Obituaries

MARY CELIN EDIRIMANASINGHE - With deep regret we announce the death of Mary Celin Edirimanasinghe, beloved wife of late Rajen Edirimanasinghe, loving mother of Mervyn and Chandrika, mother-in-law of Julian and Shanthi, grandmother of Judith, Andrew and Anushika. Remains lie at No. 55/6D, Shelton Jayasinghe Mawatha, Lakmal Place, Welisara, Ragama from 12 p.m. onwards on 31st of Aug. 2022. Cortege leaves residence at 3.30 p.m. on 01st of Sep. 2022 for Burial at General Cemetery Galudapita, Maththumagala.050340

PEIRIS - REX (J.R.M.), (formerly of Bank of Ceylon). Passed away peacefully. Loving husband of late Lilani (Formerly of IWMS), son of late J.H.S. & late Evelyn Peiris, dearest Thaaththi of Heshan & Ianthie and Ranesh & Shehani (USA), adored seeya of Navin & Ana (Canada), Nuwan & Jess (Australia) and Sheran (USA), cherished great grandfather of Benjamin, Camila and Enoha, beloved brother of late Clair, late Lester, Aubrey (Zambia), Elroy (Thailand), Ronnie & Doyle (Canada). Remains will lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour from Wednesday, 31st August from 10.00 a.m. onwards. Cortege leaves Parlour on Thursday, 1st September at 3.00 p.m. for Holy Emmanuel Church Moratuwa for Service at 4.00 p.m. and thereafter Burial at Church Burial Ground.049987

PERERA - RAMYA - Beloved wife of late Oliver Perera (Retired Principal) and loving mother of Nirmali (USA), Shyama, late Nayana, Saliya (Canada), Kumudini and Jaliya (Australia), mother-in-law of Sudassana Ponweera, Gamini Gunawardana, Rohitha Rupasinghe, Vinodini and Dr Chanaka, passed away peacefully on the 30th of August 2022. Remains lie at “Sugama”, 16/72, Gramodaya Mawatha, Kalalgoda Road, Pannipitiya till 3 p.m. and Cremation will take place at the Borella Cemetery at 4 p.m. on 01st September (Thursday) 2022.050339

SIVAJOTHY - K. - It is with great sadness that Matale Old Thomians’ Association (Colombo Branch) (MOTA) announces the passing away of Mr K. SIVAJOTHY on 29th August 2022. He served as a Member of the Executive Committee. He was the Chairman of the Senior Circle - MOTA at the time of his demise. Remains lie at his residence #142/9/3, Jenson Watta, Anderson Road, Dehiwela. Cremation will be on Wednesday, August 31st 2022 at 1.30 p.m. at Nedimala Public Cemetery.050289

WIKRAMANAYAKE GAMINI BENEDICT - Beloved husband of Malkanthi, much loved father of Hiran and Harshini (UK), brother of (late) Rexy, Noel, (late) Peace, Miriam (Australia) and (late) Nihal, brother-in-law of (late) Rosemary, (late) George Karunaratne, (late) Ana Paranavithana, (late) Manel and Mervyn de Alwis, Nissanka and Jennifer Jayasundara (UK), Lakshmi and (late) Felix Dias Bandaranaike and Indrani and Neville Hewitt (UK). Remains lie at the A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour from 9 a.m. on 31st August. Cremation at 3 p.m. at the Old Crematorium Borella Kanatte, on the same day.050334

Obituaries - August 30, 2022 at 11:32PM