Obituary

Punchihewa – dr. P. G. Punchihewa former secretary, Ministry of Coconut Industries and executive director of Asian Pacific Coconut Community. Beloved husband of Anoma, Father of Sujeevaka and Nipunika, Father-in-law of Susanti Herawati and Chanaka Pujithagunawardene, Grand father of Jayath, passed away peacefully. Cortege leaves residence, 410/107, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7. On Sunday, 24th December at 2.30 p.m. Cremation at 3.00 p.m. at the old crematorium.

FERNANDO – Dr. EMERICK MARTIN (Snr), Retired Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Kurunegala. Beloved son of Late Martin Fernando & Late Lydia, Loved husband of Late Monica (nee Ranasuriya), beloved father of Dr. Emerick (Jnr) and Joseph (Bombie, USA). Father-in-law of Deshika and Anusha (USA). Darling Grandpa of Dr. Tamara, Eran, Dr. Amali and Johann. Brother and Brother-in-Law of Late Dr. Tephney and Late Densil, Late Yvonne and Late Placidus, Rev. Sr. Rita (Esgo) fmm, Late Preama and Late Jovita, Late Rita and Prof. Wilfred Perera, Late Marie and Newton Perera, Late Swinitha and Late Alloy Perera, Late Neville Ranasuriya, Sriya and Pearl. Passed away peacefully on the 22nd of Decem-ber 2023. Remains lie at 288/8B2 Royal Gardens, Rajagiriya. Cortege leaves at 1.45 p.m. on Sunday the 24th of December 2023 for burial at the General Cemetery, Borella. (Catholic section)