AMBALAVANAR SIVARAJAH Professor of Political Science University of Peradeniya, husband of Jeyaluxmy, father of Yasodha, Ilango, Ilamaran, son of late Mr and Mrs Ambalavanar, son-in-law of late Mr & Mrs Kanagaratnam, father-in-law of Ahilan, Ajantha, grandfather of Akshayan, Koushikan, expired on 13-09-2007. Remains at C55, Augustha Hill, Peradeniya till Monday 17-09-2007 12.00 noon and University Arts Theatre till 3.00 p.m. Cremation at Mahaiyawa Cemetery at 4.00 p.m. Jeyaluxmy Sivarajh 081-2389317.

DE SILVA - TROY - Son of Claudette & late Annesly Mervin De Silva (Billy), husband of Manik, father of Joanna, Jessica & Jesen, brother of Micheal & Ricky. Burial on 16th Sunday. Cortege leaves residence for Burial at Mt. Lavinia Cemetery at 3.30 p.m. 51/10, Pepiliyana Road, Gangodawila, Nugegoda.

DE ZILVA COS - CHRISTOPHER With deep sadness we announce his passing on Tuesday 4th September in Melbourne Australia. A loving husband, Chris made complete the love of his life, wife - Daphne. He leaves an indelible mark on the lives of his sons and daughters-in-law Michael and Erica, Kevin and Julie, his daughter Jessica and his grand-daughter Olivia, loving brother of Leonard, Iris (dec.) and Betty (dec.). He will be deeply missed by relatives and friends who came to love Chris for his intellect and selfless nature.

MANOHARAN - MRS PHILOMINA Beloved wife of late Mr Cyril Manoharan (Kahagalla Estate, Haputale), loving mother of Dr Augustine (Rajan), Ignatius (Ramani) and Bridget (Raathi), mother-in-law of Subodhini, grandmother of late Niranjan, Vishali and Naveesha and sister of Sr. Carmela, Benjamin, Udhaya and Kannan. Cortege leaves Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella at 2 p.m. 16th Sunday for Burial at the Roman Catholic Section, Kanatte.

PEIRIS (Nee COREA) DAMAYANTHI Beloved wife of Nimal, loving mother of Niresha (TCL Pilimatalawa) and Shanitha (CIC), mother-in-law of Lalitha, daughter of late Russel and Ernestine Corea, sister of late Mayadunne Corea, Nalini, Shirani, Kamini and Chandrani, sister-in-law of Rev. Canon Lakshman Peiris, Sirimal, Monica, Rita, late Vincent, Richard, late Christopher (Kitty) and late Brian. Service at Barney Raymond’s Parlour at 9.30 a.m. on Sunday 16th September followed by burial at General Cemetery Kanatte (Anglican Section).

PERERA - MAUREEN CLARICE - Wife of Edither G. Perera, retired Superintendent of Prisons, mother of Eraj Mohan, Rohan, Mahes, Tri Star Apparel Exports Pvt. Ltd and Shanthilal Pryasith, Ranki Engineering Pvt. Ltd., mother-in-law of Indika Prasadee, Water Board, Dehiwela and Neluka, Seylan Bank, Mount Lavinia, grandmother of Adeepa, Deelaka, Nadeethi and Sithika, sister of Eric, Mildred, Monica, Manel and late Harold and Shelton. Cortege leaves residence No. 26, Veluvanarama Road, Rawatawatta, Moratuwa at 3.30 p.m. on 16.09.2007 for Service at Holy Emmanuel Church and for Burial thereafter. Tel. 2645418.

SAMARAWICKRAMA - ERVIN Son of Sumana and late Dharmathilake, husband of Anula, father of Chaminda, Thushara and Sumudu, father-in-law of Gayathri, Chandrika and Neil, brother of Sarath, Ranji, Susila and late Nimal, brother-in-law of Chandra, Ramani and Jayasinghe, expired. Cortege leaves residence on 16th Sunday at 3 p.m. for Interment at Hunupitiya General Cemetery. No. 44-E Gamunu Mw, Hunupitiya, Wattala. Tel. 2936900.

DE LIMA - RHODA At Rest with Jesus. Dearly beloved wife of the late Christy, loving mother of Christelle (Australia) and Noelle (LOLC), mother-in-law of Henry Rodrigoe (Australia) and Rohan Dias (Trans Global Lanka), loving nana of Megan and Heyden (Australia), Ronali (Dialog Telekom), Shenali and Sonali. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday 16th September. Burial at General Cemetery, Kanatte (Roman Catholic Section). No. 19, De Alwis Place, Dehiwela.

DE SILVA - SRIMATHIE Beloved wife of Srikantha, precious mother & mother-in-law of Prasanna & Chandima (U.K.), Ranil & Nilky, loving grandmother of Chanilka and Roshan, sister of late Luxman, Hemachandra, Chandrasoma, Anula & Padma (U.K.). Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour at 4.30 p.m. on Sunday 16th September. Cremation at General Cemetery, Kanatte at 5.00 p.m. No. 113/6, Treasure Gardens, Soratha Mawatha, Gangodawila, Nugegoda.

GUNASEKERA - NELUM (Nee GUNAWARDENA) At Rest with Jesus. Formerly staff St. Mary’s College, Veyangoda, dearly beloved wife of Richard Paul (Dickie), loving sister of late Cyril, Harry and Percy and, of Revd. Sam, Manel, Kumudu and Kusum, passed away peacefully in Los Angeles, USA. Memorial Service will be notified later. 455/3, School Lane, Pelawatte, Battaramulla.

RANATUNGA - MR. SUMANASIRI Justice of the Peace. (Chairman & Founder of Udugampola, Ranatunga Motors Private Limited) - (Ranomoto Group of Companies). Beloved husband of Hilda, precious father of Anil, father-in-law of Nelunika, affectionate grandfather of Himasha and Dilash, expired. Cremation at 3.00 p.m. on Monday the 17th September, 2007 at Udugampola. Ranatunga Motors, Udugampola.

SOMASIRI - DR. S. Retired Director of Natural Resources. Dept of Agriculture Peradeniya. Beloved husband of Chandra, loving father of Dr. Aruna (Vancouver Canada) and Madhawa (Idaho USA), father-in-law of Kalani Ratnabharathi, passed away on the 13th September. Cremation takes place at Idaho Falls, U.S.A. on the 15th September 5.00 p.m. Ashes will be brought to Sri Lanka in the near future. [email protected] 26B, Deveni Rajasingha Mawatha, Kandy.