BOWATTE - NEVILLE (Flying Officer, Retired, Sri Lanka Air Force). Husband of Sirima nee Samarasinghe (of Dedigama), loving father of Pradeepika, Dulini and Visuddha, father-in-law of Nihal, Vidura and Aishwarya, son of late H.B. Bowatte and Seelawathi Bowatte of Dodanwela, beloved brother of late Mallika, late Cyril, late Mahinda, late Tissa, late Hema, Kamala, Ananda, late Chandra, late Malini and Nanda Devi, passed away on 15th April in Colombo. The cortege leaves Jayaratne Funeral Parlour at 3.30 p.m. on 17th April for cremation at 4 p.m. General Cemetery, Borella.

CARTER - LATHA (ABEYNAYAKA)  Wife of late Anton Carter of Ratmalana, mother of Nilmini, Indika, Charmaine and Kenneth, mother-in-law of Keith and Roshan, expired. Her mortal remains will lie at Mahinda Parlour, Mount Lavinia. Cremation at 5.00 p.m. at General Cemetery, Mount Lavinia on 17th April 2008. A/1, Jayasumanarama Road, Ratmalana.

DE LIVERA - CHANDRA At rest with Jesus. Beloved wife of the late Vaughan, much loved mother of Yasmin and the late Gayan, loving mother-in-law of Ramesh Abayasekara, fond grandma of Jehan and Yohan, sister of the late Indrani, Merrick, Malika and Sumana. Her remains will lie at her residence on Wednesday 16th April after 2 p.m. Cortege leaves after a service at 3 p.m. on Thursday 17th April. Burial at General Cemetery, Kanatte. (Anglican Section). 17, Sunethra Lane, Colombo 5.

DE SILVA - EDMUND Beloved husband of June, loving Daddy of Lalith and Chandani, father-in-law of Eshantha Aluthwela, grandfather of Blake. Remains lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella. Cremation at General Cemetery Kanatte at 5.00 p.m., on Thursday the 17th April. No. 133/1, Lotus Garden, Kahanthota Road, Malabe.

DE SILVA - IRENE FREDRICA (RENEE) Dearly beloved wife of late J.A. De Silva (Bertie), mother of late Chandra (Jadi), loving grandmother of Janaka and Yasanti, Deepika and Jeff, great grandmother of  Annissa, Johann and Djivan. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond's Funeral Parlour at 4.00 p.m. on Thursday 17th April. Burial at General Cemetery Kanatte (General Christian Section).

HERATH - MRS T.M. PEMAWATHIE KUMARIHAMI. Beloved wife of late P.B. Herath, loving mother of Sama (Dept. of Animal Production & Health), Sunil (State Plantations Corporation), Lionel (Silverland Teas Pvt. Ltd), loving mother-in-law of Nimal Bandara (Former Chief Minister (NWP)), Chithrangani (AMP Ceylon Pvt Ltd), and Kusumanjalie. Cortege leaves residence at 3.00 p.m. on 17th for cremation at 3.30 p.m. General Cemetery, Kurunegala. 26/5, 3rd Lane, Lakesidewatta, North Lake Road, Kurunegala.

JAYARATNE - CHANDRA Beloved wife of Charles Jayaratne, loving mother of Mahinda, Kumudini and Amitha, expired. Cortege leaves residence on Thursday 17th at 12.30 p.m. for Cremation at Borella Kanatta at 2 p.m. 16, Waragoda Estate, Kelaniya.

JAYATUNGA - JUSTUS WILBER PERERA At rest with Jesus. Dearly beloved husband of Iris, son of late Rev and Mrs J.W.P. Jayatunga, father of Hemantha, Dr Ajantha (UK), Themuth (Bartleet Agencies), Dr Uditha (UK) and beloved father-in-law of Dr Rasieka (UK), Lilani (Staff - Methodist College), Sharmila (UK), grandfather of Neluka, Shalini, Wikum, Madura, Nikini, Dimuthi, Suren, Dhilini, Avinash, Avinka and Shenuka, great-grandfather of Daanish and Sonal. Cortege leaves residence at 4.00 p.m. on Thursday  17th April from 25/21, Jayapura Mw, Baddegane, Kotte  for Christ Church, Kotte for Service and burial thereafter. Refrain from floral tributes. Donations to Christ Church, Kotte Community Aid Fund.

LAPPEN - ELSEWORTH JEFFREY (B.A.S.F.). Dearly beloved husband of Judy, loving father of Champ (Canada), Shacky, Julian (Basilika College) and Julie (H.F.C. Kadawatha), son of late Eustace and Portia, brother of Claudette (Australia), Delrine, Edrich (B.C. Computers), Helloise (India), Romayne, Kevin (Saudi) and Sharon (Dubai), expired. Cortege leaves residence No. 143/3, Dalupitiya Road, Kadawatha on Thursday 17th April at 4.30 p.m. Burial at St. Anthony's Church Burial Ground, Kirimatiyagara.

NAGALINGAM - KUMARASINGAM (Retired Teacher). Dearly beloved husband of Jebainkithan Kumarasingam, beloved father of Rajes (Assistant Secretary of the Ministry of Social Services and Social Welfare), Yoges (Switzerland) and Jude (UK), beloved father-in-law of Krishnamoorthy (High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Bangladesh), Joseph (Switzerland) and Sharmila (UK) and beloved grandfather of Dharshini, Priyanka, Kasturi, Dominik, Pravin and Lishanth. Funeral details will be notified. Contact Details 077-6762199, 077-6436367.

NUGARA - GWEN (GWENDALINE) Formerlly Mercantile Credit, beloved wife of the late Carl Nugera, darling mother of Denver, Russel, Michelle & Jerome, mother-in-law of Kumudini, Hashni, Dilip & Taniya, grandmother of Shadiya, Ashika, Devanjith, Nivan & Kavisha, sister of late Roy de Silva. Cortege leaves residence # 57/10 B, Nimala Maria Mawatha, Hendala, Wattala on Thursday 17th April at 4.30 p.m. for burial at Nayakakanda Cemetery.

PELENDAGAMA - MR PIYADASA (Retired Irrigation Engineer, former Provincial Council Member). Beloved husband of Hema, loving father of Vajira (Legal Advisor, London), Thusitha and Tishani, father-in-law of Major Nihal Aththanayake, Piumika (London) and Priyanthika, expired. Cremation at 3.00 p.m. on Thursday the 17th April, 2008, at Ratnapura Esplanade. No.60, Weralupa Road, Ratnapura. Telephone: 045-2222835.

PEREIRA - T O M   Son of the late Sperling & Delicia, loving husband of Zena (Access International Pvt Ltd - AC Div), darling dadda of Javier, Jeremy (Dubai) & Linda, beloved brother of Howard, Dolores, Hectorine (Toureast) Risso (Saudi),  Rossie, Dave, Mary, Jackie (Louvre International School) & Corrina, brother-in-law of Audrey, Rohan Yogaraj, Mahinda Wickremasinghe, Srima, M B Perera, Sunethra, Prem, Walter & Ranjini, Gordon & Violet, Keith & Komathy & Denver Scharenguivel, Edith & Desmond Stork. Cortege leaves residence No. 740/1, Kanaththa Road, Pannipitiya at 3.30 p.m. on Thursday17th April 2008 for Christ Church Mirihana and thereafter burial at SS Mary & John Church, Nugegoda at 5.00 p.m.

REBERT - FLORENCE   Loving wife of late Sonna, beloved mother of Gerard, Joe, Derrick and Jerome, mother-in-law of Sumali - Deepthie - Nilanthie and Lushmi, sister of Marina Therese and the late Hermon Cyrus and Henry. Cortege leaves residence on 19th April at 4.00 p.m. for burial at St. Mary's Church  Hapugoda, Kandana, Roman Catholic Section. No. 338/B, Kopiyawatte Road, Ragama. No flowers by request. 

VONHAGT - YVONNE VERONICA Dearly beloved wife of Rex (Sweety), loving mother of Lex (K G Group), Kevin (Qatar), Portia (Australia), Shane (Cinnamon Grand), Audie (Golden Key), Sheb (Australia) and Camay (USA), mother-in-law of Judy (Cargills), Roshell, late Roy and of Jackie, Meena, Rioline (Australia) and Niron (USA), much loved grandmother of Tamara, Treshie, Cashie, Lance, Braden, Derran, Ritchie, Belinda, Cameron, Joshua and Christen, great grandmother of Gieselle. Cortege leaves residence No.37, Pokuna Road, Kerawalapitiya, Hendala, Wattala at 4.00 p.m. on Thursday 17th April, burial at Nayakakanda Cemetery, Hendala, Wattala.

WIJEYARATHNA - DAWSON Beloved husband of Anna Margaret, precious father of Paul, James, Jerry, Dushanthie and Anthony, father-in-law of Sharmila, Desaree and Priyanthi, loved grandfather of Nicola, Kyle and Jenna, son of late Jesuvadiyan and Annamarial, brother of late Devasagayam, Paul, Suriyadas and Flora, expired. Cortege leaves residence No. 5/10, Shramadana Mawatha, Pagoda Road, Nugegoda at 5.30 p.m. on Thursday 17th April, cremation at General Cemetery, Borella at 6.00 p.m.