PAUL PERERA - E.P. President’s Counsel. Beloved husband of Kulaseeli (former Chairman - Western Provincial Council), loving father of Ronald, Arnold, Harold, Pushpamala and Rodney, loving father-in-law of Chrishanthi, Rajika, Melanie, Niroshan and Masako, loving grandfather of Chiara, Mudara, Dasith,, Sinali, Kushmin, Chinthi, Ashanthi, Navindra and Mayuri. Cortege leaves residence at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, 15th August. Cremation at General Cemetery Kanatte. No. 71, Ward Place, Colombo 7 (No flowers by request - donations could be made in lieu to the Colombo Friend-in-Need Society).

PERERA - MR. REGGIE (D.R.L. Perera). (Retired Station Master). Beloved husband of Phyllis, loving father of Saliya Pothupitiya (Oman Defense), Parakrama Perera (Hotel Corporation), Anoma Pothupitiya (Royal College, Col 7), Kumara Pothupitiya (Business), Devika Pothupitiya (Ananda Balika, Kotte), Athula Pothupitiya (S.L. Navy), father-in-law of Pradeepa, Ramani, Shyamlal, Wasanthi, Chandrawimala and Thushari, grandfather of Shani, Ayeshi, Anosha, Praveen, Javana, Alen, Sunali, Sajith, Natasha, Tharindu, Thilini, Tiron, Ashini, Tharushi and Maneth, Cortege leaves residence at 5.30 p.m. for cremation at Kasagahawatte General Cemetery, Gampaha at 6.00 p.m. on Monday 13th August 2007. 294/11, Hansagiriwatte Road, Gampaha. Tel. 033-2223139.

PETER - LLOYD - Promoted to Glory. Son of late Samuel and Rachel Peter, loving husband of Matilda, precious father of Roshni and Roshan, father-in-law of Brian Paul, grandfather of Baby Taleetha, brother of Mercy (USA), Pushpam, Neville, Reggie, Lorenza (Lolla), Ranee and Milroy, brother-in-law of Shrley, Christobel, Edward, Ruth, Wimala Peerez, Stella Wijesinghe, Leela Paul (Canada), Gladys Daniel and Helen (Australia). Cortege leaves residence at 1/18, Farm Road, Mattakkuliya on Monday 13th August at 9.30 a.m. to Christ Chruch Galle Face, Colombo 03. Service at 3.00 p.m. followed by burial at General Cemetery Kanatte. (Anglican Section).

RENEE DE JONG It is with deep sorrow that Karen Mortier announces the passing away of her mother - RENEE DE JONG beloved wife of the late Victor de Jong, much loved mother of Karen Mortier, Ralph Mortier (UK), Juenne de Jong (Australia), the late Dan Mortier and Veronica Hermon (Australia), mother-in-law of Cynthia Mortier (U.K.), the late Joe de Jong (Australia), Yvonne Mortier and Stewart Hermon (Australia), grandmother, great grandmother and Great Great Grandmother too, of too many to mention but loved by all. The funeral will take place in Melbourne, Australia and her ashes will be interred later in Sri Lanka. Friends and relations please accept this intimation.

JAYAKODY - D.F. (Founder Jayakody Gems (Pvt) Ltd). Dearly beloved husband of Vinitha, loving father of Geetha, Saman, Jagath and Ruwan, father-in-law of Ranjan, DIlani, Sarojini and Nandani, expired. Cortege leaves residence at 3.00 p.m. on 15th Wednesday for cremation No. 8, Batagama North, Ja-ela.