ABEYWARDANE - MALLIKA - We, the family of MALLIKA ABEYWARDANE wish to thank each and every one who attended our mother’s funeral, sent messages of condolence, floral tributes and assisted us during our bereavement. We also thank family, relatives and friends for visiting and spending time with our mother and us during her brief illness. Your love, prayers and support was such a comfort to us. Maya & Ransi, Nimmi, Niranjan, Seth & Leah. 090745

PINTO - RITA - The family of the late Rita Pinto wish to extend their sincere thanks to all relatives and friends for their presence at the funeral. They also thank all those who sent floral tributes, messages of condolence and assisted in numerous ways, prior to and after the funeral. As it will be impossible to thank all those concerned individually, please accept this press acknowledgement as a token of our heartfelt appreciation. 49/44, Nagahamulla Road, Pelawatte, Battaramulla. 093499

ANDRADI - W.D.D. Served Labour Dept. Central Executive Committee G.C.S.U. Son of late Mr & Mrs D.M. Andradi of Aluthgama, passed away on 26th June 2016. Last rites according to his wishes. Uyana, Lunawa, Moratuwa. 091321

GERRARD MAURICE GRAND - The death occured of Gerrard Maurice Grand. Everloving husband of Mary Iris Grand (Nee Francis), darling dada of Reniska, father-in-law of Praveen De Silva, everloving grandfather of Sendrha and Shewan, son of late Mr & Mrs Joe Grand, brother of Pearl, late Bertram, and Maureen, brother-in-law of Edward Juzie, Indrani and late Franklyn Vanhoff. Cortege leaves residence No. 60, 3rd Lane, Wallahena, Welisara, Ragama for Tewatte Roman Catholic Burial Ground on Sunday 10th July at 4.00 p.m. 092927

PIYATISSA - MAHILAL. Beloved husband of Ramani (nee Siriwardana), loving father of Senuri (University of Colombo) and Sajani (Royal Institute), brother of Preethi, Padmajini and Jithendri, brother-in-law of Dr. Anuruddha Abeysundara and Dr. Upali Welikala, passed away. Cortege leaves residence No. 128, Nawala Road, Nugegoda on Sunday 10th July at 5 p.m. for cremation at General Cemetery, Borella at 6 p.m. 094021

PERERA - CHARITH (Co-Founder and CEO of ShipXpress). Dearly beloved husband of Chinta, darling Dad of Samantha, Chrisantha, Janaki, Rajiv and Anita son of late Eardley Perera P.C. and Shirley Perera, son-in-law of late Dr. Rex Guneratne and the late Bernedette Guneratne, brother of Ravith, Preemali, Surith and Vijith, brother-in-law of Anthony Guneratne, Ashanthi, Shehan Seneviratne Janaki and Kalhari. Funeral arrangements will be notified later. Remains will lie at A.F. Raymond's Funeral Parlour from 6.00 p.m. today Sunday the 10th July. 94077

RATNAKARA - SUNETHRA FONSEKA - (Rtd. Teacher Princess of Wales College). Relict of Cecil, dearly beloved mother of Maduwanthi, Santhushti and Virochana (deceased), passed away peacefully. Cortege leaves 82/4, W.A. Peiris Mawatha, Uyana, Moratuwa for Cremation at 3.00 p.m. on Sunday 10th July at the General Cemetery, Rawathawatta, Moratuwa. 094020

SELLIAH - BALAN - Professor, formerly of Jaffna College, Jaffna University (Sri Lanka) and Ministry of the Environment (Ontario), beloved husband of Sumi (nee Jehoratnam), loving father of Dilo and Logi (Daniel Muttiah), devoted grandfather of Micah and Noah, son of the late Mr and Mrs K.A. Selliah (former Principal, Jaffna College), brother of the late Kamala (late Fonny Alphonsus), late Rajan (Selvi), Chelvi (former Principal, Uduvil Girls’ College), Jeya (Cecil), Sathi (late Savitri), Mahesan (Savithri) and Packiam (late Jeeva), brother-in-law of Tissa and Chandra (Brisbane). Visitation at Highland Funeral Home, 3280 Sheppard Ave, East on Friday, July 8, 2016 from 5 - 8.30 p.m. Funeral Service at First Alliance Church, 3250 Finch Ave, East, on Saturday July 9, 2016 at 10 a.m. 091907

SENANAYAKE - DEVENDRA - Kehelella. Beloved son of late Mudliyar S.P.G. Senanayake and Mrs. Senanayake, loving husband of Indra Dissanayake, loving father of Tharindra and Yashinka Senanayake, father-in-law of Indika Nanayakkara (Aeronautical Engineer), Osanda Gamage (Isuru Caterers, Gampaha), and brother of Lilani Jayasinghe, Egerton Senanayake, Ananda Senanayake, expired. Funeral will be held at Kehelella. (Maradagahamula Crematorium at 3 p.m.). “Sri Mahal” Kehelella, Hunumulla. 093135

Z. FAZEENA - expired. “Inna Lillahi Wa - Inna Ilaihi Raajioon”. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the demise of Mrs. Z. Fazeena. Beloved wife of Mr Tuwan F. Puthra Kitchen Dept. Chef. Burial was held on 10-06-2016 at Maligawatta Cemetery at 10.00 p.m. Our prayers and thoughts are with Thuwan and his family thanks the Kingsbury Hotel Management and kitchen staff. Contact No. 077-0554330. 087914