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DEMISE OF TERENCE WIJESOORIYA FOREMELY OF OMAN TELECOMMUINACTIONS FINANCE DEPARTMENT Yasmin and I were stunned & shocked to learn with sadness the demise of our great friend Terence Wijesooriya. He was an amazing friend and was constantly in touch with us till last Sunday September 10 2023. We never thought in our wildest dreams he would leave us so soon. Terence was a wonderful colleague of mine and extended great support to me as his Section Head when we worked in the Finance Department of Oman Telecommunications. His sentiments below were very touching when Yasmin & wished him and his adorable Spouse Meloni on their 42nd Anniversary on February 7 2023 QUOTE Hi Perry & Yas, Thank you very much for the kind wishes; it brings back nostalgic memories of our days in Muscat when we were working hard & at the same time trying to go on leave. I can ...

Sep 18, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Obituaries Tagged eLanka Obituaries, OMAN TELECOMMUINACTIONS FINANCE DEPARTMENT, Terence Wijesooriya

Dr. Rex H G CLEMENTS Born in Moray Group, Maskeliya, Sri Lanka on April 2, 1945 – Passed away in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia on September 8, 2023 Dearly loved husband of Jenny Loved and loving father of Jeremy and Romina, and father in-law of Manny Proud ‘Pa’ of Annika, Theo and Quinton Beloved son of the late Victor and Stella Clements Loved and respected brother of George, Melwyn, Shirley, Sylvia and their families The Funeral Service for REX will be held at the Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool on MONDAY (September 18) commencing at 3pm Private cremation Click here for livestream access Funeral Notice Service September 18, 2023 – 3:00 pm271 Raglan Pde Warrnambool, VIC View Map Venue: Eastern Park Chapel The Funeral Service for REX will be held at the Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool on MONDAY (September 18) commencing at 3pm Private cremation A ...

Sep 17, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Obituaries Tagged Dr. Rex H G CLEMENTS

We remember Shaan Ching (Chang Sweing Ching) Former STCOBANSW/ACT Committee Member Dear Fellow Thomians We remember Shaan Ching (Chang Sweing Ching) Former STCOBANSW/ACT Committee Member March 26, 1954 – September 11, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of fellow Thomian, Shaan Ching who left us on 11 September 2023, surrounded by family. He was a steadfast member of the STCOBANSW/ACT for a long period and a committed member of the OBA committee 2013/14, making a significant contribution in many ways specially as a keen Cricketer of the Thomian cricket team. His achievements on the field are memorable, clinching an individual award every time he represented the team. The STCOBANSW/ACT Committee wish to extend its deepest sympathies to Shaan’s beloved wife Pou, and his family, during this difficult time. We remember Shaan as a person with a generous heart, sense of inimitable humour and compassion. May his soul ...

Sep 14, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Obituaries Tagged Esto Perpetua

Obituary – Harold de Sayrah OAM It is with deep sadness we share the passing away of Harold de Sayrah OAM (fondly known as Harry to his friends and family), dearly beloved husband of Imelda, loving father of Dilhara and Shéhan and Father-in-Law of Paul, cherished grandfather of Caden and Rian, brother of Royston(dec), Anslem(dec), Maureen(dec), Frederick, Anotoinette(dec) and Anoma. A funeral mass will be held at St Agatha’s Catholic Church, Pennant Hills at 10.30am on Thursday 14th September. Cremation at Macquarie Park Crematorium at 12.15pm followed by a wake at Wallumatta Function Centre . ...

Sep 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Obituaries Tagged eLanka Obituary Notice, Harold de Sayrah, St Agatha's Catholic Church

Obituary : Norman Ranasinghe Ranasinghe. Norman Matthew, beloved husband of Dr Paxie, (Ranaweera) son of the late Richard and Stephanie Ranasinghe, dearest father of Shalendra, Dinuke and Roshie. Grandfather of Ruby, Olivia, Ori, Alexander and Joshua. Brother of Leonard (dec) Anita (dec) Maurice (Dec) and of Elmo and Iranganie expired in Sydney Australia. Phone +61 421 644 115 ; Email: doctorpaxie@aol.com Norman’s funeral arrangements: Friday September 15th, 2023 Viewing and Rosary at 10.30 am followed by Holy Mass at 11.00 am at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, 1, Wellgate Ave, Rouse Hill 2155. Interment at Castlebrook Memorial Park, 712/746 Windsor Rd Rouse Hill, followed by a reception at The Hills Lodge, 1, Salisbury Cnr, Windsor Rd, Castle Hill 2154. Sri Lankan papers please copy. ...

Sep 9, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Obituaries Tagged eLanka Obituaries, Norman Ranasinghe, Norman’s funeral arrangements

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Sep 2, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Obituaries Tagged CLASSIFIED NOTICES - AUGUST 2023

OBITUARY NOTICE – DON-LEONARD (NEE SLEGERS), NELIYA It is with deep sadness I inform you of the death of Neliya on 25.8.2023. Neliya was the superintendent and Sunday School Teacher of the Dematagoda Christian Guild. We hold happy memories of our association towards each other. She was devoted to her ministry, much loved and respected and will be truly missed. God in His mercy has taken her into His loving care. May her soul rest in peace. To the family we pray that God will be your refuge & strength, an ever- pleasant help at this time of your grief. ...

Sep 1, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Obituaries Tagged Dematagoda Christian Guild, NEE SLEGERS, Neliya

OBITUARIES (E & O.E.) (AUGUST 2023) PATHIRANA, Belle Prema, wife of Goda Karunasena, mother of Vijay Karunassena, mother-in-law of Himalee Karunaseena, grandmother of Dr’s Danika Karunasena, Kumudu Rajapakse, Tharinda Adikari and Kalpa Adikari, in Melbourne on, July 29, 2023, aged 93 years. (Contributed) RAVINDRAN, Beatrice Irangani, (23.08.1931 – 27.07.2023) in Adelaide. (Adelaide Advertiser, 1.8.2023) SURESAN, Shanthi (née RAMAKRISHNAN), in Sydney. (Tamil Thakaval Obituaries) BARTHOLOMEUSZ Wayne Derek, husband of Mary, on July 30, 2023. (West Australian, 5.8.2023) GEDDES, Mary Margaret (21.12.1920 – 02.08.2023), wife of Reginald James (dec), mother of Christopher James. (Sydney Morning Herald, 5.8.2023) NILES, Dr Daniel Premaseelan, (05.04.1937 – 03.08.2023), husband of the late Sherina Niles, father of Damayanthi, Radhika and Dharman, father-in-law of Richard Hopkins and Sohini Roy, grandfather of Anders and Meera, great grandfather of four, in the UK. (Contributed) THAMBAPILLAI, Loganathan (Logan), husband of Thayani, father of Logika and Tharmilan, father-in-law of Ananthan, grandfather ...

Aug 31, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Obituaries Tagged OBITUARIES - AUGUST 2023

RIP Errol Lisk (received from the Thomians Centenary Group) Lisk, Tissera, Idroos, Sproule, Ponniah at the Centenary Group AGM 2019 Sad news of the demise Errol Lisk, probably one of the greatest Thomian Wicket keepers in the years 1957 and 58.. For sure late Errol Lisk must have had the highest dismissals and particularly many stumping off Lareef Idros. May his soul rest in peace and rise in glory Lisk, Tissera, Idroos, Sproule, Ponniah at the Centenary Group AGM 2019 ...

Aug 24, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Obituaries Tagged RIP Errol Lisk (received from the Thomians Centenary Group)

Obituary: Srikantha Nadarajah (aka ‘Nada’) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr Vanniyasingam Srikantha Nadarajah (or ‘Nada’ as he was affectionately known in our community). He was the loving husband of the late Sunetra Nadarajah, beloved father of Kanishka and Upekha, and loved grandfather to Elora, Reuben, Leona and Isabella. A prominent and respected member of the Sri Lankan community in Sydney over the past 36 years, he was active in the community throughout his life. A funeral service will be held at 10:30am on Monday 28th August in the Camelia Chapel at the Macquarie Park Crematorium to honour him. ...

Aug 22, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Obituaries Tagged Mr Vanniyasingam Srikantha Nadarajah, Obituary, Sri Lankan community in Sydney, Sunetra Nadarajah