Obituary for Dudley Plunkett Dudley Clive Plunkett passed peacefully in his sleep on 31/01/2024 at the age of 83. Son of George and Dolly. Loving Husband of Christine and Father of his son James. Brother of Sheila Hewawissa (Dec) , Lorna Kreltszheim, Bubbles Forbes (dec) , Maxine Sela , and Russell. Alumni of St. Joseph’s College Colombo class of 1958. ...
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OBITUARIES (E & O.E.) (JANUARY 2024) – By Victor Melder KAVENDAN, Supramaniam Raja, (29.05.1948 – 01.01.2024), husband of Saraswathi, father of yogeswaran and Yuvanesh, in Melboirne.(Tamil Thakaval, 1.1.2024) SIVARAJAH, Rajesh, (11.07.1944 – 02.01.2024), in Melbourne. (Tamil Thakaval,) FRUGTNIET, Joseph ‘Brian’ (14.04.1933 – 27/12/2023), husband of Christine, father and father-in-law of Jenny & Phil, Adrian & Karen, Di & Paul. Grandfather of Jared & Nicole, Rachelle & Matt, Jodie, Nicola, Brody, Great grandfather of Dale, Leah & Eliana. Brother of Dennis, Geoffy, & Marcia. (Sydney Morning Herald, 3.1.2024) PARAMESWARN, Parasakthi, (16.08.1930 – 03.01.2024), in Melbourne. (Tamil Thakaval) MORTIMER Kenneth, (26.01.1947 – 26.12.2023), husband of Dalene, father of Mathew and Shane, father-in-law of Maureen, grandfather of Hayden and Luke. Brother of Lorraine (dec) and Stephen, brother-in-law to Cheryl and family. (West Australian, 5.1.12024) SIVAGURUNATHAN, Indrani, in Melbourne on January 9, 2024. (Tamil Thakaval) GERLACH, Lisa Danielle, in Melbourne. (Contributed) De SILVA, ...
Stanley (Stan) Joseph (81) of Pasadena, Ca. Passed Away on January 25th, 2024 Friends and Family, Our family is deeply saddened to inform you that Stan Joseph has moved on to his eternal resting place as of January 25th 2024. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Close family and friends will be notified of upcoming Funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in memory of Stan Joseph. Survived by his wife Sherani and two daughters. Thank you ...
Dennis Ferdinands – RIP – 15.05.1939 – 31.01.2024 Dennis Ferdinands, perhaps the fastest and most hostile opening bowler to play for STC. “Dennis was a genuine fast bowler who could bowl outswing with the new ball and reverse swing with the old ball. He was the only bowler of that era who could bowl reverse swing” – Buddy Reid He was also a superb Javelin thrower and had the unique distinction of captaining his College in both Athletics (1957) and Cricket (1959). STC 1st XI Team – 1959 Standing (L-R): S.P. Wijesinghe, A.E. de Silva, R.M. Fernando, M.F. Sproule, B.G. Reid, P.S. Kumara, Mr. L.S. Gauder (Coach). Seated (L-R): N.D. Chanmugam, E.L. Lisk, D.A. Ferdinands (Capt.), The Warden (Mr. C.H. Davidson), N.S. Gurusinghe, M.L. Idroos. Seated on Ground (L-R): P. Wanduragala, B.W.R. Thomas, C.K.T. Labrooy. May Dennis’s Soul Rest In Eternal Peace and my deepest condolences to his family. ...
Dickie Juriansz I just received the sad news from his wife, Annabelle, that Dickie Juriansz passed away peacefully at 2.00 a.m. this morning. Funeral arrangements will be notified later. I visited him last Sunday evening at the ICU of Kings Hospital. His condition was poorly. He was Chairman of the Colombo Tea Traders’ Association (CTTA) in the years 1982, 1994, 1995 and 2000, and was an Honorary Member of the CTTA. ...
DEMISE OF PAULINE THAMBINAYAGAM IN UNITED KINGDOM SISTER OF NIRMALA CHERBIM Pauline Thambinayagam 26.05.1939 – 19.01.2024 It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Pauline Thambinayagam, she left us peacefully on Friday 19th January 2024, our loving and devoted Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend to all whose lives she touched. Born in Pathavathai, a town in Jaffna, Sri Lanka and lived in London, UK. She will be dearly missed. We love you and will carry you forever in our hearts. Our love and kisses to you. VIEWINGS TO BE HELD AT HL Hawes & Sons, 106 Tanners Lane, Ilford, IG6 1QE ,Sunday January 28th 2024 3:00PM – 5:00PM Please join us to celebrate her life on MONDAY JANUARY 29TH, 2024 SERVICE TO BE HELD AT 10:00AM St Augustine of Canterbury R.C. Church, Loudoun Avenue, Ilford, IG6 1AU, UK + BURIAL TO TAKE PLACE AT 12:00PM ...
Demise of Ackeil Ousmand Founder President Zaihira College OBA Canada & Past President SALAMAT Canada Yasmin & I were stunned to learn with deep sadness the demise of our good friend Ackiel Ousmand the Founder President Zahira College OBA Canada & Past President SALAMAT Canada. He was an amazing and helpful personality always with a smile A great dancer with his adorable spouse whom we always admired watching on the floor. We join his wife Roshan and grieve over this great loss. I am sharing the Pix re-living the presentation of the Souvenir Book of your dearly beloved Brother. May his loving soul Rest in Eternal Peace – Perry & Yas ...
A tribute to our beloved son and one of a kind human being – By Marie Wambeek Vernon Glen Wambeek was our eldest son, named after his father Vernon however everyone knew him as Glen. He studied at Wesley College in Colombo where he ended up becoming a prefect. He was into various sports including Rugby, Cricket and Athletics, in addition to being a Judo National Champion. He also took part in school plays; his most memorable role was when he played Julius Caesar in a Shakespearean Drama Competition which he ended up winning. Glen moved to Australia in 1977 and started his career in the hotel industry, eventually opening up his own restaurant in Crows Nest known as the ‘Rangoon Racquet Club’. It was voted one of the top restaurants in New South Wales. Glen married and became a father of 2 sons; Glen Junior and Cameron who he ...
OBITUARY – PROF RAJA C BANDARANAYAKE – (4 April 1935 – 18 Jan 2024 – By Hugh Karunanayake PROF RAJA BANDARANAYAKE Three months ago, I received an email from Dr Raja Bandaranayake, stating that he was just diagnosed with MND or motor neurone disease. That was shocking news to me, but typified his honesty and open attitude to life., Professor Raja Bandaranayake the internationally renowned medical educator passed away on 18 January just a few months short of his 89 th birthday. Born in Kandy, Raja had most of his secondary education at St Thomas College, Mount Lavinia, from where he entered the Faculty of Medicine in Colombo. On passing his medical degree, he was appointed demonstrator at the Colombo University followed by a spell of about five years as lecturer in the University of Ceylon in Peradeniya. He migrated to Australia in the early 1960s and worked in medical ...
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