RATNAYAKE – ERNEST JOSEPH – Former Director of CTC (1939-2025). Beloved husband of the late Maria Chandrani, son of the late Joseph Reginald and Elrie Gladys Ratnayake, passed away peacefully on 21st October 2025. Loving father of Laki, Surani, Niranjan and Shanali and cherished grandfather of Savannah, Tanja, Aaron, Jonathon, Shaniya, Diren and Avani. His gentle spirit and devotion to family will be deeply missed. Remains lie at his residence 214, Kotagedara Road, Batakaththara, Madapatha, Piliyandala. Funeral cortege leaves residence at 2.45 p.m. for Service at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kotagedera Road, Piliyandala at 3.00 p.m. on Thursday, 23rd October 2025. Cremation at Mount Lavinia Crematorium at 5.00 p.m.
Overview
- Funeral Status: Due
- Decision on Date of Funeral: Yes
- Date of Funeral: October 23, 2025
- Time of Funeral: 23rd October 2025 from at 5:00pm
- Time the Cortege Leaves: 23rd October 2025 at 2:45 for for service at Our Ladfy of Lourdes Church, Piliyandala at 3:00pm
- Location of Remains: 214, Kotagedara Road, Batakaththara, Madapatha, Piliyandala.
- Funeral Location: Mount Lavinia Crematorium