pvt. Ltd., expired on 26th January
2017. Beloved husband of Maria Magdalene, brother of
late Mrs Rani Mary Angela Gregory, father of Julian (UK),
Felician (UK), Carmelita and Fabian, father-in-law of
Maria UK, Ellena UK, Victor Emmanuel and Prashanthini,
grandfather of Jacintha, Nethan, Oliver, Jude, Mirissa and
Kevin. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour at
8 a.m. on Friday 27th January 2017. Cortege leaves the
Parlour on Sunday 29th January 2017 at 4 p.m. for Burial
at General Cemetery Borella (Roman Catholic Section).
012344
FERNANDO - WING COMMANDER NOEL (SLAF,
Retired). Managing Director Fin Travel, son of the late
Bertie, the late Jessie and the late Merlyn Fernando, loving
husband of Hyacinth, loving brother of the late Pearl, the
late Kingsley, Neil, Wimal, Merril, Sita and Chitrani,
beloved brother-in-law of Chandra, Manel, Saro, Srimali,
the late Sisira and Gaya. Funeral will take place on
Saturday, 28th of January at General Cemetery, Borella.
Cortege leaves residence, 133, Model Farm Road,
Colombo 8 at 4 p.m. Cremation at 5 p.m. (Buddhist
Section). No flowers by request. Donations, if any, to be
made to Lanka Shishyadhara Society Limited 012345
LODEWYKE - RITA PRIMROSE - Wife of the late Fabian
Lodewyke, mother of Charmaine, Jasmine, Darrell (East
West Foods), late Rex and of Anslem (Australia), mother-
in-law of Raymond Rodrigoe (Momo’s Wattala), Adrian
Lodewyke (Malay Restaurant), Sunethra and Chris
(Australia), grandmother of Rienzo and Imasha (Dialog),
Joanne (Classic Travels), Anton (Set International Lanka),
Melissa, Melanie (MCB Bank), Andrea (Classic Travels),
Ethan, Erin and Isabell, great grandmother of Ayden,
Ashlyn and Leyandra. Rest in the Arms of Jesus. Cortege
leaves Barney Raymond Funeral Parlour at 3.30 p.m.
on 28th January 2017 for Service at St. Joseph’s Church,
Grandpass and thereafter Burial at Madampitiya
Cemetery. 012341
NAVARATNAM - PEACE PACKIARANI NAVARATNAM
(Periya Kunchu nee Ariyanayagam) passed away
pacefully on 25 Jan. 2017 and is Safe in the Arms of Jesus.
Beloved wife of the late V. Navaratnam, loving mother of
Anita (Australia) and Nirubini, grandmother of Romona
(Australia), Revin (Australia), Jeshuran and Nishuran,
darling great-grandmother of Reyhan (Australia). Cortege
leaves residence 95 (151), Kandy Road, Chundikuli,
Jaffna 2.00 p.m. on Saturday 28th of Jan. 2017 for Burial.
012343
SOMASUNDARAM - MRS VIJEYLUXMI - It is with deep
regret we announce the demise of retired Teacher Mrs
VIJEYLUXMI SOMASUNDARAM, wife of late Attorney-at-
Law - Mr T. Somasundaram, mother of Mrs K.
Vijeyasundari (Canada), Mrs S. Jeyaluxmy (London), Dr
Kala Somasundaram - Consultant Paediatrician (Lady
Ridgeway Hospital - Borella) and Mr Mathiyalagan - USA.
Remains lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour Borella and
leave the Parlour on Sunday 29.01.2017 at 12 noon. For
Cremation at General Cemetery Borella. Residence - 24-
3/1, Ratnakara Road, Dehiwala. 0777562942. 012307
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Thursday, January 26, 2017
DIAS - DORIN (Aunty Dicky) - Teacher - Beloved wife of
Alfred Dias, loving mother of Johann Muller (USA),
Desiree Wijesundera (Australia), Rosanne Sabar
(Australia), Rohan Dias (Kuwait Airways), Shiran Dias
(Expolanka), mother-in-law of Premila Muller (USA),
Rajiv Wijesundera (Australia), Malik Sabar (Australia),
Thilini Dias (Nestle), sister of late Capt. Brian Perera &
Chaman Amarasekara (Australia), was called to Eternal
Rest on 21st January 2017. Remains lie at No. 18,
Piyaratanarama Road, Dehiwala from Wednesday
January 25th. Funeral Service and Cremation according to
her wishes on 27th January at 5 p.m. at Mount Lavinia
General Cemetery. 010701
KARIYAWASAM - WIMAL (Retired Senior Secretary
Administrative Service) - Son of late Peter and
Seelawathie Kariyawasam of Kalutara, beloved husband
of Rukmani (Retired Teacher - Kalutara Gnanodaya
School), loving father of Thushara (Teacher - Kalamulla
R.C. School) and Srimal, father-in-law of Gajaba
Hettiarachchi (Manager - U.K.G Group of Companies,
Galle), everloving grandfather of Kavisha (Student
Medical Faculty Karapitiya Galle) and Sanduni Ravisha
(Student Kalutara Balika National School), loving brother
of late Cyril, Merril, Neil and Cecil, expired. Remains lie at
No. 55, Sri Sarananda Mawatha, Kalutara South.
Funeral will take place on 27th (Friday) January 2017 at
5.00 p.m. at General Cemetery Kalutara North. TP. 034-
2222274. 011200
TOBY CLAESSEN - Son of Francis Claessen (Deceased)
and Joan Pereira (Australia), brother of Jeremy and Cathy,
formerly Teacher at St Peter’s College and AIS. Burial at
General Cemetery Borella, Thursday 26th January 2017.
Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond’s Parlour 4.30 p.m.
011252
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Wednesday, January 25, 2017 -
BROTHER DOMINIC - BROTHER ALEXANDER
DOMINIC DAS of the Ceylon Pentecostal Mission entered
Rest. Funeral Service on Wednesday the 25th at the
Mission Headquarters, No. 11, Rodrigo Place,
Mattakkuliya, Colombo 15 at 9.00 a.m. Burial
Madampitiya Cemetery. 010675
CLOGSTOUN - GASTON DYLEROY ANTHONY (Manager
Operations / Reservation - Exotic Holidays International).
Precious son of Glenroy (Kingsbury Hotel) and Maureen,
loving brother of Christina, passed away peacefully in the
Hands of the Lord. Cortege leaves residence 67/2A, Sri
Medananda Road, off De Mel Road, Laxapathiya,
Moratuwa on Wednesday 25th January at 3.00 p.m. for
Queen of Angels Church, Rawathawatta for Service. Burial
at Roman Catholic Section, General Cemetery Borella at
5.00 p.m. Contact No.: 0785356836.010523
DIAS - DORIN (Aunty Dicky) - Teacher - Beloved wife of
Alfred Dias, loving mother of Johann Muller (USA),
Desiree Wijesundera (Australia), Rosanne Sabar
(Australia), Rohan Dias (Kuwait Airways), Shiran Dias
(Expolanka), mother-in-law of Premila Muller (USA),
Rajiv Wijesundera (Australia), Malik Sabar (Australia),
Thilini Dias (Nestle), sister of late Capt. Brian Perera &
Chaman Amarasekara (Australia), was called to Eternal
Rest on 21st January 2017. Remains lie at No. 18,
Piyaratanarama Road, Dehiwala from Wednesday
January 25th. Funeral Service and Cremation according to
her wishes on 27th January at 5 p.m. at Mount Lavinia
General Cemetery. 010701
EDIRISURIYA - MRS. LILIYAN (of Maha Walawwa,
Gandara) - Beloved wife of late Mr. Millgrad Guy
Warnakula Edirisuriya, precious mother of Kulasiri,
Lalith, Sharika, Kapila and Guttila, loving mother-in-law of
Ranjith, Jayanthi, Shirani, Sujeewa and Anoma, expired on
23.01.2017. Funeral will take place at 5.00 p.m. on
25.01.2017, at the General Cemetery, Matara. Telephone:
0718-152370, 0412-259278.010570
SALGADO - CHINTHAMANI (BINKY). Beloved wife of
Lakshman (Dr. M.S.L., Retd. JMO/Prof). Loving mother of
Krishant and Shamali, daughter of late S.S.J. and Beatrice
Goonesekera, sister of late Manel Tampoe and of
Shanthilal Goonesekera, sister-in-law of late Toap and of
Chintha, late Dr. Ranji and of Surangani Salgado, Drs Raja
and Beth Salgado. Remains lie at residence No. 5,
Melbourne Avenue, Bamblapitiya from Tuesday 24th.
Cremation at General Cemetery, Borella on Wednesday
25th at 4.00 p.m. leaving residence at 3.15 p.m. No flowers
by request. 010325
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Tuesday, January 24, 2017
CLOGSTOUN - GASTON DYLEROY ANTONY (Manager
Operations / Reservation - Exotic Holidays International).
Previous son of Glenroy (Kingsbury Hotel) & Maureen,
loving brother of Christina, passed away peacefully in the
Hands of the Lord. Funeral arrangements will be notified
later. Contact No. 0785356836. 67/2A, Sri Medananda
Road, off De Mel Road, Laxapathiya, Moratuwa.
010402
GINIGE - MR. DICKMAN NANDASIRI. Son of late Ginige
Simaris Silva and Alice Nona of Polwatta, Ambalangoda,
brother of Lambert, Badraprema, late Dharmadasa, late
Piyasiri, late Mahinda, brother-in-law of Neeta, Ranjani,
Bandusili, late Josalin and late Lalani, expired. Remains
lies at No. 5, 9th Lane, Jayamalapura, Gampola. Funeral
will take place at 4.00 p.m. on Tuesday 24th January at
Gampola General Cemetry. 010356
KITHULEGODA - ROHINI MYRTLE. Much loved wife of
the late Upali, precious mother of Lalith and Manique,
mother-in-law of Rehana and Prince, ever loving
grandmother of Charmaine, Neshan, Chevan and Ayesha,
loving Akka of late Manel, Bandula, Lalitha and Mahen,
passed away on 20.01.2017. Remains lie at A.F.
Raymond’s Borella from Monday 23.01.2017. Cremation
at General Cemetery, Borella on Tuesday 24.01.2017 at 5
p.m. 010131
MANCHANAYAKE - SAMAN (ITN), dearest husband of
Dinesha Udawatte, loving father of Eranga (Australia),
Thisura (Royal College) and Himal (Royal College), son of
E.D.P. Manchanayake and late Chandra, brother of Devika
Bamunuge, Upul and Amitha, brother-in-law of Asoka
Bamunuge (National Water Supply and Drainage Board),
Ruvini Siyambalapitiya, Thilini Wickremaratne and
Rashath Udawatte (Australia), son-in-law of Jayatissa and
Karuna Udawatte (Australia), expired. Cortege leaves
residence 11, Mahasen Mawatha, Nawala Road,
Nugegoda at 1.30 p.m. for cremation on Tuesday, 24th
January, at 2.30 p.m. at Nisala Arana, Kohuwala General
Cemetery. 010138
RATHNAYAKE - The death is announced of Miss Leila
Ratnayake (Retired Teacher - St. John’s Girls’ School
Panadura), daughter of late K.D. Carolis Appuhamy and
Dona Engalthina Kurruppu Jayawardena, sister of late Dr.
Chandrange, Haripala, Dixson Wimala and Paul, sister-in-
law of late Robert Nannyakkara, and Nanda, loving aunt
of Ravi, Jayanthi, Amarangani, Chandana, late Sarath and
Bandula. Funeral on Tuesday 24th January 2017. Cortege
leaves 70, Rumniwasa Panadura at 4.00 p.m. for
cremation at Minuwanpitiya Cemetery. 010141
SALGADO - CHINTHAMANI (BINKY). Beloved wife of
Lakshman (Dr. M.S.L., Retd. JMO/Prof). Loving mother of
Krishant and Shamali, daughter of late S.S.J. and Beatrice
Goonesekera, sister of late Manel Tampoe and of
Shanthilal Goonesekera, sister-in-law of late Toap and of
Chintha, late Dr. Ranji and of Surangani Salgado, Drs Raja
and Beth Salgado. Remains lie at residence No. 5,
Melbourne Avenue, Bamblapitiya from Tuesday 24th.
Cremation at General Cemetery, Borella on Wednesday
25th at 4.00 p.m. leaving residence at 3.15 p.m. No flowers
by request. 010325
BENJAMIN - THEVAMALAR (Retired Teacher - MGHS
Point Pedro, Alfha Criya Muslim School, Bloemendhal
Tamil Vidyalayam, Colombo 14). Beloved wife of late
Joshua Benjamin, loving mother of late sister Queency,
Trisette, Geetha, Ajith, grandmother of Ashan, Blessina,
Timothy, Dinithi, Nathan, Ezra, mother-in-law of Mohan,
late Christy, Priscilla, loving daughter of late Mr. & Mrs.
Nagalingam, loving sister of Jeyamany, Arulanandam,
Paramanandam, Jeevanandam, Manonmany, Navamalar,
Ranji, passed away on 23rd January 2017. Funeral service
at No. 15, Kawdana Gardens, Dehiwala on 25th January
2017 at 4 p.m. Burial at Mount Lavinia Cemetery. 010403
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Monday, January 23, 2017 -
DR. BALASURIYA - REGINOLD (Retired Divisional
Registered Medical Practitioner, Kurunegala) - Beloved
husband of late Mrs. Kusumawathie Muriel Jayasundara
Balasuriya and loving father of Dr. Udeni Balasuriya (USA)
and late Mrs. Nilmini Ratnayake (Australia), father-in-law
of Ranjani Balasuriya (USA) and Colvin Ratnayake
(Australia), expired. Funeral will take place at 3.00 p.m.
on Monday the 23rd at the Meddepathana Cemetery,
Ampitiya, Kandy. V.C. 145, Ampitiya, Kandy. Telephone:
076-8821469. 010140
DR. COREA - QUINTUS. Beloved husband of the late
Margie, beloved father of Chris and Enoka and of Rochelle
and Leyaket Tayabally, loving grandfather of Shenuka,
Shalini, Rehana and Rayaca, brother of Sextus and of late
Placidus, Amyntus, Therese and Justus, brother-in-law of
Trixie, Julie and Clare. Cortege leaves residence 111,
Inner Flower Road, Colombo 03 at 3.00 p.m. for service
at St. Anthoney’s Church, Kollupitiya on Monday 23rd
January followed by burial at General Cemetery, Kanatte,
RC Section. 010142
KITHULEGODA - ROHINI MYRTLE Much loved wife of
the late Upali, precious mother of Lalith and Manique,
mother-in-law of Rehana and Prince, ever loving
grandmother of Charmaine, Neshan, Chevan and Ayesha,
loving Akka of late Manel, Bandula, Lalitha and Mahen,
passed away on 20.01.2017. Remains lie at A.F.
Raymond’s Borella from Monday 23.01.2017. Cremation
at General Cemetery, Borella on Tuesday 24.01.2017 at 5
p.m. 010131
MANCHANAYAKE - SAMAN (ITN), dearest husband of
Dinesha Udawatte, loving father of Eranga (Australia),
Thisura (Royal College) and Himal (Royal College), son of
E.D.P. Manchanayake and late Chandra, brother of Devika
Bamunuge, Upul and Amitha, brother-in-law of Asoka
Bamunuge (National Water Supply and Drainage Board),
Ruvini Siyambalapitiya, Thilini Wickremaratne and
Rashath Udawatte (Australia), son-in-law of Jayatissa and
Karuna Udawatte (Australia), expired. Cortege leaves
residence 11, Mahasen Mawatha, Nawala Road,
Nugegoda at 1.30 p.m. for cremation on Tuesday, 24th
January, at 2.30 p.m. at Nisala Arana, Kohuwala General
Cemetery. 010138
RATHNAYAKE - The death is announced of Miss Leila
Ratnayake, retired teacher St. John’s Girls’ School
Panadura, daughter of late K.D. Carolis Appuhamy and
Dona Engalthina Kurruppu Jayawardena, sister of late Dr.
Chandrange , Haripala, Dixson Wimala and Paul, sister-in-
law of late Robert Nannyakkara, and Nanda, loving aunt
of Ravi, Jayanthi, Amarangani, Chandana, late Sarath and
Bandula. Funeral on Tuesday 24th January 2017. Cortege
leaves 70, Rumniwasa Panadura at 4.00 p.m. for
cremation at Minuwanpitiya Cemetery. 010141
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 2017.
GOMES - BOMIRIYAGE RATHNAPALA GOMES - Loving
husband of Sunitha, father of Ayomi, father-in-law of
Suran, son of late Manuel and Charlotte Gomes, brother of
Ida, Hilda and late Colin, and uncle of Dharshi, Hiran,
Manoja, Hirantha, Isuru and Nipunika. Cortege leaves
residence 6/6, Cross Road, Mt. Lavinia at 4.00 p.m. on
Monday January 23rd for cremation at the Mt. Lavinia
Cemetery at 5.00 p.m. 009727
KAPUGEDARA - LALITH INDRAKANTHA. Beloved
husband of Bridget Kapugedara (retired bank officer
BOC), father of Chamara Kapugedara & Chathuri
Kapugedara, father-in-law of Vichithra Wijesooriya &
Tamara Kapugedara, expired. Cortege leaves residence
No. 23/25, Thalwatte Estate, Naththarampotha,
Kundasale, Sunday 22nd January 2017 at 4.00pm.
Cremation at the Balagolla cemetery at 5.00pm. 009825
PEIRIS - CHARLES HENRY DE SOYSA - Beloved husband
of Marguerite, loving father of Gihan, Shane and Natasha,
father-in-law of Rukshini, Shami and Johan, precious
Seeya of Dharin, Alisha, Dhanya, Kahya, Mikhail, Reyhaan
and Alana. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour
from 2 p.m. Friday 20th to 2 p.m. Saturday 21st January.
Thereafter at No. 25, Anura Cross Road, Anderson
Road, Kalubowila, Dehiwela. Cortege leaves residence
at 2 p.m. on Sunday 22nd January for burial at Holy
Emmanuel Church, Moratuwa, at 3 p.m. 009695
PERERA - TUDOR LALITH - (Retired Custom Officer) -
Beloved husband of Sujatha (retired from Tourist Board),
loving father of Mohan (former Planter), Manohari
(retired teacher, Ananda Sasthralaya) & Samanmalee,
loving father-in-law of Wasantha - (Director General)
(SLIDA), and loving grandfather of Duleendra (USA) and
Sohaani (USA), passed away. Cortege leaves at Jayaratne
Parlour, Borella on Sunday 22nd January at 4 p.m. for
cremation at General Cemetery, Borella. (T.P.
0112682806). 010053
SAMARASINHA - CHRISTOPHER - Beloved husband of
Kanthi, loving father of Kushan (Coats Thread Exports
(Pvt) Ltd) and Savanthi, father-in-law of Hirosha (HNB)
and Niwanthi (DFCC), precious grandfather of Sineth and
Shivene, expired. Cortege leaves residence 125/5, Old
Dispensary Road, Thimbirigasyaya, Hendala, Wattala
at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday 22nd January for burial at St.
Mary’s Church, Nayakakanda at 4.00 p.m. 010086
KITHULEGODA - ROHINI MYRTLE Much loved wife of
the late Upali, precious mother of Lalith and Manique,
mother-in-law of Rehana and Prince, ever loving
grandmother of Charmaine, Neshan, Chevan and Ayesha,
loving Akka of late Manel, Bandula, Lalitha and Mahen,
Passed away on 20.01.2017. Remains lie at A.F.
Raymond’s Borella from Monday 23.01.2017. Cremation
at General Cemetery, Borella on Tuesday 24.01.2017 at 5
p.m. 010133
MANCHANAYAKE - SAMAN (ITN), dearest husband of
Dinesha Udawatte, loving father of Eranga (Australia),
Thisura (Royal College) and Himal (Royal College), son of
E.D.P. Manchanayake and late Chandra, brother of Devika
Bamunuge, Upul and Amitha, brother-in-law of Asoka
Bamunuge (National Water Supply and Drainage Board),
Ruvini Siyambalapitiya, Thilini Wickremaratne and
Rashath Udawatte (Australia), son-in-law of Jayatissa and
Karuna Udawatte (Australia), expired. Cortege leaves
residence 11, Mahasen Mawatha, Nawala Road,
Nugegoda at 1.30 p.m. for Cremation on Tuesday, 24th
January, at 2.30 p.m. at Nisala Arana, Kohuwala General
Cemetery. 010137
NATHANIEL - F R (TONY) loving husband of Primrose
Nathaniel, loving father of Camelia and Thushari, loving
grandfather of Zuo Loong, Mei Ling, Lianna and Ethan
passed away on 20th Jan. The remains lie at Mahinda
Funeral Parlour from 8 a.m., Service at 4 p.m. and
Cremation at 5 p.m. at Mt. Lavinia Cemetery on 22nd
January 2017. 010125
[Death Acknowledgements]
DE SILVA - ROY - WE acknowledge with gratitude the
care of the Doctors, Caregivers, friends and relatives as
well as the many others who helped in numerous ways at
our time of grief and their participation at the funeral and
religious ceremonies. We regret our inability to thank you
all individually. The De Silva family. 454/18, Piachaud
Gardens, Kandy. 009699
GUNASEKERA - SHANTHA - We the family of late
Shantha Gunasekera offer our sincere thanks and
gratitude to the relations, neighbours and friends who
helped in various ways during our time of need with
prayers, messages of condolence and floral tributes. Our
heartfelt thanks to Dr. Nilukshan Jayaweera (Neuro
Surgeon), the Nursing Staff at Brown’s Hospital, Ragama
& the N.H.S.L. Many thanks to M/S K D A Weerasinghe &
Co., (Pvt) Ltd. We thank Rev. Fr. Francis Fonseka, Rev. Fr.
Tyronne Mihindukulasuriya S.J. and Rev. Fr. Ciswan de
Croose. Also the Rev. Sisters of The Holy Angels and
Prayer groups of St. Lazarus Church, Kurukulawa,
Ragama. St. Anne, Hiran, Linda, Vanessa and Eliza
Gunasekera, Sonali, Anjana and Annya Nissanka. No.
13/18, Tri City Gardens, Kurukulawa, Ragama.
008804
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Saturday, January 21, 2017
JAMES - AMARA (Proprietor Ceylon Trading Company -
Bangalore). Wife of late K.B. James, mother of Sunil,
Sweetha and Sisira (NZ), mother-in-law of Indranee,
Ananda and Champa, grandmother of Anira and Siddath,
Aseka and Pasan, great grandmother of Little Yanik.
Remains lie at residence, 10/2, Sulaiman Terrace,
Colombo 05. Cortege leaves residence on Saturday 21st
January 2016 at 4.30 p.m. for cremation at 5 p.m. General
Cemetery Borella. 008397
KAPUGEDARA - LALITH INDRAKANTHA. Beloved
husband of Bridget Kapugedara (retired bank officer
BOC), father of Chamara Kapugedara & Chathuri
Kapugedara, father-in-law of Vichithra Wijesooriya &
Tamara Kapugedara, expired. Cortege leaves residence
No. 23/25, Thalwatte Estate, Naththarampotha,
Kundasale, Sunday 22nd January 2017 at 4.00pm.
Cremation at the Balagolla cemetery at 5.00pm. 009830
PEIRIS - CHARLES HENRY DE SOYSA - Beloved husband
of Marguerite, loving father of Gihan, Shane and Natasha,
father-in-law of Rukshini, Shami and Johann, precious
Seeya of Dharin, Alisha, Dhanya, Kahya, Mikhail, Reyhaan
and Alana. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour
from 2 p.m. Friday 20th to 2 p.m. Saturday 21st January.
Thereafter at No. 25, Anura Cross Road, Anderson
Road, Kalubowila, Dehiwela. Cortege leaves residence
at 2 p.m. on Sunday 22nd January for burial at Holy
Emmanuel Church, Moratuwa, at 3 p.m. 009692
PROF. INDRARATNA A.D.V. DE S. - Husband of Dr.
Swarna, father of Dr. Kanishka, Prof. Buddhima, Dr.
Sumangali, father-in-law of Dr. Yuthika, Manori, Sathis
Wijethunge, grandfather of Praveen, Amrit, Sarinda,
Kavishka, Anuk, Samodani, Punita, expired. Cremation on
21st January 2017 at 4.00 p.m. at General Cemetery
Kanatta Borella. 7A, Claessen Place, off Keppetipola
Road, Colombo 05. Cortege leaves residence at 12 noon
for the University of Colombo. 008013
VELAIYUTHAM - M (Retired Vice Principal, Zahira
College, Matale) - Beloved husband of Chandradevi, loving
father of Jeiyachandran (Deputy Regional Manager -
Kandy, Distilleries Company), Dr. Senthan (Kalubowila
Hospital), Mithilan (Accountant, Australia) and late
Nagulan, father-in-law of Suthajini, Ajantha, Tharini
(Australia), grandfather of Senthuran, Sharan, Kausian,
Vanathi, Ahilyan, Prieyan, Shibhyan and brother of late
Ponnamma, late Vallipillai, late Sabapathipillai and late
Sinnathurai. Cremation took place on Friday 20th at 3.00
p.m. at Borella General Cemetery. T.Phone: 0112514366,
0773416492, 0777367987. 009099
WICKRAMATUNGE - CHANDRA - Loving husband of
Joan, loving father of Chandima, beloved brother of late
Rohini, Abhey, Maya, Ranjith, Vipula, late Jayasiri and late
Anura, loving grandfather of Chayan, father-in-law of
Anushka, beloved brother-in-law of late Arthur, Erine,
Gamini, Charlie, Megan, Rommel, Roshanie, Nirmalie,
Premika and Kumari. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s
Funeral Parlour. Cortege leaves the Parlour at 3.00 p.m.
on Saturday 21st January 2017 for cremation at General
Cemetery, Borella at 3.30 p.m. 009687
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Friday, January 20, 2017
DE LIMA - DOREEN - Beloved wife of the late Merville,
mother of Carina and Russell, mother-in-law of
Chitrasena Jayawardena and the late Valerie, sister of the
late Anton Joachim and Barbara Joachim, grandmother of
Gehan, Rukshan and Bjorn and great grandmother of
Soraya, Kayla and Joshua. Remains were laid to rest on
17th January 2017 according to her wishes. (Australian,
Canadian and UK papers please copy). 008403
FERNANDO - MERCIA (Nee SIRIWARDENA). Dearly
beloved wife of late Everard Fernando, loving mother of
Nilanthi, mother-in-law of Dilanjan De Silva, grandmother
of Anish and Ranik, sister of Darinda and Joseph
(Australia). Cortege leaves the residence No. 08,
Mallikarama Road, off Attidiya Road, Ratmalana on
Sunday 22nd January 2017 at 4.00 p.m. for burial at the
Galkissa Cemetery (Roman Catholic Section). *** (Please
note no flowers by request)*** 008394
PROF. INDRARATNA A.D.V. DE S. - Husband of Dr.
Swarna, father of Dr. Kanishka, Prof. Buddhima, Dr.
Sumangali, father-in-law of Dr. Yuthika, Manori, Sathis
Wijethunge, grandfather of Praveen, Amrit, Sarinda,
Kavishka, Anuk, Samodani, Punita, expired. Cremation on
21st January 2017 at 4.00 p.m. at General Cemetery
Kanatta Borella. 7A, Claessen Place, off Keppetipola
Road, Colombo 05. Cortege leaves residence at 12 noon
for the University of Colombo. 008013
PEIRIS - CHARLES HENRY DE SOYSA - Beloved husband
of Marguerite, loving father of Gihan, Shane and Natasha,
father-in-law of Rukshini, Shami and Johann, precious
Seeya of Dharin, Alisha, Dhanya, Kahya, Mikhail, Reyhaan
and Alana. Remains will lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral
Parlour from 2 p.m. Friday 20th to 2 p.m. Saturday 21st
January. Thereafter at No. 25, Anura Cross Road,
Anderson Road, Kalubowila, Dehiwela. Cortege leaves
residence at 2 p.m. on Sunday 22nd January for burial at
Holy Emmanuel Church, Moratuwa, at 3 p.m. 008799
VELAIYUTHAM - M (Retired Vice Principal, Zahira
College, Matale) - Beloved husband of Chandradevi, loving
father of Jeiyachandran (Deputy Regional Manager -
Kandy, Distilleries Company), Dr. Senkhan (Kalubowila
Hospital), Mithilan (Accountant, Australia) and late
Nagulan, father-in-law of Suthajini, Ajantha, Tharini
(Australia), grandfather of Senthuran, Sharan, Kausian,
Vanathi, Ahilyan, Prieyan, Shibhyan and brother of late
Ponnamma, late Valllipillai, late Sabapathipillai and late
Sinnathurai. Remains lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour.
Cremation on Friday 20th at 3.00 p.m. at Borella General
Cemetery. T.Phone: 0112514366, 0773416492,
0777367987. 008367
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Thursday, January 19, 2017.
DE SILVA - SEPALI (nee DHARMADASA) dearly beloved
wife of late Collin De Silva, loving mother of Jayanthi
Perera (Jani), late Palitha De Silva, Lalani Perera (Lali),
mother-in-law of Errol Perera and Sunil Perera (Italy),
grandmother of Chhagaa Kelly (Australia), Dimithri
Perera (DHL Keells), Shan Perera (Penthouse Travels)
and Dhanushka (Sri Lanka Navy). Remains lie at
Jayaratna Funeral Parlour, Borella from 4.00 p.m. on
Wednesday the 18th January. Cremation will be at Borella
General Cemetery on Thursday the 19th January at 4.00
p.m. 007537
EDIRISINGHE - MRS. KUDA MENIKE - Beloved wife of
late L.J. Edirisinghe (Jailor, Department of Prisons /
Retired), precious mother of Upali (Businessman),
Wasantha (Staff, Mahamaathya Vidyalaya), Ranjith (Coca
Cola Company), and Shanthi, mother-in-law of
Damayanthi, Kumuduni, Sanath and Saaliya, expired.
Funeral will take place at 5.00 p.m. on Thursday, the 19th
at the Mirihana General Cemetery. No. 142B, Mirihana,
Nugegoda. Bereaved children and relatives. 007090
FERNANDO - MUTUTHANTHIRLAGE LESLEY HENRY -
Beloved eldest son of late Edwin Peter Fernando and
Charlotte Fernando, loving husband of Chandradevi
Fernando, much loved father of Vajira, Varuni (Canada)
and Prashad Mututhantri, father-in-law of Palitha de
Silva, Kasun Weerasinghe (Canada) and Arundathie
Wijesekera, adorable grandfather of Kulani (Canada),
Nimali and Sayuri, expired. Cortege leaves residence No.
21/12, Sri Rahula Mawatha, Katubedda on Thursday
19th January 2017 at 4.00 p.m. for cremation at General
Cemetery, Mt. Lavinia. 007164
JAMES - AMARA - (Proprietor Ceylon Trading Company -
Bangalore). Wife of late K.B. James, mother of Sunil,
Sweetha and Sisira (NZ), mother-in-law of Indranee,
Ananda and Champa, grandmother of Anira and Siddath,
Aseka and Pasan. Remains lie at residence, 10/2,
Sulaiman Terrace, Colombo 05. Cortege leaves
residence on Saturday 21st January 2017 at 4.30 p.m. for
cremation at 5 p.m. at General Cemetery, Borella. 007608
JAYASINHA - DR. ELMO STANLEY - (Retired Sri Lanka
Air Force). Dearly beloved husband of Matilda Dharma,
son of late Patrick and Madlin Jayasinha, precious father
of Channa (Wellington City Council) and Namalie, adored
seeya of Ranmalee and Gothami, cherished brother of
Nalini Dias - Abeygunewardene, late Sam and late Daphne
Dias - Guneratne, brother-in-law of Ranjan Dias -
Abeygunewardene, Harriet, late Charlotte and of Violet,
Henry, Kusum, Chitra, Ramya, Asoka and Sunil, passed
away in New Zealand. Cremation on 20th Friday at Karori
Cemetery. No. 8, Tralee Place, Johnsonville,
Wellington. T’ Phone : 0112884356 (Sri Lanka) 00644
4788 468 (N.Z.) 006957
MAY PHILOMENA RAJAPOOVATHY - Beloved wife of
late Lion V. Thamotharampillai, loving mother of
Mohanraj and Dr. Prithiviraj, mother-in-law of Sharmini
and Delrene, grandmother of Saumya, Nadishani and
Gareth, Divya, Jonathan, great grandmother of Jonah,
Caleb and Jacob, beloved sister of late Pearl, Kamala and
Rani, aunt of Devika, Rajeevi, Shyamala, Nirupa and late
Jude. Cortege leaves residence on 19th January 2017 at
3.30 p.m. Burial at the General Cemetery, Mannar. 007477
PERERA - OSCAR VINCENT - (Retired Import and Export
Manager, Lanka Canneries Ltd). Husband of late
Mrs.Indra Perera. Father of Lalitha, Shanthi and Ajith.
Father-in-law of Dudley, Milton and Anne. Grandfather of
Manjula, Anila, Sanjay, Carmaline, Shermila, Viren, Rajiv,
Shehara and Pradeeshan. Great grandfather of Amesh,
Ashen, Avin, Imaaya, Anaka and Luca. Brother of late Olga,
Sextus and Cynthia. Uncle of Shiyamali and Sarath.
Cortege leaves residence No.72/80, Edirisinghe Road,
Mirihana, Nugegoda at 3.30pm Thursday 19th January
to St.Thomas church cemetery, Kotte. 007092
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Wednesday, January 18, 2017
EDIRISINGHE - MRS. KUDA MENIKE - Beloved wife of
late L.J. Edirisinghe (Jailor, Department of Prisons /
Retired), precious mother of Upali (Businessman),
Wasantha (Staff, Mahamaathya Vidyalaya), Ranjith (Coca
Cola Company), and Shanthi, mother-in-law of
Damayanthi, Kumuduni, Sanath and Saaliya, expired.
Funeral will take place at 5.00 p.m. on Thursday, the 19th
at the Mirihana General Cemetery. No. 142B, Mirihana,
Nugegoda. Bereaved children and relatives. 007090
FERNANDO - MUTUTHANTHIRLAGE LESLEY HENRY -
Beloved eldest son of late Edwin Peter Fernando and
Charlotte Fernando, loving husband of Chandradevi
Fernando, much loved father of Vajira, Varuni (Canada)
and Prashad Mututhantri, father-in-law of Palitha de
Silva, Kasun Weerasinghe (Canada) and Arundathie
Wijesekera, adorable grandfather of Kulani (Canada),
Nimali and Sayuri, expired. Cortege leaves residence No.
21/12, Sri Rahula Mawatha, Katubedda on Thursday
19th January 2017 at 4.00 p.m. for cremation at General
Cemetery, Mt. Lavinia. 007164
JAYASINHA - DR. ELMO STANLEY - (Retired Sri Lanka
Air Force). Dearly beloved husband of Matilda Dharma,
son of late Patrick and Madlin Jayasinha, precious father
of Channa (Wellington City Council) and Namalie, adored
seeya of Ranmalee and Gothami, cherished brother of
Nalini Dias - Abeygunewardene, late Sam and late Daphne
Dias - Guneratne, brother-in-law of Ranjan Dias -
Abeygunewardene, Harriet, late Charlotte and of Violet,
Henry, Kusum, Chitra, Ramya, Asoka and Sunil, passed
away in New Zealand. Cremation on 20th Friday at Karori
Cemetery. No. 8, Tralee Place, Johnsonville,
Wellington. T’ Phone : 0112884356 (Sri Lanka) 00644
4788 468 (N.Z.) 006957
PERERA OSCAR VINCENT- (Retired Import and Export
Manager, Lanka Canneries Ltd). Husband of late
Mrs.Indra Perera. Father of Lalitha, Shanthi and Ajith.
Father-in-law of Dudley, Milton and Anne. Grandfather of
Manjula, Anila, Sanjay, Carmaline, Shermila, Viren, Rajiv,
Shehara and Pradeeshan. Great grandfather of Amesh,
Ashen, Avin, Imaaya, Anaka and Luca. Brother of late Olga,
Sextus and Cynthia. Uncle of Shiyamali and Sarath.
Cortege leaves residence No. 72/80, Edirisinghe Road,
Mirihana, Nugegoda at 3.30pm Thursday 19th January
to St.Thomas church cemetery, Kotte. 007092
PERERA - ELMO PETER - Beloved husband of Mrs. Soma
Silva, son of late Minister M. Vincent Perera. Loving father
of Nadishani Perera, Makalanda (St. Peter’s College),
Kanishka Perera (former Member of Colombo Municipal
Council), father-in-law of Kavinda Makalanda (Signature
Living & Richard Peiris Group), loving grandfather of
Sonali & Nayomi Makalanda. Cortege leaves residence
65/33, Midland City, Singha Road, Mabola, Wattala on
Thursday 19th January at 05.00 p.m. Cremation to be held
at Welisara Crematorium at 4.00 p.m. 007209
PERERA - MRS. P.M. (Retired Deputy Principal, Kalutara
Balika), beloved wife fo late Mr Anthony Baddeliyanage,
mother of Dr. Priyani Nathavitharana (UK), Dr. Vindhya
Mendis (Australia), Deepthi Wimalasuriya (Australia),
Preethi Baddeliyanage (Ex. Staff HNB), Aruni Fernando
(Canada), mother-in-law of Dr. Kamal Nathavitharana
(UK), Ranjan Mendis (Australia), Rukman Wimalasuriya
(Australia), Mervin Fernando (Canada), passed away.
Cremation on Thursday 19th January at 5.00 p.m. at
Kalutara North Cemetery. Cortege leaves residence at
4.00 p.m. “Vindhya”, Sri Sumangala Road North,
Kalutara North. 006688
RUPASINGHE - AJITH - (Informex Concreting (Pvt.) Ltd).
Beloved son of the late Justin and Manel, loving brother of
Lalith (UK) and Thushi, brother-in-law of Anna (UK) and
Doric, loving uncle of Daniel (NZ) and Sophie (UK), passed
away peacefully. Cortege leaves residence No. 28,
Pathiba Road, off Kirula Road, Colombo - 5 on
Wednesday the 18th of January 2017 for cremation at the
Borella Crematorium. 007025
SAMARASEKARA - RANJITH - Beloved father of Michelle,
Sean and Sheahan, father-in-law of Nilantha Bastian,
grandfather of Niluk, Anouk and Mariza. Remains lie at
A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour. Cortege leaves the
Parlour on Wednesday 18th January at 2.15 p.m. for
cremation at General Cemetery, Borella at 3.00 p.m.
007108
WICKRAMASINGHE - CYRIL WIMALASIRI
DAMPAHALA - Husband of Mallika Jayasinghe, father of
Vijitha and Shyamalee, father-in-law of Prabodha and
Anusha, grandfather of Dinil and Sadhara, passed away
peacefully. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour
from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Thursday 18th January, therefter
his remains will be handed over to the Medical Faculty,
Borella according to his wishes. 007109
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Tuesday, January 17, 2017
NAKULAMBIKAI AMBIKAIPAKAN - Beloved wife of late
Mr Ambikaipakan (Retired Principal, Vaideshwara
Vidyalayam, Jaffna), loving mother of
Anadakumaraswamy (UK), late Poongothai Sarvendram,
Balasubramaniam (USA), Senthilselvan (Canada) and
Gowri (USA) passed away peacefully on Thursday, 12th
January 2017. Funeral will take place at 10.30 a.m. on
Tuesday 17th January, 2017 at “Mani Manai”, Mallakam.
Tel. 021-2242714. 006815
PERERA - MRS. P.M. (Retired Deputy Principal, Kalutara
Balika), beloved wife fo late Mr Anthony Baddeliyanage,
mother of Dr. Priyani Nathavitharana (UK), Dr. Vindhya
Mendis (Australia), Deepthi Wimalasuriya (Australia),
Preethi Baddeliyanage (Ex. Staff HNB), Aruni Fernando
(Canada), mother-in-law of Dr. Kamal Nathavitharana
(UK), Ranjan Mendis (Australia), Rukman Wimalasuriya
(Australia), Mervin Fernando (Canada), passed away.
Cremation on Thursday 19th January at 5.00 p.m. at
Kalutara North Cemetery. Cortege leaves residence at
4.00 p.m. “Vindhya”, Sri Sumangala Road North,
Kalutara North.006688
TISSERA - W. NORBERT ALEXANDER (ALEX) - Retired
Assistant Personnel and Administration Manager of State
Distilleries Corporation (DSCL), HR Administration
Manager at Kane Apparels Garment Factory Marawila,
retired Office Staff Member of St. Joseph’s College
Maradana, son of late Mr & Mrs Aaron Tissera, beloved
husband of Nalini, loving father of Nelumika (Teacher St.
Joseph’s College, Wattala) and Rishika (Maxwell Metal
Enterprises), loving brother of Anthony Joseph, late James
Stephen, Stanis Laus, George Benedict, brother-in-law of
Rex Perera, Maxwell Perera, Padmini Perera & sorrowful
relatives, passed away peacefully on 14th January 2017.
Cortege leaves residence 16/16, Pio Mawatha, Kandana
on Tuesday 17th January at 3.00 p.m. for burial at St.
Sebestian’s Cemetery, Kandana. 006826
GUNASEKERA SWARNA - Retired Director of Education
and Principal, Uyanwatte Teacher Training College,
beloved mother of Thusitha and Niroshini, mother-in-law
of Nilanthi and Janaka, loving grandmother of Chamath,
Tharushi and Thevindu, sister of late Col. H.B. Wijekoon,
Sumana Ranasinghe, Dr W.B. Wijekoon and Kamala
Perera, expired. Viewing at Barney Raymond’s Parlour,
Borella. Cremation at General Cemetery Kanatte on
Tuesday 17th January 2017 at 4.30 p.m. 006885
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Monday, January 16, 2017
DARRYL - SELLIAH - (Retired Manager Bank of Ceylon,
Kandy). Safe in the arms of Jesus. Beloved husband of
Gnanam, loving father of Ravi (UK) and Radhini (NZ),
father-in-law of Ramesh and Priya, devoted grandfather
of Reuben, Rabin and Enosh, loving brother of Brinley and
Orville, passed away peacefully in Wellington, New
Zealand on 13th January 2017. Tributes to:
[email protected] 006440
DR. KALA SHANTHA - Daughter of Composer Sunil
Santha and Leela Shantha, sister of Dr. Sunil Santha, Lanka
Shantha and late Jagath Shantha. The remains lie at
Jayaratne Funeral Parlour from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and burial
will take place today (16.01.2017) at 3 p.m. at
Dehiyagatha Public Cemetery. 006587
SIVAGURUNATHAN - VALLINAYAKIE - Formerly of
Madangahawatte Lane in Wellawatte, passed away in
Canada on January 3, 2017, surrounded by friends,
relatives & family and funeral was held on 8th January
2017. Beloved wife of late Sivagurunathan (CGR -
Ratmalana / Colombo); loving daughter of late S.
Arulumpalum & Meenambal (Thambyah Madam,
Kathirkamam), daughter-in-law of late S. Darmalingam &
Ponnamma (Kopay South); loving mother of
Vijayakummar, Niranjan, Vimalan & Nirmalan; mother-
in-law of Jeyasakthie (Jeya) & Gowshaliya, caring sister of
late Sivasubramaniam, Loganayakie (Darling), Sivapalan,
Amirthanaykie (Rani), Thambyah (Manoharan) & late
Pathmasani (Pathma); sister-in-law of late Enid Annam
(Wesley College), Sri Pathmanathan (formerly Badulla),
Vigneswarie (Shirly), Suntheralingam, & late
Thuraisingam (Tom); loving grandmother of Nirushan,
Shambavi & Archana. Vijayakumar +44-7818 - 435951,
Niranjan +1-416-315-0326, Vimalan - +1647 282 4608,
Nirmalan +1 604 562 1016, Darling +44-208-544-1988
Sivapalan +1-416-439-7164, Rani +1-360-694-1185,
Manoharan +1-416-837-9790. 006297
TISSERA - W. NORBERT ALEXANDER (ALEX) - Retired
Assistant Personnel and Administration Manager of State
Distilleries Corporation (DSCL), HR Administration
Manager at Kane Apparels Garment Factory, Marawila,
Retired Office Staff member of St. Joseph’s College,
Maradana, son of late Mr & Mrs Aaron Tissera, beloved
husband of Nalini, loving father of Nelumika (Teacher, St.
Joseph’s College, Wattala), and Rishika (Maxwell Metal
Enterprises), loving brother of Anthony Joseph, late James
Stephen, Stanis Laus, George Benedict, brother-in-law of
Rex Perera, Maxwell Perera, Padmini Perera & sorrowful
relatives, passed away peacefully on 14th January 2017.
Cortege leaves residence, 16/16, Pio Mawatha,
Kandana on Tuesday 17th January at 3.00 p.m. for burial
at St. Sebestian’s Cemetery, Kandana. 006585
WEBER - MARIO WILHAM - Husband of Arlene Nee
Kelart (Australia). Loving son of late Mr & Mrs E.F. Weber,
brother of late, Alexis, Glenn and Leon, much loved
brother, Barbara (Greece), Patrick (Australia), Polita
(Italy), Jessica, Jennifer, Rio (Abu Dhabi), brother-in-law.
Rienzie, Minette, Jovita (Aust.) Brian, Amal, heather
Weeraman, expired. Cortege leaves residence A31,
Samaranayake Square, Welisara, Ragama at 3 p.m. on
Tuesday, 17th Jan. 2017 Burial at General Cemetery,
Kanatte, Borella. (Foreign papers please copy). 006584
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SUNDAY JANUARY 15, 2017.
DARRYL - SELLIAH - (Retired Manager Bank of Ceylon,
Kandy). Safe in the arms of Jesus. Beloved husband of
Gnanam, loving father of Ravi (UK) and Radhini (NZ),
father-in-law of Ramesh and Priya, devoted grandfather
of Reuben, Rabin and Enosh, loving brother of Brinley and
Orville, passed away peacefully in Wellington, New
Zealand on 13th January 2017. Tributes to:
[email protected] 006435
DE SILVA - WIMALA - Beloved wife of late Bernard De
Silva, mother of Maya, Anura (A.S.S. Traders), Lalith
(Flexiprint), Sajeewa (Senok Trading), mother-in-law of
B.O.S. Amarasekera (Ex-People’s Bank), Sandhya,
Lilangani (Ex Standard Chartered Bank), Shalika
(Sustainable Energy Authority), expired. Cremation on
Sunday 15th at 5 p.m. at Kohuwala Cemetery. Cortege
leaves residence at 3.30 p.m. No. 83, Jambugasmulla
Mawatha, Nugegoda. 006381
JAYATILAKA - Y.A.D. THOMAS - Beloved husband of late
D.M. Wimalawathi, father of Jayantha Wijeratna (M.D.
United Air-conditioning Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.), late Malani
(former People’s Bank), Lalani, Nalani, Kanthi, Yasanthi
and Lilani (Canada), father-in-law of Champa Wijeratna
(Perth, Western Australia), I.M. Sirisena (former People’s
Bank), late Jayasinghe, Nissanka, Kalansuriya, Sirisena
and Ajith Weerasekara (Canada). Funeral will be held on
15.01.2017 at Gampaha Kasagahawatta Crematorium.
Remains lie at residence 252, Pahala Yagoda,
Ganemulla. Cortege leaves residence at 5 p.m. on
15.01.2017. (0770449117). 006277
PERERA - ARUNDATHIE (SHIRO) - Daughter of
Dannister and Amy Perera Abeywardena, passed away
peacefully on 11th January 2017. Loving wife of late
Sanath Perera, mother of Chaminda and Chandima,
grandmother of Donnya, Sacha, Shaniya & Kisha, sister of
Indranie, Maduri, Chitra and late Abey, sister-in-law of
Gune, Bertram, aunty of Charmaine, Bernie, Vishaka,
Rajitha, Prashanthie and Nimmi. Viewing at Jayaratne
Parlour, Borella, from Sunday to Monday. Cremation
Monday 16th at 2 p.m. at General Cemetery, Kanatte.
006290
SIVAGURUNATHAN - VALLINAYAKIE - Formerly of
Madangahawatte Lane in Wellawatte, passed away in
Canadaon January 3, 2017, surrounded by friends,
relatives & family and funeral was held on 8th January
2017. Beloved wife of late Sivagurunathan (CGR -
Ratmalana / Colombo); loving daughter of late S.
Arulumpalum & Meenambal (Thambyah Madam,
Kathirkamam), daughter-in-law of late S. Darmalingam &
Ponnamma (Kopay South); loving mother of
Vijayakummar, Niranjan, Vimalan & Nirmalan; mother-
in-law of Jeyasakthie (Jeya) & Gowshaliya, caring sister of
late Sivasubramaniam, Loganayakie (Darling), Sivapalan,
Amirthanaykie (Rani), Thambyah (Manoharan) & late
Pathmasani (Pathma); sister-in-law of late Enid Annam
(Wesley College), Sri Pathmanathan (formerly Badulla),
Vigneswarie (Shirly), Sunethralingam, & late
Thuraisingam (Tom); loving grandmother of Nirushan,
Shambavi & Archana. Vijayakummar +44-7818 - 435951,
Niranjan +1-416-315-0326, Vimalan - +1647 282 4608,
Nirmalan +1 604 562 1016, Darling +44-208-544-1988
Sivapalan +1-416-439-7164, Rani +1-360-694-1185,
Manoharan +1-416-837-9790. 006289
WITIYALAWADUGE - DHANAPALA - passed away 5
days before his 98th Birthday after a brief illness. Beloved
husband of Irangani Dhanapala (Keerthiratna), loving
father of Shiranee, Anoja, Preethi, Samantha, Nalin and
Shehan, father-in-law of Asoka, Keerthi, Palitha, Sunil,
Sihem and Maryse, devoted grandfather of 16
grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. The family
members would like to offer their sincere thanks to
everyone who attended the funeral held on 8th January
2017 in Melbourne, Australia. 004478
YU - Dr. MA HUNG - The Yu family would like to notify
friends of Dr. Ma Hung Yu, former GP at Chalfont Road
Surgery, London, UK of his untimely death on Sunday 8th
January 2017. Husband to Zakia Yu, the late Dr. Rukhsana
Majeed, father to Marium Yu, son of Chin Win Yu and late
Shum Mei Yu, brother to the late Dr. Shee Hung Yu, Dr. Koa
Hung Yu, Nan Hung Yu, Lar Hung Yu and Sai Hung Yu.
Funeral will take place on Monday January 16th, starting
with a viewing (11 am) and prayers (1pm) at Edmonton
Islamic Centre. Final graveside funeral ceremony will
commence from 2.30 p.m. at New Southgate Cemetery.
More information can be obtained from Edmonton
Mosque - +(44) 02088075151. 005474
Death Acknowledgements
BENEDICT - RIENZIE. Benedict’s family sincerely thank
all those who attended the funeral, sent messages of
condolence and helped in many other ways at our time of
sadness and parting. A Holy Mass to thank God for the life
and work of Rienzie will be held on Tuesday January 17 at
6 p.m. at Fatima Church, Maradana. All are welcome.
005749
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Saturday, January 14, 2017.
DE SILVA - WIMALA - Beloved wife of late Bernard De
Silva, mother of Maya, Anura (A.S.S. Traders), Lalith
(Flexiprint), Sajeewa (Senok Trading), mother-in-law of
B.O.S. Amarasekera (Ex-People’s Bank), Sandhya,
Lilangani (Ex Standard Chartered Bank), Shalika
(Sustainable Energy Authority), expired. Cremation on
Sunday 15th at 5 p.m. at Kohuwala Cemetery. Cortege
leaves residence at 3.30 p.m. No. 83, Jambugasmulla
Mawatha, Nugegoda.006378
JAYATILAKA - Y.A.D. THOMAS - Beloved husband of late
D.M. Wimalawathi, father of Jayantha Wijeratna (M.D.
United Air-conditioning Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.), late Malani
(former People’s Bank), Lalani, Nalani, Kanthi, Yasanthi
and Lilani (Canada), father-in-law of Champa Wijeratna
(Perth, Western Australia), I.M. Sirisena (former People’s
Bank), late Jayasinghe, Nissanka, Kalansuriya, Sirisena
and Ajith Weerasekara (Canada). Funeral will be held on
15.01.2017 at Gampaha Kasagahawatta Crematorium.
Remains lie at residence 252, Pahala Yagoda,
Ganemulla. Cortege leaves residence at 5 p.m. on
15.01.2017. (0770449117).006247
MIGNONNE - BARTHELOT - (Nee PIERES) - Daughter of
late Earle and Irene Pieres. Sister of late Merille, aunt of
Merille, Corine, Shaun, Stephen and Richard. Sadly missed
by Placi & Romie; Verna & Upali; and The Watsons family.
Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour on
Saturday 14th from 8.30 a.m. Cortege leaves at 5 p.m. on
same day for burial at General Cemetery, (Anglican
Section), Borella.006494
SILVA - S.K. HARRY. Beloved husband of Brenda Silva,
loving father of Shamaine, Nishan and Nilanthie, father-
in-law of Widwath, Kalani and Priyantha, cherished
grandfather of Nadeesha, Chamith, Dilini, Sanusha, Dinuk,
Theeyasha and Dehara, caring great grandfather of
Keeyasha and Kyaan, expired. Cortege leaves residence
on Saturday 14th January 2017 at 11.00 a.m. for
cremation at Borella Cemetery at 12 noon. 57 A/1, Police
Park Lane, Mirihana Road, Nugegoda.005184
WASALATHILAKE - NANDASIRI - Director of Customs
(Preventive). Beloved husband of Nelum, father of Pamali
(Doctor, Diyathalawa Base Hospital), Kimal (PhD.
Student, Australia), father-in-law of Patalie (Doctor,
Balangoda Base Hospital), passed away. Funeral on
Saturday 14th January at 5.00 p.m. at Mount Lavinia
Cemetery. 170/12, Kalapura, Templers Road, Mount
Lavinia.005193
YU - Dr. MA HUNG - The Yu family would like to notify
friends of Dr. Ma Hung Yu, former GP at Chalfont Road
Surgery, London, UK of his untimely death on Sunday 8th
January 2017. Husband to Zakia Yu, the late Dr. Rukhsana
Majeed, father to Marium Yu, son of Chin Win Yu and late
Shum Mei Yu, brother to the late Dr. Shee Hung Yu, Dr. Koa
Hung Yu, Nan Hung Yu, Lar Hung Yu and Sai Hung Yu.
Funeral will take place on Monday January 16th, starting
with a viewing (11 am) and prayers (1pm) at Edmonton
Islamic Centre. Final graveside funeral ceremony will
commence from 2.30 p.m. at New Southgate Cemetery.
More information can be obtained from Edmonton
Mosque - +(44) 02088075151.005478
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Friday, January 13, 2017
DE SILVA - G H G FRANCIS NIMAL, former President,
Labour Tribunal and Attorney-at-Law. Dearly beloved
son of late Mr and Mrs. G H A de Silva of 50/1,
Kitulampitiya Road, Galle, brother of Amelia, late
Orline, late Jasmine, Arthur, late Lakshman, late
Indrathissa, late Swarna, Ratna, late Lionel Asoka, and
Manel and brother-in-law of late Dudley, late Karunasena,
Pema, Tiny, Sunethra, Vernon, Manel and late Aage,
expired. Cremation at Borella General Cemetery Kanatte
at 2.00 p.m. on Friday the 13th January 2017. 005363
GUNASEKERA - SHANTHA - Former employee of K.D.A.
Weerasinghe and Co, beloved husband of Anne, much
loved father of Hiran and Sonali, father-in-law of Anjana
Nissanka and Linda, grandfather of Vanessa, Eliza and
Annya, brother of Charmaine (New Zealand) and Maxie,
brother-in-law of Daya Alex Nissanka (New Zealand) and
Rovena. Funeral was held on Thursday 12th January
2017. No. 13/18, Pahalawatte, Tri City Gardens,
Kurukulawa, Ragama. 005263
SAHAYAM - CHRYSHANTHI - Beloved wife of Kingsley
Sahayam, loving mother of Steve Sahayam and mother-in-
law of Suneeta, daughter of Christoble and (late) Vernon
C. Perera, remembered by the family, Dr. Nagendra &
(late) Ranjani Charavanapawan, Rev. Vernon & Deci
Perera (Calvary Centre, Ja Ela), Vivian & Kanthi Perera,
Vernon & Dawn Enus, Dr. Willie & Sandra Chelliah (AOG
Bible College, Ja Ela), Dr. Gerard (Humedica Lanka) &
Delrene Prithiviraj, aunty of Jeevani, Shaddy, Sanjay, Rev.
Dinali (Calvary Centre), Niranjala, Pas. Virukshan
(People’s Church), Tamara, Anushke, Dr. Nadishani,
Shehan, Shehani, Ashani and Jonathan. Remains lie at A.F.
Raymond Funeral Parlour Borella, Thursday 12th January
2017 from 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. and on Friday 13th
January 2017 from 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon. Funeral
Service at Calvary Centre (AOG), No. 16, Station Road,
Kapuwatta, Ja-Ela on Friday 13th January 2017 at 4.00
p.m. followed by burial at Kapuwatte General Cemetery.
004739
SILVA - S.K. HARRY. Beloved husband of Brenda Silva,
loving father of Shamaine, Nishan and Nilanthie, father-
in-law of Widwath, Kalani and Priyantha, cherished
grandfather of Nadeesha, Chamith, Dilini, Sanusha, Dinuk,
Theeyasha and Dehara, caring great grandfather of
Keeyasha and Kyaan, expired. Cortege leaves residence
on Saturday 14th January 2017 at 11.00 a.m. for
cremation at Borella Cemetery at 12 noon. 57 A/1, Police
Park Lane, Mirihana Road, Nugegoda. 005184
WASALATHILAKE - NANDASIRI Director of Customs
(Preventive). Beloved husband of Nelum, father of Pamali
(Doctor, Diyathalawa Base Hospital), Kimal (PhD.
Student, Australia), father-in-law of Patalie (Doctor,
Balangoda Base Hospital), passed away. Funeral on
Saturday 14th January at 5.00 p.m. at Mount Lavinia
Cemetery. 170/12, Kalapura, Templers Road, Mount
Lavinia. 005193
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Thursday, January 12, 2017
ANNA TAMARA PERERA (TAMMY) Dearly beloved wife
of Hector Perera (Attorney-at-Law), darling mother of
Shenuka and Shanil (Attorney-at-Law), fond mother-in-
law of Jason Batcho, daughter of the late Joy and Eileen de
S. Wijeyeratne, loving sister of Ruani and Shamilal, sister-
in-law of Harendra Gunasekera and Sheana, Rohan and
Sharma Cooray, and Shamista Perera, is in the safe hands
of Jesus. Cortege leaves residence ‘Florinden’,
Kuliyapitiya at 3.30 p.m. on Thursday the 12th of January
2017, for burial at the General Cemetery, Pallapitiya,
Kuliyapitiya. 004530
DHANAPALA - NIHAL. Dearly beloved son of the late Mr
and Mrs Victor Dhanapala of Gampaha, brother of Patricia
and Nalini, expired. Remains will lie at Jayantha Funereal
Parlour, Gampaha from 8 a.m. on Thursday the 12th
January until 3 p.m. Funeral service at Holy Cross Church,
Gampaha at 3.30 p.m. followed by burial at Gampaha
Cemetery Catholic Section. 004189
FERNANDOPULLE - PEARLY. Loving wife of late
Alphonses Fernandopulle, loving mother of Poornam,
Selvam, Rev. Sr. Thangam (Sisters of the Cross), Lucien
Asiri, Queenie, Anthony & Jude, mother-in-law of late
Victor, Anthony, Cecilkumara, Diamalie, Poovi & Shanthi,
grandmother of Shamin, Viraj, Dinoli, Chandumal,
Ayshika, Ashan, Rangika, Trevin, Prishan, Chamilka,
Malsha, Duthika & Mathisha, expired. Cortege leaves
residence at 4.00 p.m. on 12th Thursday. Burial at
Dankotuwa R.C. Cemetery, Sadasarana Mw,
Dummalakotuwa, Dankotuwa. 004185
GUNASEKERA SHANTHA - Former Employee of K.D.A.
Weerasingha and Co. Beloved husband of Anne, much
loved father of Hiran and Sonali, father-in-law of Anjana
Nissanka and Linda, grand father of Vanessa, Eliza and
Annya, brother of Charmaine (New Zealand) and Maxie.
Cortege leaves residence 13/18, Pahalawatte, Tri City
Garden, Kurukulawa, Ragama at 3.30 p.m. for service at
St. Lazarus Church, Kurukulawa, followed by cremation at
Welisara Cemetery at 5.00 p.m. 004443
MAJOR NISSANKA SAMARASINGHE. Retired
Superintendent of Surveyors, ex-president of GSA and
GOBA. Beloved wife of Iris, beloved father of Lalani, Omali
and late Rajith, father-in-law of Kapila Perera, Don Athula
Abeyratne, loving grandfather of Bernard, Olivia, Pubudu,
Tanya and Asanka, brother of late Nanda Gannorowa, late
Chandra de Silva, Swarna Ariyaratne, late Anula
Kapugama, Lalitha Joseph, late Siripala, late Nihal,
Keerthi, Palitha, Mangala and late Vinodini, passed away
peacefully in Kandy. Remains will lie at 67, Sri Dhamma
Siddhi Mawatha from 11th January 2017. Cortege leaves
at 3.00 p.m. for cremation at Mahaiyawa Crematorium at
4.00 p.m. on Thursday the 12th January 2017. 004273
MUNASINGHE - SALIYA PUSHPANATH. Dearly beloved
husband of Kumudini, adored father of Harshana & Harith
(Nalanda Vidyalaya), father-in-law of Heshani (Fairway
Biotech), son of late Lawrence & Mallika Munasinghe, son-
in-law of Lionel & late Agnes Hettiaratchi, brother &
brother-in-law of Kumar & Padma Swinitha & Wijantha
Ratnayake, Rohitha & Champika (New York - USA), late
Nalin of Nelum, Dushantha & Lalani, Kirthi & Chamani,
Nandana & Beeta, Vasundara & Nandana Amaratunga,
Laksiri & Sandya, Chandima & Asoka Wewelaaratchi,
Amitha & Harischandra. Cortege leaves residence 104/5,
Senanayake Mawatha, Nawala, Rajagiriya at 4 p.m. on
12th January for cremation at Nawala Cemetery.004401
PERERA - SHELTON (C.S.R.), founder Chairman of the
Roton - Vander Group, beloved husband of the late
Swarnamali, loving father of the late Harith and of
Wachindra and Dhiluk. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond’s
Funeral Parlour on Thursday the 12th of January after
Roman Catholic Service at 4.30 p.m. for cremation at
General Cemetery Kanatte at 5.30 p.m. 004742
SAHAYAM - CHRYSHANTHI - Beloved wife of Kingsley
Sahayam, loving mother of Steve Sahayam and mother-in-
law of Suneeta, daughter of Christoble and (late) Vernon
C. Perera, remembered by the family, Dr. Nagendra &
(late) Ranjani Charavanapawan, Rev. Vernon & Deci
Perera (Calvary Centre, Ja Ela), Vivian & Kanthi Perera,
Vernon & Dawn Enus, Dr. Willie & Sandra Chelliah (AOG
Bible College, Ja Ela), Dr. Gerard (Humedica Lanka) &
Delrene Prithiviraj, aunty of Jeevani, Shaddy, Sanjay, Rev.
Dinali (Calvary Centre), Niranjala, Pas. Virukshan
(People’s Church), Tamara, Anushke, Dr. Nadishani,
Shehan, Shehani, Ashani and Jonathan. Remains lie at A.F.
Raymond Funeral Parlour Borella, Thursday 12th January
2017 from 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. and on Friday 13th
January 2017 from 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon. Funeral
Service at Calvary Centre (AOG), No. 16, Station Road,
Kapuwatta, Ja-Ela on Friday 13th January 2017 at 4.00
p.m. followed by burial at Kapuwatte General Cemetery.
004739
SENEVIRATNE - SOMA (nee SAMARANAYAKE). Beloved
wife of late Mervyn Seneviratne, dearly beloved mother of
Asitha (Ministry of Industry and Commerce), Aruna
(Aitken Spence) and Harshini (Attorney-at-Law), mother-
in-law of late Subashini, Anjali and Kirthi Sri
Gunawardena (Attorney-at-Law), affectionate
grandmother of Malinda, Aravinda, Dhakshika, Manishi
and Piyumi, devoted sister of Upali and Daya
Samaranayake, sister-in-law of Mallika Samaranayake
and late Rani Samaranayake, late Dulcie and R.D.K.
Jayawardena, late Roy and Bernedette Seneviratne, late
Ranjini and Arthur Wijesinghe. Cortege leaves residence
on Thursday 12th January 2017 at 3.00 p.m. for cremation
at Borella Cemetery. No. 55/17, Swarna Road, off
Havelock Road, Colombo 6. 004275
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Wednesday, January 11, 2017
DE SILVA - ROY. Husband of Chandrika, beloved father of
Asitha and Chulantha, father-in-law of Cristen and Pawan,
grandfather of Amali, Sianna, Samaya and baby Sahaan,
dearly loved brother of Kingsley, Dorothy, Edith, Trixie,
Suranjith, Sreema, Ramya, Lasantha, Sunimal and Rohan,
brother-in-law of Chandra, Wilmot, Damayanthi, Sena,
Bernadette and Latha, passed away. Funeral on
Wednesday 11th January at 6.00 p.m. at the Mahaiyawa
Cemetery. Cortege leaves “Nuwara Malshalawa” at 5.00
p.m. No flowers by request. 458/18, Piachaud Gardens,
Kandy. 004182
DHANAPALA - NIHAL. Dearly beloved son of the late Mr
and Mrs Victor Dhanapala of Gampaha, brother of Patricia
and Nalini, expired. Remains will lie at Jayantha
Funereal Parlour, Gampaha from 8 a.m. on Thursday
the 12th January until 3 p.m. Funeral service at Holy Cross
Church, Gampaha at 3.30 p.m. followed by burial at
Gampaha Cemetery Catholic Section. 004189
FERNANDOPULLE - PEARLY. Loving wife of late
Alphonses Fernandopulle, loving mother of Poornam,
Selvam, Rev. Sr. Thangam (Sisters of the Cross), Lucien
Asiri, Queenie, Anthony & Jude, mother-in-law of late
Victor, Anthony, Cecilkumara, Poovi & Shanthi,
grandmother of Shamin, Viraj, Dinoli, Chandumal,
Ayshika, Ashan, Rangika, Trevin, Prishan, Chamilka,
Malsha, Duthika & Mathisha, expired. Cortege leaves
residence at 4.00 p.m. on 12th Thursday. Burial at
Dankotuwa R.C. Cemetery, Sadasarana Mw,
Dummalakotuwa, Dankotuwa. 004185
FERNANDO - D. BERNARD. Former member of Colombo
Municipal Council, former Director of the Tyre
Corporation, beloved husband of Kalyani Fernando,
father of Jayendra Devapura, father-in-law of Nirodhi
Devapura and grandfather of Denil, expired. Remains lie
at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella on 10th and 11th
January 2017. Cortege leaves at 3.30 p.m. for Cremation
at Borella Crematorium on 11th January at 4.30 p.m.
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PERERA - LAKSHMAN SUSANTHA - Loving husband of
Sunil Charmaine (nee De Silva), father of Nishi, Pradeep
and Nirosha, father-in-law of Tania, Jeevani and Romesh
Bulathsinhala, grandfather of Yohan, Alex, Aaron,
Jonathon and Joshua, brother of Gehan and Nissanka,
brother-in-law of Mangalika, late Jeanne and Lakshmi and
of Buvaneka, Surangani, Carmini, Lakshman, Leelamani
and Shiranthi. Body will lie at Raymond’s Funeral
Parlour on 10.01.2017. Funeral Service at Calvary
Church, Kirullapone on Wednesday 11.01.2017 at 1.00
p.m. followed by Burial at General Cemetery (Anglican
Section) at 4.30 p.m. 003946
MAJOR NISSANKA SAMARASINGHE. Retired
Superintendent of Surveyors, ex-president of GSA and
GOBA. Beloved wife of Iris, beloved father of Lalani, Omali
and late Rajith, father-in-law of Kapila Perera, Don Athula
Abeyratne, loving grandfather of Bernard, Olivia, Pubudu,
Tanya and Asanka, brother of late Nanda Gannorowa, late
Chandra de Silva, Swarna Ariyaratne, late Anula
Kapugama, Lalitha Joseph, late Siripala, late Nihal,
Keerthi, Palitha, Mangala and late Vinodini, passed away
peacefully in Kandy. Remains will lie at 67, Sri Dhamma
Siddhi Mawatha from 11th January 2017. Cortege leaves
at 3.00 p.m. for cremation at Mahaiyawa Crematorium at
4.00 p.m. on Thursday the 12th January 2017. 004272
SENEVIRATNE - SOMA (nee SAMARANAYAKE). Beloved
wife of late Mervyn Seneviratne, dearly beloved mother of
Asitha (Ministry of Industry and Commerce), Aruna
(Aitken Spence) and Harshini (Attorney-at-Law), mother-
in-law of late Subashini, Anjali and Kirthi Sri
Gunawardena (Attorney-at-Law), affectionate
grandmother of Malinda, Aravinda, Dhakshika, Manishi
and Piyumi, devoted sister of Upali and Daya
Samaranayake, sister-in-law of Mallika Samaranayake
and late Rani Samaranayake, late Dulcie and R.D.K.
Jayawardena, late Roy and Bernedette Seneviratne, late
Ranjini and Arthur Wijesinghe. Cortege leaves residence
on Thursday 12th January 2017 at 3.00 p.m. for cremation
at Borella Cemetery. No. 55/17, Swarna Road, off
Havelock Road, Colombo 6. 004274
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Tuesday, January 10, 2017
BENEDICT - JOSEPH HENRY RIENZIE (Formerly of the
Sri Lanka Federation of the Visually Handicapped, Ceylon
Mercantile Union, Lion Shipping and Walkers), dearly
beloved husband of Praxede (Pat), loving father of Karen
and Natasha, father-in-law of Shahandra Martino and
Tyrrell Jayawardene, brother of the late Elmo, of the late
George, Rita, Marie, Therese, Rose and Louis, expired.
Cortege leaves residence at 4.00 p.m. today, January 10
for Burial at the Kapuwatta Catholic Cemetery, Ja-Ela -
498, Negombo Road, Kapuwatte, Ja-ela. 003772
FERNANDO - D. BERNARD, Former member of Colombo
Municipal Council, former Director of the Tyre
Corporation, beloved husband of Kalyani Fernando,
father of Jayendra Devapura, father-in-law of Nirodhi
Devapura and grandfather of Denil, expired. Remains lie
at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella on 10th and 11th
January 2017. Cortege leaves at 3.30 p.m. for Cremation
at Borella Crematorium on 11th January at 4.30 p.m.
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PERERA - LAKSHMAN SUSANTHA - Loving husband of
Sunil Charmaine (nee De Silva), father of Nishi, Pradeep
and Nirosha, father-in-law of Tania, Jeevani and Romesh
Bulathsinhala, brother of Gehan and Nissanka, brother-in-
law of Mangalika, late Jeanne and Lakshmi and of
Buvaneka, Surangani, Carmini, Lakshman, Leelamani and
Shiranthi. Remains will lie at A.F. Raymonds Funeral
Parlour on 10.01.2017. Funeral Service at Calvary Church,
Kirullapone on Wednesday 11.01.2017 at 1.00 p.m.
followed by Burial at General Cemetery (Anglican
Section) at 4.30 p.m. 003868
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Monday, January 9, 2017 -
CABRAAL - RITA. Beloved wife of late Calistus Cabraal,
mother of Vivette, Patricia, Ira and Sidhney, mother-in-
law of late Wijaya, late Susantha and of Padma and Varuni,
passed away peacefully at the age of 100. Cortege leaves
the residence No. 33, Buddhist Center Road,
Galborella, Kelaniya on Monday 09th January 2017, for
cremation at the General Cemetery, Borella.003593
RODRIGO - NEIL (Ret. Brown & Co. - Agriculture Division
& Cricket Umpire). Beloved husband of late Mangalika
Rodrigo (nee Perera) (Ret. People’s Bank), loving father of
Asanka (former Air Lanka Catering) & Priyanka (Hatton
National Bank), beloved son of late Edwin Rodrigo (CGR)
& late Florence Rodrigo, brother of Mercia, Verna, late
Raja and of Sita and Ranjinie, father-in-law of Thushari
and Gayathri (CEB), grandfather of Kaveen, Shenaya and
Kevin. Remains lie at residence No. 26, Right Circular
Road, Jayanthipura, Battaramulla. Cortege leaves
residence at 2.45 p.m. on Monday 9th January for burial
at the General Cemetery (R.C. Section), Borella. 003592
WIJESEKERA - N.T.S. (former Planter SLSPC). Father of
Champika, Viraj and Ranjeeva, father-in-law of Thilak
Maliduwa Pathirana, Chamindika and Nilanthi. Cremation
will take place on the 10th January 2017 at 4.00 p.m. at
Pilangetwatte, Wanduramba, Galle. 003591 WIJESINGHE
- MRS. SOMA (Retired Teacher Vishaka Vidyalaya,
Badulla). Beloved Eldest daughter of late Ayurveda
Physician and Mrs. Wijeratne, Beloved wife of
Premasinghe Mawella (retired Principal, Uva College,
Badulla), loving mother of Nandani, Kithsiri, Ira, Priyani
and Nishamani, mother-in-law of late Hennayake, Indira,
Ajith, Sujith and Rohitha, most loving grandmother of
Chethana, Baratha, Nisansala, Deshal, Malindra, Thilosha,
Devanga, Minethrie and Mineth, sister of Sheela,
Mahipala, Dharmaratne, Somaratne (UK), Sunil (New
Zealand). Cortege leaves residence No. 65/24, Suramya
Place, Sasanawardenarama Road, Homagama at 4.00
p.m. on Monday, 9th January 2017 for Cremation at
Homagama Niyadagala Cemetery at 5.00 p.m. 003556
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Sunday, January 8, 2017.
DE SOYZA - LESLIE - passed away on the 24th of
December in Dallas, Texas at the age of 88 after a brief
illness. Beloved son of the late Wijesena and Pauline De
Soyza, loving husband of the late Sitha De Zoysa, loving
father of Sajji Nelowet, Laki De Soyza and Lalin De Soyza,
father-in-law of Heather De Soyza, grandfather of Alex
Nelowet and Lucas De Soyza, brother of Yvonne
Gunasekera, Elaine Hulangamuwa, late Phyllis
Gunasekera, Niel De Soyza, Warren De Soyza and the late
Tony De Soyza. 002819
DHARMARAJAH - VIOLET. Beloved wife of late
Desmond, loving mother of Darrell, Dalrene and Russell,
mother-in-law of Anita, Thirukumar and Dilshan, much
loved grandmother of Dion, Katrina, Andrew, Aden,
Andrea, Rachel and Serah. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s
Funeral Parlour. Cortege leaves the parlour on Sunday
8th January at 4.30 p.m. for Cremation at the General
Cemetery Borella at 5.00 p.m. 003590
KANAKARATNE - MRS. DAGMAR - The death occurred,
of the Wife of the late Linton Kanakaratne, darling mother
of Sharon (Ex-HNB), mother-in-law of Brian (HNB -
Mutwal), loving grandmother of Rayantha and Amindri,
beloved sister of Carl Duwearchchi and late Primrose de
Silva, loving aunt of Rohan De Silva, Thilani Jayasekera,
Nirmali Rodrigo and Chandha Duwearchchi (all of USA).
Cortege leaves residence No. 32/1B, 4th Lane, Uyana
Road, Moratuwa on Sunday 8th January, for cremation at
4.00 p.m. General Cemetery, Rawathawatte. T.P. : 011-
2649243. 003555
OPATHA - NIMAL BERNADETTE - Beloved daughter of
the late Durand V. Perera and Muriel Vivian Perera, loving
wife of Lloyed Opatha, sister of Justin, Ajantha and the late
Chandra and Hiran. Cortege leaves residence No. 176/71,
Bolgoda Gardens, Galkanuwa Road, Gorakana,
Moratuwa at 8 a.m. on Sunday 8th January to A.F.
Raymond’s Funeral Parlour and thereafter for burial at
General Cemetery, Borella (Roman Catholic Section) at 4
p.m. on same day. 003476
VICTOREEN - NICHOLAS (Nee SIMONS) (PAT), at rest
with Jesus. Beloved wife of the late Edward, precious
mother to Marco, Ramona (Galadari) and Jackie (DMS),
caring mother-in-law of Clotilda, Jeffry Claessen (Queens
Group) and the late Suren, amazing grandmother to
Lorenzo (Mobitel), Kelvino (Saudi), Mario (wow.lk), Julian
(Astron), Joshua (Sunday Times), Reno (DMS) and Joel (St.
Joseph’s College). Remains lie at Mahinda Funeral
Parlour (Wattala) until 3.30 p.m. today (8). Funeral
Service at the Borella General Cemetery at 4.30 p.m.
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Saturday, January 7, 2017
NANAYAKKARA - MR. RAJ (NISHSHANKA). Director of
Finance and Administration - Boehm and Leckner Multi
Moulds, Katunayake. Beloved husband of C.H. Kumari
Colambage (Teacher of Vidyaloka Maha Vidyalaya,
Katana), father of Yawasha and Yohan Nanayakkara.
Remains lie at their residence No. 110, Katana North,
Katana. Cortege leaves residence at 3 p.m. on Sunday
08th January 2017 for cremation at the Crematorium,
General Cemetery, Negombo. 002932
OPATHA - NIMAL BERNADETTE Beloved daughter of
the late Durand V. Perera and Muriel Vivian Perera, loving
wife of Lloyed Opatha, sister of Justin, Ajantha and the late
Chandra and Hiran. Cortege leaves residence No. 176/71,
Bolgoda Gardens, Galkanuwa Road, Gorakana, Moratuwa
at 8 a.m. on Sunday 8th January for A.F. Raymond’s
Funeral Parlour and thereafter for burial at General
Cemetery, Borella (Roman Catholic Section) at 4 p.m. on
same day. 003477
POMPEUS - DOROTHY (DOLLY). Wife of late Alex,
daughter of late Vincent & Evelyn de Cruze, beloved
mother of Deanna & Arlene, mother-in-law of Anton
Martil & Maxie Pietersz, grandmother of Angelo, Tamara,
Jason & Leeroy, great grandmother of Nathan, Aiden,
Jarence, loving sister of Felicia Franke, Margie Bulner,
Stanley & Leonard (all deceased). Cortege leaves
Raymond Funeral parlour, Mahabage at 2.30 p.m. for
burial at General Cemetery, Negombo, on 7th January
2017. 002942
PREMARATNE CHANDRA P.L. - Bope, Galle. Beloved
husband of Kusuma, father of Dr. Evanthi, Manthrika
(Australia), father-in-law of Dr. Athula Walihinda, Jagath
Kondasinghe (Australia), brother of Perly Gunawardena,
Turin (late), Douglas (late), Lilian Premaratne, Nimal,
Bandula, Donald (late) & Colvin (late), passed away.
Cortege leaves Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella at
3.30 p.m. on Saturday 7th Jan. 2017 for Cremation at 4
p.m. at the Borella General Cemetery. 002502
RANARAJA - DUSHANTHA (MANI). Director Haycarb
PLC. Beloved husband of Manju (nee Madugalle), precious
father of Maljini and Deshika, dearest son of Dr. Rahula
and Sita Ranaraja, brother of Lalith and Dilani, brother-in-
law of Shyamali and Lilan, beloved uncle of Shanela,
Kavan and Lihini. Cortege leaves residence 503/8,
Halbarawa Gardens, Thalahena, Malabe on Saturday,
January 7th at 9.30 a.m. for cremation at Thalahena
Cemetery at 10.30 a.m. 001069
SABARATNAM - SLOJANA (Ex SLAS). Much loved
daughter of late S.T. Sabaratnam and Rajalakshmi,
formerly of Atchuveli, beloved sister/sister-in-law of
Mala (Attorney-at-law), Dr. Dhamayanthi Gnanenthiran
(U.K.), Dr. Muhundhakumar (U.K.) and Dr. Buvaneswary
(U.K.), loving aunt of Dr. Dhakshi (U.K.), passed away
peacefully on 28th December. Cremation took place on
the same day according to her wishes. Mala - 2588645.
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SOMANAYAKE - EVELYN. Beloved wife of Peter, loving
mother of Krisantha, Priyantha, Hemal, Devapriya,
Devika, Srilal, Renuka, mother-in-law of Renuka, Sandya,
Pathma, Roshini, Ajith, Ashini and Anil. Cortege leaves
residence on 07th January at 3.30 p.m. at No. 6B, William
Place, Mt. Lavinia to Rawathawatte Methodist Church
at 4.30 p.m., thereafter burial at Koralawella Methodist
Church Cemetery at 5.15 p.m. 002639
WAIDYARATNE - MRS. JASMINE (Former Principal -
Holy Family Convent, Dehiwala). Beloved wife of late
Arthur, precious mother of Sunethra, Enoka and
Chandani, mother-in-law of Supathum, Sarath and
Mahesh, darling grandmother of Manishka, Shanessa,
Chesna and Marianna, loving sister of late Annesley and
Randolph, sister-in-law of Irma and Padmi, called to rest
with Jesus. Cortege leaves residence at 2.45 p.m. 12, C.S.A.
Perera Mawatha, Uyana, Moratuwa. Funeral service at
3.15 p.m. on Saturday January 7th at St. Sebastian’s
Church, Moratuwa. 002947
WEERAMANTRY - CHRISTOPHER GREGORY (Former
Judge of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, and former Judge
and Vice-President of the International Court of Justice).
Dearly beloved husband of Rosemary (nee de Sampayo),
darling father of Ravi, Shala, Nili, Romesh and Roshi,
father-in-law of Julie, Jay, Harsha and Pat, and the most
loving grandfather of Samantha, Shaan, Menique, Jamie,
Amahl, Shenelle, Tahlia, Marnie, Maneesha, Zara and
Ishana. The viewing will be on Saturday 7th January from
10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Auditorium of the Lakshman
Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations, 24,
Horton Place, Colombo 7 and on Sunday 8th January
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at A.F. Raymond and thereafter the
burial will take place at the Borella RC Section. A
memorial service will be held at St. Mary’s Church,
Laurie’s Road, Colombo 4 at 7.45 p.m. on Saturday 7th. No
flowers please, Donations to Samata Sarana, 531,
Aluthmawatha Road, Colombo 15, Sri Lanka. 003354
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Friday, January 6, 2017
Rev. Fr. PETER CHRYSHANTHUS FERNANDO - O.M.I.
Remains lie at De Mazenod House, Mattakkuliya. His
remains will be removed to Fatima Church, Deans Road,
Maradana on Friday the 6th January at 8 a.m. A Requiem
Mass will be celebrated at 3 p.m. followed by burial at
General Cemetery, Borella. Fr. Provincial. 000947
ARULANANTHAM - ERNEST KRISTOPHER (Manager -
Horticulture Pvt. Ltd., Kurunegala). Rest in Arms of Jesus.
Beloved husband of Nilanthi, loving son of late Timothy &
Daisy Arulanantham, brother of late Dorothy and
Chrishanthy & Shiranthy, brother-in-law of Patrick
Pathmanathan, uncle of Virginia & Sharmini. Cortege
leaves residence No. 9/2E, Stage 2 Grayline Homes,
Ekala for St. Mark’s Church, Dandugama for service at 10
a.m. on 7th January and thereafter burial at Church
Cemetery. 002131
RANARAJA - DUSHANTHA (MANI). Director Haycarb
PLC. Beloved husband of Manju (nee Madugalle), precious
father of Maljini and Deshika, dearest son of Dr. Rahula
and Sita Ranaraja, brother of Lalith and Dilani, brother-in-
law of Shyamali and Lilan, beloved uncle of Shanela,
Kavan and Lihini. Cortege leaves residence 503/8,
Halbarawa Gardens, Thalahena, Malabe on Saturday,
January 7th at 9.30 a.m. for cremation at Thalahena
Cemetery at 10.30 a.m. 001069
WATAWALA - MRS. PREMA of Koswatte, Thalangama.
Beloved wife of Wimal Kekirideniya (Retired State
Engineering Corporation), loving mother of Manjula
(Businessman), Suranka (Former Procurement
Monitoring Manager - Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs
Corporation), Isuru (Regional Manager - Abans), mother-
in-law of Neetha, Upula (Chief Manager, NSB,
Wellawatte), Suwahasha (Marketing Manager - Hiru TV),
grandmother of Shakindu, Chamaru, Devindu, Diyara,
passed away at the age of 71 years. Remains lie at
residence No. 145/9A, Suriya Mawatha, Thalangama,
Koswatta. Funeral will take place at 4.00 p.m. on
Saturday, 07.01.2017 at Thalahena General Cemetery.
001637
WAIDYARATNE - MRS. JASMINE (Former Principal of
Holy Family Convent, Dehiwela). Wife of late Arthur
Waidyaratne, mother of Sunethra, Enoka and Chandani,
passed away. Funeral arrangements will be notified later.
002176
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Thursday, January 5, 2017
Rev. Fr. PETER CHRYSHANTHUS FERNANDO - O.M.I.
Remains lie at De Mazenod House, Mattakkuliya. His
remains will be removed to Fatima Church, Deans Road,
Maradana on Friday the 6th January at 8 a.m. A Requiem
Mass will be celebrated at 3 p.m. followed by burial at
General Cemetery, Borella. Fr. Provincial. 000947
FERNANDO- PRIMUS. Beloved husband of late Edith
Kusuma Wanigasekara, father of Harsha, father-in-law of
Nalika, grandfather of Nipunika and Piyangi. Remains lie
at Jayaratna Funeral Parlour from 9.00 a.m. on
Thursday, January 5th. Cortege leaves Parlour at 3 p.m. on
same day for cremation at the Borella Cemetery at 3.30
p.m. 000939
JAYAWARDANA - MR. DUNSTAN (Former Chairman of
Airlanka). Dearly beloved husband of Chandra, loving
father of Vindya, Purnima, Menaka and Janaki,
grandfather of Pesala, Ushi Anuksha, Radik and Diti,
passed away on 2nd January 2017. Cortege leaves
residence at 3.30 p.m. on 5th January 2017. Cremation at
5.00 p.m. at Borella Cemetery. No. 06, Pangiriwatta
Mawatha, Mirihana, Nugegoda. 000278
KURUPPU - DR. GAMINI (Nittambuwa Medical Center).
Beloved husband of Indrani, loving father of Rajiv and
Sanjana, father-in-law of Nilan (Millennium IT),
grandfather of Hirun and brother of Ananda (deceased),
Padmini and Parakrama, expired. Cortege leaves
residence No. 2/1, Galpotta Road, Nawala, at 2.15 p.m.
on Thursday 5th of January 2017, for cremation at 3.00
p.m. at the Nawala Cemetery. 000244
RAJAPAKSE - NALINEE YAMUNA (nee HATURUSINHA).
Beloved wife of late Ariyaratne Rajapakse, loving mother
of Ruwanthi (Telecom), Chandika (Resplendent Ceylon),
loving aunt of Lasith, sister of Lanka, Nalinee, Kanthi,
Anuradha and Dammika, sister-in-law of Neil & Dammika,
expired on Tuesday 03rd January. Cortege leaves
Jayaratna Funeral Parlour on Thursday 05th January
for cremation at the Crematorium, Borella Kanatta at
16.30 hrs. 000708
RANARAJA - DUSHANTHA (MANI). Director Haycarb
PLC. Beloved husband of Manju (nee Madugalle), precious
father of Maljini and Deshika, dearest son of Dr. Rahula
and Sita Ranaraja, brother of Lalith and Dilani, brother-in-
law of Shyamali and Lilan, beloved uncle of Shanela,
Kavan and Lihini. Cortege leaves residence 503/8,
Halbarawa Gardens, Thalahena, Malabe on Saturday,
January 7th at 9.30 a.m. for cremation at Thalahena
Cemetery at 10.30 a.m. 001068
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Wednesday, January 4, 2017.
BRIGADIER (Rtd) K.J.N. (JOHN) SENAWEERA. Beloved
husband of late Kaushalya (nee Perera), beloved father of
Haren and Nikitha, father-in-law of Manikya, beloved son
of late K.J. and Nandawathi Senaweera, beloved brother of
Ranjith, Rathnavali, Bandula, Bobby, Indumathi, Sarath
and Jagath, brother-in-law of Amitha, Sena Thoradeniya,
Keshanie, Nina, Amarasiri Pieris, late Swarna and Kamala
and Mahes and Kumi, Preeni and Jayantha and Shayami.
Cortege leaves residence on 4th of January 2017 at 2.15
p.m. for cremation at Borella Kanatta at 4.00 p.m. 23/44,
Diyawanna Gardens, off Pagoda Road, Nugegoda.
000004
FERNANDEZ - MRS. PAULINE. Lived in Anderson Flats,
Colombo 5 and passed away peacefully on Tuesday 3rd
January 2017. Wife of late Mr. Bobby Fernandez, mother
of Genie, Geraldine, Godfrey, Godwin & Gladwin, mother-
in-law of Musaamil, Arulkumar, Rajini & Rochelle,
grandmother of Shila, Arshad, Madishka, Laveinia,
Lutricia & Dilan. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond Funeral
Parlour from 8.30 a.m. on Thursday 5th January. Cortege
leaves the Parlour on the same day at 3.30 p.m. for burial
at General Cemetery of Borella (R.C. Section). 000553
JAYAWARDANA - MR. DUNSTAN (Former Chairman of
Airlanka). Dearly beloved husband of Chandra, loving
father of Vindya, Purnima, Menaka and Janaki,
grandfather of Pesala, Ushi Anuksha, Radik and Diti,
passed away on 2nd January 2017. Cortege leaves
residence at 3.30 p.m. on 5th January 2017. Cremation at
5.00 p.m. at Borella Cemetery. No. 06, Pangiriwatta
Mawatha, Mirihana, Nugegoda. 000278
KANAGANAYAGAM - DAVID - At rest with Jesus. Loving
husband of Kamalini, beloved father of Peter & Radhinee,
John & Amitha, Andrew & Shirani and James & Shevanthi,
precious grandfather of Emma & James Morris, Richard,
Stefan, Hannah, Joshua, Sean, Jeshan, Shakira and Janith,
brother of late Leela & Ratniah Ariyaratnam, late Pathma
an HLD Selvaratnam, Rev. Canon James & Lathika
Ratnanayagam, Emmanuel & Padmini Jeyarajah, Francis
& Wimalarani Selvarajah and Sita & Charles Wijeyarajah.
Remains will lie at residence - No. 4, 6th Lane, Nawala
from 3.00 p.m. on Tuesday 3rd January. Service at 3.00
p.m. on Wednesday 4th January. Cortege will leave
residence at 4.00 p.m. for burial at General Cemetery,
Borella (Anglican Section) at 4.30 p.m. 000091
KURUPPU - DR. GAMINI (Nittambuwa Medical Center).
Beloved husband of Indrani, loving father of Rajiv and
Sanjana, father-in-law of Nilan (Millennium IT),
grandfather of Hirun and brother of Ananda (deceased),
Padmini and Parakrama, expired. Cortege leaves
residence No. 2/1, Galpotta Road, Nawala, at 4.15 p.m.
on Thursday 5th of January 2017, for cremation at 3.00
p.m. at the Nawala Cemetery. 000244
PEIRIS - D.W. Beloved wife of the late W.A. Peiris, sister
of the late Susila and Newton, Dalson, Gladys, Linchon,
loving mother of Viveka, Nihal, Jayanth, Champika, Ashok,
mother-in-law of late Sarath, Ajantha, Sandhya, Kanthi,
Thanuja, grandmother of Srinath, Dishani, Bindiya,
Sanjeewa, Kasunjali, Nishumi, Danuda, Shantell,
Randu,Akithma, great grandmother of Neetu, Nishith,
Maya, Joshuwa, Timsena, passed away peacefully on 1st
of January 2017. Cremation at Kohuwala Crematorium at
5 p.m. on Thursday 5th. 9E, Melder Place, Nugegoda.
000252
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Tuesday, January 3, 2017 -
AMARAWEERA - KUSUMA (nee DEVARAJA). Beloved
wife of late K.W. Amaraweera, former Newspaper Agent
(Dehiwala - Mt. Lavinia and Ratmalana), loving sister of
late Rev. Devinuwara Ariyawansa Nayaka Thero -
Dakshinaramaya - Mt. Lavinia, and late Henry, Gilbert,
Herbert Devaraja and Soma, Sumana, Sama and Karuna,
loving mother of Lalitha, Neil, Ranjani, Nalini, Neville and
Kamani, mother-in-law of Sunil Fernando, Ananda
Nanayakkara (Retired SSP), Palitha Deveraja and James
Simmons. Cortege leaves residence No. 92/1, Wijerama
Road, Udahamulla, Nugegoda at 5.00 p.m. on 04th
January 2017. Cremation at Mirihana Public Cemetery at
6.00 p.m. 000093
KANAGANAYAGAM - DAVID - At rest with Jesus. Loving
husband of Kamalini, beloved father of Peter & Radhinee,
John & Amitha, Andrew & Shirani and James & Shevanthi,
precious grandfather of Emma & James Morris, Richard,
Stefan, Hannah, Joshua, Sean, Jeshan, Shakira and Janith,
brother of late Leela & Ratniah Ariyaratnam, late Pathma
an HLD Selvaratnam, Rev. Canon James & Lathika
Ratnanayagam, Emmanuel & Padmini Jeyarajah, Francis
& Wimalarani Selvarajah and Sita & Charles Wijeyarajah.
Remains will lie at residence - No. 4, 6th Lane, Nawala
from 3.00 p.m. on Tuesday 3rd January. Service at 3.00
p.m. on Wednesday 4th January. Cortege will leave
residence at 4.00 p.m. for burial at General Cemetery,
Borella (Anglican Section) at 4.30 p.m. 000091
KURERA - LAKSHMI (LAKSHI). Wife of Siripala Kurera,
mother of Himaya, mother-in-law of Jayanath Perera
(Singapore), sister of Dr. Angelo Rodrigo (Australia),
Hazel Jayamaha, and late Sybil Perera, grandmother of
Capt. Surath (Singapore Armed Forces) and Subodha
Perera, sister-in-law of Leela Rodrigo, late Joseph
Jayamaha, late Tiburtius Perera, and late Vincent
Swarnadipathi, late Agnes Basnayake, late Leela Perera,
late Victor Kurera, Srimathi Manamudali, Kamala
Wijesinghe and Soma Perera, expired. Remains lie at A.F.
Raymond’s Funeral Parlour. Cortege leaves the parlour at
1.00 p.m. on Tuesday 3rd January 2017 for service at 3.00
p.m. at St. Mary’s Chuch, Grand Street, Negombo.
Thereafter for burial at the General Cemetery, (R.C.
Section), Negombo. 000002
PATHIRANA - LEELA CHANDRALATHA (RANEE) nee
DHARMASIRIWARDANA - Wife of Abhaya, mother of
Deepthi (Domingo), Dilani, Asanthi, Sandun, Shyamini
(Karunarathna), mother-in-law of Manoshan Domingo,
Yudeesha De Alwis Pathirana, Lasitha Karunarathne,
grandmother of Tharindu, Sithija, Savindu and Sneha.
Cortege leaves residence 230 B/1, Vihara Mawatha,
Kothalawala, Kaduwela at 12 noon for cremation at
General Cemetery, Borella at 2 p.m. on 04/01/2017.
000203
PERERA - OLIVER (O.B.D.) (Formerly Hansard Reporter -
Parliament of Sri Lanka) at rest with Jesus. Beloved
husband of Effie (formerly - staff Prince of Wales’
College), loving father of late Sherril and of Shareda (Pee
Bee Management Services), father-in-law of Damien and
Savindranie (Innovative Pesticides Marketing Pvt. Ltd.),
brother of Estelle Jayawardene, late Denzil, Felicia
Samararatne and Dunstan Perera grandfather of Sarita
(HSBC), Gavin and Sherantha (Wavenet International Pvt.
Ltd). Cortege leaves residence on Tuesday 03rd January
at 3.30 p.m. for funeral service at Queen of Angels’ Church,
Rawathawatte at 4 p.m. and interment at church burial
grounds. 34, Dharmaratna Avenue, Rawathawatte,
Moratuwa. 0112646091. 000054
SENAWEERA - BRIGADIER (Rtd) K.J.N. (JOHN). Beloved
husband of late Kaushalya (nee Perera), beloved father of
Haren and Nikitha, father-in-law of Manikya, beloved son
of late K.J. and Nandawathi Senaweera, beloved brother of
Ranjith, Rathnavali, Bandula, Bobby, Indumathi, Sarath
and Jagath, brother-in-law of Amitha, Sena Thoradeniya,
Keshanie, Nina, Amarasiri Pieris, late Swarna and Kamala
and Mahes and Kumi, Preeni and Jayantha and Shayami.
Cortege leaves residence on 4th of January 2017 at 2.15
p.m. for cremation at Borella Kanatta at 4.00 p.m. 23/44,
Diyawanna Gardens, off Pagoda Road, Nugegoda.
000004
SILVA - MR. M. ANDREW - Former Managing Director -
Pure Beverages Company Ltd. (Coca-Cola Beverages, Sri
Lanka). Beloved husband of late Swineetha, loving father
of Semanthi, father-in-law of Dansiri Chandraratne, much
loved grandfather of Saminda & Sakulya, Duminda &
Sarasi and Samitha, passed away peacefully aged 95.
Cortege leaves residence 42/5B, 4th Lane, Kandawatta
Road, Battaramulla at 3.30 p.m. on 3rd January 2017.
Cremation at General Cemetery, Borella at 5.00 p.m. No
flowers by request. 000075
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Monday, January 2, 2017 -
BRIGADIER SENAWEERA - (Rtd) K.J.N. (JOHN). Beloved
husband of late Kaushalya (nee Perera), loving father of
Haren and Nikita, father-in-law of Manikya, beloved son
of late K.J. and Nandawathi Senaweera, beloved brother of
Ranjith, Rathnavali, Bandula, Bobby, Indumathi, Sarath
and Jagath, brother-in-law of Amitha, Sena Thevadeniya,
Keshanie, Nina, Amarasiri Pieris, late Swarna and Kamala
and Mahes and Kumi, Preeni and Jayantha and
Shayamani, expired. Cortege leaves residence on 4th of
January 2017 at 2.45 p.m. for cremation at Borella Kanatta
at 4.00 p.m. 23/44, Diyawanna Gardens, Pagoda Road,
Nugegoda.000004
DE SOYSA - GLADYS. Beloved wife of late Sydney, mother
of Hyacinth, Lilani, Erine, Sharmain, Sylvana, Jelico,
mother-in-law of Francis, late Emmanuel, Ranjith, Alwis,
Sukumal, Ranmal. Cortege leaves residence No. 11,
Kapuwawewa Road, Ragama on Monday the 2nd
January 2017 at 3.00 p.m. for burial at St. Peter Paul’s
Church, Ragama. 000003
GODAKAWELA - MR. DISSANAYAKA BATANGALA - The
death occurred of Dissanayaka Batangala on 29.12.2016,
son of late D.B. Batangala (Korale Mahatmaya of Sathara
Korale Kadupita Paththuwa) and late Bandara Menike
Marabe Kumarihami, loving father of Lalitha, Dr. Yamuna
and Sumith, father-in-law of Wijeratna Senanayaka and
Prasanna Ratnayaka. Funeral on 2nd January 2017.
Cortege leaves residence for Pelmadulla. Cremation at 3
p.m. “Batangala Walauwa”, Godakawela.181811
KULATHUNGA - ROHAN - At Rest and free from all pain.
Darling husband of Ramona and cherished and adored
father of Romesh and Ronali, loved father-in-law of
Harsha Fernando, darling son of the late Sepala and
Rathana, loving brother of Nelum and the late Nimal, son-
in-law of the late Bernie Senn and Celine, brother-in-law
of Gamini Gunawardena, the late Sithy, Jerome, Ricky and
the late Gavin Senn. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s
Funeral Parlour. Cortege leaves the Parlour at 3.00 p.m.
on Monday 2nd January 2017 for cremation at the General
Cemetery, Kanatte at 3.30 p.m.181828
KURERA - LAKSHMI (LAKSHI). Wife of Siripala Kurera,
mother of Himaya, mother-in-law of Jayanath Perera
(Singapore), sister of Dr. Angelo Rodrigo (Australia),
Hazel Jayamaha, and late Sybil Perera, grandmother of
Capt. Surath (Singapore Armed Forces) and Subodha
Perera, sister-in-law of Leela Rodrigo, late Joseph
Jayamaha, late Tiburtius Perera, and late Vincent
Swarnadipathi, late Agnes Basnayake, late Leela Perera,
late Victor Kurera, Srimathi Manamudali, Kamala
Wijesinghe and Soma Perera, expired. Remains lie at A.F.
Raymond’s Funeral Parlour. Cortege leaves the parlour
at 1.00 p.m. on Tuesday 3rd January 2017 for service at
3.00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Chuch, Grand Street, Negombo.
Thereafter for burial at the General Cemetery, (R.C.
Section), Negombo.000002
SENARATHNE ROBERT (Retired Primary Principal of
Kotte Ananda Sasthralaya). Beloved husband of late
Bisomanike, father of Sampath, Priyani, Prasanna,
Jayantha and Deepthi, expired. Funeral on 2nd Jaunary
2017. Cortege leaves residence No. 11A, 7th Lane,
Pagoda Road, Nugegoda at 4.30 p.m. for burial at
Beddagana Cemetery at 5.00 p.m.181832
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2017.
GODAKAWELA - MR. DISSANAYAKA BATANGALA - The
death occured Dissanayaka Batangala on 29.12.2016, son
of late D.B. Batangala (Korale Mahatmaya of Sathara
Korale Kadupita Paththuwa) and late Bandara Menike
Marabe Kumarihami, loving father of Lalitha, Dr. Yamuna
and Sumith, father-in-law of Wijeratna Senanayaka and
Prasanna Ratnayaka. Funeral on 2nd January 2017.
Cortege leaves residence to Pelmadulla. Cremation at 3
p.m. “Batangala Walauwa”, Godakawela. 181809
KULATHUNGA - ROHAN - At Rest and free from all pain.
Darling husband of Ramona and cherished and adored
father of Romesh and Ronali, loved father-in-law of
Harsha Fernando, darling son of the late Sepala and
Rathana, loving brother of Nelum and the late Nimal, son-
in-law of the late Bernie Senn and Celine, brother-in-law
of Gamini Gunawardena, the late Sithy, Jerome, Ricky and
the late Gavin Senn. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s
Funeral Parlour. Cortege leaves the Parlour at 3.00 p.m.
on Monday 2nd January 2017 for cremation at the General
Cemetery, Kanatte at 3.30 p.m. 181829
KURERA - LAKSHMI (Lakshi). Wife of Siripala Kurera,
mother of Himaya, mother-in-law of Jayanath Perera
(Singapore), sister of Dr. Angelo Rodrigo (Australia),
Hazel Jayamaha, and late Sybil Perera, grandmother of
Capt. Surath (Singapore Armed Forces) and Subodha
Perera, sister-in-law of Leela Rodrigo, late Joseph
Jayamaha, late Tibersius Perera, and late Vincent
Swarnadipathi, late Agnes Basnayake, late Leela Perera,
late Victor Kurera, Srimathi Manamudali, Kamala
Wijesinghe and Soma Perera, expired. Remains lie at A.F.
Raymond’s Funeral Parlour. Funeral arrangements to
be notified later. 181830
NALIM - SITHY NAFISA - The death is announced of Sithy
Nafisa Nalim. Beloved wife of Marhoom A.H.M. Nalim,
beloved mother of Fathima Nalira Raheem, mother-in-law
of Raheem Nizar, grandmother of Reema, Asif, Riham,
shihara, Akthab, Rifaza and Sajjad Ahmed, great-
grandmother of Amjad, Akmal, Shezan and Shazra, passed
away on Wednesday, 21st December 2016. No. 08, Kirula
Place, Colombo 5. 179651