ABEYAWICKRAMA - ENA KAMALIKA (nee CABRAAL), passed away on 14th January 2023 in London. She is survived by her children Shalinee and Neomie, sons-in -law Kosala and Adrian, grandchildren Selena, Dehan, Anoushka, Keira and Lewis. Funeral proceedings will be held in London, venue yet to be decided. Whatsapp +44 7780 702909 for details .003466
BLOK - SHANE GRAHAM ANTHONY. It is with deep sorrow and regret we announce the sad demise of Blok, Shane Graham Anthony: Visiting Lecturer in Buddhist Studies / preacher of Buddhism. ex. Air Lanka Cabin Crew Flight Steward, former pianist in five star hotels, former teacher and teacher-in-charge of Buddhist Studies at the Bhikku Educational Unit, Lyceum International School - Nugegoda, former Visiting Lecturer at the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Colombo, former Visiting Lecturer of Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka in Anuradhapura, former Visiting Lecturer of Dekanduwala Nuns Monastery, Guest Lecturer at Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Visiting Lecturer at Vidyalankara Pirivena - Peliyagoda, Visiting Lecturer at Sujatha Puthra International Vipassana Meditation Center, Anuradhapura, Preacher of Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation - SLBC (Radio Sri Lanka), Preacher of Y.M.B.A. and the Dhamma Preacher at over 60 temples island-wide. Loving son of the late Illano Blok and Dorothy Blok, brother of Gail (Australia) & Gavin, brother-in-law of Whilem Solomonz, Kumari Herath & uncle of Joshua, Jacob, Joseph (Australia), Hayden and Shantall. Viewing will commence on Sunday 15th, from 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Monday 16th, 8.00 a.m. at Jayarathna Restpect Parlour, Borella. Religious rites will be held on Monday at 2.30 p.m. and cremation at 5.00 p.m. at Borella Cemetery. Cont. No. 0716684848 / 0718323453 / 0112601601.003459
KARUNARATNE - BUDDHIKA, passed away on 10th of January. Loving husband of Arosha Yapa, father of Kavinda, beloved son of late Tilak Karunaratne and Chandrani Hettiarachchy, loving brother of late Dr. Kanchana Karunatilaka and late Nirupama Karunaratne, brother-in-law of Pulasthi Karunatilake and Misha Titchkov and uncle of Isuru Karunatilake, son-in-law of Gamini and Aloma Yapa, brother-in-law of Roshanthi Yapa, Priyantha Peiris, Harini Yapa and Taj Singh, loving uncle of Shahani, Ashini, Taylen, Dylan and Hailey all in Canada. The remains will lie at “The Restpect Home” by Jayaratne’s, Borella on 14th Saturday from 8.30 hrs. to 22.00 hrs. and on Sunday 15th from 8.30 hrs.to 16.30 hrs. The body will be taken for cremation at 17.00 hrs. to the Crematorium, Borella. Contact address: 39/1, Baddegana Road (South), Pita Kotte, Kotte. Contact No. 0112866398.003458
Retd. Major General H. DAMMIKA KARIYAWASAM. Beloved husband of Priyani (Gangi), son of late Siri Kariyawasam, Wimala Kariyawasam, brother of Saman, Kamani and late Channa, brother-in-law of Nimal Wijekoon, Nirosha, Savithri & Sunil Panabokke, Prashanthi & Ananda Karunarathne. Cortege leaves residence on Monday 16th January at 1.00 p.m. from Yatiwahara Estate, Malkaduwawa to Diyabawa Cemetery, Kurunegala.003462
ROHAN - S.A.D. Loving husband of Anoja Abeygoonaratne, loving father of Senura Keheliya (Abans PLC) and Gamitha Kalanaka (Sanasa Development Bank), expired. Remains lie at Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 8 (New Parlour B). Cortege leaves parlour at 3.30 pm for cremation at the General Cemetery Borella at 4.00 pm on Sunday the 15th of January 2023.003467
SENEVIRATNE - PREMITHA, retired A/L Teacher at Visakha Vidyalaya and Wycherly International, beloved wife of the late Mr N.L.G. Seneviratne (Ceylon Electricity Board), beloved mother of Dharshini, Sujeeva and Varuni, beloved mother-in-law of Ransith and Krishanthi, beloved grandmother of Hemsith and Dhanani, beloved sister of Malin Weeratne and the late Saddha Coorey, passed away peacefully on January 10th, 2023 and was cremated in a private funeral. May she attain Nibbana.003463
TILAKASIRI - Dr. ARUNA NANDADEVA of UK, passed away peacefully on the early hours of the 11/01/2023, aged 69. Beloved husband of Kamani Ajantha Tilakasiri, father of Roy & Samuel Tilakasiri, father-in-law of Induka and Eirini, grandfather of Andrew Jayanidu Tilakasiri, son of late professor Jayadeva Tilakasiri and late Sita Tilakasiri, brother of Ravi Tilakasiri and late Udaya. He was brother-in-law of Kalana and Aruni De Zoysa, Darshana, Themiya, Ajitha and Thilini Haththotuwa. Remains lie at Mahinda Parlour from Saturday. Burial Monday 5 p.m. Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Cemetery.003366