Obituaries

Obituary for Leslie Fernando – Born 20th April, 1937 – Died 17th February, 2021     With heavy hearts the family of Leslie Fernando, age 83, announces his unexpected but peaceful passing on 17th February, 2021 at his home in Noble Park, Melbourne Vic. Australia. Leslie is survived by his three children Michelle, Kevin and Andrea, his loving partner Shirley and her sons Cedric, Johan, Roger and Mark (Woody), and his beloved grand and great grandchildren. He was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka to his late parents, Justin Everard Fernando and Edith Rosamond Fernando. Leslie was the second eldest of four children – brother Hylton (deceased), and sisters Yvonne and Audrey.  Leslie was educated in his early years at St Joseph’s College in Colombo where he excelled in boxing, swimming and cadets.  At the age of 18 he joined the Ceylon Signals Corps, where he rose to the rank of Group Ex ...

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The late Mr. Leslie . A. G. Fernando . Deeply  regret  to  inform  you  that  Leslie  Fernando  passed  away  early  this  morning  in  his  home –  68, Nance St., Noble Park, Victoria 3174. Phone ( 03 ) 9711 5914    He  was  a  Past  President  of  The  Ceylon  Ex Servicemen’s  Association  in  Australia,  The  Ceylon Free Masons  in  Australia  and  The  Burgher  Association  of  Australia. ...

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Live Streaming Service Link – Gordon Baldsing – Wilson Chapel – 17/02/2021 11:15AM   Gordon  Anthony Balding  20-04-1935-13-02-2021 Beloved Husband of Noelene Baldsing (nee De Zilwa for over 60 Years)Father of Ainsley And Father-In-Law of Julie Grandfather of Michael, Gordon jnr, Cassandra, and Laura, Great-Grandfather of Xavier. Brother of Germaine Baldsing (Deceased) Sri-Lanka, Earle Baldsing, (Australia),Gerald Baldsing (Deceased) Sri-Lanka,Maurice Baldsing (deceased) Sri-Lanka, Dagmar Abraham (Canada), Christobel Arunalandan (Sri-Lanka), Mary Perera (Sri-Lanka),Annette Bastians  (Sri-Lanka), Margaret De Witt (Australia), and Wilmar Siriwardena (Sri-Lanka).   Funeral Wednesday 17/02/2021.   ...

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ABEYGOONEWARDENA – CAMMILLUS RAJEEVA ABEYGOONEWARDENA – CAMMILLUS RAJEEVA (Deputy Inspector General of Police (Rtd.) – Traffic Administration & Road Safety),​ Vice Patron & Past Persident of St. Peter’s College Old Boys Union,​ Past President retired Senior Police Officers’ Association,​ Past President Nondescript Cricket Club,​ Former Chairman & Member of SLC Disciplinary Committee,​ Former Member of SLC Executive Committee,​ Member of the Blessed Joseph Vaz Trust,​ Former Security Advisor – Japan International Cooperation Agency Sri Lanka,​ Honorary Trustee of Sasakawa Memorial Sri Lanka – Japan Cultural Center Trust,​ President JICA Alumni Association,​ Executive Director Lanka Safeguard Pvt. Ltd.,​ Advisor – International Police Association (Sri Lanka Section),​ dearly beloved husband of Mali,​ loving father of Sanjeeva,​ late Lashan and of Dilan,​ loving father-in-law of Keshini and Sandra,​ loving brother of late Lakshman and of Sita,​ affectionate grandfather of Cheval,​ Janik,​ Seth and Carven. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour. Cortege leaves ...

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Obituary: DE SILVA, Maurice Nihal 21.10.1937 – 28.01.2021 Date of Funeral: 09/02/2021 Dearly beloved husband of Moira. Darling father of Tron and proud, adoring grandad of Zachary and Emily Fisher in Brisbane. Much-loved father of Michele, Suzanne, and Louise, and grandfather of Alex and Ella in Melbourne. Loved son of Bernie and Laura (both dec’d) and son-in-law of Eunice de Zilva. Idolised by his 5 brothers and 7 sisters. A wonderful nephew, cousin, uncle, coach and friend to many. An elite sportsman, champion, and legend. A celebration of Maurice’s life will be held in St Brigid’s Catholic Church, 78 Musgrave Road, Red Hill, on Tuesday, 9th February, at 11 a.m. Please email your intent to attend by 7th February to: maurice090221@gmail.com ...

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In Memory of THEODORE WANIGARATNAM RAMANADEN 1930 – 2021   Source:-mhfh OBITUARY OF THEODORE WANIGARATNAM RAMANADEN September 3, 1930 – Colombo, Sri Lanka January 20, 2021 – Calgary, Alberta, Canada It is with much sadness that the family of Theodore Ramanaden, age 90, announces his passing on January 20, 2021 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Theodore is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rita Ramanaden in Calgary, daughter Sherine Selvaratnam, son Isidore Ramanaden, son-in-law Hiran Selvaratnam, granddaughters, Sabrina and Shemara, many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, and their children. Theodore was predeceased by his youngest daughter, Trina Ramanaden, in June 2020. He was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka to his late parents, Canon S.H.W. and Mary Ramanaden. Theodore was the eldest of four children and was predeceased by his infant sister Mary and his brothers Sylvester and Nathaniel Ramanaden.  Theodore was educated in his early years at St Thomas’ College ...

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OBITUARIES (E & O.E.) (JANUARY  2021)   GREET – Chris, Husband of Dee Campbell, father of Natalie, Mariko and Stephen, grandfather of Charith, Luke, Chelsea, Gabby, Sam, Emily, Hitoshi and Yukiko. Son of Martin and Ada Greet (dec), in England, on December 28, 2020, aged 88 years (News from Jayam, January 1, 2021)  PEREIRA – Sylvia, wife of the late Frank Morley Pereira, mother and grandmother, in Melbourne, on January 1, 2021. (Contributed)  PERERA – Colvin Merle Lucien, (1944 0 2021) in Sri Lanka. (Contributed) VANDERWALL – Fernando Trevon Marian, husband of Andrianna Vanderwall. Son of Bernard Vanderwall and Chulani Kawdawatta. Son-in-law of Ralston De Silva and late Annie De Silva, grandson of late Margie and Lenny Vanderwall and Kingston and Yvonne Pietersz. Brother of Trevin and Bilasha, brother-in-law of Trevin De Silva and Rasanjali Bandara, in Sri Lanka. (Daily News, 6.1.2021)   DE ALWIS – Lawrence Patrick  Susantha, husband of ...

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– THOMAS (TONY) BERNADINE DIAZ PRE-SEVENTIES PETERITE Very sad to inform you that my dear friend and classmate at St. Peter’s, Bambalapitiya from Primary to Senior died at the Frimley Park Surrey Hospital 1430 today, 19th January of Covid. On leaving college he was an officer in the Royal Ceylon Air Force and after migrating to the UK was in QC at British Gas until retirement. He was the Inaugural Secretary of SPC OBU UK Branch in 1987. He was married to Jeanne nee Bastianz who predeceased him. He has 2 sons – johann.diaz@mbamatch.comand jeff.p.diaz@gmail.com May his soul rest in peace. — with Gus Shiran Viswasam ...

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