Vale Marlon Fernando …. You will be missed – by Lawrence Machado Marlon with his wife Treherne Marlon at the Peterite picnic in Sydney a few years ago. Marlon with wife Treherne and children Hamish, Jared and Megan. Marlon, fourth from left, captained the Peterite basketball team Marlon Fernando’s death in Colombo on Wednesday comes as a huge shock to his family, his vast circle of friends and all those who knew him. Marlon’s wonderful sons Hamish and Jared were also Peterites, along with his elder brother Mark who played rugby for college. Hamish is a very active member of our Sydney OBU and reminds us of a lot of his Dad. Marlon, 58, also leaves behind his grieving widow Treherne and loving daughter Megan. He is the son of the late Thilak and Melanie, who lives in Sydney. Hamish remembers his father as being their biggest supporter when ...
Home ⁄ Obituaries (page 39)
Obituaries
OBIITUARY – NEVILLE DAVIDSON I was informed this afternoon by Breeda Foenander of the BAA, of the sad demise of Neville Davidson this morning. He was the editor of the BAA Newsletter and will be missed by so many. May He Rest in Peace Blessings Victor For Whom the Bell Tolls – by John Donne No man is an island, Entire of itself. Each is a piece of the continent, A part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less. As well as if a promontory were. As well as if a manor of thine own Or of thine friend’s were. Each man’s death diminishes me, For I am involved in mankind. Therefore, send not to know For whom the bell tolls, It tolls for thee. ...
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC – By – Algi Wijewickrema When you have an email address like “noproblemperera” I’m sure you readers would expect an out of the ordinary person. Out of the ordinary is an understatement really for arguably Sri Lanka’s most versatile and entertaining musician. He is the leader of a band that is not only popular among Sri Lankans living here but also popular with Sri Lankans abroad. He is none other than the leader of the “Gypsies”, Sunil Perera. When I visited Sunil at his studio in Ratmalana where their family business has existed for decades, he was ready to accommodate us but the interview was inevitably disturbed by many telephone calls that kept coming which to me proves how busy this man can still be and how the popularity of Gypsies has not diminished. Beginning with his school days at St. Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya, Sunil ...
Sep 6, 2021
Posted by eLanka admin In
Articles, Obituaries
Tagged Australia, Canada, Chandrishan Perera (Sports commentator), Daddy, England, Gypsies, Hong Kong, INDONESIA, Kurumitto, Lindalanga Sangamaya, Lunu Dehi, Mahinda Samarasinghe (Politician), Malaysia, Ojaye, Roshan Goonetilleke (Retired Air Chief Marshall), Singapore, SUNIL PERERA, USA
Singer Sunil Perera passes away to COVID ...
Sep 6, 2021
Posted by eLanka admin In
Articles, Obituaries
Tagged Covid, Singer Sunil Perera, Sunil Perera passes away
Obituary: GUINAN Carmel Felicia CARMEL FELICIA GUINAN Born 13 August 1940 Sri Lanka Passed away peacefully 1 September 2021. Loving Wife to Aubrey (dec) for 56 years. Dearly loved Mother of Garfield and Dirk. Mother-in-law to Angela and Nadira. Adored Nana to Michaela and Nathaniel. Loving sister to Shirley, Annette, Dudley and Geraldine. Though we cannot hold you in our arms, we hold you in our hearts forever. The Funeral Service for Carmel will be held in St Anthony Of Padua Catholic Church, Sternberg Crescent Wanniassa, on TUESDAY, 14 September 2021 commencing at 10.30am. Burial will follow at the Woden Cemetery. Due to COVID restrictions the Funeral Service and Burial can be watched via live stream. The stream link is https://funeralstre.am/carmel-guinan ...
CLASSIFIED NOTICES – AUGUST 2021 ...
Bhikkhuni Kusuma passes away image source:-facebook.com Internationally acclaimed Buddhist scholar Bhikkhuni Dr Kusuma (92) passed away on Saturday (28th) night at a private hospital in Colombo. Author of several books Venerable Bhikkhuni Kusuma represented Sri Lanka at a number of international Buddhist conferences and was considered a mother figure among the Theravada Buddhist nuns across the globe. She was also the Abbess of the Ayya Khema International Meditation Centre, in Horana. source:-dailymirror ...
Aug 29, 2021
Posted by eLanka admin In
Articles, Obituaries
Tagged Bhikkhuni Dr Kusuma, Bhikkhuni Kusuma
Obituary: MARGARET MUTTUKUMARU ”PEGGY” (31 October 1924 – 21 August 2021) Beloved wife of Anton (dec) Loving mother and mother in law of Tony and Margie, Phil and Geraldine (dec) and Chris and Ann Loved Mini and Granma of Sandi, Toni (dec), Mark, Cathy, Marina, Damon, Alison, Michelle (dec), Tim, Nick and Kamini and their families A private family service will be held due to COVID restrictions. Live-streaming option will be available. For details please contact the family or William Cole Funerals ...
Aug 28, 2021
Posted by eLanka admin In
Articles, Obituaries
Tagged Covid, MARGARET MUTTUKUMARU, Obituary, PEGGY
MEMORIAL SERVICE – MARIO PIERIS (Seattle, Washington & Los Angeles, California) A celebratory Mass will be held in Seattle, Washington on Saturday, September 4th 2021, 12:00pm (Noon) at St. Francis of Asissi Church, 15236 21st Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166. A celebratory Mass in Los Angeles, California on Saturday, September 18th 2021 at 11:00am at St Bede’s Church, 215 Foothill Blvd, La Canada, CA 91011 After Mass, we will be gathering to share some of our favorite memories, our stories, to laugh, to cry, and remember a wonderful friend, one of the principal OJAC benefactors, and a true-blue Josephian who is greatly missed, with a reception at St Bede’s Church hall. We expect all Joes to be there. OJAC ...
Obituary – MIKE LEONARD MIKE LEONARD – Dearly beloved husband of Jeanne, precious father of Janine & Duminda, darling papa of Dillon, Delaine and Mon, loving brother of Marie, Oreen, Elmo and Lorna, peacefully passed away on 7th August. Funeral is in Melbourne on the 12th at 2.00 p.m. To access the live stream of the funeral go to https://monkhouse.com.au051640 (Daily News, 12.8.2021) ...
