AL-HAJ S.M. JAUFER ABDEEN (Proprietor Riverside Reception Hall, Katugastota), passed away peacefully. Janaza took place on 24th December 2008 at Katugastota Muslim Burial Ground. The wife, children, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandchildren wish to thank the relatives, friends who attended the Janaza. However they regret their inability to thank all individually. May Almighty Allah grant him Jennathul Firdhouse. 298, Madawala Road, Katugastota. 

AMARASEKERA - TISSA - Dearly beloved husband of Christobelle, loving father of Devaka, Kolitha, Jinali, father-in-law of Arosha, Inoka, Anura, brother of Siri, Chandra, Wicky, late Raja, Nalini. Cortege leaves residence “Uluwita Place”, 42/3, George E de Silva Mawatha, Kandy at 11.30 a.m. on Monday 29th December 2008 for Cremation at General Cemetery, Mahaiyawa at 12.15 p.m. 

DE SARAM - ANNESLEY - Loving son of late Mr & Mrs Paul de Saram, dearly beloved husband of late Rani, loving brother of Anthony, Euleen and Julian, brother-in-law of late Percy Kannangara, Shireen, late Malini and Jim Amaratunge, Lalitha and Ralph Ratnayake, late Narendra de Silva and Jayanthi, Prema and Carl Ratnayake, uncle of Chrishanthi and late Tyronne, Priyanthamal and Tamara, Nishan and Sasheen, Jagath and Heather, Shanil and Yohani. Remains will lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour from 10.00 a.m. on 29th December. Cortege leaves the parlour for Service at St. Joseph’s Church, Grandpass, burial thereafter at Madampitiya Cemetery. 

GOONETILLEKE - W.H. - Husband of Daya, brother of Lilian, Victor, Vincent and Reggie Goonetilleke. Cortege leaves residence “Kotagedara”, Madapatha, Piliyandala at 4.30 p.m. on Monday 29th December. Cremation at Thumbowila Cemetery, Piliyandala.  

GOONEWARDENA - FRANK ISURU (Fourth Year Medical Student - Colombo North). Dearly beloved son of Anton Goonewardena (Central Finance), Mallika Goonewardena (nee Bopearachchi), dearest brother of Dr Ruwan (S.L. Airforce), Pradeep (Engineer - Dialog), expired. Cortege leaves residence on Monday 29th 3.00 p.m. for Burial at General Cemetery, Negombo. No. 21, Temple Road, Negombo. Tel. 0312222399. 

JAYASINGHE - C.E. (Advocate, Council Lawyer Kandy, President of Kandy Buddhist Association). Beloved husband of Stella, father of Tamara, Dr Harsha, Avanthi (Attorney-at-Law), father-in-law of late Thusitha, Dr Wimali, Indika (Sampath Bank), expired on 24th December 2008. Cremation took place on 25th December according to his wishes. Members of the family thank the Maha Sanga, Mayor, Deputy Mayor, former Mayor, former Deputy Mayor, Commissioner, Members of Kandy Municipal Council, Judges, Members of Kandy, Colombo Bar Association, Members of Kandy Buddhist Association, Dr. Hilmi & staff of Kandy Hospital, relatives & friends who attended the funeral and helped us in numerous ways. We regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually. No. 94A, Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy. 

M.D. AMAL SUNEETHA (Environmental Authority, Battaramulla), husband, NIRMALEE (Staff, Harischandra Maha Vidyalaya, Negombo) wife, AMILA SUPUNI (Holy Family Convent, Wennappuwa) daughter and ANUPA NIPUN (Maris Stella College, Negombo) son, died under tragic circumstances. Funeral Service on 29th December at 3.00 p.m. at residence followed by burial after Service at the Methodist Church Cemetery, Kurana, Katunayake at 4.00 p.m. 381, Samagi Mawatha, Kurana, Katunayake. Tel. 031-2233089. 

PERERA - STANLEY LUCIAN (K.S.L.) (Formerly of Richard Pieris Distributors). Beloved husband of Dorothy Malanie, father of Sandunil (S & S Enterprises), Sulali (Srilankan Airlines), father-in-law of Amal (Auto-Links), Jeewa (Dart Express), loving grandfather of Ranith and Chamith, expired. Cortege leaves residence No.31, 1st Lane, Averiwatte Road, Wattala, for burial at Roman Catholic Cemetery, Wattala, on 30th December at 3.00 p.m. 

PETERS - MRS RITA CELINE HENRY - Beloved wife of late Joseph Fernando, mother of Roy Fernando (Excise Supdt., Gampaha), Roshan Fernando (Captian Ceyline Shipping Co.), Roshanthi, mother-in-law of Renuka, Sudarma, Lylie (Businessman), expired. Funeral takes place on Monday 29th at Roman Catholic Cemetery, Wennappuwa. Cortege leaves residence at 4.00 p.m. “Rosewood”,  Dummaladeniya West, Wennappuwa. TP. 031-2256018. 

SILVA - G. SUSILAWATHIE  - At rest with Jesus. Beloved wife of the late M.D. Solomon, loving mother of Mallika Swarnakanthi (Divisional Secretariat, Negombo), Asoka, Anil Suneetha (Environmental Authority, Battaramulla), Sepalika Padmakanthi (Staff, Wesley College), Ajith Palitha (Sri Lanka Telecom), Renuka Geethani (Brown and Company), Enoka Dayani (Wesley College), mother-in-law of Shantha Kumaranasinghe, Rev. Noel Fernando (Methodist Church, Rawatawatte), Nirmalee (Staff Harischandra Maha Vidyalaya, Negombo), Manora (Cruickshanks Ceylon), Nimal Rohitha (Fire Brigade, Colombo) and Alex Tirimanna (Taj Hotel, Bentota), grandmother of Nirmala (Gestetner Ceylon Ltd), Avanka, Devdi, Amila Supuni (Holy Family Convent, Negombo), Chamodi (Methodist College), Harith (Wesley College), Nevin (Wesley College), Himara (Methodist College), sister of Henry Silva, Piyaseeli and Edmond. Remains will lie at 381, Samagi Mawatha, Kurana, Katunayake until 3.00 p.m. on Monday 29th December and the burial will take place after Service of Thanksgiving at the Methodist Church Cemetery, Kurana, Katunayake. 

THAYAPARAN - T (Assistant Superintendent of Customs). Beloved husband of Premalatha (Teacher, Arabath Muslim M.V. Moratuwa), precious father of Thagsana, Preveena and Kershana (Students of British International School, Chennai), son of late Thambiah and late Sinnapillai of Thambiluvil, son-in-law of late Nadarajah and late Kanagammah of Trincomalee, brother of Thayabari, Thayanithi, Thayananthan, Thayaseelan and Thayaranjan (all of UK), brother-in-law of Karunanantharajah, Parameswaran, Nagaruby, Rajani and Umathatshani, expired. Cortege leaves residence No.18, Kawdana Broadway, Dehiwala at 4.00 p.m. today (29.12.2008 Monday), for Cremation at Mount Lavinia Cemetery.

WIJERATNE - D.U. (Ret. CEO/ GM NSB). Beloved husband of Hema, devoted father of Dr Thejana, Dr Janani, and Tharisha. Cremation at Borella Kanatte on Monday Dec. 29th at 6.30 p.m. 1115/3, Dhammodaya Mw, Battaramulla.

WIJEYESEKERA - Dr. NALIN ROHITHA. Much loved son of the late Dr and Mrs Wijeyesekera, loving husband of the late Deepti, loving father of Shamila and father-in-law of David, doting grandfather of Solomon and Jai, much loved brother of the late Channa, the late Palitha, Vijitha and Visaka, loved brother-in-law of the late Jayanthi, Jeeva, Anoja and the late Chethal, loving uncle of Kamani, Neehara and Dilhani, Samanthi and Ruvani, Niroshan and Ranmali. 3A, Treasure Grove, Hataitai, Wellington, New Zealand.

JAYAMAHA - MARY MAGDALINE - Beloved wife of late Rex Jayamaha, much loved mother of Hyacinth, Srilal, Rev. Fr. Roy Jayamaha (Pakistan), Premalal (Bank of Ceylon), Srimalie (ILO), Dayani and Preethika, mother-in-law of Anton, Suranganie, Marie, Philip, Gerard and Sumith, entered her Eternal home. Cortege leaves residence at 3.30 p.m. on Monday 29th December for Service at St. Anne’s Church, burial at RC Cemetery, Wattala. No.46, Hekitta Road, Wattala.