Obituaries
FERNANDO – SEAN JEREMY (United Nations World Food Programme, Colombo) Safe in the Arms of Jesus – Precious son of Anthony (and Sepalika), dearly beloved brother of Jason (Qatar), Anika and Andre (Dialog Axiata), treasured grandson of the late Michael (Sonny) and Bridget (Nonnie) Fernando, darling nephew of Letitia Tranchell, Olive Tranchell, Marlene, Martil, Antoinette De Fry and Faith Alexander (all of Canada), ever loved by all his cousins, nieces and nephews in Canada. Cortege leaves residence on Saturday July 20, 2013 at 3.30 pm for Burial at General Cemetery, Borella (RC Section). No. 648/10, St. Jude’s Mawatha, Mabola, Wattala.
GUNASEKERA – NEVILLE BENTO – Beloved husband of Lalitha, loving father of Liyanthi (Nelitha), father-in-law of Ahintha, darling grandfather of Ahili and Danukh, beloved son of late Francis and Pearly Gunasekera, loving brother of late Chitra and of Ingrid, Collin and Doyne. Cortege leaves residence 125/38, Peterson Lane, Wellawatte at 5 pm on Thursday 18th July for Cremation at the General Cemetery, Borella at 6 pm.
GUNAWARDENA – M.H. (HENRY) (Formerly of the World Bank Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, former Chairman of National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency, Technical Advisor to the Hon. Minister of Fisheries) – Beloved husband of Mallika (nee Fernando), loving father of Anusha (UK) and Ramesh (USA), father-in-law of Hizmy (UK), and Kathy (USA), devoted grandfather of Kiandra and Etana (UK), Lara and Bryce (USA), beloved son of the late Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Hinnibabun of Galle, much loved brother of Gunawathi Keerthisinghe, Rupa Fernando, Lilian Jayamanne and Somawardene, sonin-law of the late Mr. and Mrs. K.H.M. Fernando, brother-inlaw of Mervin and Chandra, the late Donald and Vagdevi, Susila and Kumara Semage, Amitha and Milroy Fernando, Ananda and Sweetha, Daya and Maryse, Jayantha and Birgit, Gamini and Srima and Ransi, expired. Cortege leaves residence Thursday 18th July at 4 pm No. 20/4, Rodney Street, Colombo 8 for Cremation at General Cemetery at 5 pm (UK newspapers please copy).
PERIS – MILDRED LETITIA – Beloved wife of late Christopher Peris, loving mother of Tilak, Rohan and Chandri, affectionate mother-in-law of Deepika and late Ianthe, devoted grandmother of Charith, Shenali and Shehani. Cortege leaves residence after Service at 10.30 am on Thursday 18, July for Burial at SS Mary and John Church, Nugegoda. 10/2, D.W. Rupasinghe Mawatha, Nugegoda.
PONNIAH PARARAJASEKARAM (Retired Surveyor) - Precious son of late Mr. and Mrs. Ponniah, son-in-law of late Mr. and Mrs. P. Kanagaratnam, beloved husband of Loga Yogeswary (Director, Hayleys Business Solution (Pvt.) Ltd.), loving father of Gopiram (Former Student of St. Thomas College, Mt. Lavinia and presently Medical Student, Bangladesh), brother-in-law of Mrs. S. Navaratnam, Mr. K. Manicavasagar (Ex. Director Astron Pvt. Ltd.), Mr. K. Rajayogan (Ex. Accountant Brown & Company Ltd.), Mr. K. Darmayogan (UK), K. Kaneshayogan (Attorney-at-law), Mrs. P. Gajendradas (Ex. Principal, Hindu Ladies College, Wellawatte). Cortege leaves Jayaratne Funeral Parlour on Thursday the 18th July 2013 at 2 pm for Cremation at General Cemetery, Borella at 3 pm (Hindu Section).
RODRIGO - SATHIANATHEN FREDERICK - Dearly beloved husband of the late Dulcie, father of Ashley (ex-Ceylon Cold Stores), Conrad (ex-HSBC), Prince (ex-Hayleys), father-in-law of Shervonne, Dilani, Deepa, loving grandfather of Niranjan, Stefan, Ryan, Johann, Kiara and Suhara, brother of Evelyn (decd.), Philip, called to rest with Jesus in Melbourne, Australia on 13th July, 2013. Funeral service at St. Peter's Church on Friday 19th July at 10.30 a.m. Donations to Home of Compassion, "Dayawe Niwasa", 20/1, Mahawatte Road, Madampitiya, Colombo 14. (Commercial Bank of Ceylon A/c No. 8060945501, Kotahena Branch, Colombo 13). 18, Coombs Avenue, Oakleigh South, Vic 3167 Australia.
SAMARASINGHE L.M. (Attorney-at-Law, Retired Land Commissioner and Former Secretary to the leader of the Parliament) - Husband of late Kalyani Samarasinghe, beloved father of Narada (USA), Hemamali (Vancouver, BC), Chandani and Harshana (USA), father-in-law of Sarath (Vancouver, BC) Xiomara (USA) and Lionel, grandfather of Biren, Lanka, Muditha, Chamindri, Devendri and Lalani, passed away on 13th July 2013. The last rites were held on 14th of July 2013 at Borella Cemetery according to his wishes. No 72/70 Edirisinghe Road, Mirihana, Nugegoda. Phone 011-219 9208.