ABEYEWARDENE - MAISIE - Beloved wife of late Hope, loving aunt of
Amarasiri and Caryl, Indranee and Asoka, Kumarraj and Jackie, sister of late
Lorna, expired. Cortege leaves 15/3, 10th Lane, Colombo 3 at 4.00 p.m. on
Sunday 3rd August, after a Service at 3.30 p.m. for burial at General Cemetery
Kanatte at 4.30 p.m.
AMENDRA - SAMMIE (retired RMP - Galle), husband of late Doreen, beloved
father of Nalin (Male) and Nayani, father-in-law of Kaushalya, grandfather of
Navomie, Nikshan and Bhashitha, expired. Cremation at Rawathawatte Cemtery at
3.30 p.m. No. 17/18, Sellapperumage Fernando Mw. Rawathawatte, Moratruwa.
DASS - VINCENT PAUL (Father) - Sole Proprietor of Vincent Bros. Beloved
son of late Mr & Mrs Nessammah Banabas, loving husband and cousin of late Pansy,
loving father of Shirlene (USA), Antonette Priyadharshini (USA), Rossitta (USA),
late Dr Vincent Ravindra (Ravi), Geraldene (USA), Denzil (USA) & stepfather of
Aruna De Silva, father-in-law of Ivor De Silva (Sri Lanka), Johnson Balachandran
(Sri Lanka), William (Splittler), Thomas (USA), Scott Fleming (USA), Maryhelan
(USA) & Leslie (USA), loving grandfather of Gehan De Silva, Krishan, Krisho,
Gloria, Kritijan all of Sri Lanka & Luke, Jesse, Tashina, Garette, Sharonrose,
Nevin, Nethan, Nehum, Hailey all of USA, beloved brother of late Edward, late
Grace Bastian & Baby Paul; peacefully went to be at rest with the Lord at the
age of 89 years while living all his life in Colombo, Sri Lanka on February 2nd
2008. Cortege left residence in Colombo after DRC & CPA Services at 3.00 p.m. on
February 9th 2008 for burial at the General Cemetery, Anglican Section, Borella
leaving behind all his children grieving forever. Also with deep sorrow our
brother and best friend DR VINCENT RAVINDRA STANILAUS SAMUEL (RAVI),
surprisingly was taken by the Lord at the age of 43 years on 26 March 2008 after
being in the Hospital in USA on life support for four nights to save his life.
He is the father of Sharonrose, Nevin, Nethan, Nehum and stepfather of Garrette
and the husband of Maryhelan. According to his wishes he was buried in USA. He
was laid to rest forever on March 31st 2008 at 10.00 a.m. leaving behind all his
sisters and brother forever grieving with loving & wonderful memories during his
short life on this earth. All members of the DASS family from USA thank very
much all friends and relations in Sri Lanka, USA & Australia who helped them in
numerous ways during their time of bereavement with our Dad and Brother, and
deeply regret the delay and inability to thank them individually.
EDWARDS - ANNAMMA (nee THOMAS) Anna passed away peacefully at home on
Monday July 28th, 2008 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Thomas
Edwards, precious mummy of David, Ernest (Helen), George (Noeline), Effie (Reg
De Silva), Kingsley (Vinodhini), Ivy and Devi (Opatha Goonasekara), loving
grandmother of Sithan, Rebecca, Sharmila, Tanuja, Sanjeeve, Charin, Tarisha,
Shashika, Kevin, Kavitha and Umesha, cherished great-grandmother of Maria,
Sarah, Ishan, Dante, Serena and Anika. She also leaves behind many other family
members and friends. Annamma was predeceased by her parents, Dr David William
and Ellie Thomas. Visitation from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, August 1st, 2008 at Kelly
Funeral Home at 2370 St. Joseph Boulevard, Orleans, Ontario. A funeral service
will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 at St. Helen’s Anglican
Church at 1234, Prestone Drive, Orleans, Ontario. The service will be officiated
by the Venerable Susan Churchill-Lackey and Reverend Peter Lackey. Ashes to be
interred in Sri Lanka at a later date. Ivy Edwards, 1598, Des Grives
Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario, K1C 5C1, Canada.
FATHIMA RINOOZI - Beloved wife of M.M.A. Riza (Attorney-at-Law), loving
mother of Ahmed Riza (Ernst & Young), Noor Raihan (Presbyterian Balika),
daughter of late Dr Ziyad Awn & late Noorul Hamza, daughter-in-law of late M.H.M.
Mohideen & late Haleemathus Saidiya, loving niece of late M.A.C. Thowfeek & late
Sithy Zowhariya, sister of Majid (Barwil Meridian), Rozanee, Rizvi & Fazal
(Anglo Asian Travels), sister-in-law of Leena (Barwil Meridian), late Alavi, Al
Haj Farees, Fazeena, late Jiffry, Al Haj Azfer (Austria), Al Haj Aslam, Al Haj
Mohamed (Austria), Azmi (Bairaha), Al Haja Hibishiya, Maziya, Zeeniya, Al Haj
Akram (Dubai), Moulavi Ahmed Shah (Jamali), expired. Janaza took place on 31st
July 2008 at Maligawatte Muslim Burial Ground. The family wish to thank all
relations, friends & well-wishers who attended the funeral, sent messages of
condolence & assisted us in numerous ways during the time of our grief. We
regret our inability to thank them individually. No. 19, Mount Pleasant,
Baseline Road, Colombo 9.
HEENNILAME - MRS KARUNA - of Vijaya Road, Gampaha. Beloved wife of Dr R.M.
Heennilame, loving mother of Dr Kalana (National Hospital, Colombo), Nirupa
(Arthur C Clark Centre), Anjula (Sweden), mother-in-law of Nayanakumari,
Chandana (Research Scientist) and Nilu, expired. Funeral will be held at 6.00
p.m. on Monday 4 August at Kasagahawatte Crematorium, Gampaha. 51/11, Vijaya
Place, Gampaha. Tel. 0332226537.
JAFFAR - SITHY HAFEELA passed away peacefully on 30th July 2008 (26th
Rajab Hijri 1429). Beloved wife of late Jaffar Abu Bakr, loving mother of late
Sidkey, Hizby, Rubeena, and Raaliya, mother-in-law of Sabreena Hizby, Fulail
Mahdi and Mahdi Nizar, daughter of late Mr and Mrs Hashim, daughter-in-law of
late Mr and Mrs Al-Haj Abu Bakr, sister of Mahaaz Hashim and Mrs Shakira sanoon,
sister-in-law of Rimaaya Mahaaz and loving grandmother of Yusra, Hizrina,
Farhaza, Hizra, Maarif, Hibrahem, Rumaize, Mahfuz and Yunus. Janaza took place
on 30th July 2008 at Kuppiyawatte Burial Ground. May Almighty Allah grant her
‘Jennathul Firdouse’. 17, Forbes Road, Colombo 10.
MALLIKARATCHY - REGINALD LESLIE - Beloved husband of Lakshmidevi and
darling father of Charith, Prabodhika, Manorie and Sujith, father-in-law of
Vipuli, Nadeeka and Nalika, passed away. Cortege leaves residence at 3.00 p.m.
on 3rd August for Cremation at Gampola Municipal Council Crematorium, 51,
Dharmakeerthi Mawatha, Singhapitiya, Gampola.
NANAYAKKARA, D.D.R. (Don Dharmapala Rajawasala) Retired Deputy Principal
of Royal College, Colombo, beloved husband of the late Dharma Nanayakkara,
loving father of Sanath Nanayakkara, father-in-law of Maya Nanayakkara,
grandfather of Shanil & Amil Nanayakkara, passed away in Sydney New South
Wales Australia on 21st March 2007 and cremated in Sydney. Ashes will be
interred at the Mount Lavinia Cemetery at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday 6th August
2008.
PIETERSZ - JOYCE DASSLINE (nee KERN) Wife of late Lulu (LA) Pietersz,
mother of Franklyne (Canada), Jenny (Australia), Lester and Lorrimer,
mother-in-law of Romaine (Canada), Jeffo Ruston (Australia), Tina and Nilanthi (BOI),
grandmother of Willam and Allen (Canada), Christoble, Clement and Jeffrey
(Australia), Trissette, Richie, Randy, Joshua, Natalie and Jeremiah, sister of
late Ruby, Stanley (UK), late Colvin, late Eunice, Shelton, Kingsley and late
Rex. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour at 4.00 p.m. on Monday 4th
August 2008. Burial at General Cemetery Kanatte (Anglican Section).
THILAKARATNE - WIJAYA (former Deputy Secretary (Finance) Central Provincial
Council & Chief Executive Officer Milco (Pvt) Ltd., Narahenpita). Beloved son of
late Mr & Mrs K.B. Gunawardena of Maturata, brother of Thilakaratne brothers &
sisters, husband of Sujatha (Super Grade Branch, Bank of Ceylon - Kandy), father
of Shivanka, Shivanthi & Indika, father-in-law of Uditha Boyagoda, expired on
31.07.2008. Cremation will take place at the Kandy Mahaiyawa Cemetery at 3.30
p.m. on 03.08.2008.
VALLIPURAM - NAGARATNAM formerly Veterinary Surgeon, Ceylon, and Senior
Research Fellow in NAPRI, Zaria, Nigeria, Senior Lecturer in CAAS, Kaduna,
Nigeria, beloved husband of Sakuntala, father/father-in-law of Radhakrishnan/Sureka
of Toronto, Canada and Rabindran/Bawananthini of New Jersey, USA, ever loving
grandfather to Suramiya, Harish and Anjali, passed away on July 26, 2008 after a
5-year battle with multiple myeloma. As desired by him a cremation took place on
July 30, 2008 at Toronto, Canada. Donations made to the local cancer society or
a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Communications to Sakuntala 416
265 8961 ([email protected]), Radhakrishnan 416 291 2040 ([email protected]),
Rabindran 609 632 1251 ([email protected])
WIJETILLEKE - UPALI (retired Grama Niladari), beloved husband of Shanthi
Panditha, loving father of Chammi, loving brother of K.K.G.D. Piyadasa, Soma,
Greta, Chandra, Padma and loving uncle of Ishan Wijetilleke (Divisional
Secretary - Morawewa), expired under tragic circumstances. Funeral will be on
Sunday 03rd at 4.00 p.m. Katukoliha, Dodanduwa.
WIJITHA SILVA - SHANTHI - Loving wife of Kithsiri (Proprietor, Wijitha
Auto Works - Dubai), mother of Ishira (Managing Director, Wijitha Auto Works -
Dubai), Naresh (Pilot Instructor of Asian Aviation Centre) and Nushari,
mother-in-law of Manuja, sister of Sujatha, Seetha, Moli and Rohan (Australia),
passed away. Cortege leaves residence No.17/3, Mahindarama Road, Ratmalana
at 3.15 p.m. on Sunday 3rd of August. Cremation at General Cemetery Mount
Lavinia at 4.00 p.m.
DE ALWIS - D. PREMACHANDRA - (J.P.) Beloved
husband of Mrs. D.K. De Alwis (Retired Teacher), dearest father of Mrs
Anura Biyanka De Alwis (Malamulla M.V.), Capt. Sudath Rohan De Alwis
(Master, Ceyline Shipping), Mrs. Deepika Priyangani De Alwis (Hirigalgodalle
P.V.), father-in-law of Bandusena Gunathilaka, Mrs. Indika De Alwis,
G.H.M. Gamini (Packlan Leytex, Tebuwana), passed away on 1st August.
Cortege leaves residence (50A, Center Road, Talpitiya, Wadduwa)
at 5 p.m. on 4th August. Cremation will take place at Pothupitiya
General Cemetery at 6 p.m.
FERNANDO - MARY AGNES Beloved wife of the late
Robert Fernando, beloved mother of Roshan and Lalindra (Wijeratne & Co.),
mother-in-law of Niroshi, fond achchi of Sandali and Dimalka, expired. Cortege
leaves residence on Sunday 3rd at 4 p.m. for service at St. Mary’s Church.
Burial at Bolawatte Cemetery, Bolawatte, Waikkala.
JAYASINGHE - SIRIPALA (Retired Deputy Director -
Ministry of Fisheries). Beloved husband of Lalitha Jayasinghe (Retired
Administration Officer, Public Health), loving father of Indika, Udara
(Aquaculture Officer) and Charitha (Lanka Orix Insurance), father-in-law of
Thushara (Engineer - Sevenseas - Oman) and Kumudu (General Hospital - Kalutara),
expired. Cremation on Monday 4th at 5 p.m. at Bentota Crematorium. “Thambara”,
Divlanawatte, Bentota.
KANAPATHIPILLAI - MRS. THANGAMMAH of
Maravanpulavu, Thenmaraatchi, Jaffna, passed away on 01.08.2008 in Chennai.
She was the relict of M. Kanapathipillai of Maravanpulavu and mother of
Sarojinidevi Sivasubramaniam of Aiyanar Koviladdy, Sachithananthan of
Maravanpulavu and Shanthadevi Ragunadha Mudhaliyar of Neeraaviyadi, Jaffna. Her
remains were cremated at Besant Nagar Crematorium at Chennai on 02.08.2008.
Information: V. Ramanan, T.Ph. 2574094, 0777324184.
SEYONE - VELAUTHA (Retd. Asst. Superintendent of
Surveys) passed away peacefully on 2nd August. Beloved husband of late Seetha
Devi, loving father of Kulendra Seyone (Seylan Bank), loving father-in-law of
Dr. Vathsala, precious grandfather of Janani and Harishanker, beloved brother of
late Rajalakshmy Sabaratnam, Vetharanya Seyone, Visakha Seyone and Thanalakshmy
Kunanayagam. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour at 9.30 a.m. on
Sunday 3rd August. Cremation at General Cemetery Kanatte at 10.00 a.m. according
to his wishes.
SILVA RAJ (ARUMADURA LAWRENCE RAJENDRA) Husband of
Jacintha (Sweeden), loving father of Pushparaj and Dilinie (both in Sweeden),
son of late Alphonsus and Princy Silva, brother of Lal and Srimanie,
brother-in-law of Malkanthi and Rohan Gunaratne, expired. Cortege leaves
residence 22, Mahindarama Road, Ratmalana at 4 p.m. on Monday, 4th August
for Burial at St. Rita’s Cemetery, Ratmalana. |