Obituaries

OBITUARIES (E & O.E) – SEPTEMBER 2020     SCHRAENGUIVEL – J.R.N (Bunting), husband of Dagmar (dec), father of Anne-Marie Scharenguivel Kellar, grandfather of Dominic and Daniel, in Sri Lanka on August 31, 2020, aged 99 years. (Contributed)   PERUMAL – WALTER, husband of Cordelia (nee Bastiaensz), father and father-n-law of Colin & Rachel, Wendell & Michelle, Keith & Kylie, grandfather of Mackenzie, Dominique, Cohen, Aria and Niana. Son of late Aloy & Therese, son-in-law of late Pat & Cordelia. Brother of Vilma Navaratnam (Aus), Felix, late Inez Panambalana, late Evan, Jean Dharmaratne (Aus) and Bryan (Aus), brother-in-law of late Rudolph Navaratnam, late Chitra, late Christo Panambalana, Manel, Bryan Dharmaratne (Aus), Carla (Aus), Denver and Heather (Aus), Branwell and Geetha (Aust), in Melbourne on September 1, 2020. – 6, Tyalla Way, Packenham, Vic 3810. (Daily News 3.9.2020)    PLUNKETT – LEN CHRISTOPHER,  husband of Sandra (nee Labrooy), father of late ...

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Obituary: Mr Randy Peries – Past President of St Peters College OBU Sydney NSW The funeral of former Jetliners and Peterite star Randy Pieris is on Friday in Sydney and can be viewed on this link. It starts at 10.30 am and numbers are limited due to Covid-19. https://youtu.be/OPb7hAmJXNQ   Dear Peterites, It is with great sadness that I inform you the demise of a past president of the SPC OBU Sydney Mr Randy Peries. Randy was a very talented and well respected musician who always made himself available for any Peterite event. He was one of the best multi talented musicians who played with some of the famous Sri Lankan bands like the Fireflies, Gabo and the Breakaways and the Jetliners. St Peter’s College OBU in Sydney is sadden to hear of Randy’s passing. Thank you Randy for all your time and support over the years. May his soul ...

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PeteriteEN- OBITUARY – HARINDRA SIRISENA We announce with sadness the passing away of Harindra Sirisena one of the Vice Patrons of our Batch Group.. He was also a past Vice President of the OBU. He was a retired DGM of the State Pharmaceutical Corporation.  Harindra was in fact responsible for the exsistance of the Pre-Seventies Batch Group and was the prime mover of the idea of having this Batch registered under the OBU. Though he shunned the limelight and refused to accept the position of President of the Batch Group, he worked tirelessly for the success of the Batch and we are indebted to him for the  many things he silently did on behalf of the Batch.  We will keep you informed of the funeral arrangements as soon as we learn of them. May he rest in peace. St Peters OBU ————————– SIRISENA – HARINDRA (H-S-K) (Retd. Deputy General Manager,​ ...

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OBITUARY – HARINDRA SIRISENA   We announce with sadness the passing away of Harindra Sirisena one of the Vice Patrons of our Batch Group.. He was also a past Vice President of the OBU. He was a retired DGM of the State Pharmaceutical Corporation.  Harindra was in fact responsible for the exsistance of the Pre-Seventies Batch Group and was the prime mover of the idea of having this Batch registered under the OBU. Though he shunned the limelight and refused to accept the position of President of the Batch Group, he worked tirelessly for the success of the Batch and we are indebted to him for the  many things he silently did on behalf of the Batch.  We will keep you informed of the funeral arrangements as soon as we learn of them. May he rest in peace. __._,_.___ Posted by: Algi Wijewickrema (St Peters – OB) ...

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BEREAVEMENT – HILDA MULLER MULLER : HILDA on 11.9.20.  Dearly beloved wife of Douglas (dec), Loving mother & mother in law of Christopher & Doreen. Sister & Sister in law of the late Thelma & Donald Patternott, the late Percy & Cynthia Schokman (USA), the late Kenneth & Litticia Schokman, Audrey & Gladwin Gooneratne, Grace & the late Errol Van Houten, Louise & the late Nowell Hanibalsz, the late Olive & Rodney Schokman, Valerie & the late Peter Weerakoon, Charles & Sheelagh Schokman(UK) and Sylvia Ephraums. Her body will be laid to rest at a Private burial at Bunurong Memoria Park on 15.9.2020.   ...

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Eulogy – Mary Irene Lucia Herft (van Rooyen) 14.12.1933 – 22.08.2020 Mary Irene Lucia van Rooyen was born in Sri Lanka on 14 December 1933. She was the eldest of seven children born to Eric and Hazel van Rooyen, her other siblings being Godwin, Clement, Ursula, Noeline, Glenville and Faye. Growing up as the eldest of a family during the war years, when the money was scarce, would have been difficult. Yet, mum grew up strong, educated herself, married and had seven children of her own. She was capable and strong willed. Mum was also a private person, so much so that she would have been happy to leave this earth during Covid19 to avoid any fanfare at her funeral. I’m sure if I told her just before she passed that only 10 people will be allowed to attend her funeral, her response would have been, “Son, that’s 10 too ...

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Obituary: Walter Perumal Dear Friends A funeral service to Celebrate Walter’s Life will be held on: DATE: Tuesday, 8th September Time: 11.00 am Live Stream Link:  https://www.belindajanevideo.com/client-video/walter-perumal/  Live Stream commence: at 10.45am Due to COVID restrictions, the Funeral Service will be live streamed.  If you would  like to pay your respects, simply click on the link above. The family would like to thank everyone who has sent messages and flowers, and for the support during this heartbreaking time. If you would like to send messages of condolences, please email:  walterperumal@gmail.com Regards Franklin   PERUMAL – WALTER – Dearly beloved husband of Cordelia (nee Bastiaensz),​ father & father-in-law of Colin & Rachel,​ Wendell & Michelle,​ Keith & Kylie,​ adored pop of Mackenzie,​ Dominique,​ Cohen,​ Aria & Niana,​ loving son of late Aloy & Therese,​ son-in-law of late Pat & Cordelia,​ loved brother of Vilma Navaratnam (Australia),​ Felix,​ late Inez Panambalana,​ late ...

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Obituary: Funeral for the Late Elwyn Ludowyk Watch the Service: https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/view/authorise.php?k=159785740473169  Late Mr Elwyn Ludowyk passed away on Tuesday the 18th August 2020. A private (Invitee only) funeral will be held on Friday 28th August at 10am.  A Private (Invitee only) Viewing service will be held on Thursday 27th from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Kindly note that the locations of the funeral service and viewing have been notified to the private attendees only. Note: the Family would like to make it clear that the Viewing and Funeral service are private. Unfortunately, with restrictions the numbers are limited and all relevant family and friends have been notified.   ...

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