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WICKREMESINGHE – YVONNE Daughter of the late David and Constance Wickremesinghe, dearly beloved sister of the late Manel, precious aunt of Tamara. Expired on 21st July 2021 and the funeral was held on 22nd July. A requiem mass will be held on Wednesday 28th July at 6.00 pm at St. Joseph’s church, Nugegoda. TEL: 2810285. STM 254357
MARIO PIERIS – Loving father of Alexander, Ashton, Andrew & Kaden, beloved son of the late Ashton & Cynthia Pieris. Passed away peacefully in Seattle on 19 July 2021. It is with great sadness that we inform family & friends of his passing after a brief illness. Diane, Karen & Yvette. We extend our thanks for your continued prayers and support during his illness & time in hospital. STM 252269


ANDRADO EVERAD SHIRLEY passed away peacefully in Brisbane on Monday 19th July 21. (formerly served in the CTB). Husband of late Marcella, loving father of Maryse, Serena and Adrian. Fondly remembered by his close relatives and many associates in Sri Lanka. Funeral will take place @ 11.30 am on Tuesday 27th July 21, (in Brisbane). Family contact: 5 Lovell Court, Sinnamon Park, Queensland – Q4073. STM 253688.


MOHINI NIRMALA THAMPAPILLAI (nee Somasundaram) – January 16, 1946 – July 17, 2021. With heavey hearts, the Thampapillai family regret to announce the passing of our beloved Wife and Mother. She was called to rest with God on July 17, 2021 in Western Australia. Mohini was daughter to the late Srikantha and Grace Somasundaram, wife to Raja, Mother to Rukshana and Shehan, sister to Shirani, Jayantha, and the late Shohan & Suresh. Mother-in-law to Afdhel and Kerry, and grandmother to Nuri, Koshi and Arivan. Mohini will be forever remembered and loved. Her humour, warm heart and generous spirit will be deeply missed. Funeral details: Date: Wednesday 28th July 2021. Time: 10.30 am Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) Venue: Simplicity Funerals Mandurah, 24 Rouse Rd, Greenfields WA 6210. STM 254389


KAMIL LEYAUDEEN – The death is announced of Mohamed Kamil Fareed Leyaudeen (Formerly of Lanka Oberoi, Holiday Inn Jeddah and Magnet Cells), beloved son of late H.A.S.M. Leyaudeen and late Binthi Mazahima (Salonica), son-in-law of late A.C.M. Muheed and late Kadeejathur Raliya. Beloved husband of Fathima Mahliya, loving father of Fathima Nasuha and Ahamed Nabeel, grandfather of Shamlah. Nephew of late Noorul Hamza, Kulooda, Aynul Marliya, Mohideen, Shafeek and Nawas. Step brother of late Moomin, cousin brother of late Badri Yoosuf Alavi. Brother-in-law of Faseeh Saqqaf, Badriya Bawa, Malhoor, Hibshi and late Misdak. Uncle of Faariha Awf, Shahul and Aslam. Janaza took place at Dehiwala Jumma Masjid burial grounds on 15th of July 2021. May he attain “Jennathul Firdouse”. No. 2, Gothami Mawatha, Off Templers Road, Mount Lavinia. STM 258699


KAPPAGODA, Dr. NALINI – Beloved wife of late Dr. M.B Kappagoda, devoted mother of late Chamari and Astika (New Zealand), mother-in-law of Craig Winter (Australia) and Victoria (New Zealand), loving grandmother of Daniel, Sarena, Lara, Blake and Maitreya, sister of Chitra Abayaratna, Kamani Jayasekera and the late Ananda Abayaratna, Hema Jayasinghe, Ranee Kithulegoda, Asoka Abayaratna and Major General Chandra Abayaratana, sister-in-law of D.B. Kappagoda, Cuda Kappagoda and the late Seetha Kumari Kappagoda. Funeral in Sydney on Monday, 26 July. No flowers by request. Donations to be made to Sri Lanka Cancer Society – Shantha Sevana Hospice or Shilpa Children’s Home, Colombo 5. STM 603438

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