Obituaries

Demise of Professor Rohan Jayasundera – Former Old Boy of St Joseph’s College Colombo Source : henrywalser Rohan Jayasundera passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at the University Medical Centre in New Orleans, at the age of 69. Beloved husband for 48 years of Jacintha Jayasundera (nee Dhanapala); dedicated father of Ranil Jayasundera (Erin) and Kishanie Jayasundera (Jason); devoted grandfather of Mason, Sloane and Zara; dutiful son of Miriam Jayasundera; and proud brother of Greg Jayasundera (Shyami) and uncle of Manishya Jayasundera. In addition, Rohan was a loving, respected and cherished brother-in-law, uncle, friend, colleague and mentor to many. Rohan was born in 1954 in Sri Lanka and migrated to Canada, settling in Waterloo in 1974. Rohan was an award winning Professor of Physics at the University of Waterloo where he taught for 38 years. Rohan was an athlete, a scholar, a true gentleman, ...

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  OBITUARIES (E & O.E.) (JULY  2023) VANDERWERT, Churchill Frederick,  (4.10.1940 – 23.05.2023), Dearest husband of Heather, devoted father of Paul, Glenn & Rosalie Father-in-law to Carl, Antoinette and Lynsey. Loving Grandpa to Josh, Caleb, Ella, Asher, Louis, Piper, Abby and Eden. (Contributed) GONSAL, Dugald, OBE (12.04.1935 – 19.06.2023), father of Karen, Nadine and Kim and grandfather to 10 grandchildren, in the UK.. (eLanka News.)  HENDERLING, Donald Edward, husband of Rena, father and father-in-law of Jeremy, Tania and Mark Nicol and Mark & Joanne, grandfather of Katie, Joshua, Sam and Isaac. Brother of  Elmo (dec), Kingsley (dec), Noeline, Marlene (dec), Eva (dec), Ronald (dec), Esther and Patricia, in Brisbane on June 20, 2023, aged 94 years. (Silvefawn Newsetter)   PERERA, Menuli, daughter of Anton Prasantha Perera and Shyamali Liyanage, in Brisbane on  June 6, 2023, aged 10 years (Daehaen Newsletter, Qld) KOCH, Jan Godfried ‘John/Jack’, husband of Tammy, father & father-in-law ...

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Demise of Srimal Christopher Abeyewardene – Formerly of Lake House & Founder of Sri Lankan Reporter Canada Yasmin and I  learnt with deep sorrow & great  sadness the passing away of  Srimal Christopher Abeywardena. formerly of Lake House Sri Lanka  and later Founder of the Sri Lankan Reporter. We offer our Heartfelt Condolences to his Family during this difficult times. Srimal  and his sisters and brother Senake Colombage  &  I lived down Wedikande Road Mt Lavinia  in our youthful days.  As school boys whilst playing cricket we admired his majestic walk along Wedikande Road probably carrying the Daily News  covering his face to prevent the evening sun. May the Divine Lord give his bereaved  family the strength to face this moment of grief very courageously. We shall  remember him in our prayers.  May his  Soul Rest  Eternally in the  Safe Arms of The Almighty & Divine Lord. Blessings  Perry &  Yas  ...

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MARTINUS, Oswald (Ossie) Publication: Herald Sun Date Listed: 1/8/2023 Location: Nunawading Died peacefully at home with Palliative Care Kind, caring and loved husband of Maeve. Loving father of Coleen, Darren and Maree. Pa and Pop to Roshan, Suranee, Romesh. Tara, Jessie and Daniel Great grandfather of Imani, Roshan Jnr and Rei Sadly Missed RIP 25/05/1927 – 30/07/2023 Send flowers Support services ...

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Obituary Notice – George Wright Dear Peterites, Please be informed of the death of George Wright, who passed away in Melbourne. The Funeral Service to celebrate the life of George will be held in the Boyd Chapel, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Princes Highway, Springvale on 26th July 2023 at 11:00am.  We as fellow Peterites, pass our deepest sympathies to the family members of George. ...

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Fernando – Lion Capt. Jermyn  Fernando – Lion Capt. Jermyn L.C. (Founder,​ Chairman and Managing Director of Suntan Beach Resorts (Pvt) Ltd.) Beloved husband of Hazel,​ loving father of Dilanjan Lakraj Jayasooriya,​ father-in-law of Dr. Chamindi Jayasooriya,​ grandfather of Kiara and Andrew,​ Son of late Clarence. Fernando and Miriam Fernando,​ brother of Locksley and Desmond,​ brother-in-law of late Septi and late Anurika,​ was called to rest in the arms of Jesus on 15th July 2023. Remains lie at his residence at No. 20/​2,​Borella Cross Road,​ Colombo 8. Funeral service will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Monday,​ 17th July at the residence followed by burial at Borella General Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. (Roman Catholic Section)044021 ...

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Demise of Prema Jayamanna Dearly Beloved Spouse of Max Jayamanna Formerly of Bank Dhofar Oman Dear All – Yasmin and I  learnt with great sorrow & deep  sadness the passing away of  Prema, dearly beloved spouse of Max Jayamanna formerly of  Bank Dhofar Oman. Prema  has been an amazing and wonderful friend, soft spoken and a gracious dancer. I have enjoyed dancing the Waltz,Cha Cha & JIve with her on many occasions. May the Divine Lord give Max and his  bereaved family the strength to face this moment of grief very courageously. ...

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Obituary for Dugald Gonsal DUGALD GONSAL OBE 12 th April 1935 – 19 June 2023 Father of Karen, Nadine and Kim and grandfather to 10 grandchildren. He was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka and moved to London in the early 1960s. He lived in London for the rest of his life. A fully qualified structural and civil engineer, he was chief engineer at Camden Council for many years. He was awarded an OBE for services to Highways and Engineering by Queen Elizabeth II on 31st October 2000. He was a past president of the Old Ben’s Association in the UK. He loved dogs, especially his beloved West Highland Terrier, Bonnie. His funeral will be held on Monday the 17 th July at St John Fisher Church, Harrow, Middlesex. ...

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Mrs Rhea Chandraranee Ratnarajah (Sanders) 23/09/1929-05/07/2023 Beloved wife of late Mr Ackland Rasiah Ratnarajah  Adored mother of Sharmini & Vasikaran and much-loved mother-in-law of Mahen Nalliah and Daisy.   Treasured grandmother of Rachel and Keturah. Daughter of the late Mr David Selvamanickam Sanders (Retired Vice Principal Jaffna College) and late Mrs Harriet Chellammah Sanders (nee Handy). Daughter in law of late Mr Sabapathy Rasiah and late Mrs Rasammah Rasiah. Sister of late Mrs Pearl Selvaranee (Mani) Kanagarajah, late Dr Daniel Selvarajah Sanders, late Dr Samuel Chandrarajah Sanders and late Mr Handy Balarajah Sanders. Sister-in-Law of late Mr Herbert Rasiah Kanagarajah, late Mrs Christobel Chelvathy Sanders, late Mrs Mangayakarasi Sanders, Mrs Susila Sanders, late Mrs Rasamany and late Mr Murugesu Rajasundaram, late Mr Crofton and Mrs Ruby Rajasingham, late Mr Samuel and Mrs Inparani Arasasingham and late Dr Charles and Mrs Sugunawathy Jeyarajah. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Funeral Arrangements Date: Monday,10th of July Church ...

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Information for the thanks giving service and burial of the Late Grace Van Houten Dear Family and Friends, The death notice and funeral notice for the late Grace VanHouten will appear in the Herald Sun tomorrow 12/07/2023 John Allison Monkhouse 191 Springvale Road Springvale Vic 3175 is the Funeral Directors (03) 9547 7711   Date of funeral 14th July 2023   Church  Dandenong Christian Reformed Church Cnr Gladstone Road and Outlook Drv Dandenong North Vic 3175   Telephone   03  5547 7711 10 a.m    Viewing 11 a.m    Service of Thanksgiving   Burial   12.45 PM  at Springvale Botanical Cemetery 600 Princes Hwy Springvale Vic 3171 ( PRESBYTERIAN SECTION) ...

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