Obituary - IESL Members
The Demise of Eng. Shantha Madawalagama
It is with profound grief we announce the sad demise of Eng. Shantha Madawalagama, Director (Region 1) Constructions, Department of Buildings. His remains lie at No. 206/6, Moratuhena Road, Athurugiriya. The funeral will be held on 8th Decmber 2022 from 4.00 pm at Oruwala (Athurugiriya) Cemetery. (Publshed on 6th December 2022)
The Demise of Eng. K. W. Upasena
It is with profound grief we announce the sad demise of Eng. K. W. Upasena, a Fellow Member of the IESL. The funeral will take place on 06-12-2022 at Thalahena Cemetery at 15:00Hrs. His remains lie at No: 396/1, 2nd lane, Ekamuthu Mawatha, Thalangama North, Battaramulla.
He was a former Specialist Engineer in Structural Designs at CECB and the Former Managing Director of the United Structural Engineering (PVT) Ltd. In the recent past, he worked as a Consultant Structural Engineer at the Access Engineering PLC.
On behalf of the Institution, we wish to share our great sorrow with his loved ones. (Published on 5th December 2022)
The Demise of Eng. L D C Perera
It is with profound grief we announce the sad demise of Eng. L D C Perera, an Honorary Life Member of the IESL. His remains lie at 1/13, Sri Gnanawimala Mawatha, Athurugiriya. The funeral will take place at Oruwila Public Cemetery, Athurugiriya at 6.00 pm.
May he attain the Supreme bliss of Nibbana. On behalf of the Institution, we wish to share our great sorrow with his loved ones (Published on 4th December 2022)
The Demise of Mr. P D Premarathna (beloved father of Eng. P D R Isuru - Chairman of BSESC 2022/2023)
With profound grief we inform the sad demise of Mr. P D Premarathna, beloved father of Eng. P D R Isuru, The Chairman of the Building Services Engineers Sectional Committee for the session 2022/2023.
His remains lie at No: 28/B, Meda Katukenda, Dankotuwa. Cremation will be held at 3.00 pm on 30th October 2022 at Yogiyana Crematorium.
May he attain the Supreme Bliss of Nibbana.
The Demise of Eng. U C Nimal Fernando
It is with profound grief, we announce the sad demise of Eng. U C Nimal Fernando, former Chief of Signal and Telecommunication Engineering of Sri Lanka Railway. Remains lie at Respect Home by Jayarathne Funeral Palour on 17th September from 9.00 am to 9.00 pm and 18th September from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm. Cortege leaves on 18th September at 4.00 pm for Borella Kanatte.
On behalf of the Institution, we wish to share our great sorrow with his loved ones. (Published on 17th September 2022)
The Demise of Mrs. B M Wijekoon, beloved mother of Past President Eng (Dr) S B Wijekoon
It is with profound grief we inform the sad demise of Mrs. B M Wijekoon, beloved mother of Past President Eng (Dr) S B Wijekoon. Funeral will take place at 3.00 pm today (15th September 2022) at the family funeral ground, Yatigammana, Menikdiwela.
May she attain the supreme bliss of Nibbana. (Published on 15th September 2022)
The Demise of Eng. K.L.T.S.De Silva
It is with profound grief, we announce the sad demise of Eng. Tissa De Silva, former Hony: Secretary of the IESL Council for the session 1999/2000. The 'Pansukulaya' ceremony is to be held on 9/7/2022 from 4.00 PM (Colombo time) at Kohuwala Temple. The relatives of Eng. Tissa De Silva invites the members to join the funeral ceremony through zoom online platform using the following credentials. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6605145214 (Meeting Id:660 514 5214). The Funeral will take place on 09/09/2022 in Australia. May he attain the supreme bliss of Nibbana.
On behalf of the Institution, we wish to share our great sorrow with his loved ones. (Published on 07th September 2022)
The Demise of Eng. Nihal Fernando
It is with profound grief, we announce the sad demise of Eng. Nihal Fernando, a former AGM of Ceylon Electricity Board. Cortege leaves A F Raymond's Funeral Parlour on Tuesday the 23rd August 2022 for burial at 4.00 pm at General Cemetery Borella (Anglican Section). May his soul rest in peace in the hands of Almighty.
On behalf of the Institution, we wish to share our great sorrow with his loved ones. (Published on 22nd August 2022)
The Demise of Eng. M H M Ismail
It is with profound grief, we announce the sad demise of Eng. M H M Ismail, Director General of the Department of Buildings and a member of the E82 Batch (1982-1986) of Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya who passed away today (21st August 2022). The funeral will take place in Kalmunai. May his soul rest in peace in the hands of Almighty.
On behalf of the Institution, we wish to share our great sorrow with his loved ones. (Published on 21st August 2022)
The Demise of Eng. M. Zubair
It is with profound grief, that we announce the sad demise of Eng. M Zubair, a past Hony. Secretary, Hony. Treasurer and Fellow member of the IESL who passed away in London. May his soul rest in peace in the hands of Almighty. On behalf of the Institution, we wish to share our sorrow with his loved ones. (Published on 12th August 2022)
The Demise of Eng. H B Jayasekera
We regret to inform you that former Fellow Member of the IESL Eng. H B Jayasekera passed away today (03rd February 2022). He was a former Chairman of CECB. His family wishes to have a private funeral tomorrow (04th February 2022).
The Demise of Eng. M P Walter Perera
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the demise of Eng. M P Walter Perera (Chairman of Frigi Engineering Services Pvt Ltd). Remains lie at No 86/9, Lesley Ranagala Mawatha, Borella. The Funeral will take place on 29th December 2021 at 5.00 PM at Borella cemetery. May he attain the supreme bliss of Nibbana.
The Demise of Eng. Priyantha Kumara Diyawadana
We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear the news on brutal assassination of our fellow Engineer,Priyantha Kumara Diyawadana who was working as a Factory Manager in Pakistan. He is a Graduate from the Faculty of Engineering University of Peradeniya.
While we condemn this act of barbarism we convey our heartfelt condolences to the mourning family members of late Engineer Priyantha.
May he attain the Supreme Bliss of Nirvana!
The Demise of Eng. Rohan Tudawe
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the demise of Chairman and Managing Director of Tudawe Group, Eng. Rohan Tudawe. Private Funeral will be held on 04th December 2021 due to the COVID restrictions.
The Demise of Eng. Thusitha Jayasuriya
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the demise of Eng. Thusitha Jayasuriya (Perademiya University Batch 2006), joint secretary of the IESL Rajarata Chapter. May he attain the supreme bliss of nibbana.
For further details plese contact Eng. Attanayake on 071-4456680. Funeral arrangments will be informed in due course.
The Demise of Eng. S B Boyagane (Late Notice)
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the demise of retaired engineer, Eng. S B Boyagane. Private Funeral was held on 30th August 2021 due to the COVID restrictions.
The Demise of Eng. Gemunu Silva
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the demise of former PEFAA President VIdyajothi, Eng. Gemunu Silva. His remains will be kept at Jayarathna Respect funeral parlour at Borella. Funeral will be held 4th July, 2021 at 2 p.m.
The Demise of Eng. Genumu Alawatthege
Eng. Genumu Alawatthege (M-1612) passed away.
The Demise of Eng. E G C Amarasiri
It is with We great sorrow and grief, we announce the untimely demise of Eng. E G C Amarasiri (M-5416) resided at No.143, Hedeniya Road, Medawela, Harispattuwa. Funeral will take place on 28th May 2021 at the Yatiwawala Cemetery, Katugastota. (contact Mr. Sumanadasa on 071-7031196 for further details)
The Demise of Ms. Lilaani de Silva (beloved sister of Past President Eng. Priyal de Silva)
It is with deep regret and profound sadness, we hereby announce the sad demise of Ms. Lilaani de Silva, beloved sister of Past President Eng. Priyal de Silva. Her remains lie at the Restpect Home, Borella today (28th April 2021) morning till 2.00 pm. The funeral will be a private one as informed and it will take place today at 2.30 pm.
The Demise of Eng. H S Subasinghe
Eng. H S Subasinghe ,Former General Manager CEB and Former General Manager LECO has passed away. Funeral Cremation will be at Udugampola cemetery on 26th February 2021 at 4.00pm.
The Demise of Eng. Mathan Coomaraswamy
Eng. Mathan Coomaraswamy who was a long standing memebr of the IELS since 1980s' has passed away on the 27th of January 2020 in London UK.
The Demise of Eng. Abdul Carder Ahamed Faaiq Hamid
Eng. Abdul Carder Ahamed Faaiq Hamid who worked at Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai, has passed away on 20th February 2021. He was hospitalized for COVID 19 infection.
The Demise of Eng. (Prof.) H Y R Perera
Eng (Prof.) H Y R Perera, Emeritus professor of the University of Moratuwa has passes away. Remains lie at 'The Respect', Jayaratne Funeral Parlour Bauddhaloka Mw,
The Demise of Eng. Bandula Ranasinghe (retired CECB engineer)
Eng. Bandula Ranasinghe, retired engineer worked at CECB has passed away on 14th February 2021. Remains lie at Indra Floweriest, Pitipana Junction, Homagama from 16~17 February 2021. The cortege leaves the funeral house on 17th February 2021 for creamation at the Meegoda Public Cemetery.
The Demise of Eng. Bhanuka De Silva
Engineer Bhanuka De Silva (IESL Cricket team member), Civil Engineer of CEB has passed away. Remains lie at No.22/31, Circular Road, Araliya Uyana Road, Depanama, Pannipitiya. The funeral service will be held on 20th January 2021 from 4.00 PM at Public Cemetry, Kandahenawatta Road.
The Demise of Eng. Past President D L O Mendis's wife
Past President Eng D L O Mendis's wife had passed away last (28th October 2020) morning. The cortege leaves the house at 4.00pm today (29th October 2020) for cremation at the Mahiyawa Cemetery.
The Demise of Eng. (Ms) Ayomi Thilakaretne
It is with great sorrow that we inform the demise of Eng. (Ms) Ayomi Thilakaratne. The remails lie at New Jayaratna funeral parlour from 10.00 am of 31st August 2020 to 3.00 pm 1st of September 2020. Ceremony will be held at 4.00 pm on 1st of September 2020 at Borella Cematory.
The demise of Mother of Eng. Roshan De Silva
It is with great sorrow that we inform the demise of Mother of Eng. Roshan De Silva , the diputy chairman of Electrical, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Sectinal Committee - IESL. The funeral will be held on 29th June 2020 at 4.00 pm at Dharga Town, Aluthgama.
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The demise of Eng. Ravi Ferdinano
It is with great sorrow that we inform you of the demise of Eng. Ravi Ferdinano. Remains will lie at 39, Lady Evelyn De Soysa Road, Idama, Moratuwa from 10.30 am on 26th June 2020. Cortege will leave at 4.30 p.m. from above address on Saturday 27th June 2020 at 5 p.m. for Holy Emmanuel Church Burial Grounds, Moratuwa. (contact Ms. Harshi (Wife) 0777-630-166 or Mr. Rasintha (Son) 0777-279-874)
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The demise of Mrs. Soma Kodikara
Mrs. Soma Kodikara, beloved mother of Prof (Mrs) Niranjanee Ratnayake, one of our Past Presidents has passed away. A private funeral will take place on 07th May 2020 at Udahamulla, Nugegoda. She was 102 years old at the time of her death.
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The demise of Eng. (Prof) D C H Senerath...
It is with great sorrow that we inform you of the demise of Emeritus Professor Eng. D C H Senerath, an Honorary Life Fellow of the IESL. He held many official posts at the University of Moratuwa since its inception, including the Head of the Department of Civil Engineering, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and the Chairman of the Board of Residence and Discipline of the university. A private funeral will be held today (02nd April 2020) due to the prevailing situation in the country.
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Beloved mother of Eng. (Miss) E P Anusha (Chairman of the Ruhuna Chapter) has passed away. Remains lie at Landewaththa, Aluthgoda, Dickwella. Funeral will be held on Monday (17th February 2020) at 4.00 pm at Beliatta Cemetry.
Contact Eng. (Miss) Anusha - 0714286208