AL-HAJ JALALDEEN MARIKKAR (Retired Principal), Zahira College, Puttalam. Husband of Hajiyani Siththi Nisariya, son of late Al-Haj Naudha Marikkar and late Hariyani Zeinath Umma, loving father of Ramees, Rasmi (Teacher), Fathima Shihana, Fathima Fairoos (Teacher) and Fathima Nifroosa, father-in-law of Shareek (Teacher), Naleem (Teacher), Fathima Famila and Faarika Samrooth (Teacher), affectionate grandfather of Sajeeth Elahi, Naveed Ahmed, baby Fathima Shifka and baby Fathima Nadha, expired on 26.03.07 and Janaza took place on the same day. Friends and relations please accept this intimation. No. 29, Pullichachakulam, Bathilu-Oya. Tel: 94-32-2258706, Mobile 94-71-4242614 (Ramees). 

DHARMAWANSA - CHRISTINA PEARL (Nee Benedict) - Lived in Syracuse New York 13205. Retired Directress of School of Nursing Sri Lanka, later she migrated to USA and worked as a Registered Nurse. Beloved wife of Hemi, much loved sister of late Ernest, Freddy and Terrence Benedict. Remains will be at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour on Sunday 1st April from 8.00 a.m. Cortege leaves Parlour at 4 p.m. same day for burial at Roman Catholic Section General Cemetery Kanatte. No.14, Degoda Lane, Ambalangoda. TP. 94-912258414.  

FERIDA SILVA - nee DE SILVA WIJERATNE Old Girl (Ave Maria, Negombo) at Rest with Jesus. Beloved wife of late Ajith Silva, (Chime Garments), loving mother of Amali and Sonali, mother-in-law of Gamini Jayawardena (New City, Ampara), Viren Fernando, Waikkal, grandmother of Akbo, Dhilanki (Stafford College) and Virash (St. Perer's College). Cortege leaves residence, No. 5, Kekatiya Mawatha, Sirimal Uyana, Ratmalana on Saturday 31st March at 4 p.m. Burial at General Cemetery, Mount Lavinia. 

JAYAKODY - O.D. MARY JOSPHINE of (Formerly) at Katuwapitiya Negombo at present Pallewela, Kuliyapitiya. Loving wife of late Mr D.S. Jayakody (Mudalali), loving mother of Christy Jayakody (Dankotuwa), D.J.D. Jayakody (New Zealand), Celine Grata Jayakody (Daluwakotuwa), Rev. Fr. Sylester Jayakody O.S.B. (Kandy), Principal Joseph Vaz College Junior School (Wennappuwa), Claude Jayakody (Italy), Gration Jayakody (Bolawalana), Demian Jayakody (Kandy), Jude Jayakody (Negombo), Nimal Jayakody (Pallewela), Shayamali Kodikara (Homagama), loving mother-in-law of Theras, Risvi Bridget, Anthony (deceased), Jacintha, Concy, Perny, Chandani (deceased), Cintha, Upali, loving grandmother of Nalin & Achala, Vajira & Nishan (Italy), Ama & Muditha (New Zealand), Indu (New Zealand), Sanda, Thusitha, Samitha, Sanitha, Sujani, Sisiranga, Sampath, Namal, Thilini, Madushan, Vidushan, Ben & Gayathri (Ireland), Nipuni, Shasika, Bromio, Savithri (deceased), Ogilvi, Chris Ama, died on 29th March 2007. The funeral will take place at Kuliyapitiya St Joseph's Church Cemetery on Sunday 01st April 2007 at 2.30 p.m. Cortege leaves residence at 2.00 p.m. Address "Bensil" No.333, Pitawana Road, Pallewela, Udubaddawa, Kuliyapitiya. T.P. 94-37 2286977. 

KARUNAPALA - P.A. Retired Company Registrar Western Province. Beloved husband of Pearl, father of Rohana and Rohini, father-in-law of Nadeesha and Vijitha, passed away on 29th March. Cortege leaves residence No. 8/1, Hena Road, Mt. Lavinia on 31st March (Saturday) at 4.00 p.m. Cremation at General Cemetery Mt. Lavinia. 

KARUNARATNE - SUMANA (Retired Teacher - Ananda Vidyalaya, Elpitiya; Sangaraja Vidyalaya, Colombo). Beloved wife of the late David Karunaratne (Staff - Ananda College, Colombo), loving mother of Manel (Librarian - Aturugiriya), Asoka (Wickramarathne Group), Jayantha (ITN), mother-in-law of Nandasiri (Department of Immigration and Emigration), Vajira, Lakma (ITN), expired. Cortege leaves residence at 3.00 p.m. Saturday 31st March for Cremation at 4.00 p.m. at General Cemetery, Borella. (26/1, Kandawatta, Battaramulla). 

MARTIN - SAM Husband of late Ida, beloved father of Deva, father-in-law of Kalyani (Attorney-at-Law K.P.M.G.), brother-in-law of Douglas (Australia), Rajaratnam, John (formerly of Trinity College), Majorie Edwards and Theodora Daniels, called to rest. Cortege leaves residence for burial at Christ Church, Matale 4.00 p.m. on Saturday 31 March 2007. 331, Jayanthi Mawatha, Horana Road, Padukka. 

OBEYSEKERA - THUSHARI (Teacher, Seethawake MMV and Piliyandala MMV). Beloved wife of Sanjeewa Obeysekera (Dialog), loving mother of Gevindu (Wesly College), daughter of Kumara and Sumana, daughter-in-law of late Chandra Obeysekera and Caroline, sister of Ishara and Theja, sister-in-law of Inoka, Nipunika, Gamini, Upali and Upul, expired. Funeral at 4.00 p.m. on 31st at the Kudamaduwa General Cemetery. (94-777-330224, 94-777-330800). 

PATHIRANA - D.S.V.  (Retd. Engineer and Superintendent Marketing Dept.) Beloved husband of Malini Retd. teacher (Gothami Balika), loving father of Shantha Shirlene and Priyan, father-in-law of Kanthi Nirmala and Sajeewa grandfather of Chamath Pushipka Deshika and Ishan, expired. Cremation on Sunday 1st April at 5.00 p.m. at Kirulapone General Cemetery, 43/85, Poorwarama Mawatha, Kirulapone, Colombo 5. (10) 

POTUHERA - MRS WIMALA (Nee Udurawana) - Wife of the late Mr Arthur P Potuhera of Potuhera, mother of Shantha, Sarath, Srimathi, Jayantha and Hiranthi, mother-in-law of Thilak, Leela, Kumari and Disni, grandmother of Thilanka, Sankha, Chanuka, Keshani, Anuradhi and Devrangi, expired. Remains will be at No.397/10/1, Samanpura, Kottawa till 10.30 a.m. on Saturday, 31st of March and will be taken to No.37, Colombo Road, Potuhera for Cremation at 5.30 p.m. on Sunday, 01st April at Kurunegala Cemetery. 

RAJESWARY ANANTHAN - MRS. KARUNAI. Dearly beloved wife of Karunai Ananthan  (Auditor, Tax Consultant & former Senior Assessor, Inland Revenue), loving mother of Thirumagal (Norway), Kalaimagal (Texpro Industries Ltd.,), Sivamagal, Karunai Raj (Canada), mother-in-law of Mahendran (Norway), daughter of late Mr & Mrs 'Meihandan' Ratnasababathy, passed away peacefully on 27th March. The remains will be kpet for last repsects at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella from 8.00 a.m. on Saturday 31st March. Cortege leaves at 4.30 p.m. for cremation at General Cemetrey Kanatte (Hindu Section). 14A/6, Dickmands Road, Colombo - 04. Ph. 94-11-2555108.  

RANASINGHE ARACHCHIGE - EVET SILVA  Beloved wife of late Y.S. Saljin Silva (Proprietor Lucky Seven), loving mother of late Sumith Silva, Sumithra Rodrigo, Sunil Shantha Silva, Neville Rajendra Silva, late Premajayantha Silva, Sunil Malcom Silva (Proprietor Lucky Seven Restaurant, Milano, Italy), Sunethra Munasinghe, Mangalika Gunasekera, Suneetha Amarasinghe, Felicia Caldera (Preethi), Sandya Damayanthi Silva (Madhu), mother-in-law of Nandawathie Silva, Ananda Rodrigo, Ranjani Silva, Kusum Silva, Uthpala Wijesinghe, Abeyratne Munasinghe, Anura Gunasekera, Sarath Amarasinghe, Suren Caldera and Jehan De Silva, expired. Funeral Saturday evening, 31st March 2007 at Minuwanpitiya General Cemetery. Cortege leaves residence at 3.30 p.m. Bereaved children and relatives. No. 83, Main Street, Panadura. 

SENEVIRATNE - SUMANA - Beloved wife of late Mr Philip Seneviratne, mother of Mahinda, Sunil, Jayantha, Kanthi, Upul, Champika & Ranjith. Cremation at Mahaiyawa Cemetery, Kandy 3.30 p.m. Sunday 1st of 2007. 62, Kalugala Road, Katugastota. 

WELIKALA - D.S.S.  (Retired Manager - Bank of Ceylon). Beloved husband of Priyani, loving father of Dilini and Ridma (Ke/St. Josephs' Girls College), brother of Nimal (Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority - Kotmale), Rajith (Prisons Department - Colombo), Nandasiri (Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority - Mapakada), Chandrawansa (Sri Lanka Police Kennel Section), Kamani (Kohuwala), Samankanthi (Gampaha), Champa and Dammi (Ginigathhena), brother-in-law of Deepani, Sandiya, Upantha and Sumudu. Cortege leaves residence on Saturday 31st March at 4.00 p.m. for Cremation at Mawanella Cemetery. 550/3, Uthuwankanda, Mawanella.  

WICKRAMASEKARA - MALLIKA - (Nee GUNAWARDANE).  Beloved wife  of Mahinda (Retired - SLPA), loving mother of Lasantha (Hayleys Group), Chandrika (Asha Phillip Securities), Dimuthu (Sampath Bank), Dr. Nuwan (Karapitiya Hospital) & Anupama, loving mother-in-law of Vasanthi (Ex Hayleys), Sarath (Metropolitan), Mangala (Seylan Bank), Medhavi (Staff - Musaeus College) & Gamini (Business), passed away on 30/03/2007 - Cortege leaves residence at 2.00 p.m. on 01/04/2007 (Sunday) - 1526/15, Katukurunda Road, Kottawa, Pannipitiya. Cremation - Kottawa Cemetery at 6.00 p.m.  

WIJESUNDARA - A.D.K. Dearly beloved husband of Mallika Wijesundara, loving father of Dr Kamanie Wijesundara Mayadunne and Cbula Wijesundara (Canada), father-in-law of Ruklantha Mayadunne (Central Foto - Gampaha) and Hemali Yatawara Wijesundara (Canada), expired. Cortege leaves residence No.85 A, Thammita, Makewita, Gampaha, on Saturday the 31st March at 5.00 p.m. Cremation will take place at Kasagahawatta Crematorium 5.30 p.m.

FERNANDO - DESMOND - Managing Director, Nirmala Traders Pvt. Ltd., husband of Rita, beloved father of Dexter, Nirmala, Jude, Neville and Asanka, father-in-law of Mali, Kithsiri, Manel, Eva and Shanila. Cortege leaves residence on Monday 2nd April at 4 p.m. for Burial at Hekitta Roman Catholic Cemetery. No. 260, Weliamuna Road, Hekitta, Wattala. 

PERERA - CUTHBERT BASIL Beloved husband of the late Kanthi Beatrice, loving brother of Mercy, Nellie, Camillus and Vernon, brother-in-law of Neelanthie and Kusuma, Therese, Pearlie, Princy, Edward and Girlie, the late Richard, Nimal, Victor, Francis, Stannie, Stanley, Alexander, Eddie and Henry, expired. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond's Funeral Parlour at 3.15 p.m. on Sunday 01st April for burial at General Cemetery Kanatte (R.C. Section). 

PETER SAMARAWEERA (Retired Administrative Officer, Ministry of Home Affairs and Public Administration). Beloved husband of Soma, loving father of Dhanika (R.M.O. District Hospital, Matugama) and Mayondi (Dental Surgeon, D.I. Maharagama) and father-in-law of Sujeeva (Athulathmudali College) and Ruwan (M.O.D.H., Athurugiriya), expired. Cremation will take place at Matugama Crematorium at 3 p.m. on 1st Sunday  April. 21, Sudarshana Mw., Matugama.