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GIRAGAMA ­ DODANTALE HENRY (Polly)   Son of the late M.B.D. Giragama and Tikiri Kumarihamy, stepson of Anula Weragama, beloved husband of Nimal (nee Dodanwela), loving father of Sumudini, Buwaneswari, Indira, Mahesica and Nalini, father­in­law of Keerthi Udalagama, Wasantha Senanayake and Manjula Dullewe, loving brother of late Chandra, late Anderson, Sumithra, Sudharma, Hema, George, Eugine, Mahinda, Saliya, Kusum, Gamini, Wimal, Malkanthi and Ananda, brother­in­law of late Ashley Kobbekaduwa, Carline, late Piyatissa Madawala, Tilak Weerakoon, Frank Keppetipola, late Lindsey, Indrani Dodanwela, Sarojini and Mahinda Yatawara, Mangalika and Dr Wickremabahu Karunaratne, Maljini and Udaya Ilangaratne, expired. Cortege leaves residence   “Giragama Walauwa” Palapathwela, Matale at 2.30 p.m. on Monday 11th August 2003 for Cremation at General Cemetery, Matale at 3.30 p.m. 

GUNASINGHE ­ O.M.J.   (J.P.) Beloved husband of Leela Attygalle, father of Laksiri & Asitha, brother of late Prema, Piyasiri & Dharmasiri, father­in­law of Rosali & Joanne, expired on 5th August. Funeral rites were observed according to his wishes on 7th August. 22/1, Ratnavalie Road, Kalubowila, Dehiwela. 

KARUNARATNE ­ GERALD JAMES   (Formerly of C.G.R.), At Rest with Jesus. Beloved husband of Eunice, much loved father of Nimali, Shamali and Ronali, father­in­law of Kumar Gomez and Gehan Panagoda, grandfather of Krishni and Meghana. A private funeral was held on 03/08/2003 in accordance with his wishes. No.11, 4th Lane, Ratmalana. 

NAMASIVAYAM ­ K.O.V.   Beloved husband of Jeevaretnam, loving father of Ganeshanantham, Lingaretnam, Kalavathy, Harithas, Mohanathas, Kugathas, Dr Prema, Pradeepa, loving father­in­law of Mahendrarajah, Valliyammai, Nirmalathevi, Thilagavathy, Sugunam, Rajendra, Kavitha, Sayanthaverl and loving grandfather of Kiritharan, Priyathasihini, Kalendran, Suganya, Saranya, Pradeep, Lavenya, Praveenan, Pavithra, Pavithran, Abinaya, Yathushan & Neerajah, expired. Cortege leaves at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday (10/08/2003) for Cremation at Kallady­Uppodai Cemetery Batticaloa. No.09, Thirumagal Street, Kallady­Uppodai, Batticaloa. T.P.No. 065­23970. 

SIVASUBRAMANIAM (Siva)   Son of late Karalapillai Sunderampillai and Rukmani Sunderampillai, expired under tragic circumstances. Loving brother of late Sri Manohari, late Sidambaranathan, Sri Ranjini, Sri Mani and late Dr Rajan. Remains will lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella from 9.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. on Sunday (today). Cremation at the Crematorium, General Cemetery Kanatte at 2.00 p.m. 60/1, Barnes Place, Colombo 7. Tel. 693389. 

ZAHEER ­ Z.A.M.   Son of late Mr & Mrs C.L.M.Z Abdeen of Tangalle. Husband of Sithi Fahiza, brother of Razik, Sithi Zawher & Wazeer, brother­in­law of P.M. Hassen (Retired Food Commissioner) & Nazli, expired, August 3, 2003. Janaza took place on August 4, 2003 at Tangalle.   “Lake View”, Tangalle.

DE JONG ­ JEFFREY (JEBBY).   Beloved husband of Delrine (Lafarge Mahaweli Cement), darling dadda of Trionne (St. Peter’s College, Colombo 4), Liza (Holy Family Convent, Colombo 4), loving son of late Claude and of Anne, brother of Yolande, late Johnny and of Dale, Noel and Jerome, son­in­law of Ronnie and Merna Beekmeyer, died under tragic circumstances. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday 10th August. Interment at General Cemetery Kanatte (Roman Catholic Section). 383, Rajagiriya Road, Rajagiriya. 

ILANGAKOON ­ LYNETTE (nee DE ALWIS),   “The one who meant so much is now with the one who loves so much”. Beloved wife of the late Neil Ilangakoon, devoted mother of Sheami and Dew (Dayantha Perera), darling grandma of Shanya, Tiyani and Janik. A private funeral of her mortal remains was conducted on 9th August according to her wishes. 199/1, Rajagiriya Road, Rajagiriya. 

KANAGASUNDRAM ­ SYBIL SAKUNTALA.   Dearly beloved wife of the late K. Kanagasundram, Ceylon Civil Service and former Ambassador, loving mother of Dr. Prithiva Chanmagam and Ajit Kanagasundram, mother­in­law of the late Professor Ganesh Chanmagam and Shyamala, treasured grandmother of Ravi and Suresh Chanmagam and Amrit, Arvind and Ashok Kanagasundram, dearly loved sister of the late Dr. James Jonathan and Sam Navaratnam and of Mrs Sarojini Kadirgamar, expired. Service at residence at 2.00 p.m. August 10th. Cortege leaves residence at 2.45 p.m. for Cremation at Kanatte 3.00 p.m. August 10th. 

OHLMUS ­ MERLYN (nee PERERA)   (Ex. Hirdaramanis). Wife of Roy (Rtd. Navy), mother of Corrine, Deborah and Wilhelm, mother­in­law of Shane, grandmother of Shevrille, Shanice and Shenelle, sister of Carl (deceased), Lloyd (deceased), Gertrude (deceased) and Christobel, sister­in­law of Silverine, Charlotte, Heather and Caryll. Funeral arrangements will be notified later. 41/1A, Attidiya Road, Kawdana, Dehiwala. 

PEIRIS ­ LUCIA MATILDA.   Beloved wife of late Vincent, loving mother of Pauline, expired. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymonds Funeral Parlour at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday 10th August for burial at Madampitiya Cemetery at 4.30 p.m. (R.C. Section). 175, St. James Street, Colombo 15. 

SIVASUBRAMANIAM ­ POO   (Formerly of 7, Lily Avenue, Colombo 6). Loving wife of Siva (Rasa ­ formerly of Cargills), beloved mother of Niranjan and Menaka, passed away peacefully in the U.K. on Friday 8th August. Funeral in the U.K. on Wednesday 13th August at 3.20 p.m. Telephone ­ 0044 1702 526875. E­mail: siva.niranjanbtinternet.com

DE SILVA ­ HERMAN K.D.   Supt. of Water Works Colombo C.M.C. / Kandy / Chilaw. Beloved husband of Elizabath, loving father of Gamini, Tissa, Sujatha, Bernadeth, Cecilia, Maya, Lilani, father­in­law of Joseph, Kingsly, Tony, Rogger, Aharmat, Manju, Gracelyn, expired. Cortege leaving residence No. 4, St. Mary’s Place (Adiwissa Rd.), Welisara, Ragama 4.00 p.m. for burial at Mattumagala Cemetery.

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