Search India, Marriages, 1792-1948
GUNAWARDENA SWARNA (nee FERNANDO). Beloved wife of Dr Hugh Gunawardena (Retired Resident Obstetrician & Gynaecologist), loving mother of Shiromi, Hishani (Lake House), Shehani (Attorney-at-Law) and of Hashini, daughter of late Mr & Mrs Stanly Fernando, mother-in-law of Dhammika Wickramaratne (UNICHEM Trans World), Ananda Amarasinghe (N.A.R.A.) and Dr Sumith Warnasuriya (D.M.H.), darling grandmother of Shanika, Dilesh, Amandhika and Shenali, sister of late Lakshmi Chandrasena & Irangani Devapura, expired. Cortege leaves residence at 5.30 p.m. No.34, Hamers Avenue, Colombo-06 for cremation at General Cemetery, Kanatta at 6.30 p.m. on Thursday 19th December 2002.
[from December 18, 2002]
GUNAWARDHANA SUSHILA PUJITHA. Wife of late J.P. Gunawardhana (Principal - Gamini College, Bentota), mother of Dr Usha (Mental Hospital - Angoda), and grandmother of Varsha, Udaya, expired. Remains will lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella from 8 a.m. on 18th Wednesday. Cremation at 2.00 p.m. on 18th Wednesday at Borella Kanatte. 35, Woodlands Avenue, Kohuwala.
[from December 18, 2002]
PIERIES - DILHAN (Lakpro). Beloved husband of Evangeline and much loved father of Baby Eshanee, son of late Nihal and of Gladys, son-in-law of Herman and Therese, brother-in-law of Judith, Senaka and Shervanthi. Cortege leaves residence 357, Ferguson’s Rd, Colombo 15 for burial at Kanatte, Borella, Anglican Section on Thursday the 19th December at 3.30 p.m.
[from December 18, 2002]
GINIGE - KARUNADASA Husband of Neeta father of Raveindra, Dandika, Gavesh father-in-law of Ramesha Chandrani brother of Piyaseele de Mel (Panadura), expired. Cremation at 3.30 p.m. Thursday Sept. 12th No. 369, Main Street, Patabindemulla, Ambalangoda. Tel. 58662.
[from September 12, 2002]
KANDIAH - PATHMANATHAN VASANTHAN (Asst. Manager, Hayleys Ltd, Colombo). Son of late Pathmanathan and of Mrs Rajaluxmy Pathmanathan of Soysapura Flats, Moratuwa, son-in-law of late Mr & Mrs Nagalingam (K.S. Nagalingam & Sons, Jaffna), dearly beloved husband of Vasantha Kokilam affectionate father of Mathunan and Mithunan, brother of Varathan (UK), Vanaja (Colombo) and Vathana (Holland), brotherin-law of Selvarajah (H.N.B. Ltd, Darley Road), Kunapalan (Bank of Ceylon, Velanai), Sivapalan, Devapalan (K.S. Nagalingam & Sons), Vasantha Kumary (Canada), Nathan (Holland), Sivaneswary (UK) and Balendran (Canada) and cousin of Nithiyakala, Santhamalar and Kanagambigai, expired on 10th September 2002. Cortege leaves Jayaratne Parlour after religious ceremonies commencing 2.30 p.m. on Thursday 12th September for Cremation at Kanatte Cemetery, (Hindu Section) at 5.00 p.m. 40 3/4, Rudra Mawatha, Colombo 6. Tel. 553339.
[from September 12, 2002]
PINGHE - MURIEL - Relict of late Herman, loving mother of O’Regan, late Dilani & of Viola (UK), mother-in-law of Rebecca & late Kingley Fernando, grandmother of Shumlika, Rushika, Nimasha & Kivan, Chandima, Gaveeka & Sheveeka, greatgrandmother of Klain - all of UK, expired. Cortege leaves residence No.15, Main Street, Negombo at 4.30 p.m. on Thursday 12th September for Burial at Baratha Cemetery, Ethukala, Negombo.
[from September 12, 2002]
SANMUGARAJAH - A. Attorney-at-Law. Beloved husband of Selvarani, loving father of Rajiv, loving father-in-law of Angela and darling grandfather of Ryan Murugesh and Mitchelle Gayathri, expired. Cortege leaves residence 87, 5th Lane, Colombo 3 at 3 p.m. on Thursday the 12th Sept. for Cremation at General Cemetery Borella - Hindu Section.
[from September 12, 2002]
WICKRAMARATHNE - MR BERTRUM Beloved husband of late Pearl, father of Susil (France), Rohitha (Wickramarathne Trading Co.), Marita, father-in-law of Patreshia, Diann, Chandana (Neptune). The funeral took place on 7th September within 24 hours of death according to wishes of the deceased.
[from September 12, 2002]
DISSANAYAKE - UPALI Kekirawa. Beloved husband of Amarakoon, loving father of Chandra (Shirani-Madina Computer Centre, Madawala), Kithsiri (Chairman - National Passenger Transport Board, Central Province), the late Gimhana and Subodh (Principal - Madawala Vidyalaya, Kekirawa), father-in-law of Asoka Ellepola (In-service Advisor - English, Kandy), Jayanthi and Deepani (Vijithapura M.V.), expired. Cortege leaves residence at 3.00 p.m. for Cremation at Mahaiyawa Cemetery on 12th September, 2002. 88/14, Wattarantenna Passage, Kandy.
[from September 12, 2002]
ELAPATA KUMARIHAMY - SUMEDHA, nee Rambukpotha Beloved wife of the late Sam Elapata Dissawa, loving mother of Sam, Eddie, the late Upali, Elaine and Indra, sister of the late Sydney, Nimala and Percy. Cortege leaves residence on Thursday 12th September at 3.30 p.m. Cremation at General Cemetery, Borella at 4 p.m. 16/1, Elliot Place, Colombo 08.
[from September 12, 2002]
PERERA - TISSA Dearly beloved husband of Paula, darling dad of Nicola and Gordon of No. 4, Hillside Way, Withdean - Brighton BN15FE, Sussex, UK, son of late Soloman and Dulcie Perera, son-in-law of late Quintus and June Abeywardana, brother of Maya, brother-in-law of Royston de Silva, expired in UK. A memorial service will be held at St Thomas’ Church, Kotte, on Thursday 12th September 2002 at 6.00 p.m. 260, Kotte Road, Nugegoda.
[from September 12, 2002]
ARMSTRONG - DENIS SPELDEWINDE - Darling husband of Marie Lucy (Musaeus College), loving father of Patricia (University of Kelaniya), Rosemarie (Cross Air, Dubai) and Maryann (Kawai Trading Company), father-in-law of Tyrone, Robert-Paul and Nihal (Kawai Trading Company), ever loving grandpa of Denis and Kevin (St. Joseph’s College), Krystina and Roseann (St. Bridget’s Convent). Cortege leaves A.F. Raymond Funeral Parlour on Thursday 12 September 2002 at 4.00 p.m. for Burial at the General Cemetery Kanatte, Anglican Section.
[from September 12, 2002]
AMARASINGHE - Mrs. RATNAVALI of Bulugahamula Watta, Narammala. Beloved wife of late Piyasiri Amarasinghe, loving mother of Ramani (Coconut Cultivation Board, Kurunegala), Dr. Sepalika (UK), Manel (Lyceum International School, Nugegoda), loving mother-in-law of Kapila, Dr. Lalith (UK), Charatha (Attorney-at-law), expired. Cremation will take place at General Cemetery, Rawathawatta, Moratuwa on 21st December at 3.30 p.m. Cortege leaving No. 74, Charles Place (Lunawa Station Road), Lunawa, Moratuwa at 3.00 p.m.
[from December 20, 2002]
FERNANDO - ISLA Beloved wife of Rolinson (R.W. Fernando Formerly Electricity Board), loving mother of Ravindra, motherin-law of Susima, grandmother of Ruwan and Ruwanthi, sister of late Merlyn, passed away peacefully. Cortege leaves residence on Friday 20th December at 3.30 p.m. 15/7, De Soysa Road, Rawatawatte, Moratuwa.
[from December 20, 2002]
GAMAGE - HENRY DE S. - Beloved husband of late Gimara, loving father of Sumana Shantha, Sirini and Mahinda (Inland Revenue, Kandy), father-in-law of Kanthi (Staff, Sri Rahula College, Katugastota), G.R. Dhanapala (Staff, Trinity College, Kandy) and Sanoja (Inland Revenue, Kandy), expired on 18th December. Cortege leaves residence 3 B/12, Mawatha 1, Aruppola Housing Scheme, Kandy at 3.30 p.m. on Saturday 21st December for Cremation at Mahaiyawa General Cemetery, Kandy at 4.00 p.m.
[from December 20, 2002]
GUNASEKERA - A.S. Formerly attached to Plywood Corporation and later at Fazaal Hardware (Pvt) Ltd., Galle. Beloved husband of Stella - Tutorial Staff, Sacred Heart Convent, Galle, loving father of Ayesha Rajitha - Del Ship Service (Pvt) Ltd., Asiri - St Anthony’s Industries, Anagi and Sanjaya - St Aloysius College, Galle, father-in-law of Siripala Kudaradalage Sea Sands Hotel, Aluthgama, Janisha - Tutorial Staff, Leeds International School, Galle, loving grandfather of Hasitha and Ishini, expired. Cremation on 21st Saturday at 5.30 p.m. at Dadalla Crematorium. Cortege leaves residence at No. 4A, Playground Lane, Meddawatte, Galle.
[from December 20, 2002]
PERERA - D.D.N. Retired Jailor (Prison). Beloved husband of Anna, loving father of Laksiri (Australia), Ranapriya, Shamali, father-in-law of late Roy Aquinas (Wattala), grandfather of Asanka and Shehan, expired. Cortege leaves residence on Saturday the 21st at 4.00 p.m. for Burial at R.C. Cemetery, Marawila. Perera Road, Marawila.
[from December 20, 2002]
ABEYAGUNAWARDENA - MILLISON Dearly beloved husband of Vinitha, loving father of Nalaka, Pandula and Jagath, father-in-law of Thilani, Rasika and Chandrika, son of late Mr & Mrs D.S. Abeyagunawardena and son-in-law of late Mr & Mrs U.K.D. Silva of Ahangama, brother of Bency, late Shalwin and Winlin. Cremation on Saturday 21st at 4.00 p.m. at Kurunduwatta, Kotapola.
[from December 20, 2002]
PIYASENA - K.D.E. Beloved husband of Saranawathi, loving father of Dharmasena, Dayarathna, Sunil Chandrasiri (Pure Beverages Co.), Upali, Ranjanee, Ranjith (Ministry of Education), loving father-in-law of Malkanthi, Wilma, Leela Chandrasiri (National Savings Bank, Kollupitiya), Asoka, Gamini Yapa and Padma. Funeral on Saturday 21st December, Cortege leaves residence. No.29/23, Gemunu Mawatha, Telengapatha, Wattala at 4.00 p.m. for Cremation at Wattala General Cemetery.
[from December 20, 2002]
Rev. Fr. SOLOMON FERNANDO, Entered Glory. Body will lie at the Archbishop’s House Chapel, Borella till 7 a.m. on Saturday 21st December. Funeral Mass will be held at St Philip Neri’s Church, Kalamulla, Kalutara the same day at 3.00 p.m. and thereafter Burial at Kalamulla. Archbishop’s House, Borella, Colombo 8.
[from December 20, 2002]
JAYASURIYA - DAVID LIONEL PERERA - Retired Teacher (Wesley and Carey), beloved husband of Nesta (nee Kannangara), loving father of Kaminee, expired. Remains will lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour. Service at 1.00 p.m. and thereafter cortege leaves for Cremation at General Cemetery, Borella at 2.00 p.m on Saturday 21st December. 35, Jayasinghe Retirement Home, Kerawalapitiya Road, Hendala, Wattala.
[from December 20, 2002]
