1st Year Remembrance of Ilona Gararth. Born: 02/10/1939. Called to Rest on: 22/05/2008

We laugh, we cry, we play our part, but behind it all has broken hearts. We hide our tears when we speak your name, for the ache in our hearts will always remain.

Father in Heaven hear out our prayers, look after mum with loving care.Be a good shepherd, don’t leave mum alone, love mum in Heaven as we did at home. Heart aches in this world can be many, to losing mum was worst than any. Often we sit, we sit alone and cry, we always ask the question why? But the saddest moment we ever had was when we had to let you go. If tears could build a stairway, memories build a lane. We’ll walk that lane to Heaven and bring you mum home again. 

Obituaries

ABDUL MAJEED MOHAMMED ISMAIL (Retired P.H.I.), dearly beloved husband of Noor Ismail (Fowzia), loving father of Inshirah, Shaira, Jazuli and Jezura, father-in-law of Iqbal, Naseer, Mumtaz and Rizmiya, passed away in Muscat, Oman on 15th May 2009.  Janaza and Burial took place in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman on 16th May 2009. No. 14/6, Auburn Side, Dehiwala. 

ABEYWARDENA - DHARMASENA SIRIPALA  (Abey) Formerly of CEB and LECO, beloved husband of late Maud (nee Sirimanne), loving father of Piyangi (Australia), father-in-law of Devindra Weerasooriya (Australia) and darling grandfather of Ayanthi and Duminda, brother of late Sirisena Dharmapala, brother-in-law of late Pearl, late Henry, Charlotte, Peter, James, Irene (UK) and Donald, expired. Cremation took place Saturday, May 16 in Melbourne. 61, Benkel Avenue, Cheltenham, Victoria 3192, Australia. Tel. +61395855543. 

DE SILVA - SOMA (nee WICKREMARATNA) Beloved wife of G.L. de Silva (ex - CCS and of UNICEF), loving mother of Prasanna (Australia, formerly of Ansell and Lanka Walltiles), Upul (Australia), Janaka (Veddagala Estate), Vajira (Canada) and Charith (UK), mother-in-law of Padmi, Amalka, Rasika and Elaine, grandmother of Hasith, Ruwangi, Visal, Vinul, Anouk and Sadhira, sister of late Prema, J.P. and Yaso. Cortege leaves residence 126/11, Allan Avenue, Dehiwela at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday 17th May 2009, for cremation at 4.30 p.m. at General Cemetery Kanatta, Borella. 

JANSZ (nee VANDERWERT) - Belinda Alice (Bella), dearly loved wife of Ainsley, passed away peacefully on 11 May, 2009 leaving behind siblings Molly (Australia), Polly (London) and Rollo (Sri Lanka). Burial on Monday (May 18) after funeral Mass commencing 10.30 a.m. offered at St Phillips Catholic Church, Blackburn North. No.1, Sheila Street, Blackburn, Victoria 3130, Australia. 

JOHN DHARMARATNAM RASIAH passed away peacefully on 10th May in London. His inspiration and love will be missed by his wife Shanthi and children, Nirupa, Dinesh and Niranjan. His thanksgiving and Farewell Service on the 22nd May 10 a.m. Holy Redemer Church, Church More Road, Streatham, UK. Informant Dr S.J.V. Richards, 100, Manning Place, Colombo 6. 

MAHENDRA RAJ PEIRIS passed away peacefully at L.A.C. +USC, Los Angeles Calif on Saturday April 18th 2009. Beloved husband of Thilaka Swarna Peiris, loving father of Gajendra Raj Peiris and Chamika Malmee Amarasinghe, father-in-law of Kushan Peiris and Kavi Amarasinghe, grandfather of Harith, Umeth and Yasara, loving son of late Richard Peiris and Deslin Rodrigo. Funeral rites were performed on Wednesday 22nd at Hollywood Funeral Home and cremated at 3 p.m. Special thanks to the staff at L.A.C. + UAC and all who shared our sorrow and help us in this time of despair. 

PERIES - ANNA Beloved wife of Edward, loving mother of Kumar, Milinda and Sharmini, grandmother of Danny , Tashiana, Dylani (Toronto, Canada), Matteo, Paolo (Morgantown, W.VA) and Alexander (Rockville, MD), was called into the hands of Jesus after weeks at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida. The remains interred at Ponte Vedra Valley Cemetery, Mausoleum after a Catholic Service on Thursday, May 14. A Memorial Service will follow in Silver Spring, Maryland. 

SAMITHA COORAY (GM Concord Ventures Nawakarama Nawaloka Group). Dearly beloved son of the late Vincent & Dixie. Darling thathie of Otarah, Dinesh & Oosha, dearest brother of Indira & Reggie, Jayantha & Dilruha, Prasanna & Gem, loving mama of Samantha & Ninjo, late Ruwani & Roshal, loving Bappi of Ravi & Savitha, Menaka & Ashanti, darling seeya mama of Suhanya, Dilan, Dhanuksha, Shevanka, Sonakshi, Amjin & Mihin, passed away on the 22.04.2009 & was cremated at a private funeral according to his wishes. 07, Senivirathna Rd, Hendala. 

SEBASTIAMPILLAI - G. (retired PHI). At rest with Jesus. Beloved husband of Rita, loving father of Raymond, Sujeewa, father-in-law of Emma, Dileep and grandfather of Chenthalan, Marisa, Mahilvan, Fleming, Adam and beloved brother of Xavier. Cortege leaves residence No. 122, Kotahena Street, Colombo-13 at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday 17th May, 2009. Burial at General Cemetery Kanatte Borella. 

KANNANGARA - K.W. (Retired Sri Lanka Navy). Loving husband of Therese, beloved father of Anslem (Australia), Susie (Late Tiny), Ophellia (Australia), son of late Anson and Mabel, brother of late Leslie, late George, Reeta, late Christie, Bernard, Rani and Felicia, loving father-in-law of Romainne (Australia), Brian (Australia), step-father of Dave (Dubai) and Valerie (USA), step-father-in-law of Minola, grandfather of Jade and Julianne, Joe, Renatha, Zac (Australia), Ivana (Dubai). Cortege leaves premises 18/A, Samaranayaka Square, Welisara at 3.30 p.m. 18th Monday for Burial at R.C. Section, Kanatte, Borella. (Australian papers please copy). Tel: +94 11 5837606. 

MAAS CHINDA AMOO Consultant Marine Engineer Solas Marine Lanka (P.V.T.) Ltd., Dearly beloved son of Mr & Mrs M.T. Amoo, loving husband of the late Wazeena (nee) Kanaka, beloved father of Sankilan (Burltex Lanka), Thurab (Student Willesden College International), father-in-law of Sasika and grandfather of Baby Shezarah, loving brother of Davy Burah (UK) and Dynee Maligaspe (Oman), brother-in-law of Kitchill Burah (UK) and Tilak Maligaspe (Oman), Naseer, Dileema, late Nihara, Bishani, Shihana and of Yamuna, Tony Assen, Rameen, Hameed, Nazar Ismail and Tuan Halaldeen, passed away peacefully on the 13th of May. Janaza was on the 13th of May at 4 p.m. at the Jawatha Muslim Burial Ground. The family thanks all who attended and otherwise communicated their condolences. 

MASTER KEITH BEVAN BENJAMIN  Darling son of Pas. Keith Benjamin and Urshula, dearly beloved brother of Chelcy and Chloe, loving grandson of Mrs Swarna Benjamin, Patricia and Indran Rajadurai, loving nephew of Sis. Princy and Sis. Peace (CPM), Sherine and Vivekanandan (Australia), cousin of Gordan and Adrian (Australia). Funeral service at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday the 19th May 2009. 64/14 A, Keels Houses, Canal Road, Hendala, Wattala. 

PAULPILLAI NOEL MANOHARAN At Rest with Jesus. Son of late P M Paul Pillai and Angela, beloved husband of Rajes, loving father of Dharshini, Dilani, Siranjiv, father-in-law of Janan Guy De Fontgaland, Danny Derose, grandfather of Jerusha, Jayden, Tony Delvin, son-in-law of late Victor, Sandrasegara and of Gerty Sandrasegara, brother of late Thanabalan and of Rathy Kulendran brother-in-law of Padmini, Rajkumar, Parimalam, Kulendran. Mortal remains lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour. Funeral on Monday the 18th of May at 4.30 p.m. 

THEIVENDRAN - S. (THEIVA)  Loving son of late Sinnathurai & Kamalambaal, son-in-law of late Seevartanam & Eswari, beloved husband of Bhavany, loving father of Shiyama (Switzerland), Sajeev (Commercial Bank, Vavuniya), Rajeev (France), Thatsutha (Switzerland), father-in-law of Ravitharan (Switzerland), Kalavathy (Vavuniya) & Suvanthan (Switzerland), affectionate grandfather of Tharishika, Tharshan, Tharanika, Shayanika, Anupriyan & Sameera, dearly loved brother of Pathmavathy (Canada), Punithavathy (Canada), Puvanendran (Canada), Pulenthiran (Colombo), Mahendran (Jaffna), Wimalawathy (Canada), Thilakawathy (Canada), Balendran (Canada), Rajendran (Canada), Yogendran (Canada), Yogawathy (England) and late Chandran, brother-in-law of late Balasingham, late Sathasivam, Sathyavathi, Vijayamalar, Ariyamalar, late Thurairajah, Wijayaratnam, Shantha, Saradadevi, Vyjanthimala, Wigneswaran, Sarveswaran & Priya, expired. Viewing on Saturday, May 16th 2009 at 96 1/6, Wasala Road, Kotahena (Residence) from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 17th 2009 at Jayaratne Funeral Home, Borella. Final rituals will be held at the Hindu Section, Kanatta at 4 p.m.

DE JONG - JEFFREY MICHAEL RODNEY  Safe in the Arms of Jesus. Beloved son of late Herbert & of Ovida, beloved husband of Katy Neliya (nee Paternoff), loving dad of Griffith & Neliya, brother of Rolf, Travis & Graham, son-in-law of late Norman & of Irene Paternott, brother-in-law of Cheryl, Tamaris, Rehana Patrick, Aubrey, Rodney, Hamish & Patsy. Funeral arrangements to be notified. # 51, Carmichael Road, East Oakleigh, Melbourne, Australia. 

WIJAYANAYAKE - ROHAN  Dearly beloved husband of Suji, son of late Christy and late Evelyn Wijayanayake, loving father of Shehan, Rukshan and Amindra, father-in-law of Shonine and Lisa, darling grandfather of Reshan and Dylan, brother of late Ariya and of Lakshman and Gamini, brother-in-law of Chrishanthie, Ranjinie and Shyamalee, Saliya Atapattu, Tissa and Shiela, Devika and Gamini, Mitabi and Walter, Kokila and Badre, Jivaka and Sarosh. Cortege leaves residence on Monday 18th May at 5.00 p.m. Cremation at General Cemetery Kanatte at 5.30 p.m. No. 40/6,Lake Gardens, Lake Drive, Rajagiriya.