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EARDLY ALOYSIUS BERTRAM At rest with Jesus, Retired Factory Officer (Loolecondera Estate), loving husband of Mearl, darling father of Hilary (Access) and Bernadette (Union Clothing), brother of late Lesley, Shelton, Lionel, Vernon, Nesta, Rita, Polene, Rosmarie and Dorine. Cortege leaves No.11, St.Joseph’s Place, Mabole, Wattala on Sunday the 20th at 4.30 p.m. for Burial at St.Mary’s Burial Ground, Mabole. (June 20, 1999)

EKNAYAKE ARACHCHIGE LUISA MARGI THISERA. Dearly beloved wife of late Mr Thomas Thisera (Businessman - Kandana), loving mother of Michael Thisera (Water Supplies & Drainage Board, Oman), Lional Thisera (Proprietor - Prasanna Rasahala), Pearl Thisera, Shirly Thisera, Rita Ranji Thisera, mother-in-law of Susila, Dayani, Francis & Sunil, beloved Kiriamma of Shirani & Kumari, expired. Funeral on Wednesday the 14th July 1999, at 3.30 p.m. at Kandana Roman Catholic Cemetery. Friends and relations please accept this kind intimation. 20/7, Church Road, Kandana. (1999)

EKANAYAKE ­ D. (DHARME). Dearly beloved husband of Padma, loving father of Tharusha, Uditha and Damitha, expired. Cremation at Mahaiyawa on Monday 7, June at 4 p.m. Cortege leaves residence at 3.30 p.m. 53, Louis Pieris Mawatha, Kandy. (June 6, 1999)

ESUFALLY ­ MR ABIDHUSEN (Director ­ Hemas Group). Beloved husband of Mehrunisa (Mary), loving father of the late Yusuf, Imtiaz, Ratten and Murtaza, father-in-law of Bilquis (Billy), Gulam & Avanti, much loved grandfather of Amirally (Asian Intnl), Sakina (Asian Intnl) & Zaineb, brother of Nuruddin, Mohsin, Munnawer & Fatema, expired on 29th May. Funeral took place on the same day. 76, Flower Road, Colombo 3. (June 2,1999)

FALEEL ­ The death occurred of MOHAMED SHIBLY. Son of late Mohamed Yoosuf and Marikar Ummu Nafee, beloved husband of Bernie (formerly of Airlanka Limited), loving father of baby Shazly, stepfather of Calpurnia and Shalan (all of USA). Janaza took place on the same day, 25/6/99, at Los Angeles, California, USA. E-mail tekuljo+aol.com Tel: 8188835237. (1999)

FELSINGER ­ LAWRENCE CUTHBERT (Cutty) (Rtd. State Bank of India). Dearly beloved husband of Catherine, much loved father of Barbara (UniLever, Tea Division), Noel (MV Caribean Challenger), Carmen (JAIC Hilton Towers), Tyronne (Car Mart) and Kenneth (Ref-Air Electricals), father-inlaw of Lal Amaratunga, Beatrice, Rezano Rajap, Dawn and Michelle, grandfather of Natasha, Tanya, Jean-Michel, Trevinne, Melissa and Christopher, great-grandfather of Dominic, expired. Cortege leaves Residence on Wednesday 23rd June at 4.00 p.m. Burial General Cemetery Galkissa (R.C. Section). 67, Sri Saranankara Road, Dehiwela. (June 22, 1999)

FERNANDEZ - PRISCILLA nee PIMANDA - Beloved wife of late Anthony, precious mother of late Tony and Malcolm, Shanthi, Jasmine (Canada), Sonali, mother-in-law of Chandra, Sahani, Patrick Jackson, Dayal Fernando (Canada) and Pradeep Liyanamana, loving grandmother of Kathleen, Jacqueline, Stefan and Jason, beloved sister of Rexie, late Myrtle and Joe, Ernestine, Frank and Cynthia, expired on 1st June in Canada and was cremated on 3rd June. Friends and relations please accept this intimation. (June 18, 1999)

FERNANDO - ANNETTE (Nee De Mel) At Rest with Jesus. Relict of the late Alec Fernando, daughter of the late Gerald and Blanche, sister of the late Renfred, sister-in-law of Carmen, expired. Remains will lie at No. 5, De Saram Road, Mt. Lavinia from 7.00 a.m. on Wednesday 30th June. Cortege leaves residence at 4.00 p.m. for interment at Galkissa Cemetery. (1999

FERNANDO ­ BERTY ­ Sadly passed away on 4th June 1999. Dearly beloved husband of Lorna, loving father of Carmen, Christine, Corrine, Esme, Charmaine and Carole. Cremation took place on 11 June at Ruislip Crematorium, Middlesex, UK. (June 13, 1999)

FERNANDO ­ REV. FR. D. TERENCE. Parish Priest - Sacred Heart Church, Hettipola. Son of late Mudliyar and Mrs. E. Aloysius Fernando of Chilaw, brother of Dr. Russel, late Irvine and of Merril, Pauline, Rev. Fr. Lucien - Vicar General, Kurunegala and Thelma, brother-in-law of Manel, Concy, late Joe Perera. Remains will lie at Sacred Heart Church, Hettipola till Saturday 5th 8 a.m. thereafter at our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Kadalawagedera, Kuliyapitiya. Holy Mass at 3.00 p.m. followed by burial. (June 4, 1999)

FERNANDO ­ GEEHAN ENRICO (Proprietor Enrico Tile Factory, Dankotuwa). Beloved son of late Pete Fernando (Katana) and of Nelum, loving brother of Eranjan (South Africa), Suresh (Para) (Keells T & R Ltd.) and late Romesh, expired. Cortege leaves residence at 4.00 p.m,. on Thursday 1st July for Burial at Galkissa Cemetery. No. 20, Dutugamunu Street, Pamankade. (July 1, 1999)

FERNANDO - REV. FR. IRENAEUS Parish Priest of Our Lady of Lourdes’ Church, Halpathota, Baddegama, expired. The remains will be kept at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Galle. The Eucharistic Celebration and the Funeral Service will be conducted at 2.30 p.m. on Monday 21st June at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Kaluwella, Galle. Bishop’s House, Kaluwella, Galle. (June 20, 1999)

FERNANDO ­ Ms JESSIE LOKUGE Relict of Bernard Lokuge, loving mother of Lalani, Chandani and Pandula (Dharmasoka College), mother-in-law of Saddhasena (Central Bank), Luxman and Chandrika (Dharmasoka College), sister of Lizzie, Bessie, Bandula and M.D., expired. Cremation at General Cemetery, Ambalangoda at 5.30 p.m. 8th July - Peiris Veda Mawatha, Kaluwadumulla, Ambalangoda. (1999)

FERNANDO ­ JOSEPH NAZERANE (MANAPAD) (J.N. formerly of Aitken Spence Shipping). Dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth, loving father of George, Anastine, Robert, Johnson & Franklyn, father-in-law of Queen, Francis, Sagayarani, Nirmala & Stanislaus, expired. Cortege leaves residence 33/14, Jinananda Mawatha, Kotahena, Colombo 13 at 4 p.m. Monday 28th for Burial at the Kanaththe Roman Catholic Section. (June 28, 1999)

FERNANDO ­ K.D. (Retired Railway Head Guard). Beloved husband of Piyaseeli (Wijenayake) Fernando, loving father of Buddhi Priyadarshani, Deepal Fernando (Insurance Executive Ceylinco Insurance Bandarawela), Senaka, Captain 4th Sri Lanka Wijayaba Infantry Regiment and Lakmini, father-in-law of Suganika, expired. Funeral at Badulla Cemetery Crematorium on 12th Saturday evening. (June 11, 1999)

FERNANDO ­ KURUKULASURIYA JOSEPH ANTHONY VICTOR DUDLEY Foreign Correspondent and Ex-Associate Editor, Gulf News, Dubai, UAE and formerly of the Editorial Staff, Lake House Colombo. Beloved husband of Sybil, loving father of Majella Nimali (Dubai) and John Prasantha (Melbourne), father-in-law of Gehan Suresh (Dubai), beloved son of the late John Vistarini Fernando and the late Mary Magdalene Fernando, son-in-law of the late M. Austin Fernando and of the late Josephine Lucy Fernando, brother of Oliver, Claude, Neville, Dennis and Mervyn, brother-in-law of Rene, Trilby, Winston and Brian (Dubai), precious grandfather of Adrian, passed away peacefully on Sunday the 11th of July 1999. Cortege leaves residence at 4.30 p.m. Thursday 15th July 1999 for St. Mary’s Church, Main Street, Negombo and thereafter for burial at the General Cemetery, Negombo. "Lucylands", No.15, St. Joseph’s Street, Negombo. Tel - 075-310840. (1999)

FERNANDO ­ KUSUMA (C.K.). Beloved wife of late W.J. Fernando, loving mother of Malkanthi and Ranmali, mother-in-law of Tissa and Dhammika, expired. Cremation at Galkissa Cemetery at 5.00 p.m. on Saturday 10th July. 49, Malwatta Road, Dehiwala. (1999
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FERNANDO ­ LEENA (Nee DE SILVA). Wife of late Denny, beloved mother of Iromi (St. Thomas College, Mt. Lavinia), Lorna, Priyani, Swarna, Asanka, Neomal and Lalith, mother-in-law of Ronnie Abeysinghe, Gamini Sooriyabandara, Cedric Edirisinghe, John Borrillo, Reena and Delani, expired. Cortege leaving Residence No. 3, Jude Mawatha, Ettukala, Negombo at 4.00 p.m. on 10th July for Burial at General Cemetery, Periyamulla, Negombo.

FERNANDO ­ LESLIE S. Beloved husband of Shiranee, precious father of Mala, Lohan, Minette, Lester, Shiromi, Devika and Delrene, son of late Marshal and Roslin, brother of Letitia, late Stanley, Mercia, Shelton and Placidus, father-in-law of Priyani, Christopher, Ivan, Sulalitha and Upul, expired. Cortege leaves residence No.28, Beach Road, Wadduwa for burial at Madampitiya Cemetery at 5.00 p.m. on 13th July. (1999)

FERNANDO ­ M. PAUL Retired Principal. Beloved husband of late Justina, loving father of Merrina (Teacher - St. Mary’s Primary School, Chilaw), Arosha, father-in-law of Hugo (Eagle Insurance, formerly of Puttalam Cement), brother of late Antony, late Isabella, Annie, Dr Jonas, late Dr Primus, Steaven and Caroline. The cortege leaves residence at 4.30 p.m. on Monday 5th July for burial at the General Cemetery, Chilaw. "Nandana", 7/4, Library Road, Chilaw. (1999)

FERNANDO - MARY AGNES Beloved wife of late M. Peter Fernando, loving mother of Bridget, Oliver (SmithKline Beecham Mackwoods Ltd. - Horlicks Plant.), Violet, mother-in-law of Mallika, Roland (Engineer, Cardno and Davies, Galle), grandmother of Anthony (Medical Student), Nuwan, Sharmila & Shanaka (S. Korea),and sister of Rev. Bro. Modustus, expired. Cortege leaves residence on Tuesday 08th June at 4.30 p.m. for Burial at St. Sebastian’s Church, Moratuwa. 64/31, K.J. de Silva Mawatha (off Old Galle Road), Moratuwa. No flowers by request. (June 8, 1999)

FERNANDO - MARY BEATRICE AILEEN, At Rest with Jesus, beloved daughter of late Hugo and Matilda Fernando, loving sister of Rexalene Andradi and Shelton (JS), sister-in-law of late Dominic and Yvonne, loving aunt of Stephany, Malcolm, Quintus, Laurinda, Joseph Marie, Carmen, Cheryl, Charnez and Shiami. Remains will lie at Barney Raymonds Parlour. Funeral arrangements will be notified later. (1999)

FERNANDO ­ MARY MATILDA (nee Peiris). Beloved wife of late Peter Fernando, loving mother of Lal (Uni-Eff (Pvt) Limited), Sunethra (Abu Dhabi), June, Preethi (Hansteel Fabrico), Rodneys (Hayleys), mother-in-law of Melanie, Shervyn (AbuDhabi), Jayantha (Saudi Arabia), Lalith (Messer Industrial Gases) & Kusum (St. Nicholas Vidyalaya, Negombo), expired. Cortege leaving residence at 4.00 p.m. on Thursday 8th July for Burial at Dambadura Roman Catholic Cemetery. "Loretto", Alawatupitiya, Seeduwa. (1999)

FERNANDO - MAUREEN (Ketawalamulla). Beloved wife of Walter Fernando, sister of Milroy, Annette, Kingsley, Tenison and late Clifford, loving mother of Herman, Athula, Nilanthi, Gayani, Namalie and Anusha, mother-in-law of Sujeewa. Cortege leaves 127, Ketawalamulla, Colombo 9 at 3 p.m. on 14th July for Cremation at Borella Cemetery.

FERNANDO - MERL (retired Station Master). Beloved husband of Sybil, loving father of Nilanthie, Lalindra (Hayleys Electronics), Senantha (CIC), father-in-law of Anton Seth (Commercial Bank - Mutwal), brother of late Noel, Florence, Francis and Percy, expired. Cortege leaves residence. 72/9, Charles Lane, off Station Road, Lunawa, Moratuwa at 4.00 p.m. on Wednesday 30th for Burial at St. Peter & Paul Church, Lunawa, Moratuwa. (1999

FERNANDO ­ MILINDA (B.M.E.) Safe in the Arms of Jesus - precious husband of Delita (Elizabeth Moir School and formerly Ladies’ College), affectionate father of Manjith & Priyanjala, Dinaksha (Hutchison Telecom) and Dishara Wannakuwatte, son of the late E.T.A. and Sylvia Fernando, son-inlaw of the late Bertie Peiris and of Dulcie, loving brother of Lasla, Surani and Aruna. Cortege leaves residence at 4.30 p.m. on Thursday 8th July for service at Holy Emmanuel Church, Moratuwa and cremation thereafter. No flowers please. Donations to Sunshine Home for Elders appreciated. 28/2, Lady Evelyn de Soysa Road, Idama, Moratuwa. (1999)

FERNANDO ­ NIMALAWATHIE ­ Beloved wife of Cyril Wilfred (Formerly Excise Dept, presently Pee-Bee Marketing), loving mother of Asiri Lanka (Govt Printing), expired. Cortege leaving 326, Sri Suddharmarama Temple Lane, Kaduwela Rd, Battaramulla at 4.00 p.m. on Wednesday 16th for burial at St. Matthew’s Church Burial Ground, Battaramulla. (June 16, 1999)

FERNANDO - PERCY OSWALD The death occured of PERCY O. FERNANDO (late of the Health Ministry), husband of Nalini (retired teacher, Moratu Vidyalaya), father of late Bhargava, Bhavani, Dharmila and Saja Wedamestrige, brother of late Vincent, late Hector and Stanley. Cortege leaves No. 1, Gemunu Mawatha, Borupana Road, Ratmalana on Thursday the 3rd at 1.30 p.m. to Galkissa Kanatte. No flowers, please. (June 3,1999)

FERNANDO ­ STANLEY (S.E.) Dearly beloved husband of Violet, much loved father of Sunil, Dukshini, Anil, Roshini and Shehan, father-in-law of Sathy, Roger, Ranjani and Karen, grandfather of Shane, Eraj, Dylan, Prashan, Roshika and Ashan, brother of Gladys and Esme, expired. Funeral arrangements will be notified later. 73/3A, Pamankade Lane, Colombo 6. (June 13, 1999)

FERNANDO ­ S.H. (HENRY). Beloved husband of Daisy, father of Ranjani and father-in-law of Brian Fernando, grandfather of Dilan and Dilhara. (All of England), brother of late Bultjen William Richard and of Jim Arthur and Maud, passed away in England on 26th June and Cremation was held on 02 July. 45B, Firgrove Hill, Farnham, Surrey. GU98LP England. (1999

FERNANDO THOMAS RIDLEY (T.R.) Ocean Lanka (Biyagama). Beloved husband of Chandanie, loving father of Yeshani Shehara (Bishop’s College), beloved son of late Mr Nollie Fernando and Tillie Fernando, loving brother of Priyani, Preethi, Daphne and Rienzie (D.R.) brother-in-law of Srinath, Jerald, Dilukshi, Sarath, expired. Funeral Thursday 3rd June 4/30 p.m. at Minuwampitiya Cemetery, Panadura. Cortege leaves residence at 3/30 p.m. Dias Villa, Nirmala Mawatha, Panadura. (June 3,1999)

FERNANDO ­ VERDON At Rest with Jesus. Dearly beloved husband of Sybil Rowel, son-in-law of Monica Thamel, father of Blaze, Jovinus, Shirome, Anusha, Thushara and Pubudu, father-inlaw of Padma, Judy, Lalith and Christie, brother-inlaw of Lambert Rowel, Christie Rowel, Gemunu Rowel, Neville Rowel, Nimal Rowel, Praxie, Iranganie, Leena and Ranjani, expired. Cortege leaves residence at 4 p.m. Saturday 26th. Burial at the Bolawatte Roman Catholic Cemetery. No. 34, Angampitiya, Waikkala. (June 26, 1999)

FERNANDOPULLE ­ MISS ROSEMARY FATIMA Daughter of late Cyril and of Pearly, beloved sister of Felix (Trans Asia) and Shiromi (Sky Paramount), sister-in-law of Cynthia (Samuel Sons), loving aunt of Joelle and Stefan, expired. Cortege leaves residence today (18) at 4.00 p.m. for burial at St.Mary’s Church Peliyagoda, Kelaniya. 609/16A, Biyagama Road, Pethiyagoda, Kelaniya. (June 18, 1999)

FONSEKA - HEMAMALA DAYAMANI MARINA Daugther of late Cyril and Gladys Fonseka, mother of Nilanthi and Shiranthi, sister of Heloise and Nalini, expired. Cortege leaves No. 24/1, 28th Lane, Flower Road, Colombo 7 at 4.15 p.m. on Wednesday 9th June for cremation at General Cemetery, Kanatte, at 5 p.m. (June 8, 1999)

FONSEKA ­ MRS M.N. (MAGI NONA) (Retired Teacher, Dharmawickrema Buddhist Girls’ School, Katukelle Kandy). Relict of H.C. Fonseka, loving mother of Nolani, late Deepal, Sujatha, Sepalika, and Anura - SLBC, mother-in-law of late Amarananda Jayaweera, Sriyani, late Dr S.K. Karunaratne, Sugathapala Hendavitharana, grandmother of Sanjeewa Heshan, Nalin, Ruwani, Devmin and Harsha. Cortege leaves Jayaratne Funeral Parlour 5 p.m. on Sunday 11th. Cremation General Cemetery Kanatte. D 5/2/2, Manning Town, Colombo 5. Remains will be at Jayaratne Parlour from Friday. (1999)

GAMAGE DONA KUSUMAWATHIE Dearly beloved wife of late Alpenis Gamage, loving mother of Charani Gamage (formerly Directress of Prestige Automobile Pvt. Ltd), (B.M.W.), Mallika Pathmasiri, People’s Bank Head Office, Management Control and Compliances Dept., Nandani Gamage, Ceylon Ceramic Ltd., Hema Ramani, Wasantha Kamani, Priyantha Gamini Gamage, mother-in-law of Ranjith, Senanayake, Dharmasena, Pathmasiri, Kumari, grandmother of Kanchana, Vasana, Madhawa, Ishara, Suleka, Sandeepa, Rashaul, Kaweesha, expired. Cremation on Thursday 17th at 5.30 p.m. General Cemetery, Thumbowila. Cortege leaves residence at 5.00 p.m. No. 231/1, Weda Mawatha, Thumbowila, Piliyandala. (June 17, 1999)

GANGODAGEDARA - KULERATHNA Beloved son of Mrs Karunawathi Gangodagedara and late Mr P.P. Gangodagedara, loving brother of Leela, Rathna, Karunarathna, Piyasena, Wasantha, Amaranatha, Indrani, late Sathyapala, brother-inlaw of Wijenanda, Badra, Sriya, Kusum, Indra, late Mary and Herath, expired under tragic circumstances. Funeral will take place at Family Burial Ground on 14th Wednesday, at 2.00 p.m Thumpalawaka, Panwilethenna.

GEORGE REISS ­ Safe in the arms of Jesus. Dearly beloved husband of late Christine, darling father of Francis, Claudia and Sidoni, loving fatherin-law of Nilakshie, Ranjith and Vasatha, darling grandfather of Shehan, Shanaith Avishai, loving brother of Noelin Bridget and Carlo, expired. Cortege leaves residence No.332, Wallahagoda, Gampola for interment at the Roman Catholic Section Gampola Cemetery on Wednesday the 2nd of June at 2.00 p.m. (June 1,1999)

GIRIGORIS - APPUHAMY. L.H. Lagamuwa Heendeniya Gedara of Kadugannawa. (Retired Driving Training Instructor Sri Lanka Transport Board, Ratnapura). Expired. Funeral on Wednesday 16th at 3.30 p.m. at Ratnapura General Cemetery. 10, National Housing, Malwala Road, Ratnapura. (June 16, 1999)

GLADSTONE ­ NILES R. Rtd. Snr. M.L.T. of M.R.I. Beloved husband of Rosabelle, loving father of Suresh Bernard & Shashikala, (formerly of Methodist College) (U.S.A.), brother of Eunice, late Elarine, & Patricia, brother-in-law of Selvaratnam, late James Benedict, late Lawton, late David Veerakone, late Christabel, Gnanakone & Amybelle, father-in-law of Dr. Suren Pathman (U.S.A.) & grandfather of Christopher & Christabel, expired. Remains will be at his residence from 3.00 p.m. onwards, Friday the 4th June, 99. Funeral Service will be at 4.00 p.m. on Saturday the 5th June 99. Cortege leaves at 4.30 p.m. for interment at General Cemetery Kanatte. 30, Ratnakara Place, Dehiwela. (June 4, 1999)

GNANAPOORANAM - Relict of late Kandasamy, mother of Jeyathilakam and Jeyalukshmy - both U.S.A., mother-in-law of K. Ponnampalam and T.S. Mylvakanam - both U.S.A., grandmother of Shyamala, Nirmala - both U.K., Brindhaban, Kumar Manoharan from U.S.A., Rathy Komathy - both U.K., Rajkumar - U.S.A., grandmother in-law of Dubsy Ratneswaran Harry Chandran - all from U.K., Devaki - U.S.A., great grandmother of Arani Anuja Deepan Dharran Thanujan - all from U.K. Cortege leaves Jayaratne Funeral Parlour for cremation at Kanatte Borella 4 p.m. (1999

GNANASAMPANTHAN ­ MURUGESU Accountant, Goldi Sands Hotel, Negombo. Eldest son of late Mr A. Murugesu of E.B. Creasy Co. Ltd. and Mrs M. Thangaratnam, husband of G. Pathmanayaki, father of G. Dilakshan, passed away on 29th June 1999. Cortege leaves Western Florists Funeral Parlour, Negombo at 4.00 p.m. on Thursday 1st July 1999 for cremation at General Cemetery Negombo. 40/5, St. Anthony’s Mawatha, Ethukala, Negombo. (July 1, 1999)

GOONAWARDENA ­ E.V. of Munhena, Maggona. Beloved husband of Indra and loving father of Kusal and Kapila. passed away peacefully in Melbourne, Australia, after a short illness on the 28th of May 1999. (July 1, 1999)

GOONAWARDENA ­ J.L. (Former Goonawardena Stores, Katugastota). Beloved husband of Somawathie, loving father of Hemanthie (Dental Surgeon, Matale), Chithramala (New Zealand), Tamara (England), Thilakamala (Galle), Nalinie (Doctor, Peradeniya Hospital), Indrani (Girakaduwa School), father-in-law of Udeni (Agriculture Faculty, Peradeniya), K.B. Herath (New Zealand), Dharmadasa Banda (England), Dharmasiri (Warnapala Brothers, Galle), Senevirathne (Director, Export Agriculture, Matara), Jagath (St. Sylvester’s College, Kandy), expired. Cortege leaves residence 16, Tissarama Mawatha, Dangolla, Kandy on Wednesday 30th June for Cremation at General Cemetery, Mahaiyawa at 2.15 p.m. (1999

GOONETILLEKE ­ D.R.P. (Dussanta) Attorneyat-Law. Beloved husband of Suneetha (nee Thalgodapitiya), loving apuchchi of Niranjalee, Ranil and Chulana, father-in-law of Sarath Weerakoon and Milika, precious aththa of Pramukh and Anushka. Cortege leaving residence No.11, Siripala Road, Mount Lavinia on the 17th of June 1999 for cremation at 6.30 p.m. at the General Cemetery, Kanatte. (June 17, 1999)

GOONETILLEKE ­ EDDIE. (Retired Planter, Galagawa Group, Akuressa). Beloved husband of late Blanche, loving father of Manel, Maya, Sriani, Neela, Kusila, Anura, Sudarshini and late Vinodini, father-in-law of Tony Silva, Gamini Ranasinghe, Narada Disasekera, Saman Munasinghe, Devika, Tharanga, late Terence, Daniel, Siri and Sarath, brother of Violet, late Beatrice, Donald, Bobby and Lionel. Cortege leaving Residence No. 20, Nandimitra Place, off Balapokuna Road, Colombo 6 at 2 p.m. Cremation at Kanatte, Borella at 3 p.m. on 24th June. (June 22, 1999)

GOONETILLEKE ­ M.D.F. (Formerly of Cooperative Department - Asst. Commissioner). Beloved husband of Nanda, loving father of Lalith (Lake House), Manouri, Nimalka and Ruvini, fatherin-law of Jayanthi, Sunil Perera (Ceramics), Asoka Kulathunga and Anuruth Abeysinghe, much loved grandfather of Himalshi, Shanini, Maduka Anushika, Randika and Chamindika, expired. Cortege leaves residence at 1.15 p.m. on Wednesday 14th July for cremation at General Cemetery Mt. Lavinia at 2.00 p.m. F.73 Athula Mawatha, off Templers Road, Mt.Lavinia. (1999)

GOONEWARDENE ­ NAVAMANY. Dearly beloved wife of late Dr H.S.R. Goonewardene, loving mother of Dr Kamini (New Zealand), Harendra (UK), late Ramlal and Indrani (USA), loving motherin-law of Rahal, Marion, Malini and Upasiri, dear sister of Vigneswaran, late Nadeswaran, late Iswary, Saraswathi, Puwaneswary and Kamala Devi, passed away peacefully on Sunday 4th July. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at 11.30 a.m. on Tuesday 6th July at the Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella. Cremation will take place at 1.00 p.m. on Wednesday 7th July at the General Cemetery, Borella. Foreign papers please copy. (1999)

GUNARATHNE - K.K.P.W. Retired Standard Chartered Bank, son of late K.K.O. Gunarathne (Retired Principal, Bogoda Maha Vidyalaya) and B.N.S. Gunarathne (Rtd. Teacher, Bogoda Maha Vidyalaya), brother of late K.K.A. Gunarathne, C.A. Hettihewa (Rtd. St. Paul, Milagiriya), Wijaya Gunarathne (Rtd. Milk Board), Nalini Gunarathne (Sri Sumangala Vidyalaya, Bogoda), Nimal Gunarathne (Corporate Branch Bank of Ceylon, Colombo), Upali Gunarathne (Dharmadutha Vidyalaya, Badulla), brother-in-law of Lionel Hettihewa (Rtd. Metropolitan Communications), Malini Gunarathne (Salusala, Colombo), Renuka Wathulanda (Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Pannipitiya), Anoma Marasinha (Haliela Primary School), expired. Cremation on Wednesday 14th July at Badulla Cemetery 10 a.m. Cortege leaves residence at 8 a.m. "Subasiri", Landewela, Haliela. (1999)

GUNASEKERA - ABEYLAKSHMI - Beloved daughter of late Winter Mendis Abeysekera and of late Ethel (Elsie), wife of Edward, mother of Peminda and Lasanthi, loving sister of Abeykumar (Dubai) and of late Abeylal, mother-in-law of Wasantha, daughter-in-law of late Francis Gunasekera and Mrs Gunasekera, sister-in-law of Rita, Asoka, Laxshman, Dunsten, Lesley, and Hector, expired on the 17th of June. Cortege leaves residence Uluambalama Estate, Kimbulapitiya Road, Negombo at 4.00 p.m on Sunday the 20th June for Burial at General Cemetery (Mangnghokka - Hena), Negombo. (June 20, 1999)

GUNASEKERA - AGNES - Beloved wife of Paul, loving mother of Ranjit, Ranee, Nihal, Malanie and Sunil, mother-in-law of Swarna, Bosco, Manel, Ranjit and Anusha. Cortege leaving 96/6, Raja Maha Vihare Road, at 3.30 p.m on Sunday 13th June for Burial at St. Thomas’ Church Burial Ground, Kotte. (June 13, 1999)

GUNASEKERA ­ PESALI. Beloved wife of H.D.Y. Gunasekera, loving mother of Visaka, Maya and Indra, loving mother-in-law of Ranjith, Sunil and Saliya, precious grandmother of Ranithri, Tharindu, Thushan, Chiranti, Kasun and Isuru, expired on 27th and funeral took place on 28th June. 5, Chando Street, Fort, Galle. (1999

GUNASEKERA - MRS Y.D.E. (Retired School Teacher). Beloved wife of late G.D.E. Gunasekera, Retired Village Headman, Werahera, loving mother of Thilaka, Rupa (England), late Kithsiri, Flora, Wijaya (Three Star Industries), Soma, Nimal (Businessman) and Indrani, mother-in-law of Dharmasena Heyyanthuduwa, J.P., Jayasena (England), Mervin Seneviratna (Kovida Associates), Srima (Railways), Vinitha (People’s Bank), Padma (School Teacher), Ranjana Sirisena, expired. Cremation at Public Cemetery, Werahera on Wednesday 23rd June 1999 at 4.00 p.m. "Sisiresa", Werahera, Boralesgamuwa. (June 22, 1999)

GUNASEKERE ­ MICHAEL FRANCIS RICHARD (Mike). Beloved husband of Petra, loving father of Michelle (Australia) and Kevin (Switzerland), father-in-law of Frank, dearly beloved grandfather of Sarah and Sean, son of Daphne and late Edwin, brother of Evangeline (USA), Manel and Mark (deceased), Eardley, Budgie (deceased), Yvonne, Theodore (deceased), passed away peacefully in Australia Friday 02nd July ’99. Cremation in Australia. (1999)

GUNATILAKA - P.D.S (Rtd. Tea Commissioner Japan). Husband of Noriko, father of Vasantha, Arunie (Japan), brother of late P.D.L. (Attorney-atLaw), Dr. P.D.P. (Rtd. Deputy Director, Health), Eranee Mallika (Siddamulla Maha Vidyalaya), expired. Funeral Thursday 3rd at Siddamulla. Cortege leaving residence at 3.30 p.m. No flowers please. Siddamulla, Piliyandala. (June 2,1999)

GUNAWARDANA ­ M.P. Beloved husband of Eunice (nee Seneviratne), loving father of Asoka and Damayanthi, father-in-law of Trevor, loving seeya of Roshayne and Shehan, brother-in-law of Erin, Daphne, late Lionel and Nissanka, expired. Cremation at 2 p.m. on Saturday 10th July at the General Cemetery Galkissa. Cortege leaves residence 36/8, de Saram Road, Mount Lavinia at 1.30 p.m. (No flowers please). (1999)

GUNAWARDENA, MERRICK expired 28th May. Funeral held in private according to his wishes. Beloved son of late Aelian and Iris Gunawardena, much loved brother of late Beryl, late Oscar and of Naomi De Saram, step brother of Asoka, Anula, late Sujatha, Tissa and Irangani. 72, De Saram Place, Gampaha. (1999

GUNAWARDENA - VICTOR DIAS (Retired Draughtsman - P.W.D.) Beloved son of late Inimankada Ralahami & late Joslin Gunawardena, husband of Srima, beloved father of Shantha and Prasanna, beloved father-in-law of Anusani and Preethi, beloved brother of late Charlet, Magrat, Gilbert, Daya and Willy, expired. Cremation Wednesday 7th 4.30 p.m. at Waulagala, Rathmahara Estate, Waulagala, Baddegama. (1999)

GUNEWARDENE (nee Scharenguivel) ­ DULCIE BIANCA passed away (Melbourne Australia) on Monday 7 June 1999. Beloved wife of late Villiers, loved mother and mother-in-law of Winston and Edith Thambimuttu, Stafford and April Thambimuttu, Karina and Mahinda Perera and Nihal and late Ivanka Gunewardene. 14 Mark Court North Dandegong Victoria 3175 Australia. (June 13, 1999)

GURUSINGHE ­ IVY LORNA At rest with Jesus. Relict of Vincent Gurusinghe, mother of Mavis, mother-in-law of the late Artie Dabare, sister of Bubsy, Iris, the late Veta and R.L. Goonetileke, grandmother of Nissanka, Asanka and Visaka. Her mortal remains will be laid to rest at Madampitiya General Cemetery on Wednesday 16th at 5 p.m. 203/19, Mahawatte Road, Colombo 14. (June 16, 1999)

HAPUARACHCHI ­ DON JOSEPH (Retired Elephant House) Devoted husband of Nita, adorable father of Nimalee, Angelo (Colombo Hilton), Samantha (Australia), Kumari, Rev.Sr. Clara (Holy Angel’s Sisters), Palika (Italy), Melanie and Ishara, everloving father-in-law of Tissa Karunaratne (Elephant House), Jennifer, Melani (Australia), Tilak Herath (Unique Engineering Pvt. Ltd), U.T.C. Perera (Sri Lanka Navy) and Jude (Ishara Traders), expired. Cortege leaves residence on Wednesday the 9th of June at 3.00 p.m. for burial at St Anne’s Church Burial Ground, Wattala. No.114/31, Averiwatte Rd, Wattala. No flowers by request. (June 8, 1999)

HARRIS - TUAN KASUMA (formerly of H.W. Amarasuriya Ltd., JEDB). Dearly beloved husband of Zaleela (Doreen), darling father of Roweena (NSB), Hareesha (NDB), Reza (Stassens), Rufiya (Sharjah College), father-in-law of Ramesh, Haji (NDB), Saffina, Tony (Sharjah College), darling grandfather of Fahami, Shafiq, Sonali, Shehara, Stevyn, Tahanee. Burial took place on 2nd June 1999 at Dehiwela Muslim Burial Ground. 25/11A, Rukmalgama NHS, Kottawa. (June 6, 1999)

HATHTHOTUWA - Mrs CHANDRA PIYASILI (nee HEWAVITHARANA) Retired Teacher, Museus College and Brentcraft Junior School - Beloved wife of Walter, mother of Darshana, Kamani, Ajitha and Aruni, mother-in-law of Themiya, Aruna, Malkanthi and Kalana, sister of Anula Nagahawaththa and Bandula Hewavitharana and sister-in-law of Dorathi Abeyratna, Beatrice Kristambo, Aladine Kristombo, Subadra Nagahawaththa and Chinta Hewavitharana, expired in London on 1st July. Home Telephone 0181 200 8032. Arrangements were made for cortege to leave residence 182, Church Lane, Kingsbury, London NW9 at 1.30 p.m. on Monday 5th July for Cremation at Golders Green Crematorium. (1999)

HATURUSINGHE, REV.SR. SACRED HEART Sisters of Providence, expired. Funeral preceded by Holy Mass at 3.30 p.m. on Wednesday 16th June. Burial at Tewatte Providence Regionalate Grounds. Sisters of Providence, Tewatte, Ragama. (June 16, 1999)

HEENATIGALA ­ MRS. D.H.C. (Nee CICIYA). Retired Staff Nurse. Wife of late Asoka, (Happy), sister of late Esther Dharmasiri, late Edmund and Elen Jayaraj, sister-in-law of Hariot De Silva, Kadugannawa, late Rev. Lionel Dharmasiri, Hariot Edirisinghe, Rambukkana and A. Jayaraj, loving mother of late Gamini Sisira (Sapna) Chandrasiri, Lakshaman (Canada), Upula, and Dammika, mother-in-law of Amara - Petroleum Refinery, Sapugaskanda, darling grandmother of Gayathri, Manesha - Musaeus College, Taniya, Dino and Mesha (Canada) at Rest with Jesus. Cortege leaving 4.30 p.m. for Cremation at Makola Cemetery. No flowers by request please. No. 705/4, Pelengahahena, Sapugaskanda, Gonawala. W.P. (1999)

HEMARATNE ­ W. (Formerly of Co-Operative Development Department). Beloved husband of Padma Suraweera (Retired Teacher), father of Nilmini, (Mercantile Shipping Agencies), Samudra (Ragama Junior School), Manoj (Cybertec), fatherin-law of Nilanga (National Paper Company Limited), Mervyn (Kadawatha Cooperative Textile Society), Himali (Doctor ­ Ragama Hospital), expired. Funeral on Thursday 17th at 4 pm at General Cemetery, Walpola. (June 16, 1999)

HETTIARACHCHI ­ JINASENA (Retired - Sri Lanka Ports Authority). Beloved husband of Dayawathie, loving father of Sunil (Ansel Lanka), Dr Padmamala (Talangama Hospital) and Nilmini (staff - Bernadeth College, Polgahawela), expired. Funeral on Wednesday 23rd, 4.00 p.m. at Udumulla Cemetery, Mulleriyawa. 435/4, Himbutana Lane, Mulleriyawa New Town. (June 22, 1999)

HEWA SIRIBADDANA DON ANDRAYAS (Retired Principal). Beloved husband of Mrs S. Ratnayake (Retired Teacher), loving father of Dr Swarna Siribaddana (U.S.A.), father-in-law of Amarawansa Wanniarachchi (Engineer - U.S.A.), expired. Funeral on Monday the 12th at 4.00 p.m. at family burial ground. "Muhandiramwatte", Malana, Kamburupitiya. (1999)

HULANGAMUWA - TISSA - Beloved husband of Indra Dissanayeka (Divisional Officer, Agrarian Services, Matale), son of Mr and Mrs Barnes Hulangamuwa (Malaka Traders (Pvt) Ltd, Matale), brother of Asoka (Malaka Traders (Pvt) Ltd.), Sama and Mahinda (Malaka Traders (Pvt) Ltd.), brotherin-law of Kusum, Justice Nissanka Udalagama and Sujatha (Elwala M.V.), expired. Funeral on 14th June 1999 (Monday) at the Public Cemetery, Matale. Cortege leaving 74, Hulangamuwa Road, Matale. (June 13, 1999)

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