Obituaries

BASTIAMPILLAI, KUMAR - Dearly beloved husband of Sushe, son of the late Victor and Ida Bastiampillai, son-in-law of the late Llewellyn and Beatrice Chandraratne, brother of Angela, Rajini, Lakshmi, Lakshman and Kumari, Passed away peacefully in the UK on 7 May 2015 after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements to be notified later. Flat 2, St. James Park, Croydon CRO 2UT. STM 277667

GALPAYA, WIJE - Beloved husband of Nanda, Loving father of Helani, father- in- law of Thusitha, adoring grandfather of Maithri, brother of Varanasena, Lionel and others expired. The Cortege leaves residence at Sirimedura Estate, Gamani Jayasooriya Mawatha, Naduhena, Meegoda at 1.30 p. m. on Sunday 10th May. Cremation at 2.00 p. m. at Muthuhenawatta Crematorium. Tele: 011 3031805 for directions.

MARHOOMA HAJIANI RAHUATH NASOOHA ABDUL CADER, loved wife of Marhoom Haji Niyaz Attorney-at-law sister-in-law of Nazim, Marhooma Hajiani Sithy Cader and Faika Fernando. Janaza took place last Sunday at Dehiwala burial grounds. Informant Abdul Cader Haji Vijithapura-Pitakotte STM 270889.

MOHAMED BUZROOK MOHAMED SHAUKATH AL HAJ M. B. M. SHAUKATH - Beloved husband of Zaithoon Nisa, father of F. F. Fazruna, Father- in- law of Ahmed Musadique Zainudeen, loving grandfather of Shawket Arhab and Zaithoon Zoha, son of late M. Buzrook ( S. L. A. M. Markar of Chatham Street, Colombo Fort) and Jennathul Suhada, brother of late Salih, Rizvi, late Zainulabdeen, Firidous, Ali, late Zulfakar, late Zainudeen and Zohara. Passed away on the 4th of May ( Day 14 of Rajab 1436) Janaza took place same day at Kuppiyawatte Muslim Burial Grounds after Asar prayers. We wish to express our sincere appreciation to all our relatives, neighbours and friends for their kind attendance and greatly comforting us in our time of extreme grief. 81, Majeediya Estate, Gothatuwa. STM 277318.

PEREIRA, F. X. A. C. ( ALOY) - Loving husband of Chrissy. darling father of Sandra, Jeffry and Keith ( U. S. A), father- in- law of Tamara, grand- pa of Aloysius ( JNR) and Annamarie, Passed away peacefully on Saturday the 25th of April 2015. A private funeral took place according to his wishes. There will be a Service of Thanksgiving for his life on Tuesday the 12th of May at 6.30 p.m. at St. Mary's Church Bambalapitiya. No. 08, Park Drive, Colombo 05. STM 261637.

PERERA, IRENE PHYLLIS - Dearly beloved wife of the late Luke Perera. loving mother of Premilla and mother-in-law of Asoka Dassenaike, darling grandmother of the late Ashok Christopher, beloved sister of the late Lenard, late Cecil, late Lilamani and late Lakshman. Passed away peacefully and was buried according to her wishes. STM 278817.

WIJESINGHE, MEREDITH (Merdie) Called to rest on 30.04.15 at California U. S. A. Beloved husband of Indranee, loving brother of late Derek and Gem Karunaratne, son of late Francis and Gladys, precious father of Ravi Sharmini and Aruni, father - in- law of Dharsha, Dilrukshan De Alwis and David Evans, brother- in- law of Bandu Karunaratne and late Ruth. Funeral took place on 5th May in California. STM 276501.