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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 ...

Jan 28, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Obituaries Tagged Ackiel Ousmand, Condolences, Eternal Peace, Founder President, Grief, In Memoriam, Past President, Remembrance, SALAMAT Canada, Souvenir Book, Tribute, Zahira College OBA Canada

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 ...

Jan 22, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Obituaries Tagged Rangoon Racquet Club, Shakespearean Drama Competition, Sri Lanka, Vernon Glen Wambeek, Wesley College in Colombo

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 ...

Jan 20, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Hugh Karunanayake, Obituaries Tagged Australia, Colombo University, medical educator, St. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia, University of Ceylon in Peradeniya, University of New South Wales

Goodbye Desmond Brohier, A True Family Man And Friend For Life – By Lawrence Machado Some friendships last for lifetime and so it was with Desmond Brohier, a one-in-a-million friend. My heart is breaking as I pen these lines to farewell him from this world. I know he is not in pain anymore and he died in his sleep in his own bed, which is a blessing. Yet, the ache is there. It will be much more for his grieving son Shannon, Mum, siblings Jerome and Elorine, and their families. But I am consoled we never lost touch despite being oceans apart and you are at peace now. All your cousins, uncles, aunties, relations, in-laws and many friends around the world are united in our grief at losing an amazing companion who was there for us at all times. Desmond, my wife Roshan and I have been very close and ...

Jan 16, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Lawrence Machado, Obituaries Tagged Desmond Brohier, Desmond Brohier friendship, Desmond Brohier legacy, Desmond Brohier life, Desmond Brohier memorial, Desmond Brohier obituary, Desmond Brohier tribute, funeral, General Cemetery Borella., Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Kenny Roger’s The Gambler, Lawrence Machado, Melbourne, memorial service, obituary announcement, Ramya Brohier, Shannon Brohier, Sri Lanka, St. Lawrence's Church Youth League, Sydney, The Godfather

Cedric Dirckze is no more – by Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka) Sri Lanka expatriate musicians mourn the passing of another of the talented entertainer’s of the past, Cedric Dirckze. Just last month Bommer White of the Red Dragons left us for that faraway place now Cedric Dirckze who was the bass guitarist of the famous Claude and the Sensations. The popular band toured India and Germany and Cedric was a key member on guitar and vocals. His passing was sudden and he leaves doting wife Arlene and son Rudy. The funeral service will take place at Our Lady of help parish in Narre Warren on Thursday January 18. A viewing and rosary will be on Wednesday at 7 p. m. at the same church. ...

Jan 15, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Obituaries, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Cedric Dirckze, Red Dragons

OBITUARY Dr AHMED NAISZ HANIFFA 9 JANUARY 1935 – 7 DECEMBER 2023 It is with much sadness that I refer to the death of Dr AN Haniffa who I have known for the past nearly eighty years. Affectionately called “Hani” or even “Honey” he was one of three Moor boys who entered Royal College in 1946. The two others viz Hussein Ismeth Rahim aka Tooty, Jehan Raheem, have both predeceased him. Dr AN aniffa Haniffa on completing his education at Royal College, entered the Ceylon Medical College following in the footsteps of elder brother MN Haniffa who was a year senior to us in school. I know that the elder brother represented Royal at Rugby, and I have a faint recollection of Hani too playing rugby for Royal. Both brothers passed out as doctors in the mid to late nineteen fifties. After gaining post graduate qualifications in England, Hani ...

Jan 15, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Obituaries Tagged Ceylon Medical College, Dr AHMED NAISZ HANIFFA, El Dorado, Family Heritage, Hugh Karunanayake, Muslim Law, Obituary, Royal College, Rugby Player, Sri Lanka Ambassador, Sri Lanka Medical Association, Sri Lankan Medical Professional, Wellawatte

JILLA, Homi Nasserwanji Publication: Herald Sun Date Listed: 6/1/2024 Location: Melbourne 06/12/1925 – 02/01/2024 Peacefully at the Alfred. His passing was merciful after complications arising from a long illness. However he was clear of mind, of great character and honourable to the end. A loving and devoted husband of 69 yrs to Marjorie, a cherished and beloved father to Jeremy, an adoring Grandfather to Marcus, and a loving father in law to Rosalind and to Robyn. And a great grandpa to Kian. Homi was a much loved Son of Nasserwanji & Banubai Jilla and a loving Brother to 8 good Men all now deceased. He was a virtuous, kind and dutiful man, much loved and will be forever missed. Rest in Peace free of pain my beautiful, remarkable Dad. Service at Springvale -TBA 02/01/2024 ...

Jan 6, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Obituaries Tagged Homi Nasserwanji

Mrs Nanda Muthtettuwagama Mapitigama It is with deep sadness that we note the passing away of Dushmantha Mapitigamas’ mother Mrs Nanda Mapitigama on Friday morning. Remains at Ivory Inn, De Saram Road, Mt Lavinia. Pansakulaya will be at 2.00pm on Saturday and thereafter cremation at 4.00pm Galkissa Crematorium. May her sansara wonderings be short and attain the supreme bliss of nirvana. ...

Jan 6, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Obituaries Tagged Mrs Nanda Muthtettuwagama Mapitigama

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Jan 5, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Obituaries Tagged CLASSIFIED NOTICES - DECEMBER 2023

OBITUARIES – DECEMBETR 2023 DE SILVA, Gerard Donn (Donn). 13/11/1939 – 7/11/2023, beloved husband of Marieke, father and father-in-law of Milton and Karen, Jeremy and Denise, Russell and Anita, Brendon and Jane, Gareth and Ange, and Donnella, grandfather and great-grandfather of Melissa and Robbie, Catherine and Greg, Niamh, Georgia, Stephanie, John Paul, Lovina, Belle, Quinn, Katya, Sophia; Alex, Noah, Delta, Dallas and their partners, in New Zealand. (The New Zealand Herald, November 10, 2023.) PEREIRA, Anne BEATRIX (Née PATTERSON), mother of Cian and Guy, grandmother of Georgia, mother-in-law of Tanya. Sister of Richard (dec) and Elizabeth,. on Saturday 25th November 2023 at age 85. (West Australian, 27.11.2023) NICOLLE, Carol Roma Lorenz, (11.02.1936 – 30.11.2023), wife of late Dexter Nicolle, mother of Dan and Rochelle Godamunne Nalin and Sharon Fonseka and Sidath and Diane Kodikara, grandmother of Thanishka, Shanalie, Chantal, Chayann, Jhanik and Kiara, in Sri Lanka. (Contributed). ROBERTSON, Henry George, ...

Jan 3, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Obituaries Tagged OBITUARIES - DECEMBETR 2023