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Our Parents Showed Us The Way At Christmas And Always – By Lawrence Machado All our lives there is someone telling us what to do, some for our own good, while others can lead us on the wrong path. Fortunately, in the lives of my six siblings – Axie, Rienzie, Sally, Veronica, Belinda, Fortuna – and I, we had amazing parents and grandparents to guide us on the correct path and instill in us lifelong lessons which hold true to this day. It’s particularly nostalgic to remember our loved ones who are no longer with us during Christmas. My happy Christmas memories in Sri Lanka were all thanks to our parents, Rosario and Margaret Machado, who always made sure the birth of Christ was a special and life-changing moment for all of us. I remember fondly Dad and Mum closing their room door to pack our gifts while there was always ...

Dec 24, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Lawrence Machado Tagged Christ, Christmas, happy Christmas memories, St Lawrence’s Church Colombo 6

A Tribute to Cheryl Menezes: October 24, 1952 – November 15, 2022 – By Lawrence Machado Cheryl Menezes made her own unforgettable mark in Sri Lanka & Sydney’s musical world ‘I will always love you, Luvy’ By Lawrence Machado Sydney is mourning the loss of one of Sri Lanka’s top female singers, Cheryl Menezes nee Bartholomeusz, who passed away on Tuesday, November 15. Cheryl was married to another famous Sri Lankan musician, Roger, with both having performed with the legendary Mignonne and The Jetliners, and several other top bands before they migrated to Australia in the early 70s. Actually, it was while she was filling in for a few months for Mignonne that Cheryl and Roger first met and fell in love. A love that lasted for several decades. Cheryl landed the coveted job with The Jetliners after her powerful renditioning of ...

Nov 18, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Lawrence Machado Tagged Aloma, Carole King, Cheryl Menezes, Ella Fitzgerald, Lawrence Machado, Maliban Talent Quest competitio, Marina, Melanie, Nina Simone, Raymond

Enjoy Annesly & Indrani at Sundown in Richmond – second show due to popular demand – By Lawrence Machado Sri Lankan music legends Annesly Malawana and Indrani Perera will be playing a second NSW concert at Richmond Golf Club on Sunday, October 9, the day after their sold-out sing-along and dance at Marayong. This is due to the massive demand for a second show, according to the organising Sri Lankan NSW Catholic Association. The Sing-Along and Dance At Sun Down will be staged at RiverSands, Richmond Golf Club, from 5 pm -9pm , with Annesly and Indrani set to produce a rousing encore to their Sydney visit. The duo has a very rich musical background and have captivated Sri Lankans for decades starting from the Sixties. Indrani, and her sisters Iranganie and Mallika made a name for themselves as the Three Sisters, until Mallika’s untimely death in 1980. Indranee is ...

Sep 20, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Lawrence Machado Tagged Annesly Malawana, Indrani Perera, Sri Lankan music legends

VALE PRINCE MACHADO – FROM LAWRENCE MACHADO Vale our dearest cousin Prince, who passed away yesterday at his home in Melbourne. Prince was only a few months older than me and we were classmates from kinder to the end and played some sports together at St. Peter’s College. As much as we are devasted at your death, I can only imagine what your beloved wife Srimani, devoted son Gavin Machado, loving daughter-in-law Natasha, your beautiful grandchildren, and much-loved siblings, Sharmini Devotta, Lal and Marini and their families must be feeling. And your delightful dog Coco who gave you so much pleasure. All of us who know you, Prince, are stunned at your sudden passing from our world, but we know that your tremendous faith and courage when facing your battles, kept you going until the end when God called you back into His Arms. You are now reunited with your ...

Apr 3, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Lawrence Machado Tagged Gavin Machado, Lawrence Machado, PRINCE MACHADO, Sharmini Devotta

Vale the great Shane Warne – Lawrence Machado Photo source:foxsports.com.au Vale the great Shane Warne. This is such a massive shock for us specially after another Aussie cricket legend Rod Marsh left this world a day before. May you both Rest In Peace. You were such an outstanding player who transformed cricket with your leg spin and personality. Thanks for the great and unforgettable memories in all forms of cricket and your insightful cricket commentaries and for helping Sri Lanka in the 2004 post tsunami recovery with Muttiah Muralidaran and others. My condolences to your devastated family. ...

Mar 5, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Lawrence Machado Tagged Aussie cricket legend, Lawrence Machado, Muttiah Muralidaran, Shane Warne, Sri Lanka

Vale a true sporting legend of Sri Lanka and St Peters, our dear friend Royden De Silva – By Lawrence Machado Royden passed away in Colombo on Saturday, December 18. after a brave battle with cancer, and other health issues. Royden, who grew up at Harmers Avenue, Wellawatte, was a star on and off the field, famously playing two finals in one afternoon in the Seventies, and winning both: for Havelocks Sports Club, and Orients basketball club. He was a gentle giant, who will be sorely missed by all who played and loved sports, and also those of us who were fortunate to have Royden as a close friend. We were fellow parishioners at St Lawrence’s Church, Wellwatte, in addition, to be alumni of St Peter’s (though years apart), but I really got to know Royden very well during our days in Dubai. We have some great times, watching sporting events like the ...

Dec 19, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Lawrence Machado Tagged Havelocks Sports Club, Jeffrey de Jong, Major General Nimal Jayasuriya, Orients basketball club, Royden de Silva, Shafi Jainudeen, St Lawrence's Church, St. Mary's Catholic Church Dubai, Thajone Savanghan

Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs – Rajeev de Silva – eLanka’s Lawrence Machado catches up Rajeev De Silva is the director of the Melbourne-based Mobile Credit Advisers which is seeing an upswing in business since Covid-19. Unlike many other businesses which have suffered due to the Covid-19 lockdowns, Mobile Credit Advisers is thriving because Rajeev said people are looking to invest, buy their own homes and start their own businesses. Rajeev said his experience in the financial industry and his solid reputation are the main reasons for his company’s success. ELanka caught up with Rajeev, whose impressive resume includes stints at ANZ Bank in Australia, and Seylan Bank, HSBC, and Nations Trust Bank in Sri Lanka. Rajeev was the E-banking Manger and International Manager at Nations Trust Bank. “I studied at S Thomas College Mount Lavinia, University of Colombo, and I did my CIMA and Banking exams (AIB). In Australia, I did my Diploma in ...

Oct 12, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Lawrence Machado Tagged Covid 19, Jayamini Manamendra, Mobile Credit Advisers, Rajeev De Silva

Vale Mario Pieris, who lived a full life – By Lawrence Machado Vale dear friend, Mario Pieris. I cannot believe you are gone so soon. You were always the cheeky but reliable altar server at St Lawrence’s Church, Wellawatte. Father of four, Mario, died peacefully in a Seattle hospital yesterday. We served many times together for the daily, Sunday, Christmas, Easter, and feast days, which were so special to us. You were the very popular bell ringer when we went for our Madhu pilgrimage with St Lawrence’s in the seventies. You were later the handsome charmer and talented sportsman at St Lawrence’s youth club before going on to be a flamboyant rugby star, helping St Joseph’s College, Colombo, re-establish themselves as a highly-respected side. You were also a top Scout leader at college. I am glad we caught up in Sri Lanka many moons ago and spent time together reminiscing about old ...

Jul 21, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Lawrence Machado, Obituaries Tagged Mario Pieris, St Lawrence's Church

Obituary – Sampath Ratnatunga (September 8, 1958 – January 15, 2021) – by Lawrence Machado Vale dear friend and classmate Sampath Ratnatunga, whom I knew for more than 55 years, starting from our early days at kindergarten at St Peter’s College. Friends also knew you as Sammy and Sam. In Sri Lanka, you worked in the travel trade for years, including KLM, but later in Melbourne, you completely changed professions, becoming a professional massage therapist, running your own business, Pascoe Vale Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy from your home, until a few years ago, healing and helping hundreds of people. You then showed your dedication to the medical field by donating your body for medical science. Like many of your friends, I cannot believe you are gone and won’t be there for our regular chats about anything which catches our fancy: from family and friends, to sharing a virtual drink, ...

Jan 25, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Lawrence Machado, Obituaries Tagged Lawrence Machado, Louise Daniel, Sampath Ratnatunga, Sophie Ratnatunga

Lighting up the lives of poor Sri Lankan one village at a time – By Lawrence Machado A tiny spark of light which began four years ago after a Sydney-based Sri Lankan couple read the inspiring story of a girl in a remote village in Sri Lanka doing well in her GCE without the benefit of lighting is now an ever growing brightness for the poor. The Anduren Eliya – Darkness to Light – solar powered light donation program is one of the most successful solar projects done in Sri Lanka, without fanfare and by selfless volunteers led by Chandra Fernando, his wife Marie, family, friends and the community. Each solar package – manufactured in China –includes two lights, a solar panel, storage batteries and cables. The solar power project has special meaning for Mr Fernando. “The solar program was started in May 2014, after we read an article about a ...

Dec 17, 2018 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Lawrence Machado Tagged Lighting up the lives Comments 0