ABEYSEKERA – RANJAN. (Attorney-at-Law), son of the late Teddy and Vimala, brother of Kamini, passed away on 17.02.2016. 038976 

BALASURIYA – MARGRET (103 years). Beloved wife of late Tudor Perera Balasuriya, loving mother of Prof Lal Balasuriya, Dr. Kaushalya Deheragoda (UK), and Ravi Balasuriya (USA), much loved mother-in-law of Shiranee, Dr. Rohan Deheragoda and Jeevani, precious grandmother of Dr. Maesha, Sonali, Dr. Sumitha, Sajuth, Sanjeevi and Rasini, expired. Remains lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella on Sunday 20th March from 12 noon till 4 p.m. Cremation will take place at General Cemetery Borella Crematorium at 4.30 p.m. on the same day. 041576 

DE SILVA – CHANDRAKANTHI – Beloved wife of late Kulathilaka De Silva, precious mother of Kanjula, Harsheni, Dr. Thusitha (Australia), Tissa (Australia), mother-in-law of Kasun, Rasangi, Anjali, grandmother of Harine, Rasith, Eshan, Jineth, beloved sister of Swarnamali, Jayamangala, Sujatha, Visaka, late Ranjith, Sarath, late Bandula, passed away. Cortege leaves residence 410/83, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7 on 20th March 2016 (Sunday) at 4.30 p.m. for Cremation at Borella Cemetery at 5.00 p.m. 041662 

GUNAWARDANA KUMUDU (EVAN) Beloved husband of late Dawan, loving father of Mahen, Amila and Shelani, father-in-law of Chanuki, Thanuja Weeratne and Mario Oorloff. Remains will lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlourfrom 10 a.m. on Sunday, 20th March 2016. Cortege leaves the Parlour at 5.00 pm. on Monday 21st March. Cremation at the General Cemetery Borella at 5.30 p.m. 041848 

HETTIARACHCHIGE BEDE – TISSERA –  (Rtn:) ‘Safe in the arms of Jesus’. Loving son of late Nicholas and Cecelia Tissera, loving husband of Gwendoline, father of Trajan, Marlon and Bevanie, father-in-law of Anusha, Sonia and Sanara, ever loving grandfather of Shanuka Teresa, Dinuka, Tehani, Amarsha, Viyan and Shinara, brother of Reginald, late Girlie Basilica, late Conrad, late Merlyn and of Newton, Quintus, Nelun, Dr. Walter, Indrani, brother-in-law of Loretta, Andra and late Glenzil. Cortege leaves residence “Tramarine”, No. 580, Negombo Road, Rilaulla, Kandana on Sunday 20th March for Service and burial at St. Sebastian’s Church, Kandana at 4.00 p.m. 041841 

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajioon – AHAMED WAZIR YUSUF (Attorney-at-Law) of 5/3, Kawdana Road, Dehiwala. Son of Marhoom Dr Yusuf Kariapper and Marhooma Zuleiha Kariapper, beloved husband of Nizara, loving father of Dr Fahd, Dr Amjad and Benazir (University of Moratuwa), adored brother of Marhoom Amin Yusuf (Riyadh), Marhooma Ayesha, Rahila, Jezima, Marhoom Ansar Yusuf (Riyadh) and Marhoom Farook Yusuf (Riyadh), father-in-law of Dr Minhaz and Inshan (MIT), grandfather of Yahya and Abidullah. Janaza took place on 16th March 2016 after Fajr prayers at the Dehiwala Jummah Mosque and Burial Grounds. 039664 

MALAWARAARACHCHI – PEARL – (Retired Teacher of Kalutara Balika Vidyalaya). Dearly beloved wife of the late Albert Malawaraarachchi – (Postmaster – Kalutara). Darling mother of Harshinee, Kanishka, Himani and Sue, mother-in-law of Priyantha, Shiromi and John and loving grandmother of Dimitri. Funeral will be held at Barney Raymond’s Funeral Parlour in Borella on Monday, March 21 at 3.00 p.m. Viewing will be on Sunday March 20th from 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. and Monday March 21st, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Barney Raymond’s Funeral Parlour, Borella. 041833 

MATHER – EDWARD MANORANJAN (Mano) – It is with great sadness I inform that Mr. Edward Manoranjan Mather (Mano), has gone to be with the Lord on Thursday March 17th in Toronto, Canada. Beloved & devoted husband of Thelma Mather, precious father of Bramwell Chelvendran and father-in-law of Ann Mather, son of the late Rev. B.C.D. Mather & late Jane Navamany Mather of Manipay, son-in-law of the late Mr & Mrs David Meadows of Manipay, loving brother of Ranjan Mather (Ohio), Padmini Arnold (Colombo) and Ranjini Woodhouse (UK). Funeral details are as follows: Chapel Ridge Funeral Home, 8911 Woodbine Ave., Markham, ON L3R 5G1. Visitation : Saturday, March 19th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Followed by Funeral Service at 12 noon. Contact: Thelma +1416 385 3015 Chelva +1416 3162003. 040906 

Paldano – Xavier, loving husband of Raj and father of Vanessa. Beloved son of late Ernest & Marie Paldano, brother of Salome, Neves & Tony. Brother-in-law of Chandrika & Viji. Creamation took place in Florida, USA on 18th March.180/ 12, Fairlight Lane, Rilaulla, Kandana. 039228 

THOMAS, CHRIS (JEEVA) – at peace with Jesus, (Retired Ex of Ceylinco Life). Beloved daughter of late Tom and Alice. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Kumar and Sandra, Shanthi and late Krishnarajah, Jacob and Carmen, Julian and Surekha, Kala and Angelo Miranda, Anita and Udaya De Silva, much loved aunty of Natasha, Talia, Jenin, Calvin, Avinash, Tashya, Rahul, Nidhesh and Jaidon, dearest great aunt of Jemimah and Jenysia. Viewing at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour from 10 a.m. Sunday 20th March 2016. Cortege leaves the Parlour on Monday 21st March at 3.30 p.m. for Cremation at the General Cemetery, Borella. 041846 

WALALIYADDE BRENDA (nee JAYASURIYA) Beloved wife of late Loku Banda Walaliyadde, loving mother of Chandani Lokuge (Professor Monash University – Australia) and Tirantha (President’s Counsel), mother-in-law of Alex Lokuge (Australia), loving grandmother of Shaamini Amaali (Australia), Teruni (Canada) and Shalini loving sister of Manel Abheyratna late Neville (Sonna), Jayasuriya and Brita Jayasekara. Funeral March 21st at 3.00 p.m. Thalahena Cemetery. Remains lie at Chandra Panagoda Funeral Parlour, Athurugiriya Road, Malabe. 041849 

WITHANAGE – LAKSHMI – (Retired Teacher, Lecturer and Deputy Director – Teachers’ Training College, Maharagama and the Ministry of Education). Beloved wife of D.K. Withanage (late), loving mother of Rasika, Subodha, Thilina, loving mother-in-law of Gayathrie and Lochana, sister of Neetha and Neil (late), sister-in-law of Bandu, Soma, Nanda Chandra, Piyasiri, Padmakumara, Sugathadasa, Gamini (late), Lional (late) and Punchi (late), passed away. Cortege leaves residence for cremation at Borella Crematorium on 20th March 2016 at 4 p.m. 909/9F, Adhikaram Mawatha, Kotte. 041585

CHANDRADASA – NIROSHA THARANGANIE – (Ex-Kane Apparel Marawila). Dearly beloved wife of Nilantha Dharshaa (Shiran Garments, Madampe), loving mother of Dilusha Induwara (St. Joseph’s College, Wennappuwa) and Tharusha Indusara (St. Xavier’s College, Marawila), expired. Cremation will take place at 5.00 p.m. on Sunday, 03rd April 2016 at Weerahena Crematorium, Naththandiya. Tel: 0789791095, 0779252473. 047942 

FERNANDO – DAYANANDA. Safe in the Arms of Jesus. Beloved husband of Srikanthi, loving father of Shaleen and Dilushini, father-in-law of Nadeeka and Renuke Wahalathantiri and darling grandfather of Gavin, Akindu and Aiden. Remains lie at 26/11, Weerapuranappu Mawatha, Laxapathiya, Moratuwa. Cortege leaves residence at 4.15 p.m. on 2nd April 2016 for Queen of Angels Church, Rawathawatte. 047408 

GNANENDREN – BALAKENGATHARASIVAM. Dearly beloved husband of Uma (Karthikalni), affectionate father of Kishendra, Wijendra and Uthami, son of late Mr. and Mrs. Balakengatharasivam and son-in-law of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nadarajah, much loved brother of Punithawathy, Sivakulendren, Selvawathy, Visakendren and Shanmugendren, passed away on Friday 25th March 2016. Remains lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour from 10 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Saturday 2nd April until cremation at the General Cemetery, Borella on Sunday 3rd April 2016. 047759 

GOMESZ – PAM – (nee DIRCKZE). Loving wife of Eric Gomesz, daughter of late Lurdes and George Dirckze, is deceased. Beloved sister of Bernard, Ann, Duncan (brother-in-law), darling mother of Sharmane (Australia), Errol, Bernadeen, Melaney, Steffan, Kenneth (nephew), loving mother-in-law of Reno, Udaya, Saliya, Christine, Dushma, beloved grandmother of Shareeno, Dyan, Sharnica (Australia), Falon, Delruz, Melisha, Susan, Erron, Shevon, Tiyansha, Portia, laid to rest, taken into the arms of God on 1st April 2016. Remains lie at Barney Raymond’s Funeral Parlour. Burial at Borella Cemetery at 5 p.m. on the 5th April (Tuesday) laid in peace by the beloved family. 048027 

JAYASUNDERA – NIRANJAN RANIL ANTOINE. Son of late Dr. Joe and late Bernadette, Stepson of Verna, brother of Nilkamal, Ymitri, Kshanaka and Ynoli, uncle of Kulanath, Anjuli, Ananthi, Nevin and Anesh, expired on 18th March & cremated on 24th March 2016 at Kingston, England. Email : Nilkamal: mishjay2000@yahoo.com; Khanaka: jayasund@gmail.com. 046455 

MAHROOMA HAJJIYANI MUMTAZ JAMALA. Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajioon. Beloved wife of Al Haj Hassan Jiffry. Daughter of late Al Haj A.H.M. Junaid and late Hajiani Mohamed Sharif Noor Nazila, daughter-in-law of late S.H.M. Nakeem and late Yoosuf Alim Noor Mahliya, loving mother of Hajiani Shehama, Sherooza, Sharmila, Shehara, Hajjiani Sabeera, Al Haj Sabry and Al Haj Hussain, mother-in-law of Al Haj Husnul, Sabry, Reza, Muinuddin, Al Haj Ifthikqar, Ziyani and Mumtaj, much loved grandmother of Al Haj Isran, Hajiani Kameera, Sabeeh, Sajjed, Sader, Shazra, Ruzna, Shafraz, Haziq, Siddika, Yusra, Yusuf, Shakoora, Israa, Sakeenah, Hassan, late Zikra, Humairah, Haziqa and Spouses of the married grandchildren: Ifraz, Zainab, Rifadh and Shahreen, darling great grandmother of Qadira, Rashidah, Saeed, Zaeem, Raaed, Inaara and Baby Shaheem, sister of late Ayne, late Al Haj Mohideen, Hajiani Badurunissa (Badry), late Hajiani, Nazneen and Hajiani Nilufer, sister-in-law of Hajiani Hareeza, late Salih, late Hameed, late Waffa, late Idroos, Mawahib, late Safiya, Ojeeda, Ismail, Samsudeen, Mihlar, Zareena, late Mansoordeen, Macky, late Roozy and Ruzeena, left Darul Fana peacefully on 9th March 2016 (Hijri 1437 Jamadul Awwal 29). Janaza took place at Dehiwela Muslim Burial Ground on 10th March. No. 31/1, Sagara Road, Bambalapitiya, Colombo 4. Tel: 011-2596248. 047551 

MORRIS – BERNARD – (Former Partner / Proprietor of Jayanthi Electricals and Yanpres Electricals). Beloved husband of Gwendoline, father of Brandon (AMW Group) and Gillian (Canada), loving grandfather of Yannick and Yulenka, Prestina, Rianne and Gianna, father-in-law of Patricia and Perry Felsinger, brother of late Melvin, late Carmen, Vernon, late Dodwell, Lorna, late Errol, Lorraine, Melroy, Regina and Sandra (Australia), brother-in-law of Rani, Quintus, Damayanthi, Rebecca, late George, Yvonne, Ralph, Shiroma, Radley, late Jerome, Sharma, Yvonne, Elton, Bernadette and Trevin. Remains will lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour, Borella from 3.00 p.m. on Monday 4th April. Burial on Wednesday 6th April at Kanatte, Borella at 4.00 p.m. 048006 

SELVANAYAGAM – Mrs. LIZZY. The loving daughter of late Rebecca and Anthonipillai was born in Naranthanal, Kayts, lived in Colombo and passed away on Monday, March 29, 2016. Mrs. Selvanayagam was the beloved wife of late Vincent Selvanayagam and devoted mother of Arunthathy, mother-in-law of late Ravindraraj and doting grandmother of Roshan. She was the sister of late Mrs. Mary Louise Singarayer, Grace Vincent, Francis, Cyril, Alexander, Percy, Wilfred and Mrs. Calista Selvanayagam (Canada). She is fondly remembered by all those who loved her dearly, near and far, and will be greatly missed. The viewing will be held at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour from 10.00 a.m. on Sunday 3rd April 2016. Cortege leaves the Parlour at 4.30 p.m. on 3rd April 2016 for burial at the General Cemetery, Borella. 045535 

SIRIMANNE – LESLEY – Beloved wife of late Srinath. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Parlour from 9 a.m. on Monday 4th April. Cortege leaves the Parlour on same day at 3.30 p.m. for cremation at Borella Cemetery at 4 p.m. Informant: Dr. Harendra Rasiah. 048005

COREIRA – DR EUSTACE (Retired Anaesthetist at Lister Hospital, Stevenage, UK). Beloved husband of Callista (nee Theophilus), much loved father of Dr Moushumi and Blossom, son of late Ignatius and late Blossom Coreira, son-in-law of late S.M. Theophilus and late Violet Theophilus of Batticaloa, brother-in-law of late Christie Devarajan, expired on Monday 28th March 2016. Funeral service will take place on 14th April at St. Hilda’s Church, Stevenage at 3 p.m. followed by cremation at Harwood Park crematorium at 4.15 p.m. 049367 

DANIEL – THOMAS GODFRY, At Rest with Jesus. Beloved son of Mr. S. Daniel, beloved brother of late Felicia Samuel (nee Daniel), Godwin Daniel (UK), Fredrick Daniel (Denmark), brother-in-law of S.G. Samuel, Mangalam Daniel (nee Samuel – UK), beloved uncle of Charles Samuel, Winston Samuel and sister Selvarani (CPM). Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour. Cortege leaves the Parlour on Sunday 10th April at 3 p.m. for burial at General Cemetery, Borella. (General Christian Section) 050831 

DE SILVA – D.B. The death is announced of Mr D.B. DE SILVA (Bandu De Silva) (former General Manager – Ceylon Tobacco Company). Dearly beloved husband of Mrs Sumitha De Silva (retired Vice Principal – Vidyaloka Maha Vidyalaya, Kandy), loving father of Suleka, Devika, Kumudu (Canada) and Rajith (General Manager – Nissan, AMW), loving father-in-law of Ujith (Business Development Manager, DNV-GL), Mohan (AGM – SLECIC), Chaminda (Canada), Ruwinie (Canada). Cortege leaves residence at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday 10th April 2016 for cremation at the General Cemetery, Borella at 4.30 p.m. No. 772/14, Wijesinghe Mw, Madinnagoda, Rajagiriya. 050427 

JAYAWARDENA – WILSON – (Formerly Senior Manager, Colombo Engineers and Sumitomo Corporation, Colombo). Passed away peacefully in Melbourne and cremated at Springvale Cemetery, Victoria. Brother of late Turin and Chandrani, also of Sugath and Chandra. Inserted by his wife Malkanthi Jayawardena, 144/112, Stud Road, Dandenong, Victoria 3175, Australia. 049620 

SIVANAYAGAM – MANGALAWATHY – (Retired Teacher, Vivekananda College, Kotahena, Trustee of Sri Sathaya Sai Baba Trust of Sri Lanka). Beloved wife of late S.T. Sivanayagam (Founder / Chief Editor of Dinapathy & Chinthamani), loving mother of Udhayanayahan, Indrajith, Senthilkumar and Chithra, mother-in-law of Dhanachandrika, Deepa, Berna and Arulramalingam, devoted grandmother (thathi) of Neel Mayoor, Mayuri, Maduri, Alden, Naveen, Jove Sarangi and great grandmother of Varun Krish, has passed away on 08.04.2016. The remains will lie at “A.F. Raymonds, Colombo 08 (Borella)” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 09.04.2016 and the cremation will take place at the Hindu Section of Borella Cemetery on 10.04.2016 at 3 p.m. S.N. Udhayanayahan – 0777619327. 050788 

URAGODA – PADMA Beloved wife of Dr. C.G. Uragoda, daughter of late Mr & Mrs G.C. Rambukpotha darling mother of Lalith, Dianthi, Neluka and Dishana, mother-in-law of Manoji, late Rohan and of Romesh, loving grandmother of Anouk, Shenali, Inesh and Reshan. Remains lie at 78/5, Old Road, Nawala, Rajagiriya. Cortege leaves residence at 11 a.m. on Monday 11th April 2016 for Cremation at 12 noon at General Cemetery Kanatte, Borella. 050832 

VANNIASINGAM – PAUL – It is with deep sadness, we announce the passing away of Paul Vanniasingam Thambar (formerly, External Resources Dept. & Colombo Plan Office). Beloved husband of the late Dr. Jerdie Thambar, loving father of Ranjan, Suku and Sulochana (Joseph), loving father-in-law of Koshi, Hephzi and Ajit Joseph, loving grandfather of Amrit, Rowan, Anoj, Samara, Joash, Zephan and Anish and beloved brother of late Grace Chelvarajah, Dr. Sam Thambar (Australia), late Jonathan Thambar and Dr. Isaac Thambar (UK). The funeral will take place in Sydney, Australia on 11th April, 2016. 050341

CHINNIAH – ARUMUGAM – Who was residing in the UK and previously lived at G Block, Bambalapitiya Flats, Colombo 4 (Retired Deputy General Manager, Oils & Fats Corporation, Seeduwa), passed away peacefully on April 7, 2016 in London, surrounded by his close family. He was the youngest and last surviving child of the late Mr and Mrs Arumugam; beloved husband of Mrs. Aikkiadevi Chinniah (UK); brother of the late: Mr. Ramasamy (Malaysia), Mrs. Murugesu (Puloly), Mr. Thambiah (Malaysia), Mr. Mylvaganam (Colombo), Mrs. Ponniah (New Zealand), Mrs. Ambalavanar (Colombo) and Mr. Selvarajah (Malaysia); brother-in-law of the late Mr. Harichandra, the late Mr. Sivakumar, the late Mr. Thiruchelvarajah, Mrs. Gnanasegaram and Miss Velummylum; loving father of Malathi (Mala), Vasantharajah (Bubby) and Ravini, all based in the UK; father-in-law of Sahathevan, Puvana and Vigneswaran; affectionate grandfather of Anusha, Priyadharshini, Ahalya, Hariharan, Amala, Jananni and Myurun and proud great-grandfather of Haresh, Rakshan, Saumyaa, Akshera, Laxmitha and Anoushka. Funeral on Sunday 17th April 2016: Hindu rites at 9.15 a.m. Kingsmeadow, Kingston KT1 3PB, followed by Service at 12.40 p.m. in Putney Vale Crematorium SW15 3DZ.      051375 

DASS – FATIMA (nee CANDAPPA) (Ex Bank of Ceylon) – Beloved wife of Nobert Dass (Crystal Engineering Enterprises), precious mother & mother-in-law of Shamindri / Dinuk Peiris and Charini / Ranesh Anthony, affectionate grandma of Shania and Sheraya, daughter of late Anthony and Daisy, dearly loved sister of Muthurani, Nihal, Mysthree and Walter, sister-in-law of Grace, Rachel, Amin, Rozeena and the late Francis. Remains will lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour from 12.00 noon Sunday 17th April. Cortege leaves the Parlour at 3.30 p.m. on Monday 18th April for burial at the General Cemetery (R.C. Section), Borella.        051633 

DEP – TECLA – (nee SAPARAMADU) – Beloved wife of late A.C. Dep (former Deputy Inspector General of Police). Loving mother of Dr. Antoinette Warnakulasuriya, Marie Thirimanne (ex-EDB), Priyasath, Judge of the Supreme Court, Sirimath (Australia / ex-CECB – Sri Lanka), Cletus, Judge of the High Court, Dr. Linus (USA), mother-in-law of Dr. Desmond Warnakulasuriya, Dr. Bernard Thirimanne, Malkanthi Perera, Dr. Sriyani Abeysena (Australia), Dr. Benedicta Pigera (UK), Hyacinth Perera (USA), daughter of late Gabriel and Mary Saparamadu, sister of Lidwin De Silva (USA), late Ernest, Wilbert, Oliver, Anton and Irene Amarathunge, expired. Remains lie at 478, Negombo Road, Kapuwatte, Ja-ela. Cortege leaves residence on 19th April at 4 p.m. for burial at St. Anne’s Church, Cemetery, Weligampitiya, Ja-ela.            051623 

DE SILVA – BENTHOTAGE NANDADASA (B.N.) – Beloved husband of Mallika, much loved father of Deepika, Kushlani, Sanjaya, Sonali and Manori, father-in-law of Lalith Obeysekere, Asanka Gurusinghe, Crishani De Silva, late Arjuna Munasinghe and Mahinda Pathirana, adored grandfather of Yuwanthi, Shehan, Yuwantha, Dinuk, Onella and Newanthi, great grandfather of Divit, Lamar, Nikhil, Marcel, Theo and Madeleine. Cortege leaves residence on Sunday 17th April at 10 a.m. for cremation at General Cemetery Kanatte at 11 a.m. No. 11, Jayamangala Road, Pagoda, Nugegoda.            051618 

FERNANDO – SHELAGH EDITH (nee PEREIRA) – Wife of late P.M.D. Fernando (Melville) – Retired Career Diplomat, mother of Peter and Sandra, sister of Joan (Australia), sister-in-law of late Yvette Peter, late Yvonne Abeyratne and Marlene Sirimane. Remains will lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour at 8.00 a.m. on Monday 18th April, thereafter cortege leaves at 4.00 p.m. on the same day for cremation at the General Cemetery, Borella at 4.30 p.m. No flowers by request.        051621 

MAHALINGAM – RASIAH – Beloved husband of Kusum, ex-husband of Marlene Lafaber, loving father of Rohan, Suresh, Shayama (Canada), Fabian (Canada), father-in-law of Kumar (Canada), Radhika, Rosy (Canada), grandfather of Usandhini, Shariya, great grandfather of Aaron and Leah, loving son of late Mr & Mrs T. Rasiah, beloved brother of Rasapoorny, Rajeswary (Canada), late Rajadevi Rajamalar (UK), late Sivalingam, Ratnalingam and Pushpalingam (Malaysia), beloved brother-in-law of late Selvaratnam, Sangarapillai (Canada), late Yoganathan and Sivapakianathan (UK), Satkuneswary (Canada), Saroja (Malaysia). Cortege leaves Jayaratne Funeral Parlour at 2.30 p.m. for cremation at Borella General Cemetery at 3 p.m.           051619 

MEEDIN – MOHAMED HAFEEL (UKKUN) – Son of Marhoom Samoon and Marhooma Marliya. Loving father of Azim (Qatar) and Mazeena Preena, father-in-law of Hilary Preena (Abu Dhabi), brother of Naim, Zackeen (Moon), Halith (Tuany), Marhoom Jolly, Marhooma Farina and Rani, expired on 13th. Janaza took place on Thursday 14th April, 2016 at Mabole Muslim Burial Ground. Family members wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours who attended the Janaza and helped us in numerous ways during hour of bereavement. 251/D, Benedict Anthony Mawatha, Podikumbura, Ragama.          051632 

NANAYAKKARA – GAMINI K. – Consultant, Anaesthetist of Police Hospital, Senior Superintendent of Police (Reserved), expired. Remains lie at Barney Raymond Funeral Parlour. Cremation takes place today 17th April 2016 at 2 p.m. at the General Cemetery Borella.         051615 

PERERA – FLORENCE (Florrie) – (Wife of late T V N Perera), loving mother of Rev. Ranjit, Dr. Chrysantha, Rohan, Malkanthi & Manil, mother-in-law of Priscilla, Kanthi, Cherry, Asoka & Gene (Farin), sister of Beeta, Lambert, late Iris, Anton, Erica, Terrence & Lionel, grandmother of Nilanthi, Rajiv, Chanaka, Shani, Nilu, Chinthaka, Sitara, Prashan, Rosemary, Shehani & Mannesh, was called to Eternal Rest. Cortege will leave residence No. 27/5, Weeraman Road, Panadura, on Sunday 17th April 2016 at 4.00 p.m. Burial at St. John’s Church, Panadura, at 4.30 p.m.         051631

PHILIPS – HEARTY DOMINIC – Beloved son of late Stanislaus Philips, & Philomena Philips, precious father of Jerome (Kyara) Joshua and Victor, loving grandpa of Ethan and Kai, brother of Rita Joseph, late Elmo, Edward, Agatha Breckenridge (Shiva), Emma Bosco (Joseph), Rev. Fr. Stanislaus Philips OMI (Jaffna), Therese Suntheram (Chandran), late Joseph and Jean, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2016 in Portland, Oregon, USA. Funeral Services and cremation were held at St. Ignatius Church, Portland, Oregon, USA. Ashes will be brought and buried at Family Burial Ground at Catholic Section, General Cemetery, Kanette, Borella. Rev. Fr. Stanislaus Philips OMI. Mobile: 0765405124.         051583 

RICHARDS – NGHAI ZULFA (Esther) – Beloved wife of late Paul (Jayah), ever-loving mother of Shanaz and Sheila, mother-in-law of Satkunam, precious grandmother of Salome and Jerome, Joshua and Banumathy and Mahlon and Vishadini, loving great-grandmother of Nathan, Ryan and Malachi. Funeral on Sunday 17th April at 2.30 p.m. from Raymond Florists, Mahabage. Burial at Kapuwatte Cemetery, Ja-Ela at 4 p.m. Sheila Richards          051630 

SAPARAMADU – SUMANA (Former Editor of Tharuni and Mihira). Daughter of late Mr & Mrs D.C. Saparamadu, sister of late Hema Rathnayake S.D. Saparamadu and late Ananda Saparamadu, sister-in-law of Rupa & late Karunatissa Rathnayake, expired. Funeral took place on the 16th April (Saturday) at Kohuwala Cemetery at 5.00 p.m.. No. 11, Papiliyana Mawatha, Papiliyana, Nugegoda.           051584 

SEEVARATNAM SANTHIRAKUMAR – Born in Valakkamparai, Tholpuram, worked at M/S Samuel & Sons, Colombo lived in Luton, UK passed away on 09-04-2016. Eldest son of late Seevaratnam (PWD Overseer), Rameswary and son-in-law of late Anandanadaraja and Kamaladevi, beloved husband of Nalini Sivakumari (Retd. Teacher Vembadi Mahalir Kalluri), loving father of Thayanugee, Shivanugee, Dr. Merujah, brother of Devakumaran, Rajakumari, late Vijayakumari and Jegathambal, father-in-law of Ramya, Devini and Dr. Janan, brother-in-law of Kumarasivam, Satkunanathan, Jeyasunderi, Kuganesan, Skandamalar, Indrakumar, Sivananthan, Gayathiri (Rathi), Shan Navaratnam, Ravindran, Baheetharan and grandfather of Jai, Prem and Diya. Funeral rites will be held at his residence Luton-UK on 17/04/2016 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Vale Cemetery & Crematorium. The Vale Butterfield, Green Road, Luton Bedfordshire Lu 28 DD.   All messages and condolences to: Thayanugee (UK) +447989978846, Shivanugee (UK) +447946463477, Devakumaran (Sri Lanka) +94 777774470.         051606 

VISWASAM – DENNIS – Beloved husband of Thilaka (Tikki), father of Dhanika and Mihitha; brother of Christopher (Sonna), the late Theodore (Ted), the late Ernest (Bobby) and the late Dorothy. The remains will lie at A.F. Raymond Funeral Parlour, Borella from 9.30 a.m. on Monday 18th April till 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday 19th April. Cremation at Borella Cemetery at 3 p.m.       051620

DE ALWIS MARIE ASSUNTHA (nee PEREIRA). Everloving wife of the late Newton, darling mother of Karen, Roshan, Jo-anne, Sherine and Angela, mother-in-law of Ashley Henricus, Darrell Prins and Erantha Adikaram, loving grandmother of Dane, Darron, Mishka, Jenessa, Dyandra and Katelyn (all of Australia), loving sister of the late Hugh, Ronnie, Oscar, Tony and of Terry (Sri Lanka), loving god mother of Sonya (USA), Ruth, Johann, Wilhelm (all of Aust.) and Lance (Scotland), passed away peacefully in Sydney, Australia on the 20th April 2016. Funeral took place on the 21st April 2016 according to her wishes. Email Address: karenthenricus_31@hotmail.com. 055125 

FERNANDEZ – SANGINNUS LOYALA (LALA). Beloved husband of Maryse, loving father & father-in-law of Pio and Chish (Dubai), Charmaine and Oshadh (Australia), Anna and Shan, darling papa of Oshain, Vijain, Michain, Chadhain, Jayden, Jemocca and Jason. Remains lie at Mahinda Florist, Mt. Lavinia from 1st May. Cortege leaves the Parlour on Monday 2nd May at 3 p.m. for Burial at General Cemetery, Kanatte (RC Section). 059109 

FERNANDO – M. JOSEPH – (late musician, Sri Lanka Navy Band). Beloved husband of the late Susan Patrishiya, loving father of Shirani, father-in-law of Rexi Silva, grandfather of Mihiri and Gayan, Odiliya and Yomal, great-grandfather of Nimsara (Dhoni) was called to Eternal Rest on the 9th of April, and interred at Cemetery, Dehiyagatha Church premises on the 10th of April. No. 602, Sinhasala Road, Dandugama, Ja-Ela. Ph: 0112234935. 058303 

FERNANDO – MRS BEATRICE (nee SEIMON) – Beloved wife of late Aloysius Fernando, loving mother of Renuka and Thurul Ajith and Stella, Amal and Dinithi, loving grandmother of Prasan, Gimhana, Praveen, Prasith, Soan, Rochelle, loving sister of Phyllis, late Reggie, Gerald, Dorris and Anthony called to Eternal Rest. Remains at 73, 5th Lane, Nawala. Burial at Mount Lavinia Cemetery (RC Section) on 1st May 2016 at 10.30 a.m. 059102 

FERNANDO – RUKMAL (E.R.) (formerly of Seylan Bank and Pramuka Bank). At rest with Jesus. Dearly beloved son of late Major E.O. and Constance (Consy) of Kalutara North, beloved husband of Neela, loving brother of late Neeliya and Ranjith, Kumudini and Ruvan, Amitha and Ravi (Canada), Eomal and Sureshmi (Canada), beloved uncle of Rajeev, Ryle & Paula (Canada), Andrea (Canada), Ashly (Canada), Joseph (Canada), grand uncle of Baby Parker (Canada). Remains lie in state at Mahinda Funeral Parlour, Mt. Lavinia. Cortege leaves on Sunday 01st of May 2016 at 2.30 p.m. for Holy Emmanuel Church, Moratuwa for service at 3.00 p.m. 058768 

HAKEL – ARTHUR. Dearly beloved husband of Angela (nee Hingert), devoted father of Natalie, Vanessa, Andrea and Adrian, fond father-in-law of Devapriya Perera, Sheyantha Abeykoon and Alwyn Martinesz, precious grandfather of Melissa, Dirane, Lyara and Jaiden, loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle, passed away peacefully and is now at rest with Jesus. His mortal remains lie at No. 59, Medawelikada Road, Rajagiriya. Cortege leaves residence on Sunday, 1st May 2016 at 3.30 p.m. Burial at 4.00 p.m. at General Cemetery, Borella (R.C. Section). 058739 

JUSTIN ABEYGOONESEKERA (Ombudsman, FAO) – Dearly beloved husband of late Kumari nee Talwatte, beloved father of Aruna and Hiranthi, Priyamali and Jomo and Kavan and Renuka, loving grandfather of Aravinda, Anita, Nivendra, Jitendra, Maneesha and Denuwan, passed away on the 30th of April, 2016. Remains will lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour from 3.00 p.m. onwards on the 1st of May 2016. Funeral arrangements will be notified later. 059114 

PANDITHARATNE – DENZIL CHRISTIE – Beloved husband of late Flora, devoted father of Chrismal (ATSL – Telesoft), Kumudu, Dr. Kalum (New Zealand), Madusha (Bliss Travels), loving brother of Stanley (Attorney-at-Law, Negombo), Pearl, late Ivan, Sylvia, Tilda, brother-in-law of Prof Carlo Fonseka and Chandanie, father-in-law of Priyanka, Shehan Fernando (Shekulanka Foliage), Malka, Dr. Damian Fernando (NSBM), expired. Cortege leaves residenceNo. 57, Amuna Road, Seeduwa on 03rd May 2016 at 4.00 p.m. 059107 

PERERA – JOSEPH BENEDICT (J.P., Former Chairman of Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha) – (Lake House News Agent), beloved husband of Juliet, loving father of Malik (Businessman), Tyrone (Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation) & Derick (National Savings Bank), father-in-law of Noeline, Shiromi & Shermila, grandfather of Hashini (HFC – Bambalapitiya), Julia, Jehan (SJC – Colombo 10) & Shamika (OKI) and brother of late Margret Wijeratne & Rita Halahakoon, passed away and is now at rest with Jesus. Cortege leaves residence No. 76, Convent Road, Hendala, Wattala on 2nd May (Monday) at 3.30 p.m. for burial at Nayakakanda Roman Catholic Church Cemetery. 059073 

THOMAS – SAMUEL CHRISTY from Bandarawela, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2016. Beloved husband of Daisy Christy, loving father of Choisy Mable Irene Glorida Princess Joy and Pastor Samson, father-in-law of Tom Lloyd Fareed Nimal Helena, grandfather of Janelle Joel Jael. Service at home on Saturday April 30 at 2.30 p.m. at 27/2, Sunethradevi Road, Kohuwala. Thereafter, cortege leaves at 3 p.m. for Nugegoda Anglican Church for Service and Burial thereafter at the Anglican Burialground General Cemetery, Borella at 4.00 pm. The family wishes to thank all those who attended the viewing and wish to express their sincere gratitude to all those who attended the funeral, helped and those who sent their condolences. 056292

REV. EMMANUEL GNANAPRAGASAM – Husband of Leena (Retired Teacher of St. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia), father of Malar, Kumar and Mano, father-in-law of (late) Sherrard de Silva, Caroline and Anne, brother of late Bishop, Jabez, Gnanapragasam. Cortege leaves residence 9/2, 1st Lane, Koralawella, Moratuwa on 29th May 2016, at 3.30 p.m. for St. Peter’s Church, Koralawella, for service and burial. 072684

BROOKE – SMITH – CHARLES FEARON – Husband of Rosemary and father of Christopher and Jane, grandfather of William and Alice, died peacefully aged 99 on 17th May, 2016. His planting career started in 1935 and he served on Spring Valley Group from 1938 until his retirement in 1970, with the exception of a break from 1942 to 1946, when he served as an Officer with the 9th Gurkha Rifles on North West frontier. His remains lie at Moore Bros Funeral Directors at 5, Woodbridge Road, Framlingham Suffolk IP13 9LL, UK. Funeral will take place at 2 p.m. on Friday 17th June at St. Mary’s Church, Parham, Suffolk. Family flowers only. Refer any enquiries to Funeral Directors. 070348 

GUNADASA – DODANGODA LIYANAGE (FMR Ports Authority), passed away on 21.05.2016 in Boston, USA. Beloved husband of late Maheswarie Liyanage, beloved father of Indra (USA), Zainab (Pushpa – Australia), Chandu (Chandrakanthi – Australia) and Janaka (USA), father-in-law of Kailash (USA), Shiraz (Australia) and Kithsiri (Australia), daughter-in-law Girisha (USA), grand children – Sajad, Shuhaib, Shahala and Sarangi. Funeral arrangements will be notified later. 077-3333990. 071706 

KODIPPILY – CATHERINE At Peace with Jesus. beloved wife of Rex Kodippily, loving mother of Roshanthi, Prasanna and Sureka, mother-in-law of Charles, Chandana and Dilini, darling grandmother of Rochelle, Ryan, Janindu, Senara, Yalindie and Nuran, sister of late Philomina, Julius, Rex and Nishantha, sister-in-law of late Nalin, Tulin, Ruth and Chrishanthi. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour. Cortege leaves the Parlour on Sunday 29th May at 3.30 p.m. for burial at the General Cemetery Kanatte (R.C. Section). 072408 

MENDIS – ISALA – At Rest with Jesus. Retired Class Teacher (Form 2) St. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia, loving daughter of Eddie & Irene, sister of late Bernard Gladwyn Ivy Inez Ileen Dixon and Rienzie, sister-in-law of Maurine, Mary, Asuntha and of late Freddy and Ernest. Remains will lie at New Parish Hall, Holy Emmanuel Church from 1.00 p.m. and thereafter service at Holy Emmanuel Church, Idama, Moratuwa at 4.00 p.m. Burial thereafter at St. Peter’s Church, Koralawella, Moratuwa. 072692

RODRIGO – RAVINDRA – CFO Woodman Lanka / Old Boy Class of 1961, St. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia husband of Krishanthi, father of Indula (I.D.) Mercantile Investments and formerly of KPMG, brother of Kolitha, formerly of LAUGFS and Mercantile Investments, loving in-laws of Jayantha NSB and Saana, Janaki, Ashok (Piliyandala Medical Centre) and Dhananji, Amal (Ex-Navy) and Samanthi, expired. Remains lie at 21/1A, Auburn Side, Dehiwela.Cremation at 5.00 p.m. on Sunday 29th Mt. Lavinia Crematorium. Tel: 077 997 9894, 077 774 4888. 072655 

RUPESINGHE – FREDRICK RAVINDRA (RAVI) – Safe in the arms of Jesus. Beloved husband of Sriyani, loving father of Ralph and Stefan, beloved son of the late Richard & Siri, stepson of the late Walter, brother of Nimal, late Sunil, Seedevi and Rohan, brother-n-law of the late Ramani, Rebekah, Mano, Kanthi, Lalith and Teckla, Ajith and Perlyne, Nalin and Jasintha. Remains lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour. Service at 3.00 p.m. Burial at 3.30 p.m. at Borella Kanatte (Christian Section) on Monday 30th May 2016. 072671 

SEENIVASAGAM SWAMINATHAN (Retired Chartered Accountant – Commercial Company), passed away peacefully on May 23rd, 2016 at his daughter’s residence in Missouri, USA after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of late Vallinayaki; loving brother of Yoganathan (Melbourne), late Shanmugam and late Padmavathi; dearly beloved father of Shanthi, Shiva-Ranjan, and Arjuna; loving father-in-law of Senthil Kumar, Suganthini and Pirabalini; affectionate uncle of Sivakami Sivapalan, Karthiga Skanthakumar and Anusuya Elankumaran. He was a member of the Shiva Family, Chinmaya Mission, and an ardent devotee of Swami Shanthananda and Swami Yoganantha. Contact No. 1 636 530 7596. 072704 

VARNAKULASINGHAM – THERESE. Beloved wife of late John B. Varnakulasingham (Galle), loving mother of Rev. Fr. Ignatius (St. Jon Mary Vianney Seminary), Joan, Christopher and Rex (Australia), sister of Aloy (Australia), late Clotilda, late Anselm (Australia) and late Bridget (Trinco), sister-in-law of late Alphonsus, late Sr. Erasma A.C., late Sr. Berchmans (Charity) and Robert (Australia). Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour from Sunday 29th May 10.00 a.m. onwards till Monday 30th May. Cortege leaves the Parlour on Monday after Holy Mass at 3.00 p.m. for burial at the General Cemetery Kanatte (R.C. Section). 072413 

WICKRAMARACHCHI – MAHINDA. (Rtd. Civil Aviation Department & Tea Commissioners Department). Beloved husband of Kamala (nee Wijenayake), precious father of Mangala, Nadika, Manjula and Gayathri, loving father-in-law of Manjula, Daya Ranamukhaarachchi, Manjula and Deshan Hewavithana, expired. Cortege leaves residence No. 12, Udaya Mawatha, off Templers Road, Mount Lavinia at 4.45 p.m. on Sunday 29th May. Cremation at Attidiya Cemetery at 5.00 p.m. 072680

ARPUTHARAJ – At rest with Jesus. MR. NOBLE ARPUTHARAJ – Husband of late Violet, loving father of Dorothy, Neomi & Cynthia, father-in-law of Rohana. Cortege leaves residence on Monday the 20th of June, No. 10, St. Sylvester Rd, Mt. Lavinia at 3.45 p.m. for Service at the Church of St. Francis of Asisi, Hotel Rd, Mt. Lavinia at 4.15 p.m. and thereafter cremation at Mt. Lavinia Cemetery at 5 p.m. 083462 

CHANDRASEKARA – ROHAN (Dep. Director of Customs). Son of late Mr & Mrs Sugathadasa Chandrasekara. Beloved husband of Indarani Kusum (former BOC), father of Sanka/Narmada (Australia), Manuja, Yasara, loving brother of Dr. Wasanthi/ Upajeewa Bulathsinhala (CECB), Dr. Priyanka/ Dr. Devan Mendis, late Palitha/ and of Savithri (Com. Bank), son-in-law of DC Gamage and brother-in-law of Leslie, Kalyani, Deepani & Leel, expired after a brief illness. Funeral on Sunday (19) at Crematorium, Borella Kanatte at 4.30 p.m. 87, Thelangapatha Road, Wattala. 082618 

DELGODA – ARJUN – Dearly beloved husband of Swarna (Chintha), loving father of Lalindra (Lulu) Australia, brother of Ranjini Ellepola and Rohan Delgoda, brother-in-law of late Mahinda Ellepola and of Sagarica Delgoda. Cortege leaves residence No. 530/20, Havelock Road, Colombo 6 on Monday 20th June at 3 p.m. Cremation at General Cemetery Borella at 4 p.m. 082931 

FERNANDO – ALOKA (nee DE SOYSA) – Beloved daughter of the late Walter (mya) and of Bernedette de Soysa, wife of late Chrisantha Fernando, beloved sister of Malika, Savitri and late Walter, sister-in-law of Nimal Cooke, Anel de S Jayasuriya and Mala Serasinghe, darling aunt of Shobana, Nirmal, Heshan and Genesee, Nelika and Eraj, Manesh and Dawn, Gehan and Nilakshi, Tiasha and Shehan. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour at 3 p.m. on Sunday 19th of June 2016. Burial at St Sebastian’s Church Moratuwa at 4 p.m.083471 

GERALD ST ELMO – MANUTHUNGE passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on the 31/05/2016. Dearly Loved husband of Delma, adored father of Pier and Tammy. Much loved Pappa to Caelan, Lukas, Taylor, Layla, Jamieson, Bailey & Astrid. Father in law to Dean & Jamie. Son of the late Jerry & Ione Manuthunge. Son in law of the late Roy & Merlyn Christiansz. Brother of Sandra, Bevis, Lilani, Sharman (dec.) & Sharmala. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, our chain will link again. Love you forever. 25, Monash Crescent, Clayton South, Victoria, Australia 3169. No 5, Weerakoon Gardens, Kandy. Telephone 081-2212613. 083145 

HUSSAIN – SITHY ZAINAMB of No.28, Aramaya Place, Dematagoda. Wife of M.Z.M. Hussain, retired teacher, much loved mother of Sherina and Zuhdi (Bangalore), mother-in-law of Sheikh Zahran Abusahid (Jeddah) and Hasna Zuhdi, beloved grandmother of Shaamir, Zahwa, Bilal, Hajara and Zayan, daughter of late A.H.M. Zubair and late Eynafia Zubair, sister of Farisa, Siddiqe, Abu Yazid, Noor Muhitha, Zahroff, Sardhar and late Sithy Haiba. Janaza took place on Friday 10th of June 2016 at Dehiwala Jumma Masjid. Address: No.26, 3rd Lane, Wanatha Road, Gangodawila, Nugegoda. 083190 

JARKEY – DOREEN – Wife of late Collin, loved sister of Rosemary Morrell and Christobelle de Costa, sister of late Clare, Kenneth, Lena, Clement and Elmo. Remains lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella. Cortege leaves Parlour Monday 20th June at 3.30 p.m. Burial at General Cemetery Borella. (RC Section). 083467 

JAYANTHI KARUNARATNE (nee RANATHUNGA) – (Retired Teacher – Devi Balika Vidyalaya and Mahamaya College, Kandy), wife of Dudly Karunaratne (Retired High Court Judge), expired. Cremation on Monday 20th at 5.00 p.m. at General Cemetery, Borella. Cortege leaves residence at 3.00 p.m. No. 92/25, Thalapathpitiya Road, Udahamulla, Nugegoda. 083228 

MERVYN – T.D. Loving husband of Carmel father of Sohan and Gehan father-in-law of Nimali and Sajeewani, grandfather of Nushica, Christina and Johan, brother of (late), Lakshman, Senaka, Ranjith, Anoja, Jayanthi, Marie and Sharmantha, expired. Funeral will be on 20th June at 3.45 p.m. at Madampitiya Cemetery – R/Catholic Section. Cortege leaves residence No. 26, St. Theresa Mawatha, Rilaulla, Kandana at 3.00 p.m. 083449 

SUPRAMANIAM (nee PROCTOR) ISABELLE SARASWATHIE SARA – formerly of Sri Lanka. Called to rest with Jesus. 13th June 2016 in Australia. Aged 90 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Daniel Supramaniam DK, loving mother of Jayanthy and Dayalan DK Suppa (Dec’d), mother-in-law of Anston and Doreen (Sri Lanka), cherished grandma of Allan and Anis, Dinesh (Sri Lanka) and Sanchia and great grandchildren Roshan, Levi, Ravi and Taj. The family and friends of Sara are warmly invited to attend the funeral to be held in Toronto Baptist Church, Toronto, N.S.W., Australia, this Monday 20/6/2016, Service commencing at 10.30 a.m. An Interment will follow at Toronto Cemetery Awaba Road, Toronto, in lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimers Research may be made at the service. 083254 

WIJESINGHE – DELAN ARUNA (Staff at S’. Thomas College, Mt. Lavinia). Dearly beloved son of late Samson and Rukmani (nee Amarasinha), loving husband of Jeevani and father of Jithmal, Nethmal, Jinuli, much loved brother of Gayani, Priyanga (USA), Eresha (Canada), Suedharshi. Cortege leaves No.13/13A, Sri Dharmarama Road, Ratmalana at 4.30 p.m. on 19/06/2016. Cremation at Mt. Lavinia Cemetery. 083389

DIAS – FREEDA HELEN ELIZABETH NEE De SILVA at Rest with Jesus. Dearly beloved wife of late Mr. Erne Dias (former Cricket Coach – St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa), beloved mother of Eksath, Geetha, Mithsiri & Oshanth, mother-in-law of Priyanthi, Nimal, Chandani & Rosi, precious grandmother of Ranjula, Nadeesha, Gayesha, Malinda, Rashmi, Andrea & Thilina. Cortege leaves residence at 4.00 p.m. for Service at St. Peter’s Church, Koralawella, Moratuwa on Sunday the 26th June 2016 at 4.30 p.m. burial thereafter. 15/12, Shriya Place, Koralawella, Moratuwa. 086918 

FONSEKA – H. WASHINGTON – Former Lecturer at Peradeniya University / Zambia / South Africa. Beloved husband of Kalyani, loving father of Nuwan (Australia), father-in-law of Aravindth (Australia), adorable grandfather of Dimitri & Rahul, brother of Cyril, Piyawijaya (UK), Padma & Swarna De Silva (Australia), expired. Remains lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella on Sunday 26th June & Monday 27th June from 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. Funeral will take place at Borella Cemetery on Monday 27th at 3.00 p.m. 086866 

HEMMATHAGAMA – J.B. – Husband of Chandra, father of Dakshina and Chamila, grandfather of Inakshi and Anushka, father-in-law of Dr. Priyantha Mudalige, expired. Cremation at Mahaiyawa Cemetery at 3.30 p.m. on 27th June. Cortege leaves residence No.280/25, George E. de Silva Mawatha, Kandy at 2.30 p.m. on 27th. No flowers please. 087007 

KANNANGARA – KUSUMA – Beloved wife of late D.B. Kannangara, loving mother of Vijaya, Jayantha, Vajira, Ramani and Raveendra, mother-in-law of Jinanthi & late Christo Stainwall, darling grandmother of Ranuja & Dulani, sister of Nalini and late Bertie, Meena, Nanda, sister-in-law of late Prema, Rodrigo, Ananda Rajapakshe, Gamini and Clarice Kannnagara, passed away. Cortege leaves residence 3, Sri Rathnajothi Mawatha, Nawala on 26th Sunday at 4.30 p.m. for burial at Nawala Cemetery. 087006 

KURUPPU – CHULAWATHIE – Beloved daughter of late Amaris Kuruppu and late Janne Nona Kalubowila, sister of Yaswathie (Retired Teacher), Siripala (Retired Deputy Commissioner of Examinations), Mithrapala (Retired Technical Officer PMB), Tilaka (Retired Teacher), Wimala (Retired Teacher) and Ramya, sister-in-law of Emeritus Professor Gerald Peiris (University of Peradeniya), Lakshmi Samaraweera (Retired Deputy Principal), Kusum Galagedera (Retired Teacher), Dr. Nanda Senanayake (Retired Additional Director Agriculture), Dananda Jayasekera (Director Agstar PLC) and Amarapala Jayasundara (Landed Proprietor), passed away. Remains lie at 280, Horagala, Kiriwattuduwa.Cortege leaves residence on 27th June 2016 at 4.00 p.m. for cremation at Crematorium Kiriberiyakele, Homagama. 086977 

PEIRIS – IRANGANIE – expired. Loving daughter of late Mr and Mrs Wilmert Peiris, beloved sister of Nelson, Violet, Edward, Lakshman, Florina, late Harold, Stanley, Jayanthi and Chandani, sister-in-law of Joe, late Pathma, late Nandasena, Christine, Disna and Mithsiri. Funeral takes place at 36, Greenland Avenue, Kadawatha Road, Nedimala, Dehiwala on Monday the 27th June at 4.00 p.m. Cremation at 5.00 p.m at Nedimala Cemetery. Anderson Road, Dehiwala thereafter. 087012 

PEREIRA ACKRISIUS (King) – Beloved husband of Jennifer, loving father of Melissa, Tania and David; father-in-law of Stefan, Jerome and Khadijah, son of the late Dodwell and late Freda Pereira of Nugegoda, brother of Sinclair, Lou, Ernie, Chummy, Aroy, Bede, Mack, Silvie, Elfie and Tarquintus (all deceased), and of Liz Ranasinghe (USA), Papa of 14 grandchildren. Service and cremation will take place on Thursday 30th June 2016 at 12.15 p.m. at theStreatham Park Cemetery, Rowan Road, London SW16 5JG, United Kingdom. 083601 

PERERA – EARDLY – Called to Rest. Son of late Mr & Mrs F.J.C. Perera of Kalutara South, beloved husband of Susini, dearest father of Eshan and Enakshi, loving grandfather of Ethan and Rehana of Melbourne, Australia, brother of Terrence and Sirisha and of late Naomi and Eamon, brother-in-law of Dr. Indira, Shanthini, Chrisantha of Australia and Mina, Grace (UK), Deepthi, Priyamani and Nirmal. Service and cremation on Wednesday 29th June in Melbourne, Australia. Interment of ashes in Sri Lanka will be notified later. 6-8, Ryland Street, Dandenong, Victoria 3175, Australia. 086823 

VETHANAYAGAM – S.E. of Sillalai, Jaffna (EMHC – St. Lawrence Parish) – Dearly beloved husband of Fatima Ceciliya, precious father of Andrew Sujan and Veroan Swera, loving father-in-law of Tyronne, brother of late Mariyanayagam, late Lawrence, late Mary Joseph, late Rosepushpam, Mariyarani and Rajes, passed away peacefully on 23.06.2016 in Colombo. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond Funeral Parlour, Borella for viewing on 26.06.2016 (Sunday) from 4.00 p.m. and on 27.06.2016 (Monday) from 9 a.m. Funeral Service will take place at 3.00 p.m. and thereafter cremation at 5 p.m. at Borella General Cemetery (Kanaththa). Contact : +94777301815 – (Son). 087005

ABEYWARDANE – MALLIKA – We, the family of MALLIKA ABEYWARDANE wish to thank each and every one who attended our mother’s funeral, sent messages of condolence, floral tributes and assisted us during our bereavement. We also thank family, relatives and friends for visiting and spending time with our mother and us during her brief illness. Your love, prayers and support was such a comfort to us. Maya & Ransi, Nimmi, Niranjan, Seth & Leah. 090745

PINTO – RITA – The family of the late Rita Pinto wish to extend their sincere thanks to all relatives and friends for their presence at the funeral. They also thank all those who sent floral tributes, messages of condolence and assisted in numerous ways, prior to and after the funeral. As it will be impossible to thank all those concerned individually, please accept this press acknowledgement as a token of our heartfelt appreciation. 49/44, Nagahamulla Road, Pelawatte, Battaramulla. 093499

ANDRADI – W.D.D. Served Labour Dept. Central Executive Committee G.C.S.U. Son of late Mr & Mrs D.M. Andradi of Aluthgama, passed away on 26th June 2016. Last rites according to his wishes. Uyana, Lunawa, Moratuwa.091321

GERRARD MAURICE GRAND – The death occured of Gerrard Maurice Grand. Everloving husband of Mary Iris Grand (Nee Francis), darling dada of Reniska, father-in-law of Praveen De Silva, everloving grandfather of Sendrha and Shewan, son of late Mr & Mrs Joe Grand, brother of Pearl, late Bertram, and Maureen, brother-in-law of Edward Juzie, Indrani and late Franklyn Vanhoff. Cortege leaves residence No. 60, 3rd Lane, Wallahena, Welisara, Ragamafor Tewatte Roman Catholic Burial Ground on Sunday 10th July at 4.00 p.m. 092927

PIYATISSA – MAHILAL. Beloved husband of Ramani (nee Siriwardana), loving father of Senuri (University of Colombo) and Sajani (Royal Institute), brother of Preethi, Padmajini and Jithendri, brother-in-law of Dr. Anuruddha Abeysundara and Dr. Upali Welikala, passed away. Cortege leaves residence No. 128, Nawala Road, Nugegoda on Sunday 10th July at 5 p.m. for cremation at General Cemetery, Borella at 6 p.m. 094021

PERERA – CHARITH (Co-Founder and CEO of ShipXpress). Dearly beloved husband of Chinta, darling Dad of Samantha, Chrisantha, Janaki, Rajiv and Anita son of late Eardley Perera P.C. and Shirley Perera, son-in-law of late Dr. Rex Guneratne and the late Bernedette Guneratne, brother of Ravith, Preemali, Surith and Vijith, brother-in-law of Anthony Guneratne, Ashanthi, Shehan Seneviratne Janaki and Kalhari. Funeral arrangements will be notified later. Remains will lie at A.F. Raymond's Funeral Parlour from 6.00 p.m. today Sunday the 10th July. 94077

RATNAKARA – SUNETHRA FONSEKA – (Rtd. Teacher Princess of Wales College). Relict of Cecil, dearly beloved mother of Maduwanthi, Santhushti and Virochana (deceased), passed away peacefully. Cortege leaves 82/4, W.A. Peiris Mawatha, Uyana, Moratuwa for Cremation at 3.00 p.m. on Sunday 10th July at the General Cemetery, Rawathawatta, Moratuwa. 094020

SELLIAH – BALAN – Professor, formerly of Jaffna College, Jaffna University (Sri Lanka) and Ministry of the Environment (Ontario), beloved husband of Sumi (nee Jehoratnam), loving father of Dilo and Logi (Daniel Muttiah), devoted grandfather of Micah and Noah, son of the late Mr and Mrs K.A. Selliah (former Principal, Jaffna College), brother of the late Kamala (late Fonny Alphonsus), late Rajan (Selvi), Chelvi (former Principal, Uduvil Girls’ College), Jeya (Cecil), Sathi (late Savitri), Mahesan (Savithri) and Packiam (late Jeeva), brother-in-law of Tissa and Chandra (Brisbane). Visitation at Highland Funeral Home, 3280 Sheppard Ave, East on Friday, July 8, 2016 from 5 – 8.30 p.m. Funeral Service at First Alliance Church, 3250 Finch Ave, East, on Saturday July 9, 2016 at 10 a.m. 091907

SENANAYAKE – DEVENDRA – Kehelella. Beloved son of late Mudliyar S.P.G. Senanayake and Mrs. Senanayake, loving husband of Indra Dissanayake, loving father of Tharindra and Yashinka Senanayake, father-in-law of Indika Nanayakkara (Aeronautical Engineer), Osanda Gamage (Isuru Caterers, Gampaha), and brother of Lilani Jayasinghe, Egerton Senanayake, Ananda Senanayake, expired. Funeral will be held at Kehelella. (Maradagahamula Crematorium at 3 p.m.). “Sri Mahal” Kehelella, Hunumulla. 093135

Z. FAZEENA – expired. “Inna Lillahi Wa – Inna Ilaihi Raajioon”. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the demise of Mrs. Z. Fazeena. Beloved wife of Mr Tuwan F. Puthra Kitchen Dept. Chef. B

AL-HAJ ASHROFF HUSSAIN – The family of the late Al Haj Ashroff Hussain would like to thank all relatives, friends, members of following associations where he was an active member: Colombo Janaza and Welfare Society, Friends of the Accident Service, Sri Lanka – China Society, Royal Commonwealth Society, Diabetes Association, Zahira College Colombo OBA, Sri Lanka Council for the Blind, CMC Library Board, Lions Club and various other organizations which are not mentioned here – for their presence at the funeral and assisting us in numerous ways during our time of grief. We sincerely regret our inability to thank them individually. 22, Rosmead Place, Colombo 7. 099775 

ANDY JOBSZ  – PAMELA – Wife of the late ANDY JOBSZ together with the family members extend their sincere thanks to Hon. President Maithripala Sirisena, relatives and friends here and abroad, priests, nuns, doctors and nursing staff of Certis Lanka, Nugegoda Branch who attended the funeral, sent floral tributes, messages of condolence and assisted me in numerous ways prior and after the funeral. I regret very much my inability to thank them all individually. Therefore please accept the acknowledgement as a token of my heartfelt appreciation. 281/1, Elhena Road, Siddhamulla, Piliyandala. 100312 

COENRAAD – CHRISTOPHER EDWARD (VERE) – Mrs. Blossom Coenraad & members of the family of the late Christopher Edward Coenraad (Vere) wishes to thank the clergy, all friends and relations who attended the Funeral, sent floral tributes, Mass Cards, Messages of condolence and helped in numerous ways at their time of grief. We regret our inability to thank everyone individually. A4, F18, Bloemendhal Flats, Kotahena. 099819 

DABARA – The family members of late REV. SR. MARY VINCENT (MARITA) express their sincere gratitude and thanks to the Rev. Mother Provincial, Superior, Principals of St. Bridget’s Convent, Collegiate, Primary and Montessori, students and the PPA. of SBC and GSC Rev. Fathers, The Good Shepherd Community, Doctors, Nurses and Staff of the ICU – Asiri Central Hospital, relatives, neighbours and friends who were present, attended the funeral service, sent messages of condolence, floral tributes, Mass Cards, expressed words of sympathy and shared our grief during our bereavement. We regret our inability to thank everyone individually. God bless you all. 221, St. Vincent Mawatha, Nagoda, Kandana. 100336 

FERNANDO – SHELAGH – The family of the late Shelagh, Peter, Sandra and her sister-in-law Marlene Sirimanne, sincerely thank all relations and friends for all their help, support and kindness at a low time in our lives. You have been a source of great strength and comfort to us. 100480 

GONSALVES – EMILY CELIA – The family members of late Mrs. Emily Celia Gonsalves wish to thank all relatives and friends who attended the funeral, sent floral tributes, messages of condolence and assisted in numerous ways during their time of grief. A Requiem Mass will be offered on Friday the 29th of July, 2016 at 6.30 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Convent Chapel – Kotahena. 098865 

MAHADEVAN – ROSABELLE – The family members of the late Rosabelle Mahadevan wish to thank all friends and relatives who attended the funeral. The family extends their profound appreciation to each and everyone. They also thank all those who sent floral tributes, messages of condolence and assisted in numerous ways during the funeral. Please accept this press acknowledgement as our heart-felt gratitude. 118, Peradeniya Road, Kandy. 098238 

MALLAWARATCHY – GLENWYN – We, the family of Glenwyn Mallawaratchy wish to thank each and everyone who attended our father’s funeral, sent messages of condolence, floral tributes and assisted us during our bereavement. Requiem Mass will be held at St. Thomas Church, Kotte on 26th July at 6.30 p.m. Lakshmi – Gavin – Thanuksha. 098158

AL-HAJ ASHROFF HUSSAIN – Beloved husband of Mariathul Qibithiya, father of Sameeha, Qadir, Rizna, Rizni and Sarah, father-in-law of Misba, Salim Moulana (Saudi), Dr. Fayaz Mahin, Azmil Fouzer and Noorah, son of late S.B.M. Hussain and Ummul Fuqara, son-in-law of N.M.M. Hanifa and Naseema, brother of late Noor Hafeela, Zulfa (USA), Sham, Azar and Sina, brother-in-law of Muinudeen Naim, Dr. Rifdy Deen (USA), Suhaib Cader, Suhaila and Shaha, expired on 16.07.2016. Janaza took place at Maligawatte Muslim Burial Ground, same day. No. 22, Rosmead Place, Colombo 7. 099838 

BRITTO – STELLA – Beloved wife of late Stanley Britto, mother of Cecil, Priscilla, Carmel (Domani), Sanjay (deceased), Cheryl, Tanya and Basil, mother-in-law of Manik, Tyronne, Nirmali, Sudan, Ranjan and Juliana, loving grandmother and great grandmother to many. Remains lie at No. 37, Clifford Place, Colombo 4. Cortege leaves residence on Monday 25th July at 3 p.m. for cremation at General Cemetery, Borella at 4 p.m. 100475 

CHELVARATNAM – SAKUNTHALADEVI (Mrs.), expired in Chennai – India.  (Retd. Maths Teacher, St. Paul’s Milagiriya – Colombo – 4). Funeral held in Chennai on 10th July 2016. No. 5, 18th Avenue, Ashok-Nagar, Chennai-83. Son :- Sathyendran +917401054396. No. 6 2/1, IBC Road, Colombo – 06. 0777-252669. 098006 

DE ALWIS – NALINI. – Beloved mother of Dr. Nihara Krause, Dr. Dinesh de Alwis and Mrs. Duleeni Ratnayake, beloved wife of late Placidus de Alwis, loving sister of Puranee Wickramasingha, Lal Soysa, Neleeka de Silva and late Jayanthi de Silva, passed away peacefully on Wednesday the 20th July 2016 at her home in Colombo. She was also a wonderful teacher, friend and aunt to her many nieces and nephews. Final respects can be paid at the Jayaratne Funeral Parlour from 10 a.m. on the 23rd July 2016. Cortege leaves the Funeral Parlour at 4.30 p.m. on the 24th July 2016 for cremation at 5 p.m. at the General Cemetery, Borella. 099179 

EDWARDS – REBECCA (NEE PAYSON). Beloved wife of late Jeyam Edwards, loved mother of Shanthi, Dulip, Yohini and Manorie, adored granny of Jamie and Naomi, loved sister of late Muru, of Kamala Wignarajah and Leela Ganeser. Much loved aunt and cherished friend to many, passed away peacefully on 8th July at Royal Columbian Hospital, British Columbia while surrounded by her loved ones. A Service was held before cremation on July 18th in Vancouver, Canada. 100024 

LAKSHMAN JINADASA (55 years – QS, and Old Boy, Mahinda College, Galle – ‘79 Group) – Beloved son of late Principal – U.G. Jinadasa and retired Principal – Mrs Soma Gunasekara, beloved husband of Preethi Wijethilaka, loving father of Omila Chalanka (Grade 12 – Ananda College, Colombo-10), beloved youngest brother of Consultant Doctor – Rohana Jinadasa (UK), Dharmalatha, Nandana, and High Court Judge – Wasantha Jinadasa, brother-in-law of Chandrika (UK), Jayanthi and Dr Mrs Chandanie, passed away. Remains lie at No. 21, Thanthri Mawatha, Ethulkotte. Cortege leaves at 4 p.m. on 25th July (Monday) for cremation at 5 p.m. at Beddagana Crematorium. 100838 

MOONESINGHE – MANGALA – Beloved husband of Gnana, father of Avanti, Sanath & Chantal, grandfather of Akheel & Aniq. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour. Cortege leaves the parlour on Sunday 24th July at 2.30 p.m. for cremation at General Cemetery Borella at 3 p.m. 100836

PERERA GERTRUDE – Dearly beloved wife of late Irving, mother of Trevor, Hilary and Radley, mother-in-law of Iranganie, Lalani and Kamani, grandmother of Dilini Kasun, Namini and Tharusha, great grandmother of Dilru. Cortege leaves residence No. 90/3, Wasanawatta [near Salgas Junction], Polgasowita Road, Mattegoda at 4.00 p.m. for burial at Mattegoda Roman Catholic Cemetery at 5.00 p.m. on Sunday 24th July, 2016. 100773

RATNAPALA – INDRA (79 years) – Beloved mother of Lawyer – Rajeendra (96 group) and Aminda (94 group), Narangoda brothers (Old Boys of Mahinda College, Galle), passed away. Remains lie at “Ramya”, Labuduwa, Galle.Cremation will be held today from 6.30 p.m. at Kurunduwatta Crematorium, Akmeemana. Bless her attain Nirwãna.100839

ABAYASEKARA – DENZIL – Son of the late Stanly and Nellie, brother of Beryl, Dr. Clifford and Astrid, father of Priyanthi, Nellita and Dilrani, passed away peacefully on 17th July 2016. A private funeral service was held on 18th July 2016 according to his wishes. 101869 

ATTANAYAKE – L.B. – (GAMINI) – Retired Teacher, Zahira College. Beloved husband of Srimathi Mahesh, loving father of Chamali and Chamindra, father-in-law of Presanna and Sureka. Cortege leaves residence 10/2, 2nd Lane, Medawelikada Road, Rajagiriya for cremation at General Cemetery, Borella on Sunday 31st July 2016 at 4.30 p.m. 104540 

DEVAPRAGASAM – ARULPRAGASAM – Beloved husband of Leela (Rtd.  Teacher – Holy Rosary T.V, Col – 2), father of Priskila (Student – NISD), brother of Sulochana, Maharanee, Gnanam, Gunaseeli and Asokaraj, expired on 29.07.2016. Cortege leaves residence No. 62/6E, Sri Kalyani Gangarama Mawatha, Mattakkuliya, Colombo – 15 at 3.00 p.m. for burial at Borella General Cemetery on Sunday 31st July 2016. 104537 

FRASER MALCOLM (formerly of Kurunegala). Beloved brother of Tom, Doreen, Heather and the late Bobby and Jean Fraser. Remains will lie at Barney Raymond’s Funeral Parlour from 8.00 a.m. on Tuesday 2nd August 2016. Service will be held at 2.00 p.m. Cortege leaves Parlour at 3.30 p.m. on 2nd August for Burial at General Cemetery Borella, Anglican Section. 104616

SAMARAKKODY – NEEDRA (nee DIAS BANDARANAYAKE) safe in the arms of Jesus. Daughter of late Reginald and Leticia Dias Bandaranayake, wife of late Douglas Samarakkody, mother of Dudley, Chrisantha (Cuckoo) & Niranjani Obeyesekere, sister of late Sydney & Lone, mother-in-law of Anula, Elaine & Chrisantha Obeyesekere, grandmother of Dilini, Christina, Andrew, Lalin, Shehan, Thilina, Lavinia, Heshan, Harshan & Darcey, great grandmother of Jacob and Kaitlyn. Cortege leaves residence 197B, Templer’s Road, Mt Lavinia on Tuesday the 2nd July at 3.30 p.m. for Cremation at Mt. Lavinia Cemetery at 4.00 p.m. 104624 

SCHOKMAN – CLARE CHRISTOBEL. At Rest with Jesus. Daughter of late Vernon and late Catherine. Beloved sister of Sonna, Myrtle De Motte, Phylis Labroy, Dagma Jayaratne, Anton, Desmond (all deceased), Daphney Vanhoff and Rita Dabrera, sister-in-law of Christobel and Kathleen. Remains will lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Kalubowila from Monday evening onwards 1/8, Interment at Borella Cemetery – RC Section on Wednesday 3rd August at 2.30 p.m. Tel. 077 9399331 Rainier. 104622 

SOOSAIPILLAI – Mr. PAULPILLAI VASANTHARAJAN. Beloved son of late Mr & Mrs Casmeer Soosaipillai of Sillalai and son-in-law of late Mr & Mrs Xavier, dearly beloved husband of Jeya (retd. Teacher), loving father of Dr. Francilen, Fredrick, father-in-law of Caraline (BSc Hons), loving eldest brother of Eng. Devarajan (retd. Addl. GM CECB), Yogarajan (Aust.), sister-in-law of Suganthy, Jesy (Aust), Mani Edward, Yoga Gracian. Remains lie at Funeral Parlour from 10.00 a.m. on 31st July 2016. Cortege leaves for Burial at 4.00 pm. on 1st August, 2016 at the General Cemetery, Borella. 65/318, Crow Island, Colombo 15. 077 3103205, 077 6652230. 104623 

THAHA – The death is announced of Mrs. NOORUL LYEEN THAHA. Daughter of the late Al haj Yusuf Ismail of Kandy, wife of the late Mohamed Thaha – Kandy, loving mother of Nuwaiza (USA), Irshad & Irfan, mother-in-law of M.A. Ashroff (USA), Kaanthi & Ismeth, grandmother of Nazneen, Quraish Azraan (all of USA), Ishvy & Ishra. Janaza leaves residence 142/65A, Jansanwatte off Anderson Road, Dehiwela on Saturday, 30th July 2016 at 3.00 p.m. to the Dehiwala Jummah Mosque. 104613 

THENABADU – PADMA MYRTLE (META) – nee JAYAWICKRAMA. Beloved wife of late Richard, loving mother of Hiran, Indira and Devika, mother-in-law of Michael Anthonisz, grandmother of Jason and Laura, Shana, Amrit and Tehani, Janith, Meneka, Tiara and Nissanga, Viren, Tasmin. Cortege leaves residence at 4.30 p.m. on Sunday 31st July for Cremation at General Cemetery, Borella at 5.30 p.m. 17/6, Layards Road, Colombo 05 (No flowers, please). 104619

FERNANDO – NIMAL – (Chairman of M.R. Fernando & Co. Hatton), beloved brother of Lakshman (Lucky) and Surangani (Suri), and brother-in-law of Dr. Kumu Fernando and the late Dr. Perrin Jayasekera, passed away. Ashes will be interred at 3 p.m. on Sunday 7th of August 2016. Roman Catholic Section, General Cemetery, Kanatte. 108197 

PIYASENA – M.H.R. (Ex RVDB/ECL). Dearly beloved husband of Mallika, loving father of Prasanna, Nilakshi, Hithaishi, Hiran & Lakshitha, father-in-law of Shiromi, Udaya Amaratunga, Dr. Nisal Jayasinghe, Himalee & Kushani, loving grandfather of Devinka, Piumika, Sahan, Suvini, Naduni, Sashini, Tharinsa & Tharuka. viewing at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella on 9th & 10th of August, (from 8.30 a.m. to 10 p.m.). Cortege leaves funeral parlour on Wednesday 10th August at 4.30 p.m. for cremation at General Cemetery, Borella Crematorium at 5 p.m. 108119 

SAROJINIE – HEWAMANNE – Beloved wife of Kirthi and loving mother of Damayanthi, daughter of late Trixi Diana Karunarathne and late Darlin Edmond De Silva Karunaratne, sister of Dhammeswari Wickramasinghe and late Dr Kolitha Karunaratne, sister-in-law of Prema, Upali, Gamini, Sheila, Chandra, Swarna, late Buddy, late Kusum, late Suranjith, late Pushpa and late Malini, passed away peacefully on 14th July 2016. According to her wishes a Private Funeral was held the following day, 15th July. 105563 

SHANTHI GERALD DE ZOYSA – Beloved husband of Sheela de Zoysa, beloved father of Lushanthi Mihiri (Institute of Chemistry), Veena & Sandun (Hayleys PLC), father-in-law of Dr. Piyal Ariyananda (Midas Safety), Kantha Amarasinghe & Nadeeka Leeniyagoda (Aitken Spence Travels), expired. Remains lie at residence 50/2, Siripa Road, Thimbirigasyaya, Colombo 05. Cremation will be at Borella Kanatta on Sunday 7th August 2016 at 11.00 a.m. 108166

ANANDAPALA ALAHENDRA – Beloved husband of Yvonne, father of Krishan and Tania, father-in-law of Prasanna and Thiloka and brother of late Kamala Hemachandra, Chandra Ubesiri, Gnanawathi Dewasurendra, Piyadasa Alahendra, Jayathilake Alahendra and Leela Dewasurendra. Remains lie at 138, Thannekumbura, Kandy. Funeral takes place on 15th August 2016, at 3.30 p.m. at the Mahaiyawa Cemetery. 112068

CHITTY- LEILA: Beloved wife of the late George Chitty,  (Queen’s Counsel), daughter of the late Dr.E.V. Ratnam and Rose Beatrice Ratnam, loving mother of Ajit, Gritakumar, the late Indira, and Chris (USA), mother-in-law of Rapti, Shanta, Chandra Corea and Julienne, grandmother of Zal, Dinusha, Roshan, Shonine, Rustom, Gitendra, Chandeep, Sajit, Christian and Charles, sister of the late Mrs Nesamani Sellathurai, the late Dr. Rajathurai Ratnam, the late Mahesa Ratnam and the late Dr. Kumaran Ratnam, passed away peacefully on 7 August 2016. The body was interred at a private funeral at the General Cemetery Colombo. A Service of Thanksgiving for her life will be held shortly. Goodwood, 14, Cambridge Place, Colombo 07. 109256 

FERNANDO – Dr. ESME (Nee JAYASINGHE) – Beloved wife of the late Dr. Terence, loving mother of Subodhini and Dr. Renuka, doting grandmother of Thissa, Alison, Dann, Sunila and Nimal, mother-in-law of Kenneth Clarke and Kishan De Silva, sister of the late Dr. Hector, the late Clarice, the late Seela, Dora and the late Dr. Sirima, sadly passed away on the 31st July 2016. The funeral will take place on 17th August 2016 at the Vinters Park Crematorium, Maidstone, Kent, UK. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. May she attain Nibbana. 108929 

GUNASEKERA – JEEWANEE BANDARA – Beloved wife of Neomal, loving mother of Nirodha (DSI) and Yasitha (A&E), mother-in-law of Dr. Kalani, daughter of late Janaka Bandara and Padma Dissanayake, sister of Vishaka, Nilanthi and Manoj (PS Member), expired. Cortege leaves residence at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday 14, for cremation at Siyambalape Cemetery. 112023 

MOHIDEEN – SITHY HANIYA – The death is announced of Sithy Haniya Mohideen – Beloved wife of Marhoom Ahmed Jiffrey Mohideen (Habib Bank Ltd), loving daughter of A.H.M. Rashard & Marhooma Noor Rafiya, daughter-in-law of Marhoom A.T.M. Mohideen & Marhooma Nusaiba Umma, loving mother of Musharaff (Star fabrics), Fihama & Mohamed (Amlak Finance, Dubai), mother-in-law of Shaheera, Marhoom Faiz Jiffry (Commonwealth Jewellers) & Hajara, loving grandmother of Zahara, Farah, Fayaz (Mashreq Bank, Qatar), Ramla & Sameena, sister of Zareefa, Marzoona, Marhooma Faiza, Marhooma Ummul Khair, Marhoom Mohamed, Marhoom Hazam, Hazly & Hussain, sister-in-law of Sithy Alavi, Ayn, Khadeeja, Fareeha, Fareeda, Zareena, Shahul Hameed & Nooma. Janaza took place on 10th of August 2016 to Kuppiyawatte Muslim Burial Ground. Residence No. 16, Karunaratne Abeysekera Mawatha (Zaleski Place), Colombo – 10. 111954 

NANDAWATHI – L.H. MRS. – Mirissa. Beloved wife of late M.H. Danister Silva, mother of late Rohini, late Ranjith, Dhammika (CEY-ICE), Jayantha, Jeewa, Manel, Ananda (Paradise Beach Club), Mirissa, Dharshana (Silan-Mo, Mirissa), mother-in-law of Ramani, Athula, Visuddhika and Samudra, grandmother of Ruwan, Sachini, Renuja, Ranuli, Amali, Inushi and Nirushi, expired. Cortege leaves residence on Sunday 14th at 4 p.m. for cremation at Matara Cemetery at 5.00 p.m. Ranjith Wasa, Mirissa. Tel. 041-2253631. 111660 

RAJAPAKSA – DR. ANIL – Beloved husband of Stephanie, loving father of Suresh and Sonali, father-in-law of Alice and Tristan, brother of Anura, late Naveen and Priyan. Cremation at General Cemetery Borella on Monday 15th August at 4 p.m. 100, Rosmead Place, Colombo 7. 112073

RAJENDRAM – CHANDRAN ANTON – Loving husband of Premela Rajendram, father of Tanuja, Tarek and Tamim, father-in-law of Jayaraman Gnanasekaran, Lekha Yappa, grandfather of Shanthi, Sajiv, Shriya, Sathya Gnanasekaran and Lakshmini and Linuki Yappa, son of NMJ Rajendram and Marie Regina Rajendram, expired and cremated in Chennai, India on 16/07/2016. Viewing will be held on August 15th 5.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. and Memorial Service to be conducted on August 16th 2016 at A.F. Raymond Funeral Parlour, 115, D.S. Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 08, Sri Lanka between 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Following the Service, the ashes will be conveyed to the Negombo Cemetery for burial in the Family Vault. 109355 

RATWATTE – IRANGANIE DUNUWILLE – Beloved wife of late Barnes Ratwatte, loving mother of Barnes, Sarath and Anoma, mother-in-law of Tamara and Sharmim, much loved grandmother of Viren and Arjun, sister of late Rohini Jayaratne and late Asoka Dunuwille and of Vivina Bandaranaike and Harindra Dunuwille, expired on 13.08.2016 and cremated on the same day. 112041 

SAPARAMADU – S.D. (Ceylon Civil Service). Husband of Rupa, father of Anura, Mohan, Kassapa and Upul Nayani, father-in-law of Taisia, Kshenuke, Chamindry and Uditha, grandfather of Senura, Kaveen, Saveen, Vijani and Ru Mary, expired. 11, Pepiliyana Mawatha, Pepiliyana. Cortege leaves residence at 4 p.m. on 14 August 2016 for cremation at Kohuwala Cemetery at 5 p.m. 111074 

SATKUNASINGHAM – MRS. MEENALOGINI of Chavakachcheri, living at Dehiwela, expired. Beloved wife of Mr. Satkunasingham (Retd. Engineer), beloved mother of Devapriyan (Canada), Devashanthan, Devasuthan (Qatar), sister of late Chandrasekaran (Chandiran, Canada) and Manoranji, mother-in-law of Kanimoly (Ladies’ College, Colombo 7), grandmother of Kavinthala. The remains will be at Mahinda Parlour, Mount Lavinia from 10 a.m. on 13th August 2016 and will be removed for cremation on 14th August at 2.30 p.m. for services and will be cremated at 4 p.m. at General Cemetery Kanatte (Borella). Phone 2726470. 111773 

UPAWANSA – G.K.  – Former Assistant Director Agriculture Department. Husband of Lalitha, father of Saman, Nayanie and Deepika, father-in-law of Ranjanee Nandana and Mangala, expired. The remains lie at Gannoruwa Muruthalawa. Cremation will be at Mahaiyawa Cemetery at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday 14th August 2016. 112027 

WICKRAMANAYAKE – ANURA (Retired Education Officer). Father of Anuruddha (Wathsala), father-in-law of Iranga and beloved husband of late Shanthi, expired. Funeral will be held at 4.00 p.m. on 14th August 2016 at the Seeduwa Liyanagemulla Crematorium. Remains lie at Western Funeral Parlour (Negombo) from 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. 111678 

YOGESWARAN (YOGAN) SATHIANATHAN – OAM and JP. Loving husband of Dr. Vino and father of Dr. Haran, father-in-law of Sasha, grandfather of Mia, son of late Daniel Sathianathan and Mercy Sathianathan, brother of Lalitha Niles, Rajan and late Dr. Inpy, brother-in-law of Navan, Sunethra Sathianathan, Suganthi Sathianathan, Abraham Vivekanantha and Shanthi Vivekanantha, passed away peacefully in Darwin, Australia on 10th August 2016. Funeral will take place on 15th August in Darwin. 111133

REV. FR. JOE VAS (Brother of Edward – Formerly of DeLaSalle Brothers) called to His Eternal Reward. Beloved son of late Rose and Andrew, brother and brother-in-law of Lawrence, Rita and Dharme, Bernard, sister Stanislaus, late sister Bernard, late Paul Fernando, Agnes and sister Ruth. Holy Mass at 2.00 p.m. on Monday 22nd at residence 25, 2nd Lane, Welisarawatte, Mahabage. Cortege leaves residence at 3.00 p.m. for Madampitiya Family Burial Grounds. 0112955382. 115502

ABEYSEKERA – FREDA MENDIS – Beloved wife of late Advocate W.E.M. Abeysekera, (former President of Labour Tribunals), loving mother of Dr. Vasantha, Dr. Shriya, Dr. Sudantha and Yoga, mother-in-law of Ashoka, Prasanna De Zoysa, Saumya and Kamal Nissanka, much loved grandmother of Venuri and Jorg, Randhlah and Pasan, Nawdoun, Kemith, Navodi and Chethana, Nirmaali, Deelaka, Nuwanthi, Arosh, Lihinie and Rukmal and Lucksith, expired on Friday 19th August. Cortege leaves residence, 43D, Lauries Road, Colombo 4 at 2 p.m. Sunday 21st August for cremation at General Cemetery, Borella. 115471 

AMARASINGHAM – PAULINE nee SENEVIRATNE – Safe in the arms of Jesus. Beloved wife of the late K.T. Amarasingham, loving mother of Githanjali and Ranil Algama, Sonali and John, Niranjali and Colin, devoted grandmother of Ashan and Shanela, Misha-el, Meara, Sahana, Nisha, Naomi and Johann, dearest sister of Trevor and the late Kenneth. Cortege leaves residence after service at 4 p.m., on Monday, 22nd August, for burial at General Cemetery, Borella, Christian Section. 220, Havleock Road, Colombo 5. 15462 

FERNANDO – MARY (nee PERERA). (Retired Teacher of Our Lady of Victories Convent (OLV) of Moratuwa), dearly beloved wife of late Christie Fernando is at rest with Jesus. Loving mother of Charmaine (St. Teresa’s School, London), Hiranthie and Devika (Wycherley International School), loving mother-in-law of Niranjan Jude (Spectris PLC – UK), Sudantha (business) and Kapilanath (Upul’s Travel Service), darling grandmother of Jennyl (USA), Dylan, Duhan (USA), Yehani and Chantelle (UK), beloved sister of late Eardley, late Benedict, Myrtle and Claude, dear sister-in-law of late Dr. Marcus, late Eileen, late Michael, late Annesley and Vernon. Cortege leaves residence at 3 p.m. on Sunday (21st August) for burial at St. Sebastian Church, Moratuwa. No. 3A, Charles de Soysa Place, Idama, Moratuwa. 115339 

JEEWANTHA – Dr. S.A.D. MADHAWA – (Karapitiya Hospital). Dearly beloved husband of Mrs. Chathuri Mahesha Gamalath, son of Mr. S.D. Chandrathilaka and Mrs. R.A. Sriyalatha Ranawaka, father of Baby Manuga Githman Solanga Arachchi, expired. Cortege leaves residence 236/B/1, Galahitiyawa. Ganemulla on Sunday the 21st at 4.00 p.m. Cremation at Batuwatta Cemetery at 5.00 p.m. 115418 

MENDIS – ANNA (nee FERNANDO). Beloved wife of late Raymond Mendis (A.J.R.), loving mother of Vajindra (BoC), Vijitha (Staff – Vidyaloka M.V.), Lakmali, Anusha & Rev. Sr. Alexandra (Principal – St. Bridget’s Convent Collegiate), father-in-law of M.I.W.J. Munasinghe (Retired BoC), P.C.H.P. Jayawardena (Retired – Postal Dept., Colombo), Chrishantha and Nihal, expired. Cortege leaves residence 420, Aluth Mawatha Road, Colombo 15, on Sunday 21st August 2016, at 3.00 p.m. for St. James Church, Mutwal for the service and thereafter burial at Madampitiya Cemetery. 114299 

PERIES – Mrs. MAVIES – Beloved wife of K.E. Gregory Fdo, loving mother of Griffith, Madika, Greo. Cortege leaves residence at 3.45 p.m. on Sunday 21st 2016. No. 94/2A, Thaladuwa Road, Negombo. 115480 

SAMARASINGHE – M.L.E.P. (SAM) of Waragoda, Kelaniya, passed away peacefully on the 19th Aug. 2016, much loved husband of (late) Sitha and children – Neville (UK) (late) Duncan and Sriyani, Upali, Chrishanthi and Alex (Australia). Funeral 21st August at 3.30 p.m. Western Florist, Chilaw Rd, Negombo. 114818 

SOLANGA – DON SYLVESTER MICHAEL At rest with Jesus. Dearly beloved husband of Emelda nee Abeysekera, loving father of Dr. Roshani (MOH – Ragama), Rohan Sharminda (Nestle Lanka PLC), Suranga (Australia), father-in-law of Jude Wijesuriya (Richard Peris Distributors), Portia (Hemas Hospitals) and Roshini (Australia), loving grandfather of Devanjith, Onel, Mevan, Dinil, Shenalie, Ruwanmi. Cortege leaves residence 80, Bollatha, Ganemulla at 11 a.m. on Sunday 21st for burial at burial ground, Bollatha. 115322 

WIJAYATILAKE – NANDA ASOKA –  (Formerly of UNHCR). Dearly beloved husband of Violet, loving father of Gayathri, Lilani & Niranjan; son of late Mr & Mrs S.W. Wijayatilaka, loving brother of late Wimala, late Kusu,  late Susi and Ginie, passed away in England. Funeral will take place on Sep. 2nd. 41, Riverine, Grosvenor Drive, Maidenhead, Berks, UK. 115363