FERNANDO – MARY CLARIBEL (Miss Clary) – Retired Teacher (Convent of the Child Jesus – Ratnapura). Dearly beloved daughter of late Andrew Fernando Jayasuriya and late Elizabeth Perera, loving sister of late Bernard, late Beatrice, late Trixie, late Viola, late Rev. Fr. Luke, late Rev. Fr. Clyde and late Ivan, sister-in-law of Mercy and Princy. Cortege leaves residence “Jayamuthu”, Tudella Junction, Ja-Ela on Sunday 20th October 2024 at 3.30 p.m. for burial at Roman Catholic Cemetery; Kanuwana. Tel : 0112236280 / 0772267095.071639
FRANCIS – RANJIT. It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the passing of RANJIT FRANCIS (formerly of Vanrees Ceylon, Ltd), on October 10th, 2024. Ranjit was the beloved husband of Daya, cherished father of Rukshan and much loved father-in-law of Rukshila. He was a devoted brother to Cecil, Christopher, Shanthi, Rani, Andrew and Chandrakumari. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all who attended the funeral in Kandy, as well as those who sent flowers, tributes, messages of condolence and assisted us in numerous ways during the funeral. A memorial service will be held to honour his life on 22nd October 2024 at 10.30 a.m. at Christ Church, No. 75, Yatinuwara Street, Kandy. Your prayers, love and support during this time of grief are deeply appreciated.071595
GINIGE – LAKDAS. Former Director SLSI, beloved son of late Mr and Mrs Ginige Sugathapala, Polwatta, Ambalangoda. Loving husband of Dr Lilamani Ginige, formerly at NIE, father of Danushka Ginige, Lanka Spice (Pvt) Ltd. brother of Kosala, Vivette and Senarath, passed away on 17th October, 2024. Remains lie at 403/2A, Bogahawila Road, Samanpura, Kottawa. Cremation at 5 p.m. on 20th October 2024 at the Crematorium, Kottawa Cemetery.071416
HETTIARATCHI – PUNYA – 30th January 1948 to 18th October 2024. Beloved husband of Durga Hettiaratchi, son of late Simon and Kusuma Hettiaratchi, son-in-law of late Charles and Enid Abeywardena, brother of Lal, Theja, Tamara, Harsha, Channa and Janaki, father of Danushi and Madushi Hettiaratchi, father-in-law of Thusitha Adikaram and Tharindu Pereira and brother-in-law of Amitha and Ramani. The remains lie at A.F. Raymond’s today (Sunday, 20th of October). Cremation will be held on the same day (20) at the General Cemetery, Borella at 5 pm.071648
