In Memoriam
Dedicated to the 258 victims of the
2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings
We will never forget you
Please email in.memoriam.lanka.2019@gmail.com or in.memoriam.2019@gmail.com with details of loved ones lost whom you want to memorialise here. We can publish a name, age, occupation, short biography or remembrance note, and a photograph.
Lahiru Umesh Dulanjana
Lahiru joined the STF when the war was at its peak. He had an immense love for the country.
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W M Rohana Bandara
Rohana was very kind-hearted. When he was at home and with friends, he never acted the police officer. He was down to earth.
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R R M Bhathiya Ratnayake Bandara
Other than official duties, he was keen on sports. He was an archer who had excelled in many competitions and won gold medals for his prowess in the game.
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Raju Ramesh
[He] stopped the suicide attacker from entering the church, sealing his own fate but almost certainly saving many other lives.
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Sugath Nadeeshan Silva
His CO had asked to be back by 11.00 am. There was enough time to attend the Tamil Mass and return to his ship.
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Anita Nicholson
Anita was a wonderful, perfect wife and a brilliant, loving and inspirational mother to our two wonderful children. The holiday we had just enjoyed was a testament to Anita’s enjoyment of travel and providing a rich and colourful life for our family, and especially our children.
SourceAnnabel Nicholson
Alex Nicholson
Alex and Annabel were the most amazing, intelligent, talented and thoughtful children and Anita and I were immensely proud of them both and looking forward to seeing them develop into adulthood. They shared with their mother the priceless ability to light up any room they entered and bring joy to the lives of all they came into contact with.
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Shantha Mayadunne
Nisanga Mayadunne
Dr Sally Bradley
He had two boys, which Sally took on as her step-sons. She talked about them as if they were her own.
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Daniel Linsey
Amelie Linsey
Alexandria Suriaaratchi
Warnakulasuriya Shayini Fernando
Warnakulasuriya Diluk Fernando
Jegathal Sinthu
Jegathal Anjalina
Sharon Stephan Santhakumar
Sarah Epzibah Santhakumar
Danadari Kuruppuarachchi
She was a dedicated and diligent worker, but above all a kind and caring soul. She will be dearly missed.
SourceClode Eshan Rangana Fernando
Biola Fernando
Leona Fernando
Seth Fernando
Dulip Appuhami
Vimukthi Tharindu Appuhami
Sajini Dulakshi Appuhami
Maria Gonzalez Vicente
Alberto Chavez Gomez
Subramaniam Arumugam Chandrika
Bevon Joseph
Clavon Joseph
Agnes Vnikprodha
Matthew Vnikprodha
Tyonne Gulding
Gayani Fernando
Mary Anaslyn Silva
Alma Povlsen
Agnes Povlsen
Alfred Povlsen
Rebecca Suraithasan
Aliyahan Suraithasan
Rashini Praveesha
Shalomi Himaya
Shalom Shathiska
Jiyasha Sheshani Janz
Dineesha Geethani de Vaas
Lahiru Prasanga
SourceDiliini Sajeewanai
Medha Sathsarani Sirimanna
Imash Thiwanka Sirimanna
K Pirathap
The family was in a celebratory mood on Sunday when it went to Mass: Mr. Pirathap had just purchased a new vehicle.
SourceAnashdi Pirathap
Antinaa Pirathap
Abriyaana Pirithap
P Savindhi Fernando
Mary Noman Shanthi
Rosan Marselas Wimanna
Verlini Ranjith Suranga
Verl Jade Jackson
Nimal Shantha
He was a kind, caring person. He loved his wife and his two daughters tremendously. He loved his family more than anything.
Disna Sanjeewani
A single mother of a young daughter and son, Sanjeewani was known for her great Sri Lankan cuisine expertise.
Imran Ibrahim
Loved not just by his colleagues, but his entire community, young Ibrahim was generous – with his first salary from Cinnamon Grand, he celebrated his employment by treating them to a meal.
Naleer Nisthar
Rishard Hamid
K G Hanumantharayappa
Kaori Takahashi
Dieter Kowalski
Colleagues who knew Dieter well talk about how much fun he was to be around, how big-hearted and full-spirited he was
SourceSerhan Selcuk Narici
Yigit Ali Cavus
He was a brilliant child. He graduated with honours from Istanbul Technical University and spoke two languages.
Vemurai Tulsiram
S R Nagaraj
Sri Hanumaiah Shivakumar
Mary Otricia Johnson
Ravindran Fernando
Kieran Shafritz de Zoysa
Kieran excelled in Mathematics, Science, English (capturing a bronze medal in the prestigious Royal Commonwealth Prize in poetry in 2018), and Chinese. Travel was Kieran’s passion outside the classroom.
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M Rangappa
K M Laxminarayan
Lakshmana Gowda Ramesh
A Maregowda
H Puttaraju
Razeena Khader Kukkady
Lakshan Rodrigo
Sampath Vishwa Keerthi
H A A Irangani
W Nilumini Renuka Silva
M A Tharunika
Samithambi Jeyarajasingham
P Savindhi Fernando
Dhulod Premina Anthony
Marius Neranjan Fernando
W Felix Sudheera Fernando
Marian Antonette Appuhami
Malisha Yasodhara Devduni Peiris
Thirukumaran
Selvi Surenthirakumar Amisha
Thuventhirasa Kevin
Selvan Mahenthiran Jepithan
John Jeshuran Jeyaratnam
Jehanika
Carmaline Ragal
Danuj Mathew
Mary Elizabeth Peiris
Celine Peiris
Hyacinth Mary Fernando
My wife was very religious. She was always ready to help the poor. We had just come back from Italy and were on the way to Australia to visit our daughter. When leaving Italy, she also sent along a cargo load of supplies for the poor.
SourceLorraine Campbell
Ms Campbell's husband, Neil Evans, said he had lost his "best friend in the world for all adventures".
Pradeep Susanthas & Family
Thirukumaran Shalom Malshya
Shine Fernando
Subramaniyam Christopher
Sampath & 2 daughters (Age 8 & 10) & 2 nephews (Age 6 & 10)
Krishman Rohana Jayawardane
Miyuru Yasakalum
Leeshani Wijesinghe
Vihanga Thejan
Lahiru Sandun
Sujika
Jashande
Jabez
John
Sneha Savindi
Calistas Fernando & 2 family members
Dr. Sanath Fernando
Indra Fernando
Ahimsa Surenthirajumar
Savarimuttu Amalasooriyan
Anthony Santiago Fernando
Poorna Mary
Moses Prashant
Chamod Sivan Perera
Fathima Asla
Keith Benjamin
He was at the Shangri La when the bomb went off. He carried his wife out, made sure she was fine before getting himself to hospital. He died a few days later, after a short battle. Keith was a happy and bright individual who was always willing to help someone.