REV. DR. JOSE LUIS LANA SOLANO - Called to eternal rest with Jesus - Principal of Theological College of Lanka, Pilimatalawa on behalf his family, faculty, students, and staff wish to extend his sincere thanks and gratitude to Rt. Rev. Duleep de Chickera, former Bishop of Colombo Diocese, Clergy of Christ, Rev. Neil Van Dort, Vicar, St Paul’s Church, Kandy and those who attended for the funeral service, sent messages of condolences, members of the clergy who officiated at the College Chapel. Special thanks to Medical officers and the staff of the General Hospital, Peradeniya, and truly appreciate all the gestures and support in numerous ways by the Church Heads and other church members, friends, surrounded neighbors with the Ranawana Village Welfare Society, Sadeepa Nursing staff, who have depicted genuine care concern from the time of his sickness and after his demise and cooperation shown by the Lake House Branch, Kandy. Regret inability to thank everyone individually but your solidarity will remain in our hearts forever. Rev. Dr. Jerome Sahabandhu – Principal. 223013

DE ALWIS - NELUN - The family members (USA and Sri Lanka) of the late Mrs. NELUN DE ALWIS wish to sincerely thank relatives and friends who visited, sent floral tributes and messages of condolence, prayed, comforted and helped in numerous ways during their time of grief. We regret our inabiilty to thank each one of you individually. 40, Ratnakara Place, Dehiwela. 222805 

PERERA - SOMAPALA - On the death of our beloved father, we wish to thank our relatives and friends who attended the funeral, telephoned us and sent floral tributes. We regret our inability to thank them all individually. Loving wife & children. 223158

UMMU ZAHIRA - Beloved daughter of the late I.L.M. Mahmmodu and Fathima Umma of Mahmoodu Villa, Dharga Town, Alutgama, wife of the late A.I. Mohideen (Ceylon Civil Service), precious mother of the late Jezmy and of Shireen, mother-in-law of Aslam, loving grandfather of Ahamed Aslam and Mariam, Nafisah and Afzal Zainudeen, darling great-grandmother of Sarah, daughter-in-law of the late S.L.M. Mohideen and Sheriffa Umma, sister of the late Shafi, Samsudeen, Hussain, Razeena, Saleela, Marzook, Ansary and of Nalifa, Majida, Salmahanim. Janaza took place on Thursday 26th September 2013 at Dehiwela Burial Ground. The family members thank the doctors and staff of the General Hospital, Colombo, relatives and friends who helped in numerous ways. No. 8, Melbourne Avenue, Colombo 4. 221909

DE SILVA - MARIA  Wife of the late Lakshman De Silva, mother of Rohan, Roshini and Neomal, mother-in-law of Lakshman Wahalathantri & Nadeera De Silva, grandmother of Shayami and Lashane, sister of Kenneth, Manel, Celine, Carmel, Bead, Leoni, Octavia and Bernard, passed away on 10th October 2013. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour from 10.00 a.m. on Sunday, 13th October. Cortege leaves the Parlour at 3.30 p.m. on Monday 14th October for cremation at General Cemetery, Kanatte at 4.00 p.m. 226331 

JAMES - S.L. (LEO) Ex Vice Principal of Kingswood College / Founder Principal of Mahaweli Maha Vidyalaya. Beloved husband of Teckla, everloving father of Prakash, Sudarshan and Niranjala. Cortege leaves residence at 2.30 p.m. at Mahaiyawa. Cremation at 3.30 p.m. on October 13th (Sunday). 226233 

JAYARATNA - KAMANI (nee ABEYDEERA). Dearly beloved wife of Tharendra (ex SLSPC), precious mother of Neroshi, mother-in-law of Pradeep (Flintec), darling grandmother of Savinu, daughter of the late Owen and Dotty Abeydeera, sister of Anoma, Jeevan, Sanath and Jayani, expired. Cortege leaves residence 37B, Thalagahahena Road, Bataganvila, Galle for cremation at 5.00 p.m. on 13th October 2013 at Dadalla Cemetery, Galle. 226304 

KANDASAMY - ANUSHIA  - Dearly beloved daughter of the late Dr. Nagalingam Kandasamy and Vadivambikai, wife of Indrakumar devoted and loving mother of Anita and Tanya, beloved sister of Ranjan and Krishna and sister-in-law of Kathryn, mother-in-law of Robert and Nowlan, passed away peacefully at home on 2nd October 2013. 19, The Gallop Sutton, Surrey UK SM2 5RY. 223385 

KARUNIYATHEVI - BALENDRA passed away peacefully on 22nd Sept. 2013. Younger daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Subramaniam, beloved wife of Balendra, precious mother of Sivanjali (UK), adored mother-in-law of Thirumaran (UK), loving grandmother of Eashani and Harini (UK), sister of Kamalam Kanagaratnam (USA), Sanmugarajah, Thiruchelvam, Navaratnarajah (Aus.), Selvarajah and of the late Sittampalam, Ponnampalam, Thiruarul and Arumugarajah. Cremation took place on 24th Sept. 2013. The family members thank the doctors and nursing staff of the SICU Nawaloka Hospital of the SICU and Ward 06 of the General Hospital, Colombo, relatives and friends for their invaluable help in numerous ways. 221236 

KURUPPU - DON ALBERT - passed away peacefully on 11/10/2013. Husband of Manel, father of Damayantha (M.D. Gemini Lanka and D.K. Promotions), Nilani, Sudath (Srilankan Airlines - U.A.E.) and Chaturani, father-in-law of Dayaneetha, Leonard Meththananda, Sheraz Hemachandra, grandfather of Isuru, Asita, Nirosha, Chevantha, Anisha, Elisha, Shashanka, Vinetri. Cortege leaves residence on Monday 14th at 4 p.m. for cremation at Borella Cemetery at 5 p.m. 19/36 A, Walauwatte Place, Galpotta Road, Nawala. 226310 

LAWRENCE - ANTHONY (Ex. QAM at Hirdramany Mercurry Apparel) Munnakkara, Negombo. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs Samuel, husband of Mallika Lawrence (Ex. MM - Hirdramany Katunayake), father of Maneesha Lawrence (Sri Lankan Arilines), brother of Anjaleena, Matilda, Victoria, the late Walter, Leenus, passed away. Remains lie at Borella Jayaratne (Parlour) interment on October 13th of Sunday at 4.00 p.m. at Borella Cemetery, Roman Catholic Section. 226357 

PERERA - DR. B.S. (BERTY). Beloved husband of Noeline, cherished father of Sunil, Ranjan, Srini, Nilanthi & the late Lalith, father-in-law of Chitra, Anya, Dudley Waas & Asoka Daswatte, grandfather of Rushika, Sharnel, Suren, Marissa, Dominic, Anushka, Nishan & Nalinka, Loku Seeya of Aiyanna, Arjuna and Druvik. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour on Sunday 13th October 2013 at 3.30 p.m. Cremation at General Cemetery, Borella at 4.00 p.m. 225940 

RAMSAY - MRS. R.P. (Formerly of Matale). Beloved wife of the late Mr. V.S. Ramsay, loving mother of the late Weerasing & Illanges, Rajes & Michael, Ramsingh & late Mercy, Grace & Ralph, late Christopher and of Myrna, Juliet & late Selvanathan and of Hillman & Selvam, Ravi & Maria, Ruth & Shirley. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour. Cortege leaves the Parlour at 4.30 p.m. on Monday 14th October. Cremation at the General Cemetery, Borella at 5.00 p.m. 226335 

RANASINGHE - GEORGE (Retired Ceylon Cold Stores). Beloved husband of Dayantha, father of Damion, Dimantha, Dilhan, Dinesh & Clementine, father-in-law of Roshan, Sharelle, Sherangi, Ayodhya & Arjuna, loving brother of the late Felix, Cecilia, Monica, Gerry (Retired Port Cargo) & Leslie (Formerly Commercials, Janawasama, JFE & Com. Insurance). Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour from 3.30 p.m. on Friday 11th October. Cortege leaves the Parlour on Sunday 13th at 3.30 p.m. for burial at the General Cemetery, Borella (R.C. Section). 225931 

SIVGNANASUNTHERAM - DR. KANAPATHIPILLAI of Varthalaivilan, beloved husband of Sivayogam, loving father of Dr. Sivakumaran, Canada and Sivananthy, father-in-law of Sopit, caring grandfather of Daryl, Diane and the late Karthiga, elder brother of Mangalapoopathy and the late Sivalingam, passed away peacefully. Funeral at Mahinda Funeral Parlour, Mount Lavinia on Sunday 13th October at 9 a.m. for cremation at 2.00 p.m. 225885 

WIJEGUNAWARDANA - P.D.S. (Retired Teacher - Vidyaratnaya - Horana). Beloved husband of the late Mrs. Leela Suriarachchi (Retired Teacher), father of Gomica Wijegunawardana (Engineer - USA), Nusika Wijegunawardana (Engineer - Ceylon Petroleum Corporation), Morani Wijegunawardana (Doctor - Kalubowila Hospital) and Opulika Wijegunawardana (Engineer - Australia), father-in-law of Sudharma Wijegunawardana (Engineer - USA), Thusitha Ranawaka (Engineer - Colombo Municipal Council), Palitha Jayawardana (Managing Director - Uvin Institute of Higher Education) and Poornima Premaratne (HR Manager, Australia). Cortege leaves 36/5, Sri Somananda Rd., Udawatta, Horana. (034-2262731) on Sunday 13th October 2013 at 3.00 p.m. for cremation at Horana Public Cemetery. 225170