BILLY RAYMOND (C R RAYMOND) – It’s with great sadness we announce the passing away of Billy Raymond (C R Raymond). 20th Feb. 1943 – 29th Feb. 2024. Loving husband of Christine, beloved father of Danielle, Richard & Ryan, grandfather of Jai & Saira & father-in-law of Tamara, passed away peacefully on 29th February 2024 in the UK.
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DE SILVA – SHANTHI (nee VISWAKULA) – Loving wife of late D.A.D. Gamini De Silva (Ex-Etisalat/Sri Lanka Telecom), beloved mother of Jeevan (Axiata Digital Labs) and Mevan (Australia), cherished mother-in-law of Asiri (Airtel) and Sheryl (Australia), adored grandmother of Shenul, devoted daughter of the late Sirisena and Sumana Viswakula, treasured sister of Lakshmi Rajapakse, Chethiya Viswakula (USA), Asoka Viswakula, Priyanthi Subasinghe and of late Nimal and late Dharshana Viswakula. Remains lie at ‘Lotus Hall’, Jayarathne Funeral Parlour from 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on 10th March. Cortege leaves at 5.00 p.m. on 10th March for Cremation at the New Crematorium, General Cemetery Borella.
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DIAS BANDARANAYAKE – nee DE SILVA, SITA – Relict of late Dennister Dias Bandaranayake, Veterinary Surgeon, precious mother of Chamintha, mother-in-law of Neilhaan De Fonseka, loved daughter of late R.C. De Silva, Attorney-at-Law, Kurunegala and late Brenda De Silva. A private funeral was held on Saturday, 2nd March 2024 according to her wishes.
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KANTHASAMY SAMPANTHAMOORTHY (Retired Postmaster) from 455b, R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 3. Sadly passed away in UK on the 3rd of March 2024. Devoted husband of late Ushadevi, loving father of Dhanruksha, caring father-in-law of Gnanaguru and loving grandfather of Daakshayani and Lavan. His cremation will be held at Kensal Green Cemetery, Harrow Road, London, W10 4RA, 10th of March at 10:40. His sweet voice, laughter and kindness will forever echo in our hearts. Rest in peace with your love our dearest Pata. Information: Dhanruksha Ganaguru – Daughter. +447947512032.
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PERCY WIJAYAGOONESEKERA (Retired Colombo Municipal Council). Husband of late Srimathi, father of Sharmini (Former State Attorney, Attorney General’s Department), father-in-law of Dr Marius De Almeida, loving grandfather of Dr Amanda, Lasini, Hiruni (Attorney-at-Law) & Yalinda, brother of Leila and of late Berty & Vincy. Remains will lie at residence 32/5, Raymond Road, Nugegoda (also through Shanthi Mawatha, High Level Road, Kirulapone). Cortege leaves residence on Sunday 10th March at 4.00 p.m. for Cremation at 5.00 p.m. at General Cemetery Borella (Old Crematorium).
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SAMARASINGHA – ESHANIE – Loving daughter of Eunice and late Sarath, everloving sister of Lalith and Srikantha, sister-in-law of Marian and Nilmini, loving Aunt of Shehan, Yohan and Adiana. Cortege leaves residence at Kadugannawa on 11th Monday at 12 noon. Burial at General Cemetery, Borella, Kanatte at 4.30 p.m. Anglican Section.
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