Obituaries

GERARD NATHANIEL beloved husband of Devika, precious father of Marc, loving brother of Karmini Storer, Rohini Black, Malini Selvadurai, Rajini Kanagasabai, Shirani Herzing expired. Service at 3.00pm on Monday the 30th of January, thereafter cortege leaves residence for burial at the General Cemetery Kanatte, Anglican Section.

REV. FR. ELMO RAJ FERNANDO – Archdiocese of Colombo - Dearly beloved son of late Ebert Fernando and Maureen, loving brother of late Vijaya, Sherine (USA) and Nirmala; loving brother-in-law of late Sanath (USA) and late Anil; uncle of Roshan and Chayani, Ranga and Ashani, Sanjaya Anuk, Shivanka and Shehana (Australia), Sudarshi and Sajith, Danushi and Shehan, Lakshi and Nadeera (Saudi Arabia) entered into eternal peace. His Mortal remains will lie in state at St. John’s Church, Mutwal till Saturday, 28th January 2.30 p.m. thereafter will be transferred to the Archbishop’s House Chapel, Colombo 8, Requiem Mass will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday 29th January 2017, followed by Interment at General Cemetery, Borella. STM 069700.

H.A.P. DEVAGIRI (Retired) former Finance Manager of Ports Authority, Past President of CIMA Sri Lanka, former Finance Manager of Oils and Fats expired. Beloved husband of Edna, father of Shanthini, Srimath and Sajith, father-in-law of Dr. Jayantha Gunaratna and Susiri, Grandfather of Thilini, Surith and Surani. Funeral on 30th January 2017 (Monday) Cortege leaves residence of 79 Station Road Wattala at 3.30 p.m. for burial at Mabole R.C. Cemetery T.P.: 0112981627, 0775141346. STM 069395.

REV. FR. ELMO RAJ FERNANDO of the Archdiocese of Colombo was called to eternal rest on the 25th January 2017. His mortal remains will lie in state at St. John’s Church, Mutwal till Saturday, 28th January 2.30 p.m. Thereafter will be transferred to the Archbishop’s House Chapel, Borella. Requiem Mass will be at 3.00 p.m. on Sunday, 29th January 2017, followed by interment at General Cemetery, Borella. Rev. Fr. Elmo Raj was born on 10th June 1955 and was ordained on 6th December 1986. He is the son of Mr. W.S.A. Ebert Fernando and Mrs. Latie Lilian Fernando. STM 069180.

MR. SIVANANTHAN PARAMAGURUNATHAN (Retired Senior Assistant Secretary - Central Bank of Sri Lanka) passed away at his residence on Friday the 27th of January 2017 (77 years). Beloved son of late Mr. Cellaiah Sivananthan (Director of Pension) and late Mrs. Maheswary Sivananthan and loving son-in-law of late Mr. Viswalingam Sivanandam and late Mrs. Kalavathay Sivanandam. He will be dearly missed by his wife Mrs. Renukathevi Paramagurunathan (Retired Bank Executive – Hatton National Bank) and son Avinash Paramagurunathan, brother of Ranjinidevi Chitsabesan (UK) and Sivaloganathan Sivananthan (UK), loving brother-in-law of late Dr. Chitasabesan, Mrs. Easwara Janani Sivaloganathan (UK), Mrs. Thadachayani Varatharajan, Satchidananthan and Mrs. Sridevi Thiagarajah (Australia). Cortege leaves residence at 2.30 pm on Sunday the 29th of January 2017 from No. 26, 36th Lane, Colombo 6. Cremation will take place at General Cemetery Borella at 3.30 pm. STM 069145.

HERAT-SHEILA GENEVIVE MARIE (NEE SYMONS), Called to eternal rest with Jesus. Beloved wife of late Sam Herat, loving mother and mother-in-law of late Sandhya and Chandana Weerasinghe, Santhoshi and Salinda Watapuluwa, Suren and Dipika Herat, loving grandmother of Chanrishan, Sharadha, Kanishka, Jeevaka, Dinushki, Yenuk, Janitha and Heshala. Remain lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour. Cortege leaves the Parlour at 5.30 pm for Cremation on Sunday 29th January 2017 at the General Cemetery Borella at 6.00pm. No. 115, Inner Flower Road, Colombo 03. STM 070688.