NIHAL JAYASOORIYA – It is with great sadness that we wish to inform the passing of NIHAL JAYASOORIYA – Class of S. Thomas’ College, Gurutalawa. A retired planter, he has been an active member of the Old Boys Association of S. Thomas’ College, Gurutalawa – Colombo Branch. Known for his vitality, sense of humour and wordly views, he will be deeply missed by his wife Jamila and daughter Manique along with his extended family, friends and colleagues. His remains will lie at Restpect Funeral Parlour on Monday, 8th April from 8.30 a.m. onwards. Cremation will take place at the Borella General Cemetery on the same day at 5.00 p.m.024427
PERERA MAGDA (fondly known as BUBBY) – Beloved wife of the late Mr. Samson Perera, loving mother of Santha and Carmeline, Christine and the late Hamiltus Seneviratne, Lali and Ravinath Goonesekera, Samagi and Hirantha Perera, Polly and Bevan Ranasinghe, cherished grandmother of Shahane and Nadee, Shalindra and Natasha, Hashane and Hasna, Roshaini and Chammara, Ranesha and Rakitha, Rehan, Himasha, Shanelle, Hashindra and Rushenka, Shana, Bimesh and Octavia Shalon and Shiki, great-grandmother of Shanique, Natanya Sachiel, Nathanyel Noah, Naadya, Chavith, Ruvith, Ranaaya, Ranik, Radhik and Aliza. Cortege will leave residence at 12, Kalyani Mawatha, Wattala on Tuesday, 9th April 2024, at 3.00 p.m. for a service and burial at St. Anne’s Church, Wattala.024431