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DENIYAGE ­ DON FRANCIS   Retired Station Master. Beloved husband of Hemalatha nee Wijedasa, loving father of Methsiri Priyara, Gayathri, father­in­law of Chandrika and Anura, loving Seeya of Priyanga, Randika, Anushka and Shyamali, expired. Cortege leaves residence on Monday the 12th at 4.30 p.m. for cremation at Rawatawatta Public Cemetery, Moratuwa.   66, Lady de Soysa Drive, Lunawa, Moratuwa. 

DIAS ­ LALITHA. (Nee Mahawelatenne Jayawardhana).   Beloved wife of G.H.T.K Dias (Retired Municipal Commissioner, Ratnapura), daughter of late Abraham Obeysekera Jayawardhana and late Jane Sopaya Mahawelatenne Jayawardhana, sister of Christy, Seetha, Ruby, Harold, Mallika (all deceased), loving mother of Chandrika (Denmark), Rukmal, Sumith, Jayantha, Priyanka and Chitral, mother­in­law of Erik (Denmark), Kishani, Eromi, Vajira, Susantha and Champa, passed away peacefully on 8/5/2003. Cortege leaves residence on Sunday 11th May at 2.30 p.m. for cremation at General Cemetery, Borella at 4 p.m.   No. 36/57A, 5th Lane, Lionel Jayasinghe Mawatha, Godagama, Homagama. 

KANDIAH ­ VAITHIANATHAR   of Thavady, Kokuvil (Retired English Teacher, Kukuvil Hindu College), residing in Wellawatta (42, 3/4 Arethusa Lane), Called to Rest. Son of late Kandiah and Nagammah, brother of Kanmany, late Latchumi and Nageswary, beloved husband of Maheswary, loving father of Sivapalan (Canada), Gnanalingam (Germany), Sivasankaran (U.K.), Sivakumaran (U.K.), Sivanesan (Central Bank of Sri Lanka) and Sivasakthy (Canada), loving father­in­law of Lalithakumary, Kumudhini, Thamil Chelvi, Thulasi, Yasotha and Juventheeswaran. Remains lie at   Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella for cremation at 12.30 p.m. on Monday 12th at Kanatta Hindu Section. Tel: 94-1-505948. 

MUNASINGHA ­ L.A. MRS.   Beloved wife of late David Munasingha, expired. Cortege leaves residence at 4.30 p.m. on Sunday 11th May for Cremation at Mount Lavinia Cemetery.   9, Ediriweera Avenue, Dehiwala. 

THEADORA ­ PREMADASA.   Beloved wife of late Premadasa (PMS Ltd, MD) everloving mother of Maj. Gen. Kularatna, Jayaratna, Athulatheja, late Ananda, Sarath Kumarasiri, Gamini Dayaratna, Anura Kumara, Seetha, Sujatha, Chithra, Chandrakanthi, Swarnamali, H. Hemamali, Renuka, mother­in­law of late Winith Cooray, Raja Ruwanpura, Sirini, Chief Inspector Dayananda, Sarath Sanka, Kusum, Edgar, Sandya, Padma & Kumuduni, expired. Cortege leaves residence   No.71, Old Negombo Rd., Wattala on 11th Sunday for cremation at Borella General Cemetery at 15.00 hrs. 

VIJAYARATNASINGHAM ­ V. ALFRED   Former Principal of Holy Trinity College, Nuwara­Eliya, Former Mayor of Nuwara­Eliya and Formerly of Education Service Brunei, beloved husband of Poo nee Packianathan and loving father of late Poovan Alfred, passed away peacefully on 30th April 2003. A quiet funeral took place on 1st May 2003 according to wishes. Friends and relations accept this intimation. No.1, De Soysa Avenue, Mount Lavinia. 

WALGAMA ­ SIRI   (Retired Assistant Commissioner, Co­operative Department), dearly beloved husband of Seetha (nee Mutucumarana), loving father of Nalin (Canada), Mala (Directress Kusinara International School, Moratuwa), Sampath (Tea Research Institute, Talawakelle), Shanthini (Attorney­at­Law), loving father­in­law of Sunethra (Canada), Russell (Director, Kusinara International School, Moratuwa), Manori (Sampath Bank, Matara), Rohana (General Manager, Renuka Group), loving grandfather of Anushka (Canada), Kanchana & Sulochana (Kusinara International School, Moratuwa), Samila (Rahula College, Matara), Baby Udari & Tharindu (Prince of Wales’ College, Moratuwa), expired. Cortege leaves residence, No.24/3, Charles Place, Rawathawatte, Moratuwa at 2.30 p.m. on Sunday 11th May 2003 for cremation at the General Cemetery, Rawathawatte.

DHARMARATNE ­ E.V.L. (Vincent)   (Formerly of CGR and Imports and Exports Control Department) at rest with Jesus, beloved brother of late Salina, late Edward, late Theodora and late Richard, dearly beloved uncle of Patricia, Shamalie and Malkanthi. Cortege leaves residence, Molligoda Mills, Pirivena Road, Molligoda, Wadduwa at 4.00 p.m. on Monday 12th May. Interment at St.Patrick’s Roman Catholic Burial Ground, Molligoda. 

HAMER ­ FRANK AUSTIN   ­ Beloved husband of late Ursala, father of Dieter and Daisy Ann, brother of Joy (Australia), brother­in­law of Ralph and Diedrie (Australia), died under tragic circumstances. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour at 4.30 p.m. on Sunday 11th May. Burial at the General Cemetery, Kanatte (Roman Catholic Section). 15, Gregory Place, Dehiwela. 

HAMER   ­ The death is sadly notified of DIETER (Sampath Bank, Navam Mawatha Branch) and DAISY ANN (Mount Lavinia Hotel Banquets), both died under tragic circumstances. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour at 4.30 p.m. on Sunday 11th May. Burial at the General Cemetery, Kanatte (Roman Catholic Section). 15, Gregory Place, Dehiwela. 

KALUARACHCHY ­ DOUGLAS F. (Kalu),   Dearly beloved husband of Lali, loving father of Suraj and Manju, father­in­law of Roberta and Lasantha Jayasinghe, darling grandfather of Natasha, Tamani and Shyala, much loved Foster father of Vijith. Cortege leaving residence at 3.30 p.m. on Monday 12th May. Cremation at General Cemetery Kanatte at 5.00 p.m. 203/4, Allan Avenue, Dehiwela. 

KANDIAH ­ RENGANATHAN   Son of late Mr & late Mrs Kanagasabai Kandiah of Manipay and grand son of late Mudaliyar T. Karalapillai of Manipay, expired. Cortege leaving residence 27, Lorensz Road, Bambalapitiya for cremation at General Cemetery Kanatta at 4.00 p.m. on 12th May. 

LIYANASURIYA ­ SYLVIA KARMANIE   Beloved wife of Danny, loving mother of Chitralal, Ravindra and Sanjaya, daughter of late Stephen and late Gertrude Gomes, sister of late Florence Piyasena and late Prof. Win Gomes, mother­in­law of Shiromi and Manami, grandmother of Tisal and Senura, sister­in­law of Liyanasuriya’s of Castle Street, expired. Cortege leaving No.05, Shadygrove Avenue, Cotta Road, Borella at 1.30 p.m. on Sunday 11th May. Cremation at General Cemetery Borella at 2.00 p.m. No flowers please, Donations to Mallika Nivasa, Visaka Road, Bambalapitiya. 

MR V.M. SUBRAMANIAM   (Former Chief Clerk ­ Maturata Group, Kandapola). Dearly beloved husband of Suppuletchumy, father of Kamal (PHDT), Mohan (Dart Express), Sumathy and Niranjala, father­in­law of Kala, Vino, Kathir and Ravi, loving grandfather of Keshini, Khavya, Janushica, Anooshan, Dhivya & Harini, expired on 9/5/03 Cremation at Madampitiya Cemetery Sunday 11th May at 11.00 a.m. No.14, Pokuna Road, Hendala, Wattala. Tel. 94-1-946342. 

NETHSINGHE ­ DENZIL SHELTON   (Retired High Court Judge). Beloved husband of Jeanne, loving father of Ayoma, Kavi, Deepthi and late Mahen, brother of Douglas, passed away peacefully. Funeral arrangements will be notified later. 13, Abeywickrama Avenue, Mount Lavinia. 

PERERA ­ P.A. VINCENT CYRIL   (Formerly of National Savings Bank), loving husband of Concy, loving father of Mary, Rev.Br. Bertram, F.S.C. De Mazenod College, Kandana, Gerard (Ace­Containers) and Lucy, father­in­law of Alex Fernando (Powertec Services), Malkanthi and Lasantha De Silva (H.N.B. Wattala), grandfather of Lakshani, Ishika, Shenal, Nilakshi, Shalini and Erandi, brother of late Wilfred and late John, brother­in­law of Betsy, Bella, late Joy and late Rev.Sr. Mary Onesime, R.G.S., expired. Cortege leaves residence on Sunday 11th May at 3.30 p.m. for burial at St. Anne’s Church Cemetery, Wattala ­ No.62/18. Cardinal Thomas Cooray Mawatha, Averiwatta Rd, Wattala. 

PERERA ­ SUNIL PAUL   Formerly of SLBC. Beloved husband of Anagi Mangala, darling father of Shanika (U.A.E.), Shanaka (Germany) and Kishan (Unique Sounds), son of the late Paul and Beatrice, son­in­law of Don Edmond and Soma Weerakkody, brother of Sheila, the late Marius and of Malini, Preenie, Chrysanthi and Ranil, father­in­law of Sajeela Siriwardene and Constance. Cortege leaves 634, Vilahena Road, Gonawala, Kelaniya at 4.30 p.m. on Sunday 11th May for burial at Madampitiya Cemetery at 5 p.m. Tel: 94-1-918907. 

RODRIGO ­ J. WILFREY   (Surveyor). Safe in the Arms of Jesus. Beloved husband of Susila, loving father of Wishan (Glaxo Smithkline), Chamal (Miraj ­ Dubai), Susanjali, father­in­law of Maheshini, Judy, Roshan (Cargills, Moratuwa), grandfather of Shainil, Malindra, Shamindri, Cameron, son of late Mr & Mrs J.A.W. Rodrigo, son­in­law of late Mr & Mrs W.H. Peiris, brother of late Rene and Elmo, Priscilla and Douglas, Evonne and late Felitus, Cleta and Vernon, brother­in­law of Swinitha and Nissanka, expired. Cortege leaves residence “Sri­Raj”, Koralawella Road, Moratuwa on Monday 12th May at 4 pm for service at Koralawella Methodist Church and thereafter for burial at Moratumulla Methodist Cemetery. 

SARANGAPANY ­ JACOB   Retired Store Keeper State Timber Corporation, husband of Joyce Sarangapany, beloved father of Niranjini, Ranjan, Ranjani, Rohan & Shanthi and father­in­law of Sumith Salgado, Pushpa, Kapila, expired. Funeral at family burial ground at Madampitiya (Anglican Section) at 4.30 pm on 11th May 2003. Home Address:­ 24B, Gunananda Road, Panadura. 

SUMANADASA ­ NAHALLAGE DON   (Ex­Air Force, Ex­Richard Peiris Company and Manager Wekada Wewa Development Project ­ Buttala), beloved husband of Perly Peiris, loving father of Ramani, Hemal Dhammika (Japan), Roshini, Manori (Farah) & Thamara (America), Ranjan, son­in­law (Dedigama Group), Ifthikar Rasheed, son­in­law of No.24/6, 3rd Lane, off Cancer Hospital Road, Maharagama, expired. Cortege leaves residence on Sunday 11th May at 4 p.m. for burial at Godigama Cemetery, Maharagama.

RAWDIN T.M. HAJIREEN (TOEGO)   Son of late Tuan Sabreen Rawdin and Ummunona, brother of Mrs T.M.S. Sampan (Mawol), Mrs T.N. Chitro (Gnogna), Mrs T.J. Ossen (Baba), Jumanoor and Inche Rawdin, brother­in­law of T.M.S. Sampan, T.N. Chitro, T.J. Ossen, Haleen and Geehan. Janaza leaves residence to Mabole Muslim Burial Ground today 11th Sunday at 11 am. 83/C, Somaweera Mawatha, Walpola, Ragama, (off Walpola Railway Station).

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