AMARATUNGA - RANJITH (United Holidays - formerly of Tyre Corporation). Everloving husband of Terencia, precious father of Shihara (Suntel) and Nalaka (John Keells Holdings), father-in-law of Asiri and Nishanthi, darling grandfather of Dulaj, son of late Richard Dias Amaratunga and Padma, brother of Mala, Chandra, Sarath, Siri, Tissa, Srima, Sujatha and Lalith, brother-in-law of Vipulasena, Jayanthi, Nanda, Nelum, Hether Sarath, Ranjith, Sadeepani, Cedrick Edirisinghe, Swarna, Lester Dalpadado and Hermione, expired. Cortege leaves residence on Monday 17th October at 3.30 p.m. for burial at Madampitiya Cemetery. 327 B, Old Road, Dalugama, Kelaniya. Tel. 94-11-2912691. 

HERATH - PANDIT S.B. (Former Chief Translator - Dept. of Information and Former Asst. Editor - Sinhala Dictionary). Beloved husband of late Mrs Alice Herath, loving father of Saroja, Subhangi, Gayathri, Vasumathi and Subhaga, father-in-law of Raja Abeysinghe, A.M.J. Bandara and Anusha Herath, passed away. Funeral will take place on Monday the 17th of October 2005, 3.30 p.m. at Kamburugoda Cemetery. Kamburugoda, Bandaragama. 

NATAR - MRS ISABEL  Beloved wife of late Mr Novatus Natar, loving mother of Angela, Anita (Tiny Tots Nursery), Carmel (Infomatics), Aloma (St. Joseph's College - Maradana) and late Bertyl, mother-in-law of Austin (Austin Industries) and Francis, grandmother of Niranjala, Sharmini, Lakshika and Natasha. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond's Funeral Parlour on Monday 17th October at 4.00 p.m. Burial at General Cemetery, Borella (R.C. Section). 

RODRIGO - PLACIDUS  Loving husband of Chithra, loving father of Renuka, Dilukshi, Dilanthi (Hemas Pharmaceuticals), Lakmali & Aruni (UK), father-in-law of Sherril Fernando, Malitha Jayasundara (Nem Constructions) & Rohan Welikala (UK), brother of Anthony, Rose Vaas, Ethel Thotawatte, Dorothy, Nicholas & late Constance De Silva & Leslie, brother-in-law of Shirley Vincent Vaas, Irene and Edward Thotawatte, loving grandfather of Pranith, Chalinda, Hemanthika, Hemantha, Shanilu, Piumanthi & Leon, expired. Cortege leaves residence No. 37, Sri Premananda Road, Mattumagala, Ragama on Monday 17th October 2005 at 4.00 p.m. for burial at St. Annes Roman Catholic Cemetery, Wattala. 

SAMARASEKERA - MAHINDA (Licensed Surveyor, Court Commissioner and Justice of Peace). Beloved husband of Swarna Malkanthi, loving son of late Piyadasa Samarasekera, Mrs. Samarasekera, loving father of Nilmini, Raveendra and Sameera, father-in-law of Indika Mahadiulwewa, grandfather of Nithika and Nimanska, expired. Cremation on Monday 17th at 4 p.m. at Ratnapura Cemetery. 36/6, Mahinda Mawatha, Batugedera, Ratnapura. 

SAMARASINGHE - DR ASOKA   Son of late Francis and Daisy Samarasinghe, brother of Suvantha, Nalini, Lakshman, Indrani and Hemanthee, brother-in-law of Sheila, late Gurney Dias Abeygunawardena, Hamilton Perera and Dr. R.S. Jayatilake, passed away. His remains were cremated on15th October at a private funeral in accordance with his wishes. 38,Nelson Place, Colombo 6. 

WIJESINGHE - I.D. (DODOO) (Proprietor - Jasarmar Estate). Dearly beloved husband of Lalitha (Fentons), loving father of Dinesh (Ceylinco) & Dayanthi (Hayleys), beloved son of late Mr M.P. & late Mrs A.G. Wijesinghe, loving son-in-law of late Major & Mrs K. Batuwantudawa, beloved brother of Dr Mahendra (USA), Dr Mrs Indrani, Sumila, Dr Mrs Lakshmi, Dr Ananda (USA & Tusita (USA), brother-in-law of Ellen (USA), Dr Nath Amarakone, D.K. Subasinghe, Tissa Wijesinghe, Ifiyenia (USA), Chintha (USA), late Gamini & Manel, Priyadharshini, Buddhika (HNB) & Wasantha, Ravi (CIC) & Enoka, expired. Cortege leaves Mahinda Funeral Parlour, Mt. Lavinia on 17th October 2005 at 5 p.m. for burial at the Mount Lavinia Cemetery.

FERNANDO - A.B.J.L. (JOE). Former Vice-Principal, Thurstan College & Aloysius College, Galle. Beloved husband of Catherine (Nee Gomez), much loved father of Tilak (Baurs), Marinez (USA) and Angelo (USA), father--in-law of Maureen, Subash (Homer - Vanniasinkam) & Tanu, expired. Cortege leaves at Raymonds  Funeral Parlour on Monday 17th October at 4.30 p.m. for burial at General Cemetery (RC Section) Kanatte. 29, Sudharshana Mw., Nawala. 

FERNANDO - W. FELIX. Beloved husband of late Schlostica Fernando, father of Chithrangani, Chandranie, Kanthi, Shanthi, Derrick, Sharma, Nilanthi and Damayanthi, father-in-law of Wijay (France), Henk (Holland), Thomas (Germany), Dominic (France), Kumudunie (France), Christian (Germany), Erick (Holland), Christian (Holland), grandfather of Lakshika, Maheshika, Stephanie, Nicole, Thobias, Shanika, Susana, Roxanie, Roxan and Felix, expired. Cortege leaves residence at 4.00 p.m. on 17th Monday. Burial at Sea Street Cemetery. No. 02, Sea View Road, Lewis Place, Negombo.  

WIJAYARATNE - GLADWIN. (Formerly of Colombo Gas Co.), dearly beloved wife of late Molyn, loving father of Priyanthi, Dr. Dilruk (Australia), Dr. Dilshan (Australia), father-in-law of Dilip (Preshamel Distributors) and Marian (Australia), expired. Funeral arrangements will be notified later. 33, St. Anne's Road, off Averiwatte Road, Wattala.

FERNANDO - A.B.J.L. (JOE) - Former Vice Principal of Thurstan College and St. Aloysius College, Galle. Beloved husband of Catherine (Nee Gomez), loving father of Tilak (Baurs), Marinez and Angelo, father-in-law of Maureen, Subash and Tano, expired. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond's Funeral Parlour at 4.30 p.m. on Monday 17th October. Burial at General Cemetery Kanatte (Roman Catholic Section).