'obituaries'

 

*REV. FR. THUSITH PRADEEP FERNANDO *of the Archdiocese of Colombo,​ expired
on Sunday,​ the 22nd Janaury 2023. He is the beloved son of Mr W.J. Francis
Fernando and Mrs R. Rita Fernando. His remains will lie in state at St.
Anthony's Church,​ Kadalana,​ Moratuwa. On 24th January,​ at 10.00
a.m. his remains will be taken to St. Rogus' Church,​ Delatura and at
6.00 p.m. remains will be transferred to St. Anne's Church,​ Palangatura.
The Requiem Mass will be held on Wednesday,​ the 25th of January at 3.00
p.m. followed by Burial at the R.C. Cemetery,​ Palangatura,​ Negombo.
Archbishop's House,​ Borella.004831

*DE SILVA - ANTON *(Formerly of IHC Muscat and Lake House Investments
Colombo) was called to rest in the arms of Jesus on the 21st of January 2023.
Beloved husband of Valerie,​ loving father of Bianca & Thiraj and fond
grandfather of Tiana. Brother of Malani,​ late Lalini,​ Jayani,​ late
Chitrani,​ Sunil,​ and Rohini. Brother-in- law of Eardley,​ Anthony,​
Sunil,​ Rohini,​ Irangani,​ Merlyn,​ Shirley,​ Praxede,​ late
Rienzie,​ Clifford and Delande. Remains will lie at the residence
*133/​3,​ Bernadette Mawatha,​ Negombo Road,​ Kandana *from 23rd of
January. Cortege will leave the residence on Tuesday the 24th of January at
3.00 pm followed by funeral Service at St. Sebastian's Church,​ Kandana.
Burial will take place at the Kapuwatte Cemetery.004763

*FERNANDO - CLAUDE* (Formerly of Ministries of Industries,​ Fisheries &
Agriculture),​ was called to Eternal Rest in the Arms of Jesus. Beloved
husband of Mercy,​ loving father of Rangika (Commercial Bank) & Miranga
(New Zealand),​ fond father-in-law of Lasantha & Sharon,​ everloving
grandfather of Anuki,​ Ranuka,​ Mishael & Zachary,​ brother of late
Tencey,​ Oliver,​ Manel,​ Indra & Delip,​ brother-in-law of late
Stella & Annette,​ Christie,​ Mervyn,​ Leonard,​ Sunil & Frank.
Remains at *No.1/​1D,​ Holy Cross Avenue,​ Moratuwa*. Burial on
Wednesday,​ 25th at 4.30 p.m. at the Church Burial Ground,​ after the
Service at St. Joseph's Church,​ Uyana,​ Moratuwa.004837

*Jesus has called to Rest ! CLARENCE OLIVER DE ALWIS* (DUNDU). Beloved
husband of Bernadine,​ loving father of Akshala,​ Nirmal,​ Ayomal and
Chandimal,​ father-in-law of Chathuranga and Rachel,​ grandfather of
Reuel,​ Shael,​ Nirel and Dinel,​ brother of Engaltina (Tutu),​
Primrose (Nonno),​ Edward (Dinga),​ Alex (Kuma),​ Corrine (Chitti),​
Alex (Pope),​ Brinsley (Kukku),​ brother-in-law of late Dr Sri Ranjan,​
Patrick,​ Corolina,​ Phyllis,​ Lakshman and Sandra,​ passed away
after a brief illness on 22nd January in Colombo. His remains will lie at No.
10A,​ Manel Pedesa,​ Sirimal Uyana,​ Rathmalana from 2.00 p.m. onwards
on 23rd January. A Funeral Service will be held at the Baptist Church,​
Nugegoda at 8.30 a.m. on 25th January and the Funeral procession leaves for
Kandy for burial at Mahaiyawa General Cemetery (Viewing time in Kandy will be
from 2.30 p.m. - 3.30 p.m.)004876

*LAWRENCE - CYRIL,*​ Passed away peacefully at the age of 97 years on
Sunday,​ 22nd January. Beloved father of Mallihai Tambyah and Christopher
Lawrence,​ loving father-in-law of David Tambyah and Cathy Lawrence,​
grandfather of Philip & Tamara Tambyah and Adrian & Helen Lawrence,​
beloved brother of Rasar Lawrence,​ Pearly Cooke,​ Poo Lawrence,​ Ruby
Bastiampillai,​ Daisy Pathmanathan and Anton Lawrence (All deceased).
Remains will lie at A.F. Raymond's Funeral Parlour at 12.00 noon on
Wednesday,​ 25th January. Cortege leaves the Parlour after Service at 4.00
p.m. on same day for Burial at the General Cemetery,​ (R.C. Section),​
Borella. No Flowers by request. Donations to Little Sisters of the Poor
Batticaloa.004830

*WEERASINGHE - SARDHA,​ *Loving father of Sunara,​ beloved son of late
Godfrey and late Pearl,​ brother of late Ranil,​ uncle of Delon,​
passed away peacefully on the 21st January 2023. A private funeral was held
at the General Cemetery,​ Borella,​ on the 23rd according to his wishes.
Relatives and friends please accept this intimation.004833