ARICHANDRAN - MURUGESU  Dearly beloved husband of Wijayalakshmi, loving father of the late Chandradas, Naveendradas, Renuka, Ratheeka (UK) and Yogadas (HNB Chunnakam), loving father-in-law of Sri Ranjini, T. Thambithurai, Sri Kumarakuruparan and Ajantha, brother of the late Seethathevi and Vasugithevi, brother-in-law of Velautha Seyone and the late Mahadevan, grandfather of Thenusha, Nimalraj, Niroshan, Nirmalakanthan, Sangeerthanan and Vithushan, expired. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond's Funeral Parlour at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday 11th June. Cremation at General Cemetery, Borella at 4.00 p.m. 

FERDINANDS - (Noel / Ferdi)  Beloved husband of Ophelia (Mina), father of Marlon (St. Joseph's Deaf School - Ragama), Heshan (Ceylinco Insurance - H/O), Shanesh (Fedco Electronics), Lakmal (Infotechs Ltd.), Wasana, Ranil (Doha Qatar), father-in-law of Kishani (Transport Authority), Nimali, Lakna, Melani, Sumith (Business), Keshani (Doha Qatar), grandfather of Marini, Himasha, Lakmi, Nirmal, Shanuka, Hashen, Samith and Nimna, expired. Cortege leaves residence on Monday 12th June 2006 to be at St. Joseph's Church, Uyana, Moratuwa 5.00 p.m. No.247/4, Galle Road, Idama, Moratuwa. 

FERNANDO - W.B. MARGRET.  Dearly beloved wife of Michael, mother of the late Aloysius, Raymond (Central Finance), Celine (Melbourne), Reverend brother Terrance (De Mazanod Kandana), mother-in-law of Nelum (People's Bank, Wadduwa), sister of Eugine, Mary and Marie, expired. Funeral today 11th June at 3.30 p.m. at St. Mary's Church Ground, Kalamulla, Kalutara.  

GUNASEKERA - PIYASEELI (Retd. Teacher, Anula Vidyalaya). Beloved wife of late Chandra Gunasekera, loving mother of Samadara, Chandima & Sharika, mother-in-law of Arjuna Ranatunga, loving  grandmother of Dhyan & Thiyangie, sister-in-law of late Bandusena, Amarasena, late Piyasena, Sena, Indrani Wimalaratne, Nandani Ranatunga, Reggie Ranatunga, Gnana, Soma, Swineetha, late E.D.C. Wimalaratne, late George Perera, Tiddy & Chandrani, expired. Cremation will take place at the General Cemetery Borella on Sunday the 11th June 2006, at 5.00 p.m. No.50/9, Pellawatta Road, Nugegoda. No flowers by request. 

HAYWARD - HESTER (nee THOMPSON. Beloved wife of Tony (dec'd) (formerly of Morar Estate, Bogowantalawa), loving mother of Damian and Trilby Reimers, daughter of the late E.W. and Lily Thompson, sister of Malcolm, David (Davy), Peggy Cooke, Clancy (Tommy), Mavis Armstrong (all dec'd) and of Ruby Munasinghe, passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2006 after a long struggle with cancer. 36, Old Dandenong Road, South Oakleigh, Victoria 3157, Australia. 

KARUNARATNA - ASELA of LOLC Rajagiriya. Beloved husband of Bridget, father of Asitha (NKAR Travels), Neomal, Deyana (Pinky) of St. Anne's Convent, Wattala, son of late Cyril Karunaratna, Annetle - Doha Qatar, son-in-law of Dalreen, brother of Sarath, Rohan, Shanthi, Veneetha, Sepali, Jude of Unicef, brother-in-law of Suranjith, Genus, Densil,  Rani, Rita, Mary, Shirani & Ann, expired. Cortege leaves residence at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday for burial at St. Peter & Paul Church, Ragama. 472/1C, Gane Road, Ragama.  

LAKTHILAKA - MRS PREETHI HEMA- Beloved wife of Nandadasa Lakthilaka, Retired Divisional Officer of Agrarian Services, precious mother of Mala, Shalini, Priyanthi and Shiral, loving mother-in-law of Sunimal, Munasinghe, Ravindra and Sudarshi, expired. Cremation at the Matara General Cemetery at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 11. No.294/4, Cumaratunga Mawatha, Matara. 

PERERA - ASOKA N.A. (Managing Director - Film Location Services (Pvt) Ltd, Lionair (Pvt) Ltd., Asian Aviation Centre (Pvt) Ltd., Taprobane Pictures (Pvt) Ltd., Taprobane Studios Ranch (Pvt) Ltd., Axis Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., Proprietor - AP Travels). Beloved husband of Sunethra (Sue) nee Amarasinghe - ex Air Ceylon, precious father of Surashmin - Australia, Jayasanki - UK, beloved brother of Kamala Kirthinanda, the late Nalini, Herbert, Baratha, Manel, Chandrarathna, Lakshman, beloved brother-in-law of Lalitha, the late Dr Sarath, late Charlie, Capt. Ranjith, Indrani and Subadra. Cortege leaves residence 102/1, Kithulwatte Road, Borella, for The National Art Gallery (West Wing), Colombo 7, on Sunday 11th June at 9.30 a.m. where remains will lie till 4.30 p.m. Cremation at Borella, Kanatte on Sunday 11th June at 5 p.m. 

PERERA - U.O. (OSMUND). Dearly beloved husband of Buddhini, much loved father of Daham and Kushal, passed away peacefully. Funeral will take place at Kudamaduwa General Cemetery, Mattegoda on 12th June 2006. Cortege leaves 4.00 p.m. 48/1, Samagi Uyana, Pubudu Mawatha, Mattegoda, Polgasowita. Tel: 011-2780613. 

RANASINHA - GRACE SHERLYN  Wife of the late D.S. Ranasinha (retired Superintendent of Police), beloved mother of Sepalika, Khema and Maya, mother-in-law of Mano, Mark and Bhatiya, expired on the 4th of June 2006 and cremated at the General Cemetery, Borella on the 5th of June 2006, according to her last wishes. 

THYRIAR EDITH FLORENCE (nee TISSAVEERASINGHE)  Retd. Teacher, St. Anne's Convent, Wattala, at rest with Jesus. Beloved wife of the late Joe Thyriar (Ex Cargills), loving mother of the late Nihal Thyriar (Ex CBA), Manel Johnpillai (Cargills), Jude Thyriar (Jude's Graphics), mother-in-law of Chitra (CBA), Nicholas Johnpillai (Lecturer - Informix) & Suganthy, everloving grandmother of Tony (Premadasa Colourscan), Camilla (Walkers Tours), Helen (Undergrad, University of Colombo), Jarnett (JDC), Jannen (Student - St. Benedict's College), loving great-grandmother of baby Aaron. Cortege leaves residence 315/3B, St. Anthony's Place, Hendala, Wattala at 4.00 p.m. on 11th June 2006 for Burial at General Cemetery Kanatte, Borella. (R.C. Section). 

UDALAGAMA - LIONEL (VILER) Dearly beloved husband of Nanda Dullewa, father of Yasodara, Ananda & Donald, father-in-law of Ranjith Madawela, Minna and Srima Markalanda, darling grandfather of Kaushala, Vishana, Ranchi, Lily, Channi, Niluk and Dayani. Cremation on Sunday 11th June 2006 at 6.00 p.m. Kegalle Cemetery. 

ZAHRATHUL MAEEDA Wife of M.I.M. Abusahid (Matara), mother of Mahira, Zahran, Azhan and Majida, mother-in-law of Naguib, Shereena, Hafsa. Janaza took place on 7th June at Dehiwala Burial Ground. 26, 3rd Lane, Wanatha Rd, Gangodawila, Nugegoda.

DE LIVERA -  Retired Colonel Richard F.C. (Dicky), expired on 07th June 2006, loving husband of Olga, father of Romesh and Ramya, and late Ravindra, father-in-law of Christel Perera, grandfather of Shanella and Dinushki de Livera. Remains were interred on 8th June 2006 according to his wishes.  

FERNANDO - CYRIL  (Formerly of Labour Dept.) Dearly beloved husband of Celine (retired Teacher, St Paul's - Kelaniya, St Sebastians - Kandana), dearly beloved father of Marina (HNB Negombo), father-in-law of W.A.G. Fernando (Tony) (SriLankan Airlines), brother of late John, Assisi and of Violet, Rose, Anne and Joseph, expired. Cortege leaves residence at 3.45 p.m. on Sunday 11th June 2006. Burial at Roman Catholic Cemetery, Wewala. No. 24, St Xavier's Road, Jaela.  

GUNASEKERA - PIYASEELI  (retd. Teacher  Anula Vidyalaya). Beloved wife of late Chandra Gunasekera, loving mother of Samadara, Chandima and Sharika, mother-in-law of Arjuna Ranatunga, loving grandmother of Dhyan and Thiyangie, sister of Darma, Padmachandra, Kusum, sister-in-law of late Bandusena, Amarasena, late Piyasena, Sena, Indrani Wimalaratne, Nandanie Ranatunga, Gnana, Soma, Suwineetha, late E.D.L. Wimalaratne, Reggie Ranatunga, late George Perera, Chandrani and Tiddy, expired. Cremation will take place at the General Cemetery, Borella on Sunday  11th June 2006, at 5.00 p.m. Cortege leaves residence at 4.15 p.m.  No. 50/9, Pelawatta Road, Nugegoda.  

KANDASAMY - HARENDRAN (BABU)  (Formerly of Maharajah Organization). Beloved husband of  Vishvakala, loving son of Mr & Mrs Kandasamy of Alexandra Road, Colombo 6, expired. Cortege leaves at 9.30 a.m. from residence No. 28, Charles Place, Dehiwala on Sunday 11th June 2006 for Cremation at Mt Lavinia Cemetery (Hindu Section) at 10.00 a.m.  

KULAGNANAM -  THAMOTHARAMPILLAI  (former Registrar of High Courts Jaffna). Beloved husband of Pathmadevi (Thirunelvely) father of Sukanya and Suthamathy, father-in-law of Suthakaran grandfather of Arthika, Yathukulan, Subatha and Niroshi, expired. Remains lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour Borella. Cremation at the General Cemetery Borella at 2 p.m. on 11th June 2006.  

MILINONA - G.D.  Wife of late W.K. Hinnimahattaya, beloved mother of Bertie Wijesinghe, Jayatissa, Upali, Mallika, Kanthi and Indra. Funeral on Monday 12th June. Cortege leaves residence No. 4, Wata Mawatha, Nawinna, Maharagama at 4 p.m. for  Udahamulla Cemetery.  

RODRIGO - MARY ROCHELIA  Relict of  Edmund Rodrigo, beloved mother of Alex (RBC - Canada), Eustace Kumar (G.S. Wennappuwa), late Dodwell, Evon, Jude (Negombo Marine Engineers), Asanka (FIO International BIA Katunayake) and  Nisanka (Sherman  Sons BIA Katunayake), loving mother-in-law of Shyama, Rasika, Eustace (US Embassy), Ajith (Free Lanka Trading BIA Katunayake) and Ayesha, much loved grandmother of Shymi (Waterloo University, Canada), Anton (Canada), Rasanthika (Kithu Nena), Michelle and Madhushani (both  of Holy Family Convent, Wennappuwa), Indika (Italy), Shehan (Maris Stella College, Negombo), Marcian (St. Aloysius' Seminary), Dishni (Good Shepherd Convent, Kotahena), Himash and Nimesh (both of Negombo South International School) and Avishka, expired. Cortege leaves residence at No. 133/4, Galkatuwa Road, Dalupotha, Negombo on Monday, June 12th at 2.30 p.m. for Burial at Sellakanda Cemetery (Catholic Section), Dalupotha, Negombo.  

SALEH - HAJIYANI ZULAIHAUMMA  Beloved wife of Marhoom M.A.C.M. Saleh, daughter of late Y.L. Ahamedlebbe and Ummuhabeebah mother of Khairulinaya, Mamun Saleh J.P. (California) (former member Rent Board Colombo and Hospital Committee), Ayeshathulrila and Zuhairulameen Saleh (California), mother-in-law of M.I.M. Mohideen, Naleera (California), Marhoom Subki Salahudeen and Mumtaaz (California),  sister of Marhoom Balkisumma and Marhoom Salehbinahamed, aunt of Ghiasudeen and Hussain Master sister-in-law of Mazeena and Marhooma Ummunoor, grandmother of Jezminaaz Azmi, Thasneem Naushad, Dilshad, Firzaad, Azra Saleem, Zaida and Minza Shahaab, great grandmother of Aaidah, Haaroon, Aadhil, Hana, Salmaan and Adnaan. Janaza took place on Thursday the 8th of June at the Maligawatte Muslim Burial Ground. 57, Norris Canal Road, Colombo 10.  

SAVERIMUTTU -  MARGARET (Retired Teacher,Holy Family Convent, Jaffna). Beloved wife of late Chellam Peter Saverimuttu, sister of late Major B.I. Loyala, late Lourds Maheswary (St Peter's College), late B.P. Mariathasan, Violet Gnanapragasam and I. Novello, sister-in-law of late Joseph, late Antonia Saminathar, late Millycent Loyala, late Claude Gnanapragasam, Jeyamani Mariathasan and Inge Novello, mother of Rev. Fr. Gerard Saverimuttu (St Xavier's Seminary, Jaffna), Dr Tharman Saverimuttu (Australia), Dr Amirthanjali Sivapalan (University of Jaffna), mother-in-law of Dr Niranjani (Australia) and Dr Sivapalan, God mother of Nicoleen Saminathar (GTZ, Jaffna), grandmother of Maithreyi, Chelvaniththilian, Meenadchi and Sumithreyi, passed away on 08.06.2006 in Jaffna. Cortege leaves 234, Main Street, Jaffna on 14.06.2006 at 10.00 a.m. for Holy Mass at Our Lady of Refuge Church, Jaffna, burial at St Mary's Cemetery, Jaffna.  

SIRIWARDENA - MARGARET (nee AGALAWATTE)  (Retired Probation Officer, Kalutara) at Rest with Jesus. Wife of Christy, mother of Lakshman, late Ranjith, late Tiny, Reggie, Therese  Christine & late Lalith, mother-in-law of Hilda, Seetha, Ranjani Carman & Nandasena, grandmother of Manju, Dinesh, Asela, Rajith, Dishna, Buddhini, Randika, Prathibhath & Charith, sister of late Eva Perera & Chandra Agalawatta. Cortege leaves residence No. 30, Old Road, Kalutara South to Himidiriyawa Cemetery at 3.00 p.m. on 11th June 2006.  

UDALAGAMA - LIONEL (VILET)  Dearly beloved husband of Nanda Dullewa, father of Yasodara, Ananda & Donald, father-in-law of Ranjith Madawela, Minna and Srima Markalanda, darling grandfather of Kaushala, Vishana, Ranchi, Lily, Channi, Niluk and Dayani. Cremation on Sunday 11th June 2006 at 6.00 p.m. Kegalle Cemetery.

FERNANDO - ESTHER  Dearly beloved wife of Irwin, darling daughter of late Ernest & Pearl Nanayakkara, daughter-in-law of late Mr & Mrs Aloysius Fernando, dearest sister of Nimmi, Kenneth, Mystica, Ashley & Franco, sister-in-law of Anura, Nirmala, Eraj, Gihan, Marcus, late Oliver, Laetitia, Malinie, Duncan, Ida, Savio & Sunila. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond's Parlour, Borella on Monday 12th at 4.00 p.m. for Burial at St Thomas Church Burial Ground Kotte. 167, Stalmaj Housing Scheme, Athurugiriya. An Der Hahnenburg 65 Hannover Germany.