POTUHERA - SEELA KUMARI (Bambaradeniya). We, children and families of the late SEELA KUMARI POTUHERA, relict of the late Lionel Potuhera, express sincerest thanks, deep appreciation to relatives and friends who came from far to be with us on this sad occasion, also to neighbourhood, relatives and friends for valued assistance and to Viharadhipathy, Chandasela Pirivena, Potuhera, Mankadawala Sumana Thero for invaluable guidance to Maha Sangha of Malwattha and Senathgama (Kandy) of neighbourhood Temples, Potuhera Raja Maha Viharaya, Ahugoda, Lihinigiriya Sama Viharaya, Gammana, who conducted religious rites. We regret inability to thank all personally. Wish Triple Blessings! May she attain Nibbana. ‘Santhasthana’, Potuhera.        062532 

WICKRAMARATCHCHI - We, wish to thank all our relations, friends, and loved ones who attended the funeral of Mrs. LALITHA R. WICKRAMARATCHCHI and helped us in numerous ways. Regret inability to thank you individually. Shanthalal, Vinodhini and family members. 12/15A, “Island Paradise” First Lane, Nawala Road, Nugegoda.          061090

ARNOLDA - BRENDA EDITH - Beloved wife of the late Rexie, loving mother and mother-in-law of Rex and Chitrakanthi, Roger and Judith and the late Romayne and of Tilak, passed away peacefully on March 4th. A private funeral was held on March 5th according to her last wishes. The family members wish to thank all friends and relatives who attended the funeral and sent condolence messages. 12, Ramya Place, Asiri Uyana, Katubedde, Moratuwa.          062016 

At rest with Jesus. CASIE CHETTY PETER ALEXANDER - son of the late Bromie and the late Phillipa, loving husband of Felicia Catherine, loving father of Ruth, Yvonne, Damian, Raymond, Sherine and Adrian (Kuwait), father-in-law of the late Aloysius Fernandopulle, Elmo de Silva, Sharma Jesudasan, Dorothy Pinto, Rizly Sheriff and Prasanthi Perera. Cortege leaves residence No.63/6, Gemunu Mawatha, Pattiya, Kelaniya for Interment at St. Mary’s Church Burial Ground, Peliyagoda on 17th March 2013 (Sunday) at 2.30 p.m.             066075 

GOONETILLEKE - MERRIL (FORD) -  (Retired Inspector - Buildings Department, Kandy). Beloved husband of Ranjani - Nee Halangoda, darling Appachchi of Seedevi (Provincial Council, Kundasale) and Salinda (Commercial Bank), father-in-law of Suresh Ratwatte (Hotel Topaz / The Tourmaline, Kandy) and Chethani (Staff, Trinity College), loving grandfather of Shevan and Shenal, brother of late Florence, Durand, late Derrick, late Laurinda, late Ranjini, Nihal, Shanthi and Sriyani. Cortege leaves residence at 3 p.m. on Monday 18th March 2013 for burial at Mahaiyawa General Cemetery (Anglican Section). No. 53, Bomaluwa Road, Watapuluwa, Kandy.       066368

JAYATILLEKE, NEVILLE (former General Manager, Ceylon Hotels Corporation). Beloved husband of Doreen, much loved father of Hiran (Aitken Spence Insurance), Kishani (University of Sri Jayawardenapura) and Shiranthi (UK), father-in-law of Michelle, Amendrajith (Abbi) Pilapitiya (Ericsson, Australia), and Yasantha Bulathsinhala (UK), expired. Funeral arrangements will be notified later. 428/1, Robert Gunawardena Mawatha, Battaramulla.          066373 

KANAPATHYPILLAI - VAMADEVA - Beloved husband of Gowri, loving father of Ambikai, father-in-law of Gajan, brother of Chelvarajah (late), Ratnarajah and Thillainathan (late), expired on 15th March 2013. Remains lie at residence 168, Meewathura, Peradeniya. Cortege leaves residence on Sunday 17th March 2013 at 2.30 p.m. for Cremation at the Kossinna Crematorium, Kossinna, Gelioya.         066354 

LIYANAGAMAGE PREMA - (Retired Chief Matron - Department of Probation and Childcare Services). Beloved wife of Piyasena Liyanagamage, J.P., (Retired Price Control Inspector), loving mother of Ravindra (Base Commander, SLAF, Hingurakgoda), Jagath (Senior Assistant Secretary - SL Navy) and the late Mangala (10th Sinha Regiment - SL Army), loving mother-in-law of Chintha Weerakkody Liyanagamage (Animal Quarantine Station - Colombo) and Wathsala Balasooriya (Sacred Heart Convent - Galle), loving grandmother of Oshadee (Sacred Heart Convent - Galle), Vihangi (Visaka Vidyalaya - Colombo) and Erandi (Sacred Heart Convent - Galle), expired. Cortege leaves residence “Senanai”, Ananda Mawatha, Hapugala, Galle at 2.00 p.m. on Sunday 17th March for Cremation at General Cemetery, Habaraduwa, Koggala at 3.00 p.m.        065489 

SCHOKMAN - IRIS LORNA (Molly) nee VON HAGT - Loved wife of the late (Bubsy), A.C. Schokman (Food & Drugs Inspector CMC - P.H.D), loved and loving mother of Gloria, Ronnie and Derick, grandmother of Dilrukshi/ Dr. Nielhaan Samaranayake, Samudrika/ Navin Dias Abeygunawardene, Thushara / Priyath Sandanayake, Rowena/ Rajitha Gooneratne, Shehara / Alan Kalaff & Aliesha/ John, great grandmother of Oshadhi, Kaveesha, Shanely/ Sheranka, Kevaan and Dia, daughter of the late Mr & Mrs Herbert Von Hagt, grand-daughter of Mrs Charlotte Grace Van Dort Ebert of “Vallombrosa”, 71, Castle Street, Colombo 08, mother-in-law of the late Ratnedeshapriya, Doris and Christine, passed away. A private funeral was held on 16th March, 2013.          066358