Sri Lanka Obituaries

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MADURASINGHE ­ UPASENA (Retired Principal). Beloved husband of Piyaseeli Wijeratne, loving father of Priyani (Eveready), Ramya, Jagath (Open University), father-in-law of Prasad, Manjula (Walls), expired. Cortege leaves residence on Saturday 26th June at 2.30 p.m. "Malram", Vithanamulla, Mabodale. (June 25, 1999)

MAJEED ­ AL-HAJ A.H.A. ­ (Proprietor President Lines and A.H.A. Majeed and Sons), Former Trustee ­ Muhiyyiddeen Jumma Masjid Abdul Hamid Street, Colombo 12). Beloved husband of late Noor Naima, father of Ummu Nasuha, Izzathul Fareeda, Zeenathul Fowziya, Hamzathul Jiffriya, Museid, Mashud (Al-Majid Traders), father-in-law of late Mohamed Kabeer, Izeen Kizar (Galle), Mohamed Shibly (Kotiyakumbura), Mohamed Faizer (Negombo), Hajiani Zuhari Hajiani Hareeza, expired. Janaza leaves residence at No.9, Court Street, Colombo 12 at 8 a.m. on 29.6.99 to Maligawatte Muslim Burial Ground. (June 28, 1999)

MALLIKA GAMMAMPILA Beloved daughter of Mr & Mrs H. Gammampila, loving sister of Mervin, Vineetha, Micheal and Padma, expired. Cortege leaves residence 3 p.m. on 10th June. 26/8, Kurunduhinna, Kegalle. (June 10, 1999)

MAMADUWA ­ D.B. ( Retired Additional Govt. Agent and Asst. Commissioner, Co-opertive Development). Beloved husband of Dhanawathi Kumarihamy, loving father of Malini, Chandrani, Lalani, Nalini, Tissa (Edna) and Nimal (HNB), father-in-law of Ariyasena, Sirisena (Chief Secretary, Central Province), Sunil (North Central Province), Ananda, Chandani and Ramani, expired. Cortege leaves residence 394/21A, Harischandra Mawatha, New Town, Anuradhapura at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday 6th June for Cremation at New Town Cemetery. (June 5, 1999)


MANIKKAM ­ S. (Kandy Municipal Council, Personal Assistant to Hon. Mayor). Son of late Mr. & Mrs. Sandanam, loving husband of Shantha, beloved father of Surendra Kumar (H.N.B. ­ Hatton), Priyawadana, brother of Mrs. S. Nathan, expired. Funeral will take place, on Monday 28th at 4.00 p.m. at Mahaiyawa Crematorium. Cortege leaves residence at 3.00 p.m. A/3, M.C. Flats, Aruppola, Kandy. (June 28, 1999)

MARTYN - MRS POLLY (Gertrude) - Beloved wife of C.F. Martyn - deceased, mother of Enid UK, Ida - Australia, Kenta - UK, Leonard Felix - deceased, Marie - UK, and Cuckoo, mother-in-law of Clifford Bartholomeuse, Marina, Kumar Martyn, Kingsley Varasuvitane, Trevor Harridge, expired on 3.6.99. Funeral on Saturday 5.6.99 at General Cemetery, Borella at 4.00 p.m. Cortege leaving No.13/ 12A, Don Coronelis Lane, Dharmarama Road, Ratmalana. (June 4, 1999)

MASHOOR ­ HAJIANI SITHY KADIJA. Beloved wife of late Senator S.M.H. Mashoor, daughter of late H.H.A. Ismail and late Sulaiha, loving mother of Suaiba and Razana, mother-in-law of Dr Saud Hameed and Dr Fahmy Ismail, grandmother of Dr Shiham Hameed, Shazna, Shamil and Shazil, great grandmother of Thameena, grandmother-in-law of Ramaali and Afzel, sister of late Fathuma Haleema, late M.A. Ismail and A.H.A. Ismail, sister-in-law of late S.M. Hussain, late Saly Ahamed, Sithy Fathuma and late Fareesa. Janaza leaving residence to Kuppiyawatte Muslim Burial Ground at 4.30 p.m. today (Sunday). 10/1, Gregory’s Road, Colombo 7. (June 6, 1999)

MATARAGE - D.P.S. (Retired Postmaster). Beloved husband of retired Staff Nurse Mrs Matarage, loving father of Sunil (England), Wimal Matarage (Bank of Ceylon - Nugegoda), Amitha (C.M.C.), Nirmala (Vidyawardena Maha Vidyalaya), father-in-law of Roshana (England), Priyani (Royal College - Colombo), Karunasena (Olcott Vidyalaya Kolonnawa), Gunesena (Crocodile Resturant), grandfather of Dinushi, Deepal, Mihiri, Miuru, Dakshina, Uttara, Chinthaka, Isuru, expired. Cortege leaves residence 54/4, I.D.H. Road, Salamulla, Kolonnawa, today (9) Wednesday for cremation at Kolonnawa Cemetery at 4.30. (1999)

MENDIS, CANON EDISON MENDIS - At Rest with Jesus.. Dearly beloved husband of Myrtle. Precious father of Mithrani Attanayake - Sharmalie and Ajit Karunaratne, Priyadarshini and Maitri de Mel - Priyanka and Malsiri Peiris - Loving brother of Edna Fernando, Eardley Mendis and late Eunice Peiris. Cortege leaves 22, Church Road, Idama, Moratuwa at 4.30 p.m. on 8th June (Tuesday) for Service at Holy Emmanuel Church and thereafter cremation at the General Cemetery - Moratuwa. (June 8, 1999)

MENDIS ­ W.T.J. (TUDOR) (Retired Deputy Director General of Education). Dearly beloved husband of Ramya, loving father of Champa, Harsha and Lalitha, father-in-law of N.V. De Silva, Sunethra and Champika, loving grandfather of Garuka (Stafford International School), Cheranka, Isuri and Yashinka (St. Bridgets), expired. Cremation at General Cemetery Mt. Lavinia at 5.00 p.m. on Sunday the 06th June. Cortege leaving residence at 4.00 p.m. 16, Namal Mawatha, Sirimal Uyana, Ratmalana. (June 6, 1999)

MUTTUCUMARASAMY ­ ARUL. Beloved wife of the late Mr C. Muttucumarasamy (formerly Deputy Auditor General), beloved mother of Chandra, Padmini, Satchi and Mahendran. Cremation at General Cemetery Kanatte, Thursday 8th July at 9.00 a.m. 40, Moor Road, Colombo 6. (Malaysian papers copy). (1999)

NADARAJAH - MRS (SIVAPAKKIAM) - Beloved wife of late Visvalingam Nadarajah of (Colombo Apothecaries), loving mother of Leela, Sana Jayaseelan (Inter Asia Motors), Susila (Canada) and Shankari (UK), mother-in-law of Dayananda, Chitra, Yogendran and Vijendran (UK), grandmother of Suresh (Trico), Bama, Kumudhu, Dushiyanthi, Harani, Tharani, Previshan, Rugeeshan and Dharmisha, loving sister of late Kandasamy, Nadarajah, late Maheswary, late Theagarajah and late Dorairajah, expired. Cortege leaves Jayaratne’s Funeral Parlour at 5.00 p.m. on Sunday 13th June for Cremation at General Cemetery, Kanatte. 703/2, Negombo Road, Mabola, Wattala. (June 13, 1999)

NALINI PARANAGAMA DODANWELA KUMARIHAMY. Beloved wife of late Betram Dodanwela (Basnayake Nilame Kandy Kataragama Devale), mother of late Lindsey (Basnayake Nilame, Alawatugoda Saman Devale), Nimal, Sarojini, Mangalika (Attorney-at-Law) and Maljini, motherin-law of Indrani Madugalle, Henry Giragama, Mahinda Yatawara, Dr. Vickramabahu Karunarathne and Udaya Illangaratne, expired. Funeral procession starts at Moladanda Walauwwa, Muruthalawa 3.00 p.m. Saturday 26th June. Cremation at Mahaiyawa at 6.00 p.m. (June 25, 1999)

NANAYAKKARA ­ DR. RATNA.
Beloved husband of Amitha, loving father of Sugandhi and Anushka, brother of Indrani, Wansa, Dr. Bandula, Gamini, Anula, Suneetha, Jaya, Lakdas and Dayabandu, brother-in-law of Dr. Rohana Haththotuwa, Kamani and Dr. Eranga, expired suddenly in U.K. Funeral arrangements would be notified later. 291/40, Havelock Gardens, Colombo 06. (1999)

NATHANIELSZ ­ REX WINSTON. (Formerly S.L. Navy, YMCA, EASL). At Rest with Jesus. Beloved husband of Pansy (Australia), dearly loved daddy of Stella Somasunderam, and Pat Arulampalam, loved father-in-law of Marty and Jayantha, devoted grandpa of David and Denar, Tamar, Charmaine and Benjamin and Joanna. Funeral Monday 7th June in Australia. 10, Aranmore Crescent, Narre Warren North, Victoria 3804, Australia. (1999)

NAVARATNARAJAH ­ K. (Formerly of Census & Statistics Dept.). Beloved husband of late Vethanayagi, loving mother of Kumarakulasingham (UK), Sarojini (USA) & Chandrakumar, father-in-law of Dhamayanthi (UK), Chandan (USA) & Natalia, brother of Nagalingam, late Rasammah, Chelvarajah (Canada), Lohambal & Dr Pathmanathan, brotherin-law of late Sathasivam, late Khandasamy, Thanihasalam (UK), Sivapathasuntheram, late Balambihai & Thiagaraja Pillai, grandfather of Naresh Kumar, Paramesh Kumar, Ramakrishna Kumar & Ravindranath Kumar, expired. Funeral arrangements will be notified later. 15 1/1, Kinross Avenue, Colombo-4. (June 6, 1999)

NAWAZ, AL-HAJ M.H.M. Director of Ceypro Group of Companies, expired on Wednesday 30th June 1999 and his Janaza took place on the same day at Maligawatte Burial Grounds. Informant: His son Mohamed Rifath, No. 42, Nagalagam Street, Colombo 14. (July 1, 1999)

NAYAGAM - JUBILEE NESAMONY Beloved wife of late John Nayagam, sister of late Robert, Edward (Lake House), late Pearl David, Mary Daniel (Coopers & Lybrand), Anton (BBC, London), Anneston (Bahrain), mother of Chrisanthe (Trinity College), Jeeva (Jerusalem - Prayer Centre) & Rajini, sister-in-law of Joyce, late David, Daniel, Ranjana & Felicia, mother-in-law of Darlo & grandmother of Dilan Lamb, expired. Service at home 3.30 p.m. Wednesday 14th. Burial Mahaiyawa, Kandy. 124/5, Mapanawatura Road, Kandy. (Dawn Guest House Compound).

NEANGODA ­ S.B. Rtd. Regional Manager ­ People’s Bank. Beloved husband of Seelawathi, loving father of Damayanthi (University Peradeniya), Senarath (Sethsiri Hedeniya), Vajira (Commercial Bank), Manjula (Staff Rewatha M.V.), father-in-law of Sarath Uduwawala (formerly Air Force), Herbert Eragama (Commercial Bank), Asitha Panabokka, brother of Dr D.B. Neangoda, the late Mrs. Karunaratne, expired. Cremation at Mahaiyawa Cemetery, Kandy on Saturday 3rd at 3.30 p.m. No. 87, Niyangoda, Kumburegama (No flowers by request). (July 2, 1999)

NICHOLAS - MRS ALICE SAROJINI Death is announced of Mrs Alice Sarojini, beloved wife of late Victor Nicholas, beloved daughter of late Mr & Mrs A. Swampillai of 25, Vembadi Road, Jaffna, beloved sister of late Cyril Francis and Bishop Kingsley, beloved mother of Vijitha, Mano, Vino, Maria, Martha and Jude, beloved mother-in-law of Valentine, Nene, Subo, Nirupan and Arther. Funeral takes place on Wednesday 14th July 1999 at Ontario, Canada. For the kind information of friends and relatives and soliciting their prayers for her eternal joy. Vijitha, Ontario, Canada. (1999)

NILES GLADSTONE R. Beloved husband of Rosabelle, loving father of Suresh Bernard & Shashikala (U.S.A.), brother of Eunice, late Elarine & Patricia, brother-in-law of Selvaratnam, late James Benedict, late Lawton, late David Veerakone, late Christabel, Gnanakone & Amybelle, son-in-law of Dr S. Pathman (U.S.A.) & grandfather of Christopher & Christabel, expired. Funeral arrangements will be notified later. 30, Ratnakara Place, Dehiwela. (June 1,1999)

NIZAM, AL-HAJ A.A.M. - Son of late Abdul Azeez and late Sithy Maliha, beloved husband of Sithy Nashua, father of Al-Haj Hameen, Nimaz, Hajiani Nazreen and Nirazha, father-in-law of Al-Haj Fazle, Zahara, Anisha, brother of late Zaroon, Mahroof, Noorumma Sadhumma, late Hameen, brother-inlaw of Ziard, late Jaleel, Sithy Balkis and Sithy Ruwaiza. Janaza took place on 03/06/99 at the Kuppiyawatta Muslim Burial Ground. 37, Gampaha Road, Ekala. (June 4, 1999)

NUGAPITIYA - A.B. - Retd. Senior P.H.I. - father of Sandya and Anoma, brother of Mrs Soma Wijesinghe, late Mrs T.B. Amunugama and of late Mr T.B. Nugapitiya, expired. A private funeral took place according to his wishes on 31/05/99. Nugapitiyia Walawwa, Ukuwela. (June 6, 1999)

PACKEERALY ­ TUAN MOHAMED alias Tuan Ali (Henderson International Dubai). Beloved son of late Mr T.N.S. Packeeraly (Photographer) and Mrs Gnei Sauda Sallay, brother of Kicho (Seaman), Stylo (Oman), Babsy (Business), Roy (Kuwait), Monty (Abu-Dhabi), Roshan (Dubai), Jonny (Abu-Dhabi) and sister Nona (Raleena), brother-in-law of Hajirin Abbas (Kuwait), died under tragic circumstances in Dubai on 30.05.1999. Funeral arrangements will be notified later. 54/23, Ganemulla Road, Weligampitiya, Ja-Ela. T/No. 235667. (June 1,1999)

PADMINI DASASIL MATHA - The death is announced of Padmini Dasasil Matha. Informants:Mr P.T.N. de Silva, Dr Manel de Silva (daughter), Dr D.R. de Silva (son), Prof. K.T.L. de Silva (son-inlaw), Mrs Chandima de Silva (daughter-in-law). Cremation General Cemetery, Maharagama on Saturday 5th. Cortege leaves 208, Kesbewa Road, Boralesgamuwa at 3.30 p.m. (June 4, 1999)

PAIVA ­ THOMAS FRANCIS XAVIER (ex Food Control Dept.). Husband of late Cecily (nee Miranda), father of Rose, Felcy, Jacintha and Cannisius, father-in-law of Clarence Motha (Police Dept.), and Yasmin (nee Rodrigo), grandfather of Trelawn and Yanick, expired. Cortege leaves residence No.8, 57th Lane, Wellawatte (off Rudra Mawatha) on 15th June 99 at 3.30 p.m. for burial at Jawatte Cemetery, Colombo 5. (June 16, 1999)

PANAGODA ­ BETA DOYCE (Nee Udugodage Rodrigo). Wife of late D.A. Panagoda, mother of Ananda, Susila and Susil, mother-in-law of late Indrajith Bakmeewewa and Devika, expired. Cortege leaving residence 360, High Level Road, Kottawa at 4 p.m. for Cremation Udahamulla Cemetery 26th Saturday 5 p.m. (June 26, 1999)

PEETHAMPAVAM ­ MRS.RATNAM. Beloved mother of K.P. Gunaratnam (Ex-Bata Shoe co. Ltd., Ratmalana) ­ Canada), Punniawathy Sivarasalingam, Asalambigai, Kalyana Sunderam (Retired Pricipal, Wijeratnam Maha Vidyalayam, Negombo), mother-in-law of Indra (Canada), Sivarajalingam (Retired Chief Station Master CGR),present Vice Presidence (Sri Lanka Red Cross Sciety, National Headquarters, Colombo), Kalyanasunderam, (Retired Accountant Ceylinco Universal Ltd.), grandmother of Sasitharan (Canada), Sashikala Sivakumar (Negombo), Sashibaskaran (Paris), Sashimeera Raveendran (Switzerland), Sashiraj ­ (Partner Canal View Restaurant Negombo), Sasheela Rajkumar ­ Denmark, Giritharan, Gowri Thavarajah, Gayathiri (Canada), Ganesh, Sumathe (Canada), Ramesh, Uma (France), Ganga (Colombo), Choundari (Ave Maria Hospital Negombo), expired on 3.6.99. Cortege leaving residence at 10.00 a.m. on Saturday 5th June 1999 for Cremation at General Cemetery, Negombo. 157/1, Sea Street, Negombo. (June 5, 1999)

PEIRIS ­ KURUKULASURIYA JOHN LEONARD. Beloved husband of Trissie, loving father of Renik, Rani, Ranadeva and Anne, fatherin-law of Shobha, Micheal and Clifford, expired. Cortege leaves residence 108, Minuwangoda Road, Bolawalana, Negombo at 5 p.m. on Tuesday 13th July to Bolawalana Roman Catholic Cemetery. No flowers by request. (1999)

PEIRIS - LESLIE (McLarens Shipping). Beloved husband of late Ethel, brother of late Bobby and George, loving father of Sharmine (Canada - ex. BOC), Indrani (ex. SPC), Krishanthi (Canada - ex Telecom), father-in-law of Elmo Hettiarachchi (Canada - ex. People’s Bank), Elmo Frank (Ports Authority) and Gemunu Mendis (Canada - ex. Singer), loving grandfather of Nluka, Leyon (JWT), Thilanka, Dilukshi, Danushki, Nuwangi and Warnaka, expired. Cortege leaves residence on 6th June at 4.00 p.m. for Burial at St. Mary’s Church, Peliyagoda. ‘Halcyon’, Waragoda Place, Waragoda, Kelaniya. (June 3,1999)

PEIRIS - LOKUKANKANAMGE DANISTER PIYASENA - Former Chairman, Town Council, Aluthgama and retired Principal, beloved husband of Wimala Wijesooriya, precious father of Devapriya (Irrigation Department), Anoma (Bank of Ceylon, Head Office), Dhanapriya (Commercial Bank), Dharmapriya (Tourism), Jagathpriya (Capt. Signal Corps/Rupavahini), Deshapriya (Sampath Bank) and Dulani, father-in-law of Arunasiri (Mahaweli Authority), Rupangi, Bimla (Commercial Bank), Rosita, Mallika and Devika, expired. Cremation Saturday 26th 5.00 p.m. Galkissa Crematorium. Cortege leaves residence at 4.15 p.m. 85/2, Thelawala Road, Mount Lavinia. (June 26, 1999)

PEIRIS, MRS T.M.P. Mother of Sriyani (USA), Vino (USA), Vajira (LASC), Nandana (Hilton), Rohan (Access), Renuka (Thailand), died Saturday. Funeral Service at Seventh Day Adventist Church, 540, Peradeniya Rd, Kandy at 3 p.m. thereafter Burial at Mahaiyawa, Kandy. (June 16, 1999)

PERAMPALAM RAVINDRA (RAVI). Engineer Uni-Walkers. Beloved son of late S.N. Perampalam and Beulan, Ex Millers, husband of Rekha, father of Danushka, student, Carey College, Kanishka, Venushka, students Methodist College, brother of Priya Ushani, brother-in-law of Ryan, Mercantile Shipping. Cortege leaving residence 30/2, Vihare Mawatha, Kolonnawa at 4.30 p.m. on 9th July 1999 for Cremation at Kolonnawa Cemetery. (1999)

PEREIRA ­ H.A. (HUXTON). (Formerly of WHO). Husband of Esther (retired - Cargills), father of Arlene (Aitken Spence), Deanna (Aust) and the late Royston, father-in-law of Bernard Wijetunge, Lester Daniels (Aust.) and Jovitha, brother of Hyacinth, Marlene, Chitra, Beryl and Aloma, grandfather of Sheehan, Sheanda, Simmone, Natasha and Sandrine. The remains will lie at A.F. Raymonds Parlour from 3.00 p.m. on Friday 4th June. Cremation will take place at General Cemetery, Kanatte on Saturday 5th June at 4.00 p.m. (June 4, 1999)

PEREIRA - RENE Beloved wife of late Geoffrey Pereira, mother of Erin, Jeremy (U.S.A.), Marian (Australia), Peter (France), Sally, sister of late Gwen, Guy, Felicia, Anastacia and of Sr. Mary Bernard (R.G.S. Nayakakanda), Lena, Victor, passed away peacefully. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday 15th July for Burial at General Cemetery, Kanatte at 4 p.m. (R.C. Section). 11 (1999)

PEREIRA ­ ZENA VIOLET. Wife of late C.M. Pereira, Govt. Press, loving mother of late Kevin, Walker Sons, Marie, Singer, Angela, Boutique Fiori, Teresa, New Zealand, Bernard, Jeddah, Marie, Annette, Bank of Ceylon, Bernadette, Commecial Bank, mother-in-law of Felicia, Maurice, Senaratne Associates, late Milroy, Ranjith, New Zealand, Therese, Roy, Robert, Mahendra Engineers, Philip, Jumbo’s Restaurant, sister of late Ruby & Girla and Bernard (TIMA), Alfred, Michael, expired. Cortege leaves residence 14/52, Negombo Road, Kandana 4.00 p.m. on 28th. Burial at General Cemetery, Kanatte, RC Section. (June 28, 1999)

PERERA ­ BERTUS Retired Deputy Inspector General of Police. Loving husband of Manel, father of Christo, Michael, Jerome, Tony, Shanali and Adrian, son of Virginia and late Victor, father-in-law of Roshani, Hema, Nicky, Deepthi and Rozanne, brother of late Clarice, Junie, Denzil, Neville, Cynthia and Roger, brother-in-law of late R. Aliraja, late Brig. Denis Hapugala, Joyce, Srimal, Walter Danthanarayana, Shanthi Fernando, and Jayantha de Silva. Cortege leaves residence 14, Ramanathan Avenue, Dehiwala at 2.30 p.m. for Cremation at General Cemetery Kanatte Saturday 3rd July. (July 1, 1999)

PERERA - BIYANWILLAGE DON DUDLEY WINSLOW Dearly beloved husband of Maureen, much loved father of Udeni Peiris and Philomina Scharenguivel, father-in-law of Romesh and Ainsley (JNR), expired. Cortege leaves residence at 3.30 p.m. on Thursday 1st July for burial at Peterson Lane Burial Grounds, Wellawatte. 83, Pepiliyana Road, Nugegoda. (1999)

PERERA ­ GLADYS. Beloved wife of Anthony, loving mother of Benita (U.S.A.), Cecil, Ruvanie (U.S.A.), mother-in-law of Shelton (U.S.A.), Lorette, Nimal (U.S.A.), grandmother of Shiran, Neal, Chamila, Dilini, Neesha and Marianne, expired. Cortege leaves Residence at 4 p.m. on Thursday 8th July for Interment at R.C. Burial Ground, Dalugama. 84A, St. Jude Mawatha, Dalugama Kelaniya. (1999)

PERERA ­ MRS GRACE (nee ROWEL) ­ Beloved wife of Don Vincent Perera, J.P. (Retired Teacher, Christ King College, Tudella, Je-Ela), loving mother of Marius (Australia), Magnus (Australia), Lucius Deva (Marine Radio Officer) and Pujani, loving mother-in-law of Kamani (Australia), June (Australia) and Laksiri Tissera, grandmother of Sudheera, Anyshia, Sennan, Indika, Dimitri and Ninnon, passed away peacefully. Funeral takes place on 14th Wednesday 1999 at 4 p.m. at the Marawila Roman Catholic Cemetery. Bereaved Husband and Children - "Alvin Grove", Perera Mawatha, Marawila. (1999)


PERERA - JOE Principal Primary School St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10. Beloved husband of Ranee Retired St. Bridget Convent, loving father of Senani (Brown & Co.), Hemanthie (HSBC), Nimali (Italy), Ransiri (Singapore Airlines), father-in-law of Dessarie, Jeremy, Dimuth and Surupika, grandfather of Stephaan, Jehan, Eshan and Rayshan. Cortege leaving residence 127/2, Sri Sudharma Avenue, Kawdana Road, Dehiwala at 10.00 a.m. on Friday 4th June to St. Joseph’s College. Requiem Mass at 3.00 p.m. and thereafter Burial at Galkissa Cemetery at 4.30 p.m. (Roman Catholic Section). (June 3,1999)

PERERA - MRS JOSIYANA nee WICKRAMASINGHE Widow of the late Edwin Perera, loving mother of George (retired District Court Judge), Percy (retired Senior Public Health Inspector), late Reginald, Ariya (retired teacher), Ajith (retired, Telecommunications Dept.), motherin-law of Dr. Indranie and Piyasundara (retired teacher), expired. Cremation at Mt. Lavinia Crematorium on 02.06.99. Cortege leaves residence No. 15, 9th Cross Lane, Borupana, Ratmalana at 4 p.m. (June 1,1999)

PERERA ­ K.A.T. We regret to announce the death of MR K.A.T. PERERA ­ Former Tea Maker of Talgaswela & Deniyaya Tea Estates. Loving husband of Mrs Susilda, loving father of Mr Ajith, Mrs Nilanthi, Mrs Renuka & Mrs Kumari, loving father-in-law of Mr Mahesh, Mr Nihal & Mr Janaka. The Cortege leaves residence at 4.00 p.m. on 19th June 99 and Funeral will take place at General Cemetery Bolawalana. 3rd Kurana, 29/4, Parakrama Road, Negombo. (June 18, 1999)

PERERA ­ KUMARASIRI of Aruppola, Kandy Manager, Seylan Bank, Anuradhapura. Beloved husband of Vajira, loving father of Thanuja, Dilani and Dharshanie, all of Mahamaya College, Kandy, expired under tragic circumstances. Funeral at Mahaiyawa Cemetery Kandy at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday 27th. 21/81 B, Shramadana Mawatha, Aruppola, Kandy. (June 26, 1999)

PERERA ­ LEELAMANY nee Amarasinghe. Beloved wife of G.D. Perera (Ex-Port Commission), loving mother of Shiroma, Nilanthi, Janaka, Nilmini (Abu-Dhabi), Manohari (Australia), mother-in-law of Nihal Dahanayaka, Sarath Lugoda (Police), Upali Mendis (Abu-Dhabi), Rohitha Welmillage (Australia), Indra (Canada), expired. Cortege leaving 65, Kumaradasa Place, Wellampitiya on Sunday 4th July 1999 at 4 p.m. (1999)

PERERA ­ LIYANAGE DAYANANDA BANDARANAYAKE (LDB) Retired Staff Officer Post and Telecommunications. Beloved husband of Soma (Retired Teacher), father of Indunil, Roshan, (USA) and Sujeewa, son-in-law of late Kamal Gunawardana, son of late ARB Perera, and Podimenike, brother of Maya, Hema, late LPB and LKB Perera, brother-in-law of late Wickramanayake, late Deldeniya, Brenda and Dayani, expired. Cortege leaves Barney Raymond Funeral Parlour at 4.45 p.m. on Saturday 10th July for Cremation at General Cemetery Kanatte. (1999)

PERERA ­ MANEL. Beloved wife of Neville (A.M.P.), loving mother of Surin (Air Lanka), Dr Naomal (N.H.S.L.), Anil and Malin (Bartleets), mother-in-law of Shanika, Rangika (Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya) and Ruwini (HAL Computers), expired. Cortege leaves residence at 4.30 p.m. on Monday 7th June for Burial at St. Michael’s Church Burial Ground, Koralawella. No.66/2, Koralawella, Moratuwa. (June 6, 1999)

PERERA Mrs - P.D.E. Retired Principal, wife of late Ay. Dr. G.W.R. Perera, beloved mother of Mahinda (DE’s Office, Ratmalana), Ananda, Bandula (DE’s Office, Wattala), Chandan (Mahaweli), mother-in-law of Chandra Perera, Lalitha Perera, Kusum Ariyapperuma, Sujatha Goonawardane, expired. Funeral at Kohuwala Crematorium at 5.00 p.m. on Thursday 3rd June. 31, Udyana Mawatha, Gangodawila, Nugegoda. (June 3,1999)

PERERA ­ SISILA KUMARI Kabool Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. Beloved wife of Gamini, loving mother of Chulathika - St. Anne’s College, Kurunegala, Auranga - Holy Family Convent, Kurunegala, loving daughter of Mendis Edirisingha and late Mrs Edirisingha of Bulugolla, sister of Hemantha and Nimal, expired. Funeral procession leaves residence at 2 p.m. Saturday 26th to St. Andrews Church, Polgahawela for Burial at 3.30 p.m. D19, Kabool Housing Scheme, Thulhiriya. (June 25, 1999)

PERLY ­ MRS AGNUS LILIAN. Wife of late Victor Cyril Perera, mother of Laksiri Perera (Grip Engineering), Gamini Perera (Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd), Jayasath Perera (Solar Therm (Pvt.) Ltd.), expired. Cremation will take place on Saturday, 10th July ’99 at 4.00 p.m. at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Alen Egoda, Pamunugama. Cortege leaving residence at 3.30 p.m. 70/1, "Aasiri", Kepungoda, Pamunugama, Ja-ela. (1999)

PIETERSZ ­ CORINNE BERNADETTE (Nee BERTUS). Loving wife of Ralston, devoted mother of Dillon, loving daughter of the late Dicky and Jean (Nee Garnier), daughter-in-law of the late Melville and Joan, much loved sister of Graeme and Delerine, loving sister-in-law of Leano Ramanadan, Adrian, Hillary, Winty and Eardley Pietersz (Australia). Called to her Eternal Rest on 05th July 1999, in Sydney, Australia. Funeral will take place on Monday 12th July 1999 in Sydney. 131/5, Pathiragoda Road, Nawinna, Maharagama.PIYADASA ­ SUMANA SUSILA (Proprietress Windsor Textiles Bambalapitiya). Wife of late Mr K.M.G. Piyadasa, daughter of late Mr & Mrs B.G. Cooray, beloved mother of late Nihal, Damayanthie, mother-in-law of Vije Wickremasinghe, grandmother of Gihan and Nishani, sister of Chandra, late Piyaratne, Upali, Malani and Felix, expired. Cortege leaves residence at 4.30 p.m. on 10th June for cremation at Udahamulla Cemetery. 407, "Vijegiri", Udahamulla, Nugegoda. (1999)

PIYASENA - MISS NEETHA - Beloved daughter of late K.D. Piyasena and Leelawathie Piyasena, sister of Amara Ariyachandra and Nimal Piyasena (U.S.A.), sister-in-law of P.G.D. Ariyachandra and Malanie Piyasena (U.S.A.), expired. Cremation on Monday 28th June 1999 at 5.00 p.m. in General Cemetery, Borella. 83/10, Baseline Road, Colombo 8. (1999)

PODIHAMINE ­ H.A. Wife of late Radampola Gamage Siridiyas Appuhamy, mother of Malanie, Ranjanie, Pemarathna (Proprietor - Nawala Cushion Works (Pvt.) Ltd.) Cremation 5 p.m. Borella, Kanatta on 05th June. Cortege leaves Residence at 4 p.m. No. 42/1, Kandawatta Road, Nugegoda. (June 4, 1999)

PONNIAH - SAMATHANAM At Rest with Jesus. Beloved wife of late N.Y. Ponniah, loving mother of Zeline (India), late Saints Mary and of Julie, Rev. Jubilee, May (India), Archibald, Abraham and Nesamoney (India), mother-in-law of Samuel Janakaraj, Rupert Navamani, Rev. Bennet Balasingh Selina, Unwin Noah, Mercy and George Clement, expired. Cortege leaves residence 101, Kanatte Road, Thalapathpitiya (off Nugegoda) at 2.30 p.m. on Sunday 13th June for Service at the Cathedral of Christ The Living Saviour, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, and thereafter for Burial at General Cemetery, Jawatte (Anglican Section). (June 13, 1999)

PREMARATNE ­ MR W.A. ANANDA (retired Shipping Corporation). Beloved husband of Somaseeli Premaratne, loving father of Nalinda, Chandana and Susil, expired. Cremation 3 p.m. Wednesday 2nd at Family Burial Ground. "Rathnagiri", Hapukumbura, Hettimulla. (June 1,1999)


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