CUNCHEER - SITHIE RASHEEDA (Flory) nee AMJADEEN - Beloved wife of Marhoom Mohamed Farook (Johnny), loving mother of Marhoom Ismath Dilshan, Shanaz Rizana (Shano) - Dept. of Forensic Medicine, Medical Faculty of Colombo and Sharaz (Pearl) - Gateway College, Kandy, loving mother-in-law of Dr Saliheen Packeer - National Hospital, Colombo and Shaheed Buksh (Rafie) - Qatar, everloving grandmother of Naushara, Emina and Nashita, loving sister of Marhoom Mohamed Shafideen (Sandow), Marhoom Wazir (Bobby), Fazil (Roy), Nilam (Sana), Ramzany (Rani), Marhoom Fuard (Raja), Buksh (George) - Ukraine and Fawziya and sister-in-law of Zareena, Nabeesa, Waheeda, Marhooma Fareeda, G.B., Leeda and Ashad, sister-in-law of Branudeen (Starlo), Fareeda (Newleen), Zareena and Zuliha (Sweeta), expired on Friday 22nd of February 2013 at Rahina Estate, Aranayake. Janaza took place at Mawathagoda Jummah Mosque, Aranayake. The family members wish to thank all those who attended the funeral and sent messages of condolence and helped in numerous ways. 96, De Melwatte, Koswatte, Nawala, Rajagiriya. 0774596488.            048801 

Suriyawansa, Dr.Devika Shiromani De Silva- Our heartfelt appreciation an sincere thanks to all who expressed sympathy by their presence, tributes, messages and extended assistance and support in numerous ways on the passing away of a devoted sister, A loving aunt. We particularly remember the Buddhist Clergy, The Doctors, Nurses, Support Staff of the hospitals where she was cared for during her illness, Her Students, Patients, Collegues, Friends, Relatives and Neighbours. Suriyawansa Family.          050589 

The family members of the late ERIC SACHEEN SELVARAJAH BLANCHARD wish to express our sincere gratitude to priests, relatives and friends who attended the funeral on 12.1.2013, sent floral tributes and messages of condolence. We also thank all those who helped us in numerous ways during our bereavement. We regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually. Mrs Jeyaranjini Blanchard, Mr & Mrs K.S. Thisairasa, Mrs Rugitha Rajaratnam.            048813 

We the family members of the late Miss TRISHIKA SHEVONA FERNANDO, a past student of St. Bridget’s Convent, Colombo 07, Montessori Teacher of Lyceum International, Wattala sincerely thank the clergy, the Management and staff of Lyceum School for their magnanimous support, relatives and friends who attended the funeral, sent floral tributes and messages of condolence. Our thanks also go out to those who helped us in numerous ways during the time of our bereavement. We regret our inability to thank one and all individually. Remzie, Swina, Nichola Fernando and Deanne and Nishan Pullenayagam. 923, Aluthmawatha Road, Mutwal, Colombo 15.           053744

AZHAR - BIN ANVAR - Dr Eng. BIN ANVAR AZHAR’s Janaza took place on 2nd February 2013 at Dehiwala Grand Jummah Mosque. Retired Safety and Loss Prevention Engineer, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Jeddah: Tyre Corporation, Kelaniya, Alumni - Trinity College, Kandy, Hardy Institute, Ampara, Homoeopathic Medical College, Ragama, Members - Institution of Incorporated Engineers Sri Lanka (IIESL), Toastmaster Club IIESL, American Institute of Safety Engineers (AISE), dearly beloved husband of Haneem, loving father of Fazley, Farhad and Shameena, father-in-law of Riaz, Khadija and Fazeena, darling grandfather of Sofiya, Nabeel, Amrah, Aqeel, Saba, Rashaadh and Aaliya, son of the late Al-haj Anvar Amirdeen of Kandy and the late Ummu Sameera of Colombo, loving brother of Faizer Amirdeen, Mareena, the late Shafie, the late Bishrul, Begum, Rozia, Kamila, Fareena, the late Refai, son-in-law of the late Al-haj Nizamdeen and the late Quarathul Iyne of Kalutara, brother-in-law of the late Hassen, Hamza, Haneef, Fathima and Fazeena. The family wishes to thank those who attended the funeral and expressed their condolences. They regret their inability to thank them individually. 43/3, Rupasinghe Mawatha, Nedimala, Dehiwala. 6, Rodrigo Lane, Dehiwala (permanent address).            053391 

EDWARD BRANDIS DE SARAM - Former General Manager of Ceylon Transport Board, peacefully passed away at the age of 91 (28-12-1921 to 22-02-2013) in Melbourne, Australia. Husband of Mavis, loving father of Delarine, Everard, Rohan & Shirani, father-in-law of Arnold, Poorna, Lydia & Tony, beloved grandfather of Casandra, Andrea, Rebecca, Brad, candice, Sharlene, Celeste, Keisha, Naomi & Samantha, great grandfather of Evan, son of the late George Edward de Saram & the late Sophia Augusta Jayewardene of Gampaha, brother of the late Eileen, Sita, Lynette, Linda, Kamala, the late Padma, the late Chitra & the late Upali. Please forward any condolence messages to email<[email protected]>       048197 

GUNAWARDENE - CYRIL (Retired Senior X-Ray Superintendent) of No. 378/2, Araliya Gardens, Nawala. Beloved husband of the late Mrs. Lucille Gunawardene, loving father of Shreeni Gunawardene (USA), Dr. Shathrika Gunawardene (Jayawardenepura Hospital) and Kumudu Gunawardene (Attorney-at-Law - Lake House), loved father-in-law of Keerthi Abeysekera (USA), J. Indrakumar (Medical Specialist - Kalubowila Hospital) and Sanath Imbulamure (Businessman), darling grandfather of Opula, Ravin (USA), Sachin, Thenuka, Sonal and Mithun, expired. Funeral will take place at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday, 03rd March 2013 at the Borella Crematorium. All relations and friends please be informed. Tel. No. 0112867707.           053005 

KARIYAWASAM - M.G.P. of Kondawatte, Baddegama. Beloved husband of the late Punya, father of the late Manil, Mithrangani and Jayani, father-in-law of Gerard and Sumith, grandfather of Sammanie and Tharushi, expired. Funeral takes place at Kasagahawatte Cemetery, Gampaha on Sunday (03rd March 2013) at 4.00 p.m. 08/410, 02nd Lane, Colombo Road, Bandiyamulla, Gampaha.          053838

MANICKENTHIRAN - Mr. KANAGASABAI, beloved  husband of Rajeswari (Malar), loving father of   Vinothkanna (Vidhusan) and Mathura, expired 1st March 2013. Remains leave Borella Jayaratne Florist for            cremation at Borella Hindu Cemetery, on Monday 4th March at 1.00 p.m.         053900 

MOSES - BERNARD NOEL, (formerly of Mackinnon Mackenzie & Co.). Beloved husband of the late Emily   Constance (nee Don Paul), father of Jerome (Metric   Products) and Roderic (Central Industries PLC.),      father-in-law of Sherine (nee Jansz) and Tania (nee       Neydorff), loving grandfather of Shawn and Ryan, brother of Marjorie (Margie) De Silva, expired. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday 3rd March for burial at General Cemetery Borella (R.C. Section).         053902

NANDASIRI - P.H.  (Retired Teacher, Haliela Central   College). Beloved husband of Chandra Hettiarachchi (Librarian J.R. Jayawardena Centre), brother of Jinadari (retired teacher) and Dayananda (Sabaragamuwa         University), expired. Cremation at Oruwala Cemetery at 6.00 p.m. on Monday March 04th 2013. 21A, Araliya Mawatha, Athurugiriya. (near Mahamathya Vidyalaya).

ONSEKA - GAYAN (3M Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., Beloved son of Thewanka Fonseka (CA  & Company) and Ganga Kamani Fonseka (Royal Institute), loving brother of Suren Fonseka (John Keells), expired. Cortege leaves residence on      Monday 4th at 2.30 p.m. for interment at Borella Kanatta at 3.30 p.m. 765/2, Madinnagoda Road, Rajagiriya.       053898

PARIPURNANANDA - SIVAMANGAYARKARASI  (Nallur and London). Beloved wife of the late Dr. Paripurnananda, loving daughter of the late Veluppillai and the late          Sivapakiyam, loving daughter-in-law of the late Kathiravelu and the late Thangam, passed away in London on Feb. 22, 2013. She is the loving sister of the late Sivasubramanium, the late Thanigasalam, the late Selvarajah, Rajalakshmi, loving mother of Dr. Loganathan (Sydney - formerly CRI Sri Lanka, Massey University NZ), Gengadevi (London),       Vasanthadevi (Toronto), Senthilnathan (Melbourne -      formerly Finco - Carrier Sri Lanka), Dr. Shanmuganathan (Auckland - formerly Hatton Clinic), Pathmadevi (London - formerly LBH Council, Hounslow), Vignarajah (London), Kumararajaa (NAB Sydney - formerly ABN Amro/NDB Bank), Uthayakumar (London), loving mother-in-law of Jayanthi,  Ahilendran Karunakaran, Indra, Nalini,        Kanagasundaram, Malar, Vanathy, Gnananayaki, loving grandmother of Ashwini, Iyankaran, Rathini, Jayanthi, Dushanthy, Ramana, Sumangala, Vithya, Sajitha, Nilarnti, Tharini, Sashevarnan, Suwahathan, Marthungi, Sarmpavi, loving great-grandmother of Nilesh, Pranav, Dilshaayee, Dananjay, Cheyllvin, Medhavin, Suwaitha, Nivetha, Suraiya. Cremation in London on Thursday 28.02.2013.            Information: Pathmadevi Kanagasundaram (+442082301591)         053901

RAJAPAKSE - D.K. former Central Bank of Sri Lanka,  Accountant Dept. of Public Debt, expired. Cortege leaves residence on Monday 4th at 4.00 p.m. for cremation at Borella Kanatte 5.00 p.m. C/5,  Anderson Flats,  Colombo 5.            053892