The family of the late ACHALA WIJERATNE sincerely thank the Doctors and nursing staff of Asiri Hospital, relatives and friends who attended the funeral, sent messages of condolence and assisted us in numerous ways during our bereavement. We regret our inability to thank them individually.     303570 

You were with us at the hour we most needed you. We wish to express our heartfelt thank you and appreciation to all the relatives and friends who attended the funereal service of our mother late MRS SUSILA DEVI THIRUMENY. We also thank everyone for the floral tributes and the messages of condolence and to those of you, who assisted us in the numerous ways. While we thank everyone who attended the almsgiving, we also regret our inability to thank you all individually. May God bless you. Family members of the late Mrs Susila Devi Thirumeny.     304465

ALWIS - GREETA - Beloved wife of the late Yasadasa Alwis (Retired Government Press), loving mother of Nilanthi, Suramya and Niran (Proprietor, Studio Renaissance, Boralesgamuwa), mother-in-law of Denham Perera (DHL Express), Atula Abeyratne (Business) & Shirani, sister of Rev. Urugamuwe Sumanaransi Thero, Justin Weerakoon, Shanthi & Pushpa, darling Aththamma of Sandun, Senan & Nehan, expired. Cremation 6 p.m. at Boralesgamuwa Cemetery on 25th November 2012. Cortege leaves residence at 5.30 p.m. No. 09, Paropakara Mw., Boralesgamuwa.         304247 

FERNANDO - MANEL (retired Deputy Principal - St. Clares’ College) Beloved wife of late G.S.F. Weeraratne, loving mother of Saman (SRI FM) Roshan (Qatar Airways - Doha), Nishan (Dubai), mother-in-law of Nirosha and Chamari, sister of late Ranjith, Sarath (UK), Nelun (Lanka Hospital), grandmother of Senithi and Yashira, expired. Funeral on Sunday 25.11.2012 at Galkissa Cemetery at 5.00 p.m. Cortege leaves residence at 4.00 p.m. 19, Bodhirukkarama Road, Wellawatta. No flowers by request.          303897 

GAMAGE ESTHER CHANDRA (nee JAYASEKERA) (retired Teacher / Lecturer, Moratuwa & Colombo Universities) dearly beloved wife of the late Nelson, loving mother of Pradeep, Dilum and Nadisha, mother-in-law of Chirosha, Gishali and Chamila, grandmother of Shehara, Niraksha, Dinoo, Mahith, Dinuli, Daysha and Dinara, expired. Cortege leaves residence at 3.30 p.m. for Burial at Galkissa Cemetery on Sunday 25th November. No. 31, Upul Place, Sirimal Uyana, Ratmalana            304655

KIRTHISINGHE - FELIX Beloved husband of Rita Kirthisinghe, much loved father of Prithi, Prishanthi, Prasanna, Priya and Priyangie, father-in-law of Shankar, Rajini, Ronald and grandfather of Judy, Ashan, Harin, Roshentha, Shamal and Chrishni, passed away peacefully. Cortege leaves residence No.21, Udayarthoppuwa Road, Negombo at 3.00 p.m. on Monday 26th November for burial at General Cemetery, Negombo.     304622 

LEANAGE MARY ANNA - Loving wife of Hector Leanage (Seven Hills), mother of Dilkey Rodrigo, Sudantha Leanage, Vinodini Algama and grandmother of Ishara, Malinda, Shalinda, Natasha, Sheyanthi & Dilanga, expired. Cortege leaves residence No.60, Chilaw Road, Kochchikade at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday 25th November for burial at Pallanchena Cemetery.     303892 

MARAWILA - DR. MAYAL A. PERERA. Eldest son of late Marcus Perera and retired Teacher Monica Dias, beloved husband of Nilmini, loving father of Wageesha (Teacher of Jenings International School) Rameesha and Kaveesha (Ave Maria Convent, Negombo) brother of late Shyam, Ian (Businessman) Subashini, son-in-law of late Leslie Perera and Jasintha Jayakody, brother-in-law of Lasantha (Hotel Yenisi, Nuwaraeliya) Samantha (Businessman) and Prasantha, passed away peacefully at the age of 50 years. Funeral will take place at 4 pm on 25th Sunday at Catholic Church cemetery, Marawila. Horagolla, Marawila.     303254 

MUSTAPHA - HAMZA. Husband of Zuri (nee Musafer), father of Sherad, Zamin and Shamina, grandfather of Talisha, Kiara, Shamara, Shiann, Rayhaan, Teharah and Rashaad, expired on 9th November 2012 and the funeral was held on the same day.        304599 

NICHOLAS - RAYMOND (retired Vice Principal St. Joseph’s College to Rev. Dr. W.L.A. Don Peter, First Lay Principal in 1962). Husband of Beatrice Hapuarachchi, father of Bernardine & Malcolm Dias (USA), Cyril & Ruwani (Ranji), Frances & Anselm Perera (Oman) and Martin & Kumudini (Canada), brother of Christie, Marjie Smith, Melvin, Beryl and Edward, grandfather of Fredrica, Bernardine (US), Benjamin (UK), Florence, Beatrice & Fredrick (US), Indika, Neluka & Nuwanka (Canada) & Chandimal (Canada). Funeral arrnagements will be notified later.         304656

PERERA - FRANCIS PETER, (Retired Deputy Land Commissioner, Staff Member of St. Joseph’s College Colombo), beloved husband of the late Rita Malanee, loving father of Nirmalee (former SLBC), Rev. Fr. Anura Sylvester, Keerthi (SLBC), Susantha (SLBC), Gertrute and Threesa, father-in-law of Basil Jayantha (Amana Takaful), Roshani, Neela, Madura and Lalith (BWSC), ever loving grand father of Clement, Leon (staff of St. Joseph’s College), Kanishka, Nilakshi, Madhushan, Lakshan, Jude, Nikitha and Anjalee, passed away. Cortege leaves residence at 3.00 p.m. on 26th November 2012. Holy Mass at Fathima Church Battaramulla at 3.30 p.m. and burial at St. Thomas’ Church Cemetery, Kotte. 55/33, 1st Gemunu Lane, Subhuthipura, Battaramulla, 011-2864647.      303965 

PIYATISSA - PADMA Dearly beloved son of the late J.W. Piyatissa and Leela Piyatissa, much loved husband of Katsuko, darling apochchi of Naomi, Manjula and the late Shamindra, beloved brother of the late Gamini, the late Indra, Luckshmi, the late Surangani (Chutty) and Rajatha, loving brother-in-law of the late Thivanka, Lalith, Trixie, Mary, Swarna and Takaoka family (Japan), loving uncle of Navin, Avyinda, Sumali, Dilushi, Kalum, Oceanie, Danushka and Yasonil, father-in-law of Viran and Romani, darling seeya of Anjou, passed away peacefully. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour on Sunday 25th November at 2.45 p.m. Cremation at General Cemetery Borella at 4.00 p.m.     304257 

RANAWAKA - NANDA - Retired Teacher, former Registrar and Justice of the Peace of Maameeniya Godella, Bulathsinghala, passed away. Cremation will take place at 5.00 p.m. on Sunday, 25.11.2012 at the Dehigamala Public Cemetery. Bereaved children and grandchildren.     304619 

SALLY - MISS VARNA Daughter of Mr and Mrs Baba Hallavy Sally, sister of late Mithra Poothie Printha Hannan Seenar Aniff Sudu Lloyd Panja Endra Sayang Kuraish, expired on 10th November. Funeral 11th November at Kalutara. We sincerely thank all who helped and attended the funeral. Family members. 0712185664, 0771852026.         299321 

SAMARASINGHE - DR LIONEL Retired Director - Anti-Malaria Campaign. Beloved husband of Kamala, father of Vinodh, father-in-law of Shamali, grandfather of Dhiraj and son-in-law of late Mr A.G. Hinniappuhamy (Founder Chairman - Maliban Biscuit Manufactories (Pvt) Ltd) and Mrs Hinniappuhamy, passed away on 23rd November, 2012. A private funeral was held on 24th November, 2012 according to his wishes. No.4, Malalasekera Mawatha, Colombo 7.         304591 

SAVERIMUTHU - VIJAYANI (nee URSULA NICHOLAS), Relict of Lt. Col. Wilfred Saverimuthu, daughter of late Venus and Rosaline Nicholas, sister of Genevieve (Babani), late Victorine (Jayasiri), late Dr Roy Nicholas, Rev. Bro. Dr Emmanuel Nicholas FSC and Suhirham (Sugi), sister-in-law of late Hilda Arumainayagam, Hippolita Saverimuttu, late Emma Santhiapillai, Rita Sandrasagara, Celia Stanislaus, Naomi Saverimuttu, late Albert Ignatius, late Vijayan Thambyrajah, Dr Shanthini Nicholas and Aloy Peter (Gnani). The mortal remains will be at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour at 5.00 p.m. on Saturday 24th November. Cortege will leaves at 4.30 p.m. on Sunday 25th November for burial at the General Cemetery Kanatte, Borella (Roman Catholic Section).     304601

SIVALINGHAM - THOMAS THAMBIPILLAI - Age 77. Died on November 21, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska (USA) surrounded by his family, following a long battle with cancer. He was appointed by Ontario Lieutenant Governor as Councilor to the Ontario Professional Engineers Organization Canada 1999 - 2001. Former Deputy Director, Road Development Authority, Sri Lanka. Beloved husband of Saro (U.S.A.), dear father of Uthayan and Sanjeevan (U.S.A.), cherished father-in-law of Babita and Sharmila (U.S.A.), adored grandpa of Ananya, Ramani and Sundari (U.S.A.), beloved brother of late T. Suppiramaniam, T. Sivagnanam (Malaysia), Major General (Rtd) T. Sivashanmugam and Mrs Sivasothy Nadesan. Cremation held on November 21st. Visitation on Sunday, November 25th from 3.30 to 5.30 p.m. at the Reichmuth Funeral Home (U.S.A.). Contact Tel: 402-898-3734. 303969