Obituary – GRAETIAN KINGSLEY GUNAWARDHANA – 03.02.1946- 23.04.2024 Graetian Kingsley Gunawardhana (Chairman of Hands International Group), called to eternal glory. Precious Husband of Sriyani, adored Father of Dharshika, beloved Father-In-Law of Kushal Perera, much-loved Grandfather of Shanel, Shenaya and Shenouk, beloved Grandfather-In-Law of Stefan de Alwis, loving Great Grandfather of baby Khayel. Beloved Son of late D.C.S. and Charlotte Gunawardhana. Much-loved Brother of Ina, Chithra, Ramani, Kamalini, Neela, late Lalani and Ranjith. Brother-In-Law of Dr. Nihal, Mahendra, Mario, Noel, Ranjith, Gamini, Lakshmi & Kithmani. Remains will be open for viewing at The Restpect Home by Jayaratne Funeral Parlour in Borella from 9.00am onwards on Friday, 26th April followed by the Funeral Service at 2.00pm. The cortège leaves the funeral parlour at 3.00pm for burial at Jawatte Cemetery (Christian section). For any further information contact +94706 333888 ...
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Dr. Wicks – Raj Wickramasekaran of Beverly Hills, Ca. Passed Away on April 23rd, 2024 Source : goodnewsfromjayam Dr. Wicks – Raj Wickramasekaran passed away in Los Angeles, CA on April 23rd, 2024. Husband of Lekha (Ariathurai) Wickramasekaran. Father of Previn, Neha, Ranjana. Father-in-law of Sean Comer. Grandfather of Caleb, Rakesh, Rani. Trusted doctor to many and beloved friend to many more. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him.Celebration of Life service to be planned at a later date. ...
Commemorating the one-year dealth anniversary of Late Heshan De Silva PIN ANUMODANAWA Commemorating the one-year death anniversary of Our Dear Friend, Late Heshan De Silva, Old Royalists in the UAE are organizing a “Buddha Wandanawa and Dhawal Danaya” Pin Anumodanawa for him, on Friday, 26th of April evening from 7.00 p.m. onwards and Dhawal Danaya on Saturday 27th of April from 10.30 a.m. at the Lankaramaya Temple in Al Garhoud. We invite all of you to join this meritorious act on 26th and 27th of April as this is the best we could do now for our dear friend Heshan. Also, it will be much appreciated if you could bring suitable flowers for the Poojawa. Should anyone wish to bring a Pirikara to offer to the “Maha Sanga”, you can do so. Old Royalists in the UAE Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice ...
Apr 18, 2024
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Obituaries : RONALD RENNY PIERÈS In loving memory of RONALD RENNY PIERÈS 5 MARCH 1946 – 11 APRIL 2024 Please join us as we say goodbye to a loving husband, father, brother and friend. MONDAY 22ND APRIL 2024 SERVICE AT 2.30PM ADDRESS: PINEGROVE MEMORIAL PARK WEST CHAPEL, KINGTON STREET MINCHINBURY NSW 2770 WAKE TO FOLLOW Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...
Obituary : Eve Thassim Just to let you know that Eve ( my wife of 58 years) passed away peacefully early this morning at 2 AM at Mater Hospital. The funeral will be later today (9 April 2024) at Rookwood Cemetery. Awaiting details. Tass Thassim tthassim@bigpond.net.au Funeral Notice Eve Thassim 14/3/1940 -9/4/2024 Aged 84 years Passed away peacefully Dearly loved wife of Tass Thassim (Camer) for over 57 years Adored mother and mother-in-law of Lief and Jennifer, Naomi and Steven Daykin, Niel and Samantha Loving Amma to William, Sophie and Nicholas; Anna, Mikey, Sam and Josie; Evan and Chiara Loved sister and sister-in-law to Bob and Marcia Eve will be greatly missed by all her family and friends “Always in our hearts” Eve’s family warmly invite you to a celebration of her life to be held at the All Soul’s Chapel, Hawthorne Ave, Rookwood on 11th April 2024 ...
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Vale Richard Heyn – By Lawrence Machado image source:-quadrangle.lk The 1962 Peterite cricket captain Richard Heyn passed away yesterday in the US. He also was a very good hockey player. His brother David represented Sri Lanka in cricket and hockey. May Richard’s soul rest in peace. The sad news was passed on by their cousin Lawrence Heyn. No funeral details known at present. Below is the 1962 Peterite team, courtesy of the Quadrangular magazine special edition. image source: quadrangle.lk Seated (from left): David Heyn, Maurice Deckker, Richard Heyn, Fr Rufus Benedict (Prefect of Games), Tyrone Le Mercier, Tissa Jayaweera, Travice Fernando. Standing (from left): D. Pararaswaram, Clifford Bartlett, Franklyn Bowen, Rohan Abeysundera, Kevin Ruberu, Ravi Fernando, Christopher Harridge, Aditiha de Silva. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...
Apr 4, 2024
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OBITUARIES (E & O.E.) (MARCH 2024) VETHAKAN, Helen, wife of the late Arthur Vethakan, mother of the late Rajkumar, Rajam, Winston and Winicia, mother-in-law of Manjula, Jerome, Rukshana and Derrick. Grandmpother of Prashan, Jeggan, Rajiv, Rumesh, Divya, Ashwini, Jonathan, Maneka, Johanan and Radesh, and their spouses Pooja, Sumyutha, Karen, Anisha, Rehan, Shevin and Nicole. Great grandmother of Ella, Jiya and Rhea, in Sri Lanka on February 28, 2024. (Daily News, 1.3.3024) RAYMOND, “Billy”, Christopher Robin., (20.02.1943 – 29.02.2024), husband of Christine (née D’Abrera), father of Danielle and Richard and Ryan, father-in-law of Tamara, grandfather of Jai and Saira. Son of Colin and Alma Doris Raymond, brother of late Barney, late St Elmo, late Dr Anton, late David, late Joan ...
Flamboyant Wicketkeeper Batsman Russell Hamer Passes Away – By Lawrence Machado Dashing wicketkeeper-batsman Russell Hamer, who played for Ceylon (later Sri Lanka) for many years, passed away in Colombo on Wednesday, March 27. He was 76. The former Wesley College star, who had his share of health issues, was always a treat to watch on the field. He loved to entertain and had a loyal following wherever he played. A former Ceylon Schools representative, Hamer represented the country at the annual Gopalan Trophy against Tamil Nadu, with a highest score of 52 in the 1970-71 series. These matches were among the highlights for Ceylon and later Sri Lanka in the days before the country attained Test status in 1982. During a time when Ceylon produced crack wicketkeeper batsmen, Hamer was at the top of his game, playing a few limited over matches for the national team. This was a time ...
Mar 27, 2024
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VERNON FITZROY DE ALWIS ( NAKI ) DEATH NOTICE VERNON FITZROY DE ALWIS (NAKI) It is with deep regret we wish to announce the passing of Vernon de Alwis, who was called to rest on 18th March, 2024 Beloved husband of Lorraine. Much loved father of Michelle Rayne Balthazaar. Loving grandfather of Aaron and Christopher. Brother of Mark Alwis. Brother-in-law of Aubrey and Jacqui Mackessack and Claudette Alwis. Requiem Mass at St. Anne’s Church, Seaford, Victoria at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 26th March, 2024. Tel: +61 39786 0816 Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...
