REV. BRO. ALEXANDER CYRILLUS FSC, De La Salle Brother, former Director of De Mezenod College, Kandana, St. Anne’s College, Kurunegala, St. Anthony’s College, Wattala, St. Benedict’s College, Kotahena, and the fomer Provincial Visitor (from 1979 to 1981) passed away peacefully. His remains will be at the Provincialate Chapel, 130, De La Salle Street, Colombo 15, from 10 a.m. on Sunday 9th January to 10 a.m. on Monday 10th January, where a Holy Mass will be clebrated at 6 p.m. on Sunday. His mortal remains will be taken to St. Lucia’s Cathedral at 11 a.m. on Monday. After funeral mass at 02.30 p.m. at the Cathedral, burial will take place at Madampitiya Cemetery. (The funeral procession will proceed on Bloemendhal Road). 008056

ATUKORALE - K.W.G. (WICKRAMA) - Dearly beloved husband of Idrani, loving father of Chanaka, Deshini and Krishni, father-in-law of Neranjani and Mahes Abeyewardena an orale, Sita and Dr. Ronnie Wijewantha, Ranjith and Srimal Atukorale, Chitra and late D. Samaratunge, Vinitha and late Robin Talwatte, late Walwin and Nicollette Goonetilleke and Nimala and Gamini Attygalle, passed away peacefully. Cortege leaves residence at 10.00 a.m. on Sunday 9th January, 2011. Cremation at 10.30 a.m. at the General Cemetery, Borella. 102/1, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 7. (No flowers by request). 008041

EDWARD - MRS. FELICIA - Beloved wife of late Thurai, darling mother of Reeves (USA), Johann (Fedex) and Roger (Doha), mother-in-law of Nilanka (U.S.A.), grandmother of Shanali, Nadeesha and Ashan (U.S.A.). Cortege leaves residence No. 20A, 32nd Lane, Wellawatte, Colombo at 4 p.m. on 10th January 2011. Service and burial at Borella Cemetery. 007561

FERNANDO - DR. LILY (nee LAWRENCE) - Wife of Dr. Lesley Fernando, loving sister of late Margaret, Annal, Christine, Elizabeth Sunderampillai, Harriet Sabapathypillai, Gunaratnam, Kulam, Rasiah Lawrence and Grace Balasunderam, entered into Glory on 07.01.2011. Funeral service 10.30 a.m. on Monday 10.01.2011 at Jayaratna Parlour Borella. Cortege leaves 11 a.m. for burial at General Cemetery Kanatte Anglican Section. 007963

GUNAWARDANA - At Rest with Jesus - FLORENCE GUNAWARDANA - Dearly beloved wife of late Ven. Sam Gunawardana, much loved and precious amma of Vijitha, Pujitha, Rajitha and Ajitha, and loved mother-in-law of Nihal, Erika, and Minoli, darling grandmother of Nisala, Christian, Anoushka, Anja and Avishka. Funeral Service will be on Sunday, 9 January 2011, at 3.00 p.m .at St. John’s Church, Getambe, Kandy. Cortege leaves residence at 1.45 p.m. from 30/9, Bangalawatte, Lewella Road, Kandy. 008060

GUNAWARDANA - At Rest with Jesus - FLORENCE GUNAWARDANA - Dearly beloved wife of late Ven. Sam Gunawardana, sister of Charlotte, Emy and late Matilda, sister-in-law of C.D.R. Joseph, V. Gunaratnam, late Vijayaratnam, Cyril, Harry, Percy, Nelum Gunasekera and of Manel Jayasinghe, Kumudu Udugama and Kusum Wickramaratne.   Funeral Service will be on Sunday, 9 January 2011, at 3.00 p.m. at St. John’s Church, Getambe, Kandy. Cortege leaves residence at 1.45 p.m. from 30/9, Bangalawatte, Lewella Road, Kandy. 008057

JAFFERJEE - RAIHANA - Wife of late Sheik Abbas I Jafferjee, mother of late Shabbir, Iqbal, Dilshad (Diloo) and Zahid, mother-in-law of Taher, Fehmida, Tasneem and Zakera, grandmother of Ali Asghar, Nisreen, Ammar, Munira, Ali Akbar, Taher and Abbas, expired on 28/12/10. funeral took place on 29/12/10.              002794

MATURATA - NIMAL (Retired SLAS Officer). Husband of Premalatha, father of Sajeevani & Kamani, father-in-law of Piyananda (Chandana), Duminda, brother of Padmini, Sunil, Gamini, Ranjith, brother-in-law of Gunasena, Jayanthi, Priya and Kumari, expired on 8th January. Funeral arrangements will be notified later. 59/69, Talagolla, Ragama. Tel. 011-2958650.  008068

MOHAMED - AL HAJ M.F.S (Dr) - of Mahamodara Galle - son of late Mr & Mrs. M.S. Fareed and son-in-law of late I.L.M. Suffian and Jawahira Suffian dearly beloved husband of Sithy Suhaila loving father of Raushan, Niroza and Fazna, father-in-law of Azim, farhaz and Shibly, grandfather of Inaam, Sarah, Salma and Shayma, brother of Razik, late Hibathullah, Risham, late Noorul Areefa and Awfa, brother-in-law of Muzammil, Azmey, Zindha, Zaheena, Aadilah, Kharthuna, Dr. Shuaib, Dr. Haniffa, Jazeema, Rameena, Minna, Cader and Musthafa. 17, Fernando Gardens, Dehiwela. Janaza took place on Thursday 6th January for burial at Dehiwela Muslim Burial ground. 003958

NANAYAKKARA - D.E.F. (Chartered Accountant). Beloved husband of Bandu Karunarathne, loving father of Ganga, Dishan and Dinusha, loving father-in-law of Samantha, Anuradha and Indika, loving grandfather of Savithi, Thisal, Sevin and Yasiru, passed away. Cortege leaves residence at 5.00 p.m. on Sunday 09th for Udahamulla Cemetery.  No. 20, Kanatta Road, Gangodawila, Nugegoda. 007955

PEERIS - LALITH MALWATTAGE - (Old Westlite) Dearly beloved husband of Nilani (nee Sugathadasa), loving father of Ravishan and Charith (Wesley College), son of late M.H.L. Peeris and Nelun, loving brother of Senani Kumar (USA), Suraj Chrishan (Japan) and Saliya, Brother-in-law of Shiranee, Nilmini and Duminda. Remains lie at Barney Raymonds Funeral Parlour, Borella. Funeral on Sunday the 9th of January at 4.00 p.m. for Burial at General Cemetery, Borealla - Anglican Section. 003210

PEIRIS - DR. RANJITH (Anti-Leprosy Campaign - NHSL, Royal College ‘63 Batch). Beloved husband of Dr. Sriyani (OPD-NHSL), loving father of Dulesh, Nimeshi & Thameesha, son of late Mr. & Mrs. B.S. Peiris, son-in-law of late Mr. Gunawardana & Mrs. Gunawardana, brother of Geetha, Gamini, Gaya, Prof. Colin & Kapila, brother-in-law of Upali, Rohana, Dr. Ramani, Pushpa & Jagath. Cortege leaves residence 11/1, Circular Road, Mount Lavinia. Tel. 2739311, on Sunday 9th January 2011 by 4 p.m. to Mount Lavinia Cemetery. Cremation at 5 p.m. Foreign papers please copy. 007491

PUNCHALINGAM - MRS. THEIVANAI (Retired Teacher - St. Clares Balika Maha Vidyalaya - Colombo-06). Beloved wife of late S. Punchalingam (Financial Controller - Stassens), loving mother of Inthyka. Remains lie at home. Cremation on Sunday 9th January at 3 p.m. General Cemetery Kanatte, Borella (Hindu Section). 78/6, W.A. Silva Mawatha, Colombo-06. Information: Daughter - Inthyka T.P. 0112586038. 008065

RAJARATNAM TERERNCIA - JAYAMINI (nee ANANDAPPA) expired. On 5th January 2011. Daughter of late Basil & Florie Anandappa, beloved wife of S.M. Rajaratnam, loving mother of Sherna, Grishkumar, Ranjan & Wasantha, mother-in-law of Chaminda Cassichetty & Shoba, loving grandmother of Oshane. Final rites were performed according to her wishes on 05-01-2011. 116/16, St Mary’s Road, Kandana. 011-3128661. 004896

RATNASABAPATHY - Mrs. BHUVANESHWARI (DHEVI) - (New Zealand). Beloved wife of Ratnasabapathy (retired Commissioner - Inland Revenue Dept.), daughter of the late Dr. V.T. Pasupati and Mrs. Pasupati of Katuriarar Valavu, Kasturiar Road, Jaffna, daughter-in-law of late Mr. M.S. Kandasamy and Mrs. Kandasamy of Puloly East, Pt. Pedro, mother of Janarthanan (U.K), Yogesh-Cathiravel (New Zealand), late Dr. Sashidharan (UK), Dr. Yogini (New Zealand), mother-in-law of Kalashini (UK), grandmother of Haresh and Ganesh (New Zealand), sister/sister-in-law of Dr. Vaidheesh & Siva Pasupati (New Zealand), Shiva & Punitham Pasupati (Australia), Samy & Isha Pasupati (Australia), Dr. Jega & late Dr. Nimala Pasupati (New Zealand) and Dr. Yogu & Dr. Nalayini Pasupati (New Zealand), expired on 30th December, 2010. Funeral took place on 2nd January, 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand. Contact No. 006495292514. 84 - 86, Portland Road, Remuera, Auckland 5, New Zealand. 005841

RODRIGO - MAHESA - Dearly beloved husband of Yoga, loving father of Tarini and Maithra, father-in-law of Mike Vosper, brother of Indrani, Sintha, Devaka and Kantha, darling seeya of Kiran, Camilla, Dylan, Nicole and Joelle. Cortege leaves residence 69/8A, 2nd Lane, off Senanayake Avenue, Nawala at 2.00 p.m. on Sunday 09th January. Cremation at General Cemetery Kanatte at 3.00 p.m. No flowers by request. 008042

SAM RAJ DANIEL (former CC of Halpe Estate - Tummodara). Loving wife of Selesty, loving father of Christini, Justin (A.C. Paul & Co. Ltd.), Sereni, Regini, Selvin (Mercantile Eng. Tools Ltd.) & Robin (Cambridge Traders), father-in-law of late Tomas Jacob, Beatrice, Joseph Arulanandham (Burani), late Andrew Harding, Rani & Jenifer, grandfather of Lorene (CIS), Dickson (Rhino), Jeffry, Jennifer, Winston, Adrian (Price-water Coopers), Julian (A.C. Paul), Alexander (BDO), Rukshan (Pilot Stationers), Chrishan (A.C. Paul), Brian (Diamond Shipping), Joanne (Ladies College), Dianne (Ladies College), died peacefully on 07.01.2011. Cortege leaves residence 138/26, 1st Lane, Ukwatte, Avissawella for burial on 9th Sunday 2011 at 2.30 p.m. to St. Barnabas Church, Avissawella. 008040

VISWASAM - THILAKA (nee WICKRAMASINGHE). Beloved wife of Dennis, loving mother of Dhanika and Mihitha, dearest mother-in-law of Thanu, darling grandmother of Dheemanth, daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs L.I. Wickramasinghe, sister of Chandra, Padma, Vijitha, late L.N.E. Wickramasinghe and late Nalini Jayawardena, expired. Remains will lie at A.F. Raymond Funeral Parlour from 11 a.m. on Sunday 9th January. Cremation at General Cemetery, Borella, on Wednesday 12th January 2011 at 3 p.m. No flowers by request. 8A, Fairline Road, Dehiwala. 008067

XAVIER BENJAMIN FRED RASATHURAI - Beloved husband of late Elizabeth, father of Sharmini Mohanraj and Shanthini Niles, father-in-law of Mohanraj and A.P. Niles, grandfather of Saumya and Divya Mohanraj, Vasanthakumar and Vathani Niles, brother of late Rasaratnam, late Rasanayagam, late Pushpam, Sellamany, Stella and Rajasingham. Funeral service at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour Borella, today, Sunday 9th at 4 p.m. and Burial thereafter at Kanatte Borella R.C. Section. 155A, Suvisuddharama Road, off Havelock Road, Colombo 6. 008066