ABEYSEKERA - LIZZIE. Widow of the late Harry Abeysekera, beloved mother of Ranjanie, Dayantha, Lilani, Wijaya, Lakshman, Mallika (Canada) and Mahendra (USA), mother-in-law of Kingsley, Pushpa, late Wimal, Mala, Thelma Wijerathne (Canada) and Enoka (USA), grandmother of Dhameshi, Thushan, Chaminda, Anushka, Iresh, Umesha, Rumesh, Manisha, Dhanushka, Prasangi, Prabash and Hashini, passed away peacefully at the age of 96. Cremation on Saturday the 15th at 4.00 p.m. at the General Cemetery, Rawatawatte, Moratuwa. Cortege leaves at 2.30 p.m. No. 80, Koralawella, Moratuwa. 012013

BANDARANAYAKE - BHADRA - Beloved wife of Tissa, precious mother of Ruwani & Dammika, darling grandmother of Avinash & Anushka, mother-in-law of Dilhan, sister of Padma, Chintha, Swarna and Erangani (Australia), sister-in-law of Luxman, Dr Chandi (Australia), late T.B. Pilapitiya & Shelton Karunaratne, daughter of late D.T. Waragoda and Freeda Atygalle, expired. Cortege leaves residence 45/1, Sumangala Road, Punchi Borella at 3.30 p.m. on Saturday 15th January 2011, burial at General Cemetery, Kanatte (Buddhist Section) at 4.00 p.m. No flowers by request. 013069

FERNANDO - MARY BEATRICE. Lay leader of Kithudana Pubuduwa. Dearly beloved wife of J. Annesley Fernando, daughter of late H. Caitan Fernando and K. Don Eugene, daughter-in-law of late P. Mariyonu Fernando & Mary Engaltina Fernando, sister of Theodor, Alexis, the late Matilda, Margaret, Wilfred, sister-in-law of Bridget, Vivian, Sriyani, Eileen, Michael, Mary, Vernon, Dr (Mrs) Philis and the late H.L.A. Fernando, Celestine, Andridi, Watson Silva, Dr Marcus, Christi, Felicia, Irene, expired. Cortege leaves residence “Bethel”, No.3, Cornelius Place, Koralawella, Moratuwa on 14th Friday at 3 p.m. to St. Micheal’s Church, Koralawella & thereafter for burial at S. Sebastian’s Church Burial Grounds Moratuwa. 011414

FERNANDO - ROSE N. (nee CANDAPPA). Former Principal of Polytechnic, Negombo, Teacher Rosmead Institute & NAB, Kandy, beloved wife of Hilman Fernando, loving mother of Roseballe and Lydia Solomons, Harendra, Rohan & Indike Fernando. Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour at 4.00 p.m on Sunday 16th January. Burial at General Cemetery, Kanatte (General Christian Section). 013084

GNANIAH - MRS MARY ELIZABATH - Entered Glory. Loving daughter of late Mr & Mrs David (Matale), loving wife of late J.R. Gnaniah, ever loving mother of Rev. Charles & Rohini (Vicar, Lockgate Church, Maradana), Rev. Andrew & Doris (Vicar, St. Paul’s Church, Punduloya) and Carolin & Nimalakumara, loving grandma of Stepan & Shennan, loving sister of late Gnanapuspam, late Gnanaolive, late Paul, late Manase, late Asariya and Chritable (USA) Remains lie at Emmanuel Memorial Church Hall, Lockgate Maradana, on 14th Friday and Funeral Service at 5.00 p.m. Burial at Christ Church, Ragalla on 15th Saturday at 10.00 a.m. (Roshan Ariyanayagam - 0773870587). 012312

PARAMAGURU GANANATHAN (Retired Bank Manager, Bank of Ceylon, Colombo). Beloved husband of Sathiyabaladevi (nee Saravana Muthu), beloved father of Suresh, father-in-law of Nalina, Suresh, grandfather of Sharanya and Niraj, brother of late Balasubramaniyam, Sabanathan (UK), late Pathmanathan, brother-in-law of Thirupathy Sabanathan (UK), Baarthi Pathmanathan, late Patkurunathan (Canada), Parameswary Mahendran (UK), late Nageswary Paramanthan, Dr Satkurunathan (UK), Sarojini Ramanathan (UK), Rajeswary Mahadeva (UK), Ramanthan (Canada), passed away peacefully after a brief illness. Viewing at Mahinda Funeral Parlour, Mt. Lavinia between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday 15.01.2011. Remains will lie at the residence No.89/1B, Fussels Lane, Wellawatte on 16.01.2011 from 7.30 a.m. Cortege leaves at 9.30 a.m. to Mt. Lavinia Crematorium for Cremation at 10.00 a.m. Informed by wife Sathiyabala Devi. Tel. 2586246, 013438

RANASINGHE - FLORA. It is with deepest sympathy that we announce the passing away of FLORA RANASINGHE, wife of the late Jenkin Ranasinghe, mother to Sunimal (Daya) of Canada, Rosy (Austin) of Hambantota and Brian (Neomi) of Canada, grandmother of Chanika (Sarath), Shyamie, Dilushi (Chaminda), Dillion (Serena), Bianca and Nilanka and great-grandmother of Ryan. Her funeral will be held on 14th January 2011. The procession will leave home at No. 88A, New Road, Hambantota at 3.00 p.m. for burial at the Catholic Cemetery, Hambantota. 011843