BELLANA - MR. ASITHA - Proprietor, Mr. Clean and Smarter Motor Accessories Dambulla - Family members of Mr. Asitha Bellana wish to thank the Buddhist clergy, all societies and institutions of Dambulla who helped financially, materially, who provided transport facilities, food and beverages, Atapirikara and other items for 7th Day Almsgiving, Sisirawatta Death Donation Society and Elders Society, entire staff of the Hospital, Old Boys Association of Alma Mater Vidyartha College, staff and students of Wayamba Technical College, all officers of the Police Department, staff of People’s Bank, other Banks and Financial Institutions, Attorney-at-law, Doctors and Business Community including officers of Executive Grade, staff of Ranjani Florists, Sinhala, Muslim and Tamil Community that supported us in numerous ways, all relatives and friends who offered all the support during our time of grief. Bereaved Aththamma, Amma and Nangi. 011297 

DHANAPALA - JOHN - We would like to express our sincere thanks to the clergy, relatives, friends, neighbours, Richmond 60 Club, and all those who attended the funeral, sent floral tributes, messages of condolence, assisted and supported us in numerous ways during our time of grief. Varuni & Mahasen, Rajitha & Sudarshini. 23/2, Mission Road, Kotte. 011349 

SAMSUDEEN - REHANA (nee DAIYAN) - passed away on 19th January 2016. Wife of Hajith, mother of Shaki and Tharique, daughter of Mauree and Daiyan, sister of Delani B’la of Kamil, niece of Ramalee, Fazil, Raden, Floreen and Huzaim. We extend our sincere thanks to all those who attended the Janaza and assisted us in numerous ways. We regret our inability to thank them individually. 640/52, Colombo Road, Kurana, Negombo. TP : 031-2235452. 011874

BENEDICT - (Mrs) LILLY MASSILLA PATHMINI  - (Mannar). Daughter of late Mr. and Mrs. Puvirajaretnam PHI (Mannar), beloved wife of late George Anthony Weerasingham Benedict (Veterinary Surgeon), precious mother of Shanthini and Florine, mother-in-law of Gerald and Suthagaran, sister of late Naline, late Manogaran and Rangine, grandmother of Criset, Charmin, Merushan, Andrew, Thinooshkar, Abinaya and Umeshkar, great grandmother of Churuthi and Annaniya, expired. Cortege leaves residence Main Street, Mannar at 9 am for St. Mary’s Church. Funeral at General Cemetery Mannar. Contact: 0777287374. 012363 

CASSIERE - GNEI ZAREEN (Kumbung) - Wife of late Mass Jayah (Dolcy),  Alaldeen Cassiere, much loved mother of Rushaan (Kurunegala - Sri Lanka), Izvaan (Tyrone) (Fullerton - California) and Endra (Lucky) Cassiere (Pleasanton - California), mother-in-law of Nazli (Kurunegala), Nazreen and Shamin Cassiere (California), beloved grandmother of Shehani (Kurunegala), Kizar, Akil, Zayan and Ayana Cassiere (California) - passed away in Pleasanton, California on January 8th 2016. Janaza took place at Five Pillar Muslim Burial Ground in Livermore, California. We wish to express our deepest and heartfelt thanks to all those who sent sympathy notes and kind words of condolence. We regret our inability to thank each of you individually. 010251 

FERNANDO - JOSEPH ANTHONY LEO - Born on 26th August 1945, Colombo, Sri Lanka, passed away on 21st January 2016 in Richardson, Texas, USA. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his loving wife; Pam, daughters Kavita and Radhini, and son Ranvir, son-in-law Chamnindra, daughter-in-law Christine, grandsons Liam and Keaton, Sisters - Shirley, Chithra, Amala, Indrani and Brother Reginald. Leo never met a stranger, loved making jokes and was the life of the party. He enjoyed daily Catholic Mass, morning walks and fun times with his grandsons. The date for the Service in Sri Lanka is to be decided by the family in due course. No flowers please, by request. 011581 

GUNAWARDHANA - SHIRANI - Safe in the arms of Jesus. Daughter of late Rizpah and Tissa Keppitipola, beloved wife of late Dr. Mohan, loving mother of Shyamika, Sanjeeva and Shivanthi, mother-in-law of Namal and Natalya, beloved grandmother of Shyana, Vladimir and Natalia, sister of Malini and Chithrani, sister-in-law of Kanchana. Cortege leaves residence 8/3B, Greenpath, Kohuwela at 4.30 p.m. on Sunday 24th January. Burial at General Cemetery, Borella at 5.00 p.m. (Anglican Section). 012411 

KANKANANGE - BANDHU SENA PELMEDA - Pioneer Ceylonese Shipwright Hard Hat Diver and former Maritime Construction Superintendent of the Colombo Port Commission. Dearly beloved husband of Joan, loving father of Dr. David, Penny and Neil, loving grandpa-Seeya of David Jnr, Joel, Rebekah, Emily, Tara, Michael, Stephen and great grandpa-seeya of Summer, passed away peacefully in Sydney on 31st December, 2015 and was cremated on 12th January, 2016. 008872 

KARUNASINGHE - YASAPALA - (Retired Senior Assessor of Dept. of Inland Revenue / Attorney-at-Law). Beloved husband of Nimalawathi, loving father of Ganendra & Sadani, expired. Cremated on Sunday 17th January 2016 at Borella General Cemetery. 40/3, Kurundugaha Watta, Bellantara Road, Dehiwala. 011481

KRISHNANANTHAN - SUBRAMANIAM - Dearly beloved son of late Mr & Mrs Appacutti and Nagaratnam Subramaniam of Manipay, Kondavil and Dehiwela; beloved brother of Jegathambikai, Leelavathi, Jeyarani, Sarvambikai and Sarvananda. He retired in 2000 as the Finance Director and Deputy Chairman of Hayleys Group of Companies. He passed away on Tuesday 19th January 2016. The last rites will be performed at his residence No. 124/1, Lauries Road, Bambalapitiya on Sunday 24th Janaury 2016 between 9.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. Thereafter the cortege leaves residence for cremation at 12.00 noon at the General Cemetery Kanatte, Borella. 012205 

KURERA - The Death is announced of MANEL, relict of Douglas C. Kurera, mother and mother-in-law of Chrysantha and Sunitha of Australia, Priyalal and Lasanthi, Dushantha and Malkanthi, Dakshini and Srilal de Pinto, Samantha and Bernadine all of U.S.A. The funeral took place on the 23rd of January 2016 in California, USA: 6032 Larry Dean Street, Corona, CA92880, USA. A Requiem Mass will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Maradana, Sri Lanka on Saturday 30th of January 2016 at 4.30 p.m. Samantha - [email protected]. 010105 

MEDIWAKE - ANOMA PRIYANWADA - Loving wife of Tilak Mediwake, mother of Nipuna, mother-in-law of Roshani, grandmother of Avika and Saheli, sister of Dilipa, Channa, Madara, Ruwan, Bimba and Menaka, sister-in-law of Chitra, Ajith, Parakrama, Sunil, Sarath, Nirmala, Kanchana and Sulochana, passed away. Remains lie at No.28/1, Bata Dombagahawatte Mawatha, off Lake Road, Maharagama. Cortege leaves residence at 5.15 p.m. on Monday 25th January 2016 for cremation at Godigamuwa Cemetery, Maharagama. 012495 

SILVA MBC formerly of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service (retired Additional Secretary to the President), dearly beloved husband of Rukmani Silva nee Warnakulasuriya, father of Chandana and Saman, father-in-law of Aruni and loved grandfather of Isuri passed away. Remains lie at Jayarathna Funeral Parlour, Borella. Cremation will take place at 4.30 p.m. on Saturday the 24th January 2016 at General Cemetery Borella. 410A, Nawala Road, Rajagiriya. 012501 

SIRIWARDHANA - EILEEN - Wife of late D.B.I.P.S. Siriwardhana, mother of Udaya, Aruna and Cyrene, mother-in-law of Shivani and of Paul Steele, grandmother of Birendra and Serika, Sumaya and Pravin, daughter of late Julius and Emilia Wickramasinghe, sister of late W.P. Wickramasinghe, Lydia Ganegama, C.P. Wickramasinghe, Soma Fernando, Piyaseeli De Alwis and of Kusuma Chandradeva, died on 20th January. Remains lie at residence, 57, Railway Avenue, Nugegoda. Cremation at General Cemetery, Borella at 11.00 a.m. on Sunday 24th January. 012224 

WICKRAMARATNE - MERVYN (TOM) - Loving husband of late Philys, loving father of Samudrika and Sujeewa, father-in-law of Ranmal and Tania, precious grandfather of Ananiya and Avinda, expired. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond’s Parlour on Sunday the 24th of January at 4 p.m. for burial at the Madampitiya Cemetery. 012218 

WICKRAMASINGHE - SENA - Beloved husband of Dhammeswari, loving father of Tushan, father-in-law of Minoli, grandfather of Nethil, Tinaya and Senara, brother of late Kingsley, Owen, Shelley, Earle, Nihal and of Swarna. Remains lie at residence 19 1/1, Layards Road, Colombo 05. Cortege leaves residence Sunday 24th at 4.30 p.m for cremation at the General Cemetery, Borella at 5.00 p.m. 012494 

WICKRAMASINGHE DON ARIYARATNE (BOBBY) retired Deputy Commissioner of Prisons, beloved husband of the late Manel (Nellie), loving father of Damith and Kishan, father-in-law of Desiree and Gina, much loved grandfather of Damekshi, Deshani, Diarra, Donnie, Jonathan and Timothy and Grand father-in-law of Stefan. Remains lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour Borella from 2 p.m. on 23rd January 2016. Cremation at 10 a.m. on the 24th January 2016. General Cemetery, Kanatte. 012500