Obituaries – August 15, 2024

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DE ALWIS – SITA PATRICIA (nee DHARMASENA) – (Lion MJF). Beloved wife of the late R.L. De Alwis,​ loving daughter of the late Grace and S.A. Dharmasena,​ devoted mother of Maya,​ Ken & the late Guy,​ mother-in-law of Chandima & Sandamali,​ doting grandmother of Vihan,​ Vitini & Tarini,​ passed away peacefully and as per the wishes of her family,​ a private funeral was held.

Dr ANTON NAVARATNAM,​ Beloved husband of Norah (nee Dharmarajah),​ loving father of Niranjan and Romesh,​ father-in-law of Marylou and Penny,​ grandfather of Anila,​ Aari and Ava,​ brother of late Leela Viswasam and late Chelvathy Joseph. Remains will lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour on Friday,​ 16th August from 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Service at the Parlour on Saturday,​ 17th August at 11.00 a.m. followed by Cremation at General Cemetery,​ Borella (Old Crematorium) at 12.00 noon. (Devi Balika Vidyalaya entrance).

Prof. ROHAN ALOYSIUS – Dearly beloved son of the late Dr Dennis Aloysius and Chrissie Aloysius,​ loving brother of Rohini Garrett,​ Ranjini Fernando,​ Ranee Fernando and the late Ruvani Aloysius,​ much loved uncle of Angelo,​ Romano,​ the late Roshika,​ Ashan,​ Cherani,​ Rashini,​ Tiyani & Ravin,​ passed away peacefully on the 8th of August. His last rites were performed according to his wishes on the 9th of August.

SENEVIRATNE,​ LIONEL J. – (Retired Chief Engineer Bank of Ceylon (Head Office)),​ beloved husband of Dr Premalatha Seneviratne,​ beloved father of Yasoja,​ father-in-law of Sumedha Perera,​ grandfather of Maya,​ brother of late Gertude de Livera and late Conrad Seneviratne,​ passed away peacefully on the 13th of August 2024. Cortege leaves residence No. 4,​ Terrence Ave.,​ Mount Lavinia on the 15th August 2024 at 4.30 p.m. for Cremation at Mount Lavinia General Cemetery (Nisala Sevana).