Obituary - IESL Members
The Demise of Eng. H M K W Bandara
It is with profound grief we announce the sad demise of Eng. H M K W Bandara, General Manager (GMR), Sri Lanka Railway. His remains will lie at the Railway Headquarters from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm today (24/04/2024) and at his official residence at Baseline Road (beside the Baseline Railway Station) from 01.00 pm today (24/04/2024) till 08.00 am tomorrow (25/04/2024), and at AF Raymond Parlor from 09.00 am to 04.00 pm. on 25/04/2024. The funeral proceedings will start at 4.00 pm at the General Cemetery, Borella on 25/02/2024.
May he attain the Supreme Bliss of Nibbana.
The Demise of Eng. Lakshitha Weerasinghe
It is with profound grief we announce the sad demise of Eng. Lakshitha Weerasinghe, Deputy General Manager Transmission & Generation Planning
Ceylon Electricity Board and a Council Member, SLEN Editor of the IESL. His remains lie at AF Raymond parlor from 7.00 pm to 10.00 pm on 11th March 2024, and from 8.00 am onwards on 12th March 2024 for last respects. The funeral proceedings will start around 4.30 pm and cremation will take place at Borella cemetery at 6.00 pm.
May he attain the Supreme Bliss of Nibbana.
The Demise of Eng. (Prof.) Sohan Wijesekara
It is with profound grief we announce the sad demise of Eng. (Prof.) Sohan Wijesekara, former Chairman of CIDA, a Council member, and the SLEN Editor of the IESL. His remains lie at ‘The Restpect Home’ (Jayaratne VIP Parlour), Borella, from 9.00 am on Saturday the 27th January 2024.
The cremation will take place on Sunday the 28th January 2024 at 4.00 p.m. at the General Cemetery, Borella.
May he attain the Supreme Bliss of Nibbana.
The Demise of Eng. Indunil Kariyakarange
It is with profound grief we announce the sad demise of Eng. Indunil Kariyakarange, who was an active member of IESL NSW community and held the position of treasurer in IESL NSW Chapter 2018/2019 committee.
Please join us in celebrating his life and we may request you bring your thoughts, prayers and fondest memories of beloved Indunil.
The funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday 20th December from 1.30 pm to 3pm, at Palmdale Lawn Cemetery & Memorial Park , 57 Palmdale Rd, Palmdale NSW 2258
(Please note the date may change as per the coroner precedings)
Bana ceremony will be at Kariyakaranage family residence on Wednesday 20th December from 7pm onwards. This followed by dana ceremony on Thursday 21st December from 10am onwards
Kariyakaranage family residence : 84 Maliwa Rd, Narara NSW 2250
If you need any further information, please contact current chair, IESL NSW Chapter Dhammika Gunaratne 0469373273
The Demise of Mrs. Malani Mallawaratchi, beloved wife of Past President D P Mallawarachchi
It is with profound grief we announce the sad demise of Mrs. Malani Mallawaratchi, beloved wife of Past President D P Mallawarachchi. The remains lie at A F Raymond parlor starting from 3.00 pm. today (29/08/2023). Cremation takes place at 5.30 PM on 29/08/2023 (Today) at Borella Kanatta (new crematorium).
The Demise of Eng. M.M. Amarasooriya
It is with profound grief we announce the sad demise of Eng. M.M. Amarasooriya, (Former Deputy Project Director of Moragahakanda Kaluganga Development Project, Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka. His remains lie at his home, Perahera Road, Kaluwala, Kossinna West, Ganemulla.
The religious ceremony will begin at 4.00 PM on 17th August 2023 and the cremation will take place at 6.00 PM. (Published on 16/08/2023)
The Demise of Eng. Selvarajah Subramaniam
It is with profound grief we announce the sad demise of Eng. Eng. Selvarajah Subramaniam, former Director General of the Irrigation Department and the Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Irrigation. His remains lie at 'Respect Home' by Jayarathne 483, Baudhaloka Mw, Colombo 08 for public view from 9.00 am to 2.30 pm on 02nd August 2023.
The cremation will take place at 4.00 0 pm. (Published on 02/08/2023)
The Demise of Eng. (Prof) Nimal Seneviratne
It is with profound grief, we announce the sad demise of Eng. (Prof) Nimal Seneviratne, a Fellow Member of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka. His remains lie at the Jayaratne Funeral Parlor, Kandy (opposite the Asiri Hospital, Kandy) for public view from 3.30 pm to 10.00 pm on 03rd July 2023 and from 8.00 am to 3.00 pm on 04th July 2023.
The cremation will take place at 3.30 pm on 04th July 2023 at Mahaiyawa Cemetry, Kandy.
May he attain the Supreme Bliss of Nibbana. (Published on 03/07/2023)
The Demise of Eng, Harindra Anil de Silva
With profound grief we announce the sad demise of Eng. Harindra Anil de Silva, who was attached to the Ceylon Electricity Board. His remains lie at ‘Jayaratne Restpect Home’, Borella from 4.00 pm on 28th May 2023 onwards. Cremation will take place at 4.00 pm on 29th May 2023 at General Cemetery, Borella. May he attain the Supreme Bliss of Nibbana.
(Published on 05/27/2023)
The Demise of Past President Vidya Jyothi Eng (Prof) Dayantha Wijeysekera
With profound grief we announce the sad demise of Vidya Jyothi Eng. Professor Dayantha Wijeyesekera, Past President of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (session 1991/1992). Remains will lie at Mahinda Parlor, Mount Lavinia from 8.30 am to 8.30 pm on 28th and 29th May and from 8.30 am to 2.30 pm on 30th May.
The Cortege leaves Mahinda Parlor at 2.30pm on 30th May for the Chapel of the Transfiguration, S. Thomas's College, Mount Lavinia where the funeral service is held from 3.00pm. The funeral will take place at 4.30 pm at the General Cemetery, Moratuwa (next to Holy. Emmanuel Church, Rawattawatte).
May his soul rest in peace in the hands of Almighty God. (published on 05/22/2023)
The Demise of Past President Eng. D G D C Wijeratne
It is with profound grief we announce the sad demise of Past President Eng. D G D C Wijeratne (session 1998/1999).The remains lie at Jayaratna Parlor (Lotus VIP) from 8.00 pm to 10 pm Today (12/05/2023) and from 8.30 am to 2.30 pm Tomorrow (13/05/2023).
Cremation takes place at 3.00 pm on 13/05/2023 at Borella Kanatte.
May he attain the supreme bliss of Nibbana. (published 0n 05/12/023)
The Demise of Eng. W T S Premathilake
It is with profound grief we announce the sad demise of Eng. W T S Premathilake, an Associate Member of the IESL. The remains lie at 35/8, Temple Road. Kalutara North and the cremation takes place at 3.00 pm on 04th May at the Public cemetery, Kalutara North. May he attain the Supreme bliss of Nibbana.
On behalf of the Institution, we hereby share our great sorrow with his loved ones. (Published on 05/03/2023)
The Demise of Eng. M.C. Riyas
It is with deep regret and profound sadness we inform the sad demise of Eng. M.C. Riyas, Head of the Department and Senior Lecturer at the Department of civil engineering, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. He is also the Co-Chairman of the IESL Ampara District Center. (Published on 4/9/2023)
The Demise of Eng. T. Thavarajah
It is with profound grief we announce the sad demise Eng. T. Thavarajah (Irrigation Engineer, Provincial Irrigation Department, Batticaloa ) on Friday 20.01.2023 (Saturday). Remains lie at his home in Barathy Lane, Batticaloa and the funeral will be held today 21/01/2023 at 4.00 pm.
The Demise of Eng. S. A. Karunarathne
It is with profound grief we announce the sad demise of Eng. S. A. Karunarathne, Managing Director, Stems Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd. His remains lie at Jayarathne Respect Funeral Palour, Colombo 08 on 03rd and 04th January 2023. The funeral will be held on 04th January 2023 from 4.00 pm at General Cemetry Borella.
May he attain the Supreme bliss of Nibbana. (Published on 2nd January 2023)
The Demise of Past President Eng. Newton Wickramasuriya
It is with profound grief, we announce the sad demise of our Past President Eng. Newton Wickramasuriya. His remains lie at his residence, No. 81/4, Temple Road, Nawala, Rajagiriya
starting from 18th December 2022 and the cremation will take place at 5.00 pm on Monday the 19th December 2022 at Nawala Cemetery.
On behalf of the President, Members of the Council, Past Presidents and the Staff of the Institution, we wish to share our great sorrow with his loved ones.
May he attain the supreme bliss of Nibbana. (Published on 17th December 2022)
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, Colombo o7. The funeral service will be held on 18th February 2021. The Cortege leaves the funeral parlour at 4.00 PM.
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
