Search India, Marriages, 1792-1948
PERERA - IONA (nee JAYAWARDENE) Beloved wife of late G.V.M. Perera (George), darling mother of Ranjani and Sita, daughter of late Herbert and Marion Jayawardene, mother-in-law of Ranjith Ranasinghe and Nalin Delgoda, grandmother of Rohitha and Dharshini, Nishantha and Rajitha, sister of Doreen Abeyesekera, late Clarice Ranasinghe, late Benedict, Noeline Attale Gladys Fernando and Victor, great grandmother of Shakya Udugama, Shenel and Shenal Delgoda, expired. Cremation on Thursday 9th at General Cemetery, Kanatta at 4.30 p.m. Cortege leaves residence No. 44, Lionel Edirisinghe Mawatha, Kirulapone, Colombo-5 at 4.15 p.m.
[from August 9, 2001]
PERERA - W.D.M. (MICHAEL) At Rest with Jesus, Retired Senior Assistant Registrar, Peradeniya University. Beloved husband of the late Justina, precious father of Dr. Clotilda, Dr Lionel, Everad, Neil, loved father-in-law of Ikuko, Marie and Jeyamini, much loved Seeya of Eranga and Asanthi, everloving brother-in-law of Charles and Applonia, Percy Jenet, Jesica and late Peter, Lucas, and Nella and George caring and adored Mama of Dr Saliya, Christy, Nirmala, Ajith, Sanath, Kaumar, Amara, Chandra, Jagath, Milroy, Shiromi, Bernadeth, Leela, Vijaya, Pricila, Laksiri, Rev. Sister Rasika, Shantha, Rasika, Indika, Saman, Sampath. His remains will lie at residence 71/20 A, Heerassagala Lane II, Kandy up to 12.00 noon on Friday August 10. Funeral Service on August 11 at 2.00 p.m. at St. Sebastian Church Road, followed by Burial at Diyalagoda Cemetery.
[from August 9, 2001]
SAUNDERS GEORGE of Melbourne Australia Past Teacher, St. Joseph’s College Maradana. Beloved husband of Enitia, loving father of Niranjan & Dilkushi, father-in-law of Shiranee & Asoka and grandfather of Anurudha - all of Australia, passed away peacefully on 21st July 2001. The Funeral took place at Springvale Cemetery on 24th July. A Thanksgiving Service will be held on 16th August at The Chapel, St. Joseph’s College at 5.00 p.m. All friends and relations are kindly invited to this service. Inserted by sorrowing mother Lourdes, brothers Denis, Nicholas, Edward, Andrew, Christie and sister Rita Dodampegama. 43, Pathiragoda Road, Nawinna, Maharagama.
[from August 9, 2001]
ANTHONY - NOEL. (Retired Director Civil Aviation). Husband of late Doreen, loving father of Gina, Charika, Asitha, Dhakshitha and Indunil, father-in-law of Dayananda, Rukmal, Ingrid, Felicia and Apsara, grandfather of Randimal, Simone, Dhanushka and Aaron, brother of late Tudor and of Nicholas and late Mildred, late Lionel and of Freda and late Percy. Cortege leaves No. 5, Wedikande Road, off St. Rita’s Road, Ratmalana at 4.30 p.m. on Saturday 11th August for Burial at St.Rita’s Church Burial Ground, Ratmalana. (11)
[from August 9, 2001]
FERNANDO RAYMOND P.W. (Formerly Ministry of Health). Beloved husband of Grisilda, loving father of Kenneth, Christine, Marie Irosha, father-in-law of Shenika, Anura and Tilak, darling grandfather of Malith, Ravindu and Sheran, expired. Cortege leaves residence at 4 p.m. for burial at Kanuwana R.C. Cemetery. 27/B, 2nd Lane, Archbishop Avenue, Tudella, Ja-Ela.
[from August 9, 2001]
SIRIWARDENA MRS. P.P.G. SIRIWARDENA “Teera”. Beloved wife of late M.H. Thomas (Locomotive Driver CGR), loving mother of Chandana (Emirates Dubai), Priya (U.K.), mother-in-law of Hasitha and Piyum, expired. Cortege leaves Jayaratne Funeral Parlour Borella at 4 p.m. today for burial at Kanatte.
[from August 9, 2001]
CANDAPPA C.T.R. (Coline) (Ex-Serviceman Sri Lanka Air Force). Son of late Mr. and Mrs. M.R. Candappa of Hidellana, dearly beloved husband of Gunawathie, dearest father of Lalantha (Sanken Lanka Engineer), Prasanna (R.D.A. - Surveyor), Dilani and Samantha (University of Moratuwa), father-in-law of Nilmini (Vet. Surgeon, Tangalle), brother of late Britto, Hector and Ranjith and of Lillie, Evelyn, Sheila, Rani and Sita, expired on 1709-2001. Cortege leaves residence on 19-09-2001 at 4 p.m. Hidellana, Ratnapura. T.P. No. 045-28523.
[from September 19, 2001]
CLAUDE - KENNATH KEPPETIPOLA. Father of Parakrama (Attorney-at-Law), father-in-law of Nishani, expired. Cortege leaves residence Wednesday 19th at 2.30 p.m. for Cremation at family burial ground at 3.00 p.m. Yalegoda Walawwa, Handessa.
[from September 19, 2001]
DE ZILVA BENEDICT Beloved husband of late Enid, loving father of Annette Milroy Kenny Barbara Rodney and Sharmaine, brother of late Joe Christy Kingsley Edmond Teckla Catherine Rita and Daisy, father-in-law of Rexy Geetha Lalitha Terrence Jayanthi and Osmund, grandfather of Jude Judy Cedrick Sharm Sharon Sharmali Sharine Ranga Susie Daniel Pamela Keith Rochella Susan Gehan and Romaine, expired. Cortege leaving Thursday 20th for Galkissa Cemetery at 4 pm from No.38F, Yatiyanawatte Hedigama Piliyandala.
[from September 19, 2001]
GUNASEKERA K.H.P. (Sena) Beloved husband of Rosie, much loved father of Samanmalie & Kishani (Mackinnons Travels), father-in-law of Vijith S.B. Liyanage, darling seeya of Manishka & Senuri (BPL Teas), son of late Mr. & Mrs. K.H. Jinasena of Mahara, Kadawatha, son-in-law of late Mr. & Mrs. Morris De Silva of Galle, brother of Lalitha & Padma, brother-inlaw of Mahinda Bandusena, Ranatunge, Suranganie & Douglas Wijetunge, Hyacinth & Kamal Dharmasena, Rani & Asoka Wimaladharma and Jayantha & Priyani De Silva, passed away peacefully. Cremation on 20th Thursday at 3.00 p.m. at Nawala Cemetery. No floral tributes please. 457/23, Nawala Road, Nawala.
[from September 19, 2001]
GUNAWARDENE - PATRICK Safe in the arms of Jesus. (Former Principal, Godauda Senior School, Matara; Principal, Henegama Central College, Gampaha; Principal, Sandalanka Govt. Central College; Sub-Warden, S.Thomas’ College, Mt.Lavinia; Headmaster, S.Thomas’ College, Gurutalawa; Warden, Belvoir College International, Colombo 5). Dearly beloved husband of Phoebe, loving father of Patricia, Gamini and Dilini, father-in-law of Ranjit Kulatunga, Sue Gurusinghe and Brian Rajadurai, darling grandfather of Imara, Prasanna and Bradley, brother of the late Lloyd, Kingsley, Leonard, Shelton and Yvonne, brother-in-law of Petronella, Lalitha, Indrani, the late Ranee and Titus Malgahagamage. Cortege leaves residence at 4.30 p.m. on Wednesday 19th for Service and Burial at St John The Baptist Church, Gampaha. “Sriyani”, Asgiriya, Gampaha.
[from September 19, 2001]
PERERA - NANDANI (nee PREMARATNA) Former Matron of Musaeus and Visakha College Hostels. Loving wife of Prof Tisaa Perera, sister of Ratna, Lalitha, Chandra and Padmini, sister-inlaw of the late Bertie, Dr Bulugahapitya, expired. Funeral at General Cemetery Kirillapone on Thursday September 20th at 3 p.m. No flowers by request. 93, Poorvarama Road, Colombo 05.
[from September 19, 2001]
STORK GLADYS At rest with Jesus. Beloved mother of Vera, Anne and Jennifer, sister of late Beryl De Bruin and of Elaine Werkmeister, loving aunt of Jill. Service at 3 p.m. on Thursday 20th September at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour followed by interment at General Cemtery, Kanatte (Anglican Section).
[from September 19, 2001]
YOGASIGAMANY N. (High Court Judge, Vavuniya). Beloved husband of Ponmani, loving father of Dr Ketharan, father-in-law of Banu, passed away peacefully. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour at 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday 19th September for cremation at General Cemetery Kanatte (Hindu Section). 16/1A, Charlemont Road, Colombo 6.
[from September 19, 2001]
MADAWELA ROSMOND Safe in the arms of Jesus. Wife of the late Donald, loving mother Prisca (U.S.A.) and Priyani, mother-in-law of Sudantha Vidanage (U.S.A.) and Mohan Jayetileke, darling archie of Sareena, Nishika (U.S.A.), Ayesha and Devin, sister-in-law of Eddie Madawela, passed away peacefully on September 15th in Pennsylvania, U.S.A. A memorial service will be held at St. Theresa’s Church, 364, Thimbirigasyaya Road, Colombo, on Thursday September 20th at 5.30 p.m. Presence and prayers of relations and friends will be greatly appreciated. 615B/1, Rajagiriya Udyanaya, Nawala Road, Rajagiriya.
[from September 19, 2001]
PEIRIS - H.C. (Chitru) Dearly loved husband of Ranee, dearest father of Jaitra and Darup, father-in-law of Dilani and Manjorie (Buvaneeka), grandfather of Hitaishi, son of the late Denzil and Lilian Peiris and son-in-law of the late Samson and Phyllis de Mel, passed away. Funeral arrangements will be notified later. No.19, Gregory’s Road, Colombo 07.
[from September 19, 2001]
PERERA H. CYRIL JOSEPH Beloved husband of Claudia, fatherof Saman (Nisol Diamond Pvt Ltd), Iromie (Finagal Lanka Pvt Ltd), Shiroma (Satco Enterprises Pvt Ltd), Shivantha (Diamond Cutter), Neville, Sanjeewa (Hong Kong), brother of Rita Perera, brother-in-law of S.M.D.P. Michael (JP) of Dematagoda, father-in-law of Disna (Vihara Maha Devi Balika), Gamini (Satco Wattala), Anoma and Ayomi, expired. Cortege leaves residence at 4.00 p.m. for cremation at General Cemetery Madampitiya. 15/3, St Jude’s Lane, Aluthmawatha Road, Colombo 15.
[from September 19, 2001]
WEERAWARDANE GNANA. Beloved wife of late Dr Abeysiri Weerawardane, loving mother of Anusha and Chandrin, expired. Funeral arrangements will be notified later. 433, Galle Road, Rawathawatta, Moratuwa.
[from September 19, 2001]
ARUDPIRAGASAM - THAVAM called to eternal rest. Beloved wife of the late M.Arudpiragasam Tellipallai, loving mother of late Mrs.Pamela Sathiyawathie Sivagnanam and Dr.Roy Ranjan Arudpiragasam (Australia), sister of late Rev. Miss Malar Chinniah Methodist Church, late Suhenthiram Thalayasingam, Swarnam Nallanayagam (Canada) and Thavarajah Chinniah. Her mortal remains will be removed from 25, Ark Lane, Uduvil, Chhunnakam on Friday 21st September for burial. Informant: T.Chinniah.
[from September 21, 2001]
HETTIARACHI PRAGNASOMA (Formerly Director, Chief Producer Govt Film Unit and Producer-Director Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation). Much loved husband of Cecily (nee Katanvila), father of Philip (UK), Catherine (UK), Nandana and Prasanna, darling grandfather of Pasan, Shanala, Dinithi and Ryan, father-in-law of Denise & Duheetha, brother of Dr H.W. Perera, Amarasoma Hettiarachi, Rathanasoma Hettiarachi, Nandawathi, Dharmawathi and Nimalawathi, expired on 21st June 2001 on Staten Island, New York, USA. Ashes will be taken from Manamperi Funeral Parlour, Eivitigala Mawatha, Colombo 8 at 9.30 a.m. on Saturday, 22nd June for interment at Sirimavo Bandaranayake Mawatha Cemetery Mahara. No.7, Eswari Road, Colombo 6.
[from September 21, 2001]
