obituaries - May 24, 2019 at 08:18PM

CHANDRIKA WIJEWARDENE (nee WIJEGOONEWARDENE). Beloved wife of Robin,​ loving mother of Shiyamala,​ mother-in-law of Dhammika,​ sister of Paul,​ Nelun,​ Padmini,​ Dilrukshi,​ Bernadine,​ late George and late Bernard,​ sister-in-law of Kamini,​ Nalla,​ late Denzil,​ Honorine,​ Kingsley,​ Maureen,​ late Nihal,​ Tony,​ Joan,​ Kumar,​ Ivy and Riaz,​ Aunt of Sonali,​ Sabrina,​ Julian,​ Kevin,​ Minoli,​ Trevin and Shenita,​ expired on 23 May 2019. Remains lie at Barney Raymond Funeral Parlour,​ Borella from 9.00 a.m. on Saturday,​ 25th May. Cortege leaves on 25th May at 4.15 p.m. for cremation (new Crematorium). Service at 3.00 p.m.050013

FERNANDO - MERVYN (Retired Deputy Commissioner of Excise). Beloved husband of late Rita,​ son of late Mr. & Mr. Walter Fernando,​ loving father of Ramani & Rohan,​ late Anura & Tania,​ Aruni & Sumith,​ Mani & Gleshan (Oman),​ affectionate grandfather of Ronali & Isira,​ Rajiv & Nimashini,​ Senuri,​ Vinura,​ Mihara,​ Gavinu & Anya,​much loved great grandfather of Iraya,​ Ravya,​ Raynav & Nithev,​ expired. Cortege leaves residence at 4.00 p.m. on Saturday,​ 25th May for burial at Holy Emmanuel Church,​ Moratuwa. No. 21,​ Dharmaratne Avenue,​ Moratuwa.049472

GUNASEKARA - YVONNE (nee REBERA). Beloved wife of late Trevor,​ darling Mama of Debbie and Warren,​ loving mother-in-law of Sajith Sumanasiri (Raksil (Pvt) Ltd.),​ darling Nana of Pehan and Vehan,​ sister of late Allan,​ Stanley (Australia) and late Daphne. Final respects can be given at A.F. Raymond Funeral Parlour,​ Borella from Friday 24th May. Burial at General Cemetery,​ Borella (Anglican Section) on 25th May at 3.00 p.m.049477

PERERA - GEETHA RANJINI. Beloved wife of Edgar Perera,​ eldest daughter of the late Victor & Olive Ratnayake of Deniyaya,​ sister of Subadra Mivanapalana,​ Dinky Corea and Senaka Ratnayake,​ passed away on 24th May 2019. Remains will lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour from 11.00 a.m. on Saturday 25th May. Cortege leaves the Parlour at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday 26th May for cremation at the General Cemetery,​ Borella at 4.00 p.m.050333

PETER ALOYSIUS (ALOY) GNANI. Son of the late Mr. & Mrs. S. Peter (Mathagal),​ dearly beloved husband of Sugi,​ loving father of Rangila and Aanjum,​ loving father-in-law of Jegan and Mark,​ precious grandfather of Divij and Trishala. Remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour from 9.00 a.m. on Saturday 25th May 2019. Burial on Sunday 26th May at 11.00 a.m. at the General Cemetery Kanatte (R.C. Section).050329

SIBI BERNARD KUTHOOR. Beloved husband of Mercy Sibi Kuthoor,​ loving father of Sibson Sibi Kuthoor and Simpson Sibi Kuthoor,​ passed away peacefully on 22nd May 2019. Remains lie at “the Restpect Home” by Jayaratne’s on 23rd May 2019. Cortege leaves Parlour on 24th May 2019 at 7.00 p.m. for cremation at Kerala,​ India on 25th May 2019.049322

THANGAVEL KATHIRESAN. Beloved husband of Rukmani (late),​ loving father of Ushadevi,​ Puwaneshwari (Germany),​ Navaratnarajah and Rasiah (late),​ passed away. Remains lie at No. 120/​12,​ Maligakanda Road,​ Maradana,​ Colombo 10. Cremation will take place at Borella Cemetery at 4.00 p.m. on Saturday,​ May 25,​ 2019.049354