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ABRAHAM ­ VICTOR CHARLES   Beloved husband of Janet, loving father of Philomena, Ignatius, Florence and Carmel, father­in­law of Edward, Anne, Ben and Anton, grandfather of Shivanthi, Nirmala, Sanjini, Subashini, Jonathan, Cheryl and Oswin, great­grandfather of Aaron and Teresh, expired. Cortege leaves residence   No. 25/25, Maradana Road, Hendala for Burial at R.C. Cemetery, Nayakakanda, Hendala on Sunday 14th March at 4.00 p.m. 

ARUMUGAM ­ SIVAPAKIAM   Wife of late Dr K. Arumugam (Uduvil), daughter of late Mr & Mrs Thambu (Araly), mother of Lion Sriskandarajah, Thangarany, Ratnarajah (Australia), Wignarajah (Australia), mother­in­law of Lorna, late Vaiteswaran, Patmini (Australia), Pushparani (Australia), grandmother of Shashikala (Canada), Manoj (UK), Sajith (UK), Sharmila (USA), Dinesh (USA), Prathiba, Jamuna (Australia), Suresh (UK), Umesh, Sudarshan (Australia), Rajive (Australia), Rajini (Australia), Reginie (Australia), great­grandmother of Thakshila (Canada), Mahesha (Canada) Aaron (UK), Andrea (USA), Christina (USA), Roshan (Australia), Rathie (Australia), Shaumya (UK), Ackshia (UK), expired. Cortege leaves residence   105/12, 5th Cross Street, Alwis Town, Hendala, Wattala at 4.00 p.m. on Monday 15th March for Cremation at 4.00 p.m. General Cemetery, Kanatta. 

CAROLINE ­ MRS E.A.D.   Wife of the late Mr L.P. Perera, mother of Calistus, Ravindra Randeniya, Gerty, Helen, Amal, Santha, mother­in­law of Joseph, Asoka, Kumari, Preethi, Damayanthie, Shiranthi, expired. Funeral at Dalugama R.C. Cemetery on 14th Sunday at 4 p.m.   282, Old Road, Dalugama, Kelaniya. 

COORAY ­ J. CHRISANTHA R.   Chairman, Browns Group of Companies & Hatton National Bank Ltd. Son of late Edmund J. Cooray and of Mrs Eileen Cooray, dearly beloved husband of Pam, precious father of Roshani, Gihan and Thusitha, loving father­in­law of Manoj Pilimatalawwe, brother of late Lester and of Marlene and Priyani, brother­in­law of Tara, Maurice Silva and Sunil Goonewardene, Tony Alles and Shereen Amendra, son­in­law of late Christie Alles and of Mrs Doreen Alles, expired. Cremation at General Cemetery Kanatte at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday 14th March. Cortege leaving residence at 3.00 p.m.   No. 14, Amarasekara Mawatha (Dawson Road), Colombo 5. 

COOREY ­ DESHAMANYA CHANDANA AELIAN   (Former Secretary to the Treasury, former Chairman National Development Bank and DFCC Bank). Son of late Dr & Mrs Henry Coorey of Panadura, dearly beloved husband of Lakshmi, much loved father of Dilrukshi, late Mohan and of Anura and Sharmini, father­in­law of Dr. Rohantha de Silva and John Hicklin, passed away peacefully. Cortege leaves residence 128, Park Road, Colombo 5 at 9.15 a.m. on Sunday 14th March. Cremation at General Cemetery Kanatte at 10.00 a.m. 

DE SILVA ­ MAUREEN.   Beloved wife of Lionel, loving mother of Jeffrey (Manamperi Funeral Director), Godfrey (Italy), Tyronne Murphy and Russel, loving sister of Dennis de Rosayro, late Leon de Rosayro, Antonette Don Vincent and Kingsley De Rosayro, expired. Cortege leaves   Manamperi Funeral Parlour at 4.30 p.m. on Sunday 14th March for burial at R/C Section, Kanatte. 

DE SILVA ­ MRS S.M.   Beloved wife of late S.M. de Silva (Planter), mother of Sriyani, Kingsley, Iranganie, Sunil, Malani, Chandrani, Suramya & Lal, mother­in­law of Nimal, Sriya, Sunil, Sujatha, Sirisena, late Nihal, Manthri and Sayroshe, sister of Patricia, expired. Cortege leaves residence   ‘Thusitha’, Kahahena, Waga at 3.00 p.m. Sunday 14th March 2004. 

DE SILVA ­ THENKUTTI LEELARATHNA   retired High Court Registrar, Former Chairman of Mediation Board, Justice of Peace. Beloved husband of Anula Mendis loving father of Shamalee (Irrigation), Priyanka (National Archives), Prasantha (Dept. of Education), Lakmali (UDA), Lieutenant Commander Wiraj and Lieutenant Manoj (Navy), father­in­law of Kapila (Navy), Arosha (SLSI), Priyanka (Qatar) and Asha, expired. Cortege leaves residence at 1500 h on Sunday, 14 March.   No. 415, Galle Road, Pathegama, Balapitiya. Cremation at 1530 h at Ambalangoda Crematorium. 

FALLIL ­ NIZAM   passed away on 9th March 2004 after a brief illness. Beloved son of late Joe and Zarina Fallil, loving father of Hisham (Nations Trust Bank), everloving brother of Vazir (Dubai ­ Marriotte), brother­in­law of Shyama and uncle of Murad. Janaza took place on 10th March, 2004 at Kuppiyawatte Muslim burial ground. We the members of the family sincerely thank all relatives and friends who attended the Janaza. We regret our inability to thank them individually.   No. 273/B, Wimal Perera Mawatha, Miriswatte, Piliyandala, Kesbewa. 

FERNANDO ­ CAPT. GEORGE STANLEY   ­ Beloved husband of Heather, much loved father of Sharmini, Rohan, Ceaser and Lilamini, beloved brother of Lorna Devaraja and Lakshmi Kumaratunge, the late Thilak Fernando and Gerti Chandrasoma, beloved father­in­law of Nazar and Trudy, loving grandfather of Ashanthi, Manishka, Arshad, Aysha. Aliya, Laura, Helen and Norma, expired. Cortege leaves residence No.14, Sri Gunarathane Mawatha, Mount Lavinia at 4.00 p.m. on Monday the 15th of March. Cremation will take place at General Cemetery, Mount Lavinia. 

FERNANDO ­ E. LEONARD   (Retired Imports & Exports Dept). Husband of Letitia Karunaratne, father of Lalith, Laksiri and Lalindra, father­in­law of Chitra, Kanthi and Renuka, grandfather of Sachithra and Lamali, expired. Cortege leaves residence   No. 18, St Mary’s Road, Ja­Ela at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday 14th March. Burial at Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kanuwana, Ja­Ela. 

KERNER ­ VICTOR (CUCKOO) MERVYN PETER KERNER.   Formerly Lieutenant Commander of the Royal Fleet Air Arm (RNVR) and later Manager of C W Mackie & Co. Galle, former husband of Yvonne nee Hayward, beloved father of Nigel, Ryle and Trelene, father­in­law of Denise, Jean and Norman, grandfather of Julian, Darren, Helen and Nathan, brother of Ed and Terry and the late Merril, Constance and Sheila, passed away peacefully on March 9th. Remains will lie at residence at   Samanala House, 5, Bellanthara Rd, Dehiwela.  Cortege leaves at 3 p.m. for cremation at Kanatte, Borella at 4 p.m. on Sunday 14th March. No flowers by request. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. 

KURUKULASURIYA ­ DAYARATNE (Daya) DHARMASIRI   (Formerly of Katukele Kandy). Beloved husband of Chandralatha Ranatunge, loving father of Mangala Kurukulasuriya, Manjula Kurukulasuriya, Tiwanka Kurukulasuriya and Thaniya Kurukulasuriya, expired in Rome, Italy. Funeral will take place in Rome. Born: 08­03­1945 Demise: 11­03­2004. All friends and relatives, please accept this intimation. Telephone: Italy ­ 0039065081116 Sri Lanka ­ 94-12­970239 94-777­677534. 

PEIRIS ­ LEENA (nee FERNANDO)   At Rest with Jesus. Beloved wife of Melitus Peiris, mother of Lathika (Princess of Wales), Lakdasa (Carey College), Lakmali (formerly Telecom), Lakpriya (Saudi), Malin (CGR), mother­in­law of Lakshman (Central Bank), Lakshinie (Seylan Bank), Shantha (Customs), Anusha (NSB), Merlin, grandmother of Erangi, Lakmi, Sheruni, Sheran, Nuwan, Sanka, Lakthilina, Anupama, Madushi, Marlan. The cortege will leave residence   117/6, Laxapathiya Rd, Moratuwa at 4.00 p.m. Sunday 14th March 2004. Burial at General Cemetery, Rawatawatte, Moratuwa. 

PERERA ­ NOEL.   Beloved husband of Illika (nee Samarasinghe), father of Shanil (Ministry Enterprise Dev.), Sheran (Delmege), Shanika (Srilankan Airlines), Surani (Seylan Bank), father­in­law of Dilini (St. Joseph’s College), Krishantha (Hemas), brother of Rex and Rani, brother­in­law of Monica, Swindra and Nihal, expired. Funeral at R.C. Burial Ground Dalugama. Cortege leaves residence at 4 p.m. on Sunday 14th March. No. 132, Nagahawatta, Dalugama, Kelaniya. 

PONNADURAI ­ DR. JANINE.   Wife of Dr. Theva, loving mother of Roshanne, Ravina and Rukshini, darling ‘Amma’ of granddaughter, Ashley, daughter of the late Donald (Budge) and of Rene Perera, sister of Jeremy and Johann, passed away peacefully on 10th March, 2004. Donations to the Cancer Hospital, Maharagama, please. 1, Correa Way, Mirrabooke 6163, Western Australia. 

RAJASINGHAM ­ CHELLIAH   Born: 10­01­1911, Died: 03­03­2004. (Retired O.I.C., Health Unit, Kekirawa, Sri Lanka). Son of late Mr & Mrs Chelliah of ‘Vandyar Walavoo’, Uduvil and son­in­law of late Dr & Mrs Appukuddi Suppiah of Tellippalai, beloved husband of late Rajaluxmy, father of Captain Baladharan (formerly AirLanka, at present in UK), Gitanjali (London, UK), Dr Rahuladharan (New Jersey, USA), Jeyanjali (California, USA), Menaka (London, UK) and Nirupa (Connecticut, USA), beloved father­in­law of Jayanthi (UK), Shanthikumar (UK), Mary (USA), Dr Thangarajah (USA), Sivapatheeswaran (UK) and Thayalakhandan (USA), dearly beloved grandfather of Dr Janakan (UK), Siveshwar, JohnRajah, Hariharan, AnnLuxmy (all of USA), Meera (UK), Lavan and Thulasi (both of Connecticut, USA), brother of late Thuraisingham (Malaysia), Sivapackiam, Ratnamani (both of ‘Vandyar Walavoo’, Uduvil), late Veerasingham (Chunnakam) and late Sivasingham (Bambalapitiya), brother­in­law of late Thambirajah (Parakaduwa), late Sivagnanam (Malaysia), late Apputhurai (Uduvil), late Palasundaram (Brunei), late Dr Balakrishnan (Point Pedro), Jayaluxmy Kanagaratnam (Sydney, Australia), late Ariyam (Chunnakam) and Sivayogam (Bambalapitiya), passed away peacefully in London, UK. Funeral took place in   Surrey, UK. 

TENNAKOON ­ SOMAWATHIE KUMARIHAMY (Parakumbura)   Beloved wife of late Willie Parakumbura, sister of late P.B. late H.B, late R.B, Prema Tennakoon and late Swarna of ‘Kadurugashena Walauwa’, Kuliyapitiya, expired. The remains will lie at Kandabadawatte, Teliyagonna, Kurunegala until 8.30 am Sunday 14th and thereafter the remains will lie at Kadurugashena residence from 9.30 a.m. Cortege leaves residence at 2.30 p.m. for cremation at the Municipal Crematorium, Kuliyapitiya. 

WIKRAMANAYAKE ­ IRANGANIE (nee PANDITHARATNE).   Wife of late Palitha Wikramanayake, mother of late Shiro, Viraj, late Ranil, Krishni and Rohan, mother­in­law of Jayanthi and Ajith Gunawardena, grandmother of Saliya, Vishan, Nevanke and Sajana, sister of Brenda, Lakshman and Sunila, expired on 2nd March 2004. The funeral took place on 4th March in keeping with her wishes. Her children wish to thank all those who shared their grief in many ways.

ADHIKARAM ­ W.B.   (Former Deputy Registrar, Peradeniya University). Beloved husband of Malani Beddewela (Sarasavi Uyana Staff), father of Ruwan (USA), Rajith (HNB), Ruwini (Mahamaya College), expired. Cremation at 4.00 p.m. at Mahaiyawa on 14th Sunday.   193/8A, Prospect Hill, Uda Peradeniya. 

AMERASINGHE ­ NIRMALA   Beloved wife of A.A. Wijepala (Commissioner Inland Revenue), loving mother of Udesha and Kaushi, sister of Sarath, Tissa, Ranjith, Manjula, Uppala and Champa, expired. Cremation on Monday 15th at   White House, Ratnapura Family Burial Ground at 4 p.m. 

ARIYALINGAM ­   (Former Teacher of Girls’ High School, Gampola Zahira and Dharmaraja Colleges). Beloved husband of Indranie, loving father of Gogula (NIIT) and Kishani (SriLankan Airlines), son of the late Mr & Mrs Kandiah of Malaysia, son­in­law of the late Mr & Mrs Ratnasamy of Colombo, brother of Ariyadurai (Malaysia), the late Dr Ariyaratnam and Ariyeswary (London), passed away peacefully on 12th March 2004. Cremation on 15th March 2004 at 4 p.m. at Mahaiyawa Cemetery, Kandy.   120/3, Sumangala Mawatha, Asgiriya, Kandy. 94-81­2215587. 

DASSANAYAKE ­ D. VICTOR   (Rtd. Sri Lanka Police). Relict of Agnes, loved father of Daphne, Delicia, Ajith, Ranjith Delina and Deeniya, father­in­law of Shelton Upasiri, the late Harrison Perera, Renukha Chandanee, Sunil Munaweera and Kapila Perera. Cortege leaves   33, Quinlon Mawatha, Raja Maha Vihara Road, Mirihana, Pita Kotte on Sunday 14th March at 4.00 p.m. for Interment at St Thomas’ Kotte Cemetery. 

DE SILVA ­ CLAUDE   Dearly beloved husband of the late Meulin, loving father of Deepa, father­in­law of Upali, grandfather of Dilukshi and Udari, brother of the late Ila, Herman, Leslie and Daisy, passed away peacefully. Cortege leaves   No. 95, Rodrigo Place, Mattakkuliya on Monday 15th at 3.30 p.m. for St Johns’ Church, Mattakkuliya and thereafter for burial at Madampitiya Cemetery. 

DURAIRAJAH ­ NAGESWARY   Beloved wife of the late Durairajah (former Mayor of Jaffna), loving mother of Rajanayaki (London), Rajakumari, Rajasundari (USA), Skandakumar (Aus), the late Jayakumar, Rajamanohari (former State Minister of Education), the late Shanthikumar, Nandakumar (Canada). Cortege leaves residence   No. D 3 ­ 1/2, Manning Town Flats, Colombo 8 on Tuesday 16th March at 4.00 p.m. for Cremation at Hindu Section Borella Cemetery.

FERNANDO ­ A. MADLIN   Wife of the late P. Wilson Fernando. Beloved mother of the late Padma Kularatne, Neetha, Mithra (Australia), Ananda (Sweden) and Jayantha, mother­in­law of Gamini Kularatna, Kanthi (Australia) and Nelum, expired. Cortege leaves at 4 p.m. on Monday 15th.   No. 142, Wanawasala, Kelaniya. 

FERNANDO ­ CAPT. GEORGE STANLEY   (Former Flying Instructor, Air Academy). Beloved husband of Heather, much loved father of Sharmini (Iynul Sharmila), Rohan (Holland), Caesar & Lilamani, father­in­law of Nazap Sakkaff & Trudy, loving papa of Ashanthi, Maniska, Arshad, Ayesha, Aaliya, Laura, Helen & Norma, beloved brother of the late Girty, Lorna, the late Thilak & Lakshmie. Cortege leaves residence   No. 14, Sri Gunarathana Mawatha, Mt Lavinia at 4.00 p.m. on Monday 15th for Cremation at Galkissa Cemetery. (No flowers by request). 

GOONETILLEKE ­ NEHRU   President’s Counsel, Sri Sugatha Sasana Pajjothamana ­ Chairman, Kalutara Bodhi Trust, Chairman Wijayabahu Trust Fund, Governor YMBA Colombo, Trustee Musaeus College and Weeramanthry Centre for Peace Education & Research, beloved husband of Chandra, son of late Mr and Mrs P.F.P. Goonetilleke, father of Dr Nelum and Dr Jayantha, grandfather of Lankanath and Daham Ratnayake, brother of Chandra Guneratne, Padma Jayasundara Dr Gamini Goonetilleke, Saji Perera, Inda Goonetilleke and Indrani Ratnapala, passed away peacefully. The remains will lie at No. 14, Fonseka Terrace, Colombo 6 till 6.00 a.m. 17th March 2004 and will be taken to Kalutara Bodhi Trust Premises. Thereafter, Remains will be removed at 2.00 p.m. to the General Cemetery Kanatta for Cremation at 5.00 p.m. 17th Wednesday 2004. 

NAVARATNARAJAH ­ SINNAPPA STANISLAUS   At rest with Jusus. (Formerly of Railway and Ceylon Theatres Ltd). Beloved husband of the late Angela (Kamala), darling father of Nalaani (Chitra Lane School for the Special Child) and Angelo (International Beverages Pvt Ltd), father­in­law of Thushari (NDB) and grandfather of Mahesh (St Peter’s College), passed away peacefully. Burial at Christ King Church, Pannipitiya Burial Ground on Sunday 14th March 2004. Cortege leaves residence at 4.00 p.m.   A/1, 243, Rukmalgama Housing Scheme, Rukmale, Kottawa. 

P. DONA AGNES   Beloved wife of the late M Ansel Perera (Principal), loving mother of Arthur, Hema, Victor, Kusum and Sunil, mother­in­law of Malanie, Godfrey de Silva, Nirmala, Jayanie, Felix Weerasinghe and Lalitha, expired. Cortege leaves residence at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday 14th for Burial at Roman Catholic Cemetery, Batagama.   298, Batagama North, Kandana. 

PERERA ­ IRA   Daughter of the late James and Leena (nee Anthonis) Perera, beloved wife of Herman, loving mother of Chandi and Deepthi, sister of Neville, Maureen and Ranjith (all of UK), mother­in­law of Kumar Jayasuriya, passed away on 11th March. Cremation took place at Kanatte on Saturday 13th March.   168/3, Siri Jayasundera Mawatha, Nawala Road, Nugegoda. 

PERERA ­ T. ANNIE   (Retired Teacher of Holy Family Convent Kalutara), expired. Cortege leaves residence at 4.00 p.m. 15th Monday for Burial at St Joseph’s Church, Payagala North.   “Nivahana”, Payagala North, Payagala.

SAMARASINGHE ­ DUGALL PADMASIRI DE SILVA   (Wildlife Department). Beloved husband of Juliet and loving son of George and Minnette (deceased), father of Krishan (Maharajah Organisation), brother of Joyce (Canada), Charmaine (deceased), nephew of Milton and Mervyn, Willie, Douglas, Winnie, Bertie (deceased), Fidelia, Brixious, Margie and Godfrey, expired. Cortege leaves for Cremation from residence   18, Campbell Place, Dehiwala after Service at 4.00 on Sunday (Service at 4.30 Christ Church Galkissa). Cremation 5.00 p.m. Galkissa Cemetery. 

SAMUEL ­ RATNAMONY V.   Beloved wife of the late C.D. Samuel, loving mother of Rajakumari (India), Vasantha (Back to the Bible), Shantha (Lakpahana Publishing House), Jeya Samuel (Alton Estate) and Mano (Belvoir College International) and mother­in­law of Subashchandran (India), Sisira Gomez and Anna, expired. Cortege leaves residence   51/2, Huludagoda Road, Mount Lavinia on Sunday 14th March 3.30 p.m. for Service at Christ Church, Dehiwala and thereafter for Burial at Galkissa Cemetery.

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