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Hilton Colombo – New Years Eve Dinner Dance High-Five to 2025 Book your tickets now!
President opens “The Mall” Duty-Free shopping complex in Colombo Port City
President Ranil Wickremesinghe officially opened “The Mall,” a newly constructed duty-free shopping complex within the Colombo Port City area on September 5.
This marks the debut of the first urban duty-free shopping mall in the region, featuring a range of stores, restaurants, and various retail outlets. Notable international duty-free retailers, including One World, China Duty Free Group (CDFG), and Flemingo will be operating within the mall, positioning the Colombo Port City as a premier shopping destination.
Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft donated by US to arrive next week
The US Embassy is pleased to announce that the Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft, donated by the United States to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), will arrive in Sri Lanka next week. This advanced aircraft is designed to enhance Sri Lanka’s capabilities in search and rescue operations, drug interdiction, and combating trafficking and smuggling. It will also significantly improve the country’s maritime surveillance operations while reinforcing US-Sri Lanka defense cooperation.
George Rutnam Meets Priscilla Presley at Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee
Josephian Gala 2024 at the Sheraton Universal, Universal City, Ca. Featuring the fabulous 2Forty2 Band
Jayam’s Choice La Mer (“Beyond The Sea” in FRENCH) Tatiana Eva-Marie & Avalon Jazz Band (Please click on arrow)
Sri Lankan music legends honoured at Victorian Parliament
Sri Lankan music legends, Rookantha Goonatillake and Chandralekha Perera were honoured at the Victorian Parliament in Australia for their outstanding contributions to the Sri Lankan music Industry and the Sri Lankan community of Australia. Both artists were presented with special awards at an event hosted by the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Evan Mulholland MP and attended by notable figures. The event was organised by prominent Australian lawyer, Shawn Mendis, who played a pivotal role in bringing this celebration to life. Rookantha Goonatillake and Chandralekha Perera’s daughters Raini Charuka Goonatillake and Windy Goonatillake were also recognised at the event.
Ultimate Arugam Bay Guide
“Sad That I Had to Leave Sri Lanka” Tania Van Heer (Olympian Gold Medalist Born in Sri Lanka) (Please click on arrow)
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11-Year-Old Guitarist Maya Neelakantan Performs “Master Of Puppets” Quarterfinals AGT 2024 (Please click on arrow)
Meet grandpa Manilal Perera
Surprise! Surprise! Yes, it certainly came to me as a mega surprise to hear that singer Manilal Perera is a grandpa!
We had a very long chit-chat, over the phone, and then he paid me a visit to elaborate further on his family life…and he came on a bicycle! Although the bike is battery-powered, he says he uses the pedals…as a form of exercise. Manilal, who is still extremely popular as a vocalist, is the father of two girls and two boys…from three marriages! His eldest is Tashiya, 29, and she lives in Germany. She is the mother of Matteo, who is one and a half years old, and that makes Manilal a grandpa!
Old Friends Reunion at the Capri Club in Colombo
L-R) John Murray (Ken), Malin Goonetileke, Jayantissa Ratwatte, Jit Wanigasekera, S. Skandakumar, Mike de Alwis, Selva Kanagasabai, Michael Tissera, Anura Gunasekera, Hemannath Wickremesooriya, Dhyan Caldera, Asoka Herat, Devaka Wickramasuriya.Stanley Unamboowe, Jayantha Jayewardene, Tommy Kelaart & Sunil Jayakody were unable to make it while Jivaka Atapattu, David Colin-Thome & Gehan De Livera, who were present, are not in the photograph.
“Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo September 5th, 2024 (Please click on arrow)
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Obituaries – Sad News
American actor James Earl Jones (93), best known for being the voice of the Star Wars villain Darth Vader, has died.
He died early on the morning of September 9th, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Jones starred in dozens of films including Field of Dreams, Coming To America, Conan the Barbarian and The Lion King. He was best known for giving the Star Wars supervillain Darth Vader his distinctive, gravelly voice.
Graeme Hamer passed away in Australia on September 2nd, 2024. Husband of Yolande, brother of Kenneth. Funeral Arrangements are pending.
INGREDIENTS
- 1green apple
- 2 fresh red chillies, halved and seeded
- 1garlic clove
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- juice of 1 lemon
- salt and ground black pepper
METHOD
- Slice the bottom off the orange so that it stands firmly on a chopping board. Using a large, sharp knife, remove the peel slicing from the top of the orange.
- Fold the orange in one hand over the bowl. Slice towards the middle of the fruit, to one side of a segment, and then gently twist the knife to ease the segment away from the membrane and out of the orange. Remove to remove all of the segments and squeeze any juice from the remaining membrane.
- Peel the apple, slice it into wedges and remove the core.
- Place the chillies in a blender or food processor with the orange segments and juice, apple wedges, garlic and mint.
- Process until smooth, with the motor running, pour in the lemon juice.
- Season, pour into a bowl or small pitcher and serve immediately.
SERVES 4
This very unusual Salsa makes a fantastic marinade for all kinds of shell fish, and it is deliciuos when drizzled over freshly barbecued meat.
If you are feeling really fiery, don’t seed the chillies!
That will make the Salsa particularly hot and fierce!
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Happy 87th Birthday to Dr. Walter Jayasinghe Founder/Chairman of Sri Lanka Foundation International
Photo taken at a previous Sri Lanka Foundation’s Sri Lanka Day Celebrations in Pasadena, Ca. Dr Walier Jayasinghe proudly waves the Sri Lankan Flag in front of hundreds of people. We wish this Sri Lankan patriot many more years!
Sri Lanka Day at City Hall in Los Angeles, Ca. (Photos by Moran Moran)
Sri Lanka Foundations annual celebration , marking the significant day that the City of Los Angeles officially recognized “Sri Lanka Day” five years ago.
Dr Walter Jayasinghe, Aeshea Jayasinghe and Sri Lanka Foundation staff with Los Angeles City Council members.
Congratulations Ashani Tennakoon Class of 2024
Happy 80th Birthday Tyrone Stanislaus of Los Angeles, Ca.
Tyrone Stanislaus celebrated his 80th birthday recently. Here with wife Shirani and Aloma and Denzil Ratnasoma.
Jayam’s Choice “Solveig’s Song” by Anna Netrebko (Please click on arrow)
Changing Architecture of Jaffna’s Temples
Although the existing popular discourses on Hindu temple architecture in Sri Lanka link temple styles with the South Indian or Dravidian, the Jaffna examples from the colonial era exemplify a rupture. In the last 30 years, villu mandapams or curvature ceiling halls have become the desired popular form. The emergence of this local style coincides with the sweeping changes in the social fabric ignited by civil war, displacement, formation of Sri Lankan Tamil diaspora, Sanskritation of temple rituals, and availability of new building materials and technologies.
“WANA DEWLIYA THURULE (SIGIRIYA)” Clarence/Indrani/Moonstones Piano Cover by Thaminie Perera (Please click on arrow)
Hayleys Showcases Financial Strength and Resilience
The Hayleys Group delivered an impressive performance over the first quarter of the financial year ending March 31, 2025, recording Revenue and Profit-Before-Tax growth of 17% and 150%. Consolidated Revenue amounted to Rs. 113.61 bn during the quarter with growth driven by the Consumer and Retail (+52%), Transportation and Logistics (+25%), Projects and Engineering (+125%) and Construction Materials (+47%) sectors. (Above) Hayleys Chairman Mohan Pandithage.
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Tourists flock to Pigeon Island
The large island off the coast of Nilaveli, Trincomalee, the Pigeon Island, is now experiencing high season with tourists and locals visiting it in large numbers. The island possesses a 200m long and 100m wide coral reef with over 100 species of exquisite corals and coloured fish making it an unmatched live coral reef, unlike any other in Sri Lanka. Due to this it attracts visitors in large numbers resulting in wildlife department earning around rupees 1 million per day.
Mangala Jayakody of Van Nuys, Ca. visited Tuscany recently with Geetha Eragoda
Sri Lanka offers visa free entry for visitors from 35 countries
Sri Lanka is to offer visa free entry for visitors from 35 countries with effect from 01-10-2024, including Australia, the US, Canada and the UK. The Government said that approval was granted at the Cabinet meeting held on 25-04-2024 to appoint a specialist committee to study the strategies followed by other countries in respect of the issuance of tourist visas without any charges and submit a report with recommendations. Accordingly, the committee studied the 8 countries that are working competitively with Sri Lanka in the field of tourism and submitted a detailed report.
Top US official and Sri Lanka discuss conservation policies
A visiting top US official discussed conservation policies critical to safeguarding Sri Lanka’s natural resources.
Acting Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer “J.R.” Littlejohn met environmental activists and marine biologists in Colombo. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, who was also at the meeting, said they reinforced the U.S.’s commitment to global partnerships in protecting the oceans, combating climate change, and preventing biodiversity loss.
Mount Lavinia Hotels present a delectable weekend menu in honour of World Tuna Day
As we celebrate World Tuna Day, Governors Restaurant and Terrace invites seafood enthusiasts to indulge in a culinary extravaganza by the sea that will span from 2nd to 5th May 2024. This special occasion marks our commitment to the ocean-to-table dining experience, foreshadowing the eagerly anticipated launch of Seafood Cove at Paradise Beach. World Tuna Day at Governors Restaurant and Terrace promises a delectable feast of tuna-inspired dishes meticulously crafted by our culinary experts led by Chef Mats Petersson. Guests can savour a variety of tantalising options such as Tuna Sashimi, Ceviche, Grilled Tuna, and more.
The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays conferred on Chef Dharshan Munidasa
At a special event held recently, Mizukoshi Hideaki, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, conferred “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays” on Chef Dharshan Munidasa, Founder of Nihonbashi and Ministry of Crab, in recognition of his notable contributions towards the promotion of Japanese cuisine and food culture in Sri Lanka.
“The Order of the Rising Sun” is awarded by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan to foreign nationals who have made distinguished contributions to enhancing friendly relations with Japan.
We Are One by Alston Koch (Please click on arrow)
“Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo August 22nd, 2024 (Please click on arrow)
Dissect the skill of critical thinking in leadership, question investing with Sri Lanka’s current economic climate, indulge in a pit biriyani, visit the Khasi tribe, live inside an airplane, stop by the Grand Canyon, laugh at Edinburgh’s funniest joke and much more today on Kaleidoscope!
Obituaries – Sad News
Aloma Civet (nee Gonsal) (81)
Aloma went to France in the 1960’s and passed away in France on the July 29th, 2024. She was the mother of Johan Peiris, and Teruni Wikramanayake. Sister of Heather, Dugald, Jeanne, Russell, Alistair, Cheryl (all deceased). Rowenna and Chris.
She worked at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Paris as the Private Secretary to Ambassadors Tissa Wijeratne and Professor Ediriweera Sarachchandra She assisted Gerard Civet who was a Documentary Film Producer who worked for Connaissance du Monde in France. Aloma was very fluent in French, English and Sinhalese, having a flair for entertainment, she took pride in organising many international functions. She will be missed.
Rukman Senanayake (76) passed away in Colombo on August 24th, 2024. Grandson of D. S. Senanayake. Son of Robert Senanayake and Neela Senanayake. Brother of Devinda, Ranjini and Yasmin. Rukman was a stalwart of the UNP.
Cedric Direckze, Old Josephian and brother of Vivian, passed away in Sydney, Australia. He was captain of the College rugger team, and played cricket for college. He was also a ruggerite with the CR & FC Club.
Funeral was on July 11th, 2024 in Mona Vale, Australia
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Liver Hath Maalu (Liver with Seven Vegetables)
Ingredients
1/4 lb. Capsicums (Maalu Miris)
1/4 lb. Large red onions
1/4lb. Ash Plantains (Alu Kehel OR Unripe Green Burros-Available in Mexican Markets)
1lb. Liver
1 tspn. Pepper powder
1 1/2 tspns. corriander powder
1/4 lb. Potatoes
1/4 lb. Eggplant/Brinjals/Aubergine (whichever ONE you call them)
1/4 lb. tomato
3 tspns. Chillie powder (or less to your preference)
1 tspn. mustard seeds crushed
4 tspns.Vinegar
3 tspns. salt
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
2″ piece cinnamon
oil for deep frying
3 Tbspns. oil
5 cloves garlic finely chopped
6 ozs. coconut milk
a sprig of curry leaves
2 cardomons
2 cloves
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 ozs. Bombay onions sliced.
Method
1. Peel red onions and set aside. Peel plantains, cut into 1/2″ cubes, rub with turmeric and set aside.Wash,dry and cut brinjals into 1/2″ cubes, cut capsicums into four, wash and cut potatoes into 1/2″ cubes, tomatoes into four and liver into 1/2″ cubes after having washed and having removed the skin. Keep all of these aside.
2. Heat oil for deep frying and deep fry potatoes, brinjals and plantains separately until they are light brown.
3. Dip red oinons, chillies, tomatoes in the deep fat and remove immediately.
4. Heat oil, sliced onions, curry leaves, liver, garlic, cloves cardomoms and cinnamon and allow to cook for about 8-10 minutes. Then add coconut milk, curry powders, salt, pepper, vinegar, fenugreek and mustard. Cook a further few minutes.
5. Add the fried vegetables. Simmer for 10 minutes more.
This curry may be served with Yellow Rice OR Ghee Rice.
Largest Sri Lankan Leopard by Thivanka Perera – Aegle Creations (Please click on arrow)
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Wedding of the Century – Only $60 Million Anant Ambani to Radhika Merchant
| Former Sri Lankan cricketer Mahela Jayawardene and MP Namal Rajapaksa are among the invitees of Anant Ambani’s wedding. The wedding of Mukesh and Neeta Ambani’s youngest son, Anant Ambani, to Radhika Merchant has taken social media by storm, featuring some of the biggest celebrities and sporting personalities from around the globe. Lavish wedding celebrations for the son of Asia’s richest man resumed recently with a star-studded guestlist including Hollywood celebrities, global business leaders and two former British prime ministers. Billionaire tycoon Mukesh Ambani’s son and fiancee, both 29, are tying the knot in Mumbai, following months of pre-marriage parties. |
Fay and Terry Herft of Palos Verdes, Ca. celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary at the Rio Hondo Golf Club in Downey, Ca.
Fay and Terry Herft with Sanka and Ishani Marcelline, Nel and Shane Jayawardana and Pia Marcelline. Beautiful day! Terrific party!
| Fay and Terry’s daughters gave touching speeches, Samantha, Michelle and Sarah |
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A toast to the couple by their grandchildren |
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Fay and Terry with grand daughter Kennedy Castillo and grand daughter Kaycee Murray and new great granddaughter Dylan Murray |
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The dancing duo are daughter Samantha and her husband Israel Tulley |
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Fay and Terry with George and Maureen Hodge who attended the party, all the way from Charlotte, North Carolina |
The after party, the next day at their home in Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca.
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Sri Lankan Olympic Team to Paris Summer Olympics
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“Colombo Attitude” Receives Presentation
Shaheen Ghazaly of “Colombo Attitude” (Sri Lankan Halal Restaurant) , with Assembly Woman Pilar Schlavo at the Santa Clarita Valley”s 35 th Annual “Taste of the Town” held at the Blomgren Ranch, in Santa Clarita, Ca.
Rukee , Shaheen , Assembly Woman Pilar and Sajee promoting Sri Lankan cuisine at the event.
Muslim Choral Ensemble lights up An’nur
| An’nur; the performance by the Muslim Choral Ensemble (MCE) held at the Lionel Wendt Theatre. The MCE was founded in 2017 by Sri Lankan cultural humanist Haadia Galely, in collaboration with Artistic Director André de Quadros and Associate Artistic Director Manoj Sanjeewa. This ground-breaking musical revelation was an evening of profound cultural resonance, celebrating the rich heritage, the symphony of devotion, and the transformative essence of Islamic spiritual tradition. |
The Kingsbury unveils exclusive Sunday and Poya day wedding packages |
| The Kingsbury, Colombo has announced the launch of its new wedding packages designed specifically for Sundays and Poya days. These exclusive packages cater to couples looking for an intimate and elegant start to their forever after. Tailored for smaller gatherings, these enchanting packages embody the true essence of a fairy tale wedding. Starting from Rs. 5,000+++ per person, The Kingsbury Colombo ensures every detail is polished to perfection, offering couples a memorable and stress-free celebration of love. |
Soul Sounds Academy Triumphs at 13th Bali International Choir Festival 2024
| Twenty-five young soloists from Sri Lanka’s Soul Sounds Academy excelled at the 13th Bali International Choir Festival 2024, winning 17 gold medals and 8 silver medals in the solo categories. Competing in both Children’s Solo and Youth Solo categories, these talented performers showcased their exceptional skills. Their success was achieved under the expert guidance of renowned musician Soundarie David Rodrigo, along with vocal trainers Shivanthi Subramaniam and Shenuk Wijesinghe, who ensured their performances were outstanding. |
Sriyangani Dhanapala appointed as first female Resort Manager at Cinnamon Bentota Beach
| Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Sriyangani Dhanapala as the first female Resort Manager of Cinnamon Bentota Beach. She took on the role, becoming one of the youngest and the first female Resort Manager within the group. In her new role as Resort Manager, Sriyangani will oversee all operations at Cinnamon Bentota Beach, ensuring the highest standards of service, enhancing guest satisfaction, and driving the resort’s growth and innovation. Her leadership is expected to elevate the resort’s reputation as a premier destination in Sri Lanka. |
Roma de Zoysa’s “Celebration of Life” November 24, 1935 – June 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, Ca.
| ‘A Celebration of Life’ of Roma Tira De. Zoysa was held on 20 July at the Walter Jay Building on Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, hosted by her daughter Sonali Tucker and organized by Achala Weerasinghe. Speaking at the event, Dr Nandi Jasentuliyana, a friend of Roma since the late 50s, noted that Roma had an extraordinary life, a paragon of elegance and accomplishment who graced our world with her presence. Paying tribute to her, he said, “ Roma was born into one of Sri Lanka’s most prestigious families; Roma’s journey was one of grace, dignity, and remarkable achievement. Roma’s life was a testament to the rich tapestry of Sri Lankan culture and the indomitable spirit of its people. She embodied the essence of refinement, carrying herself with a poise that spoke volumes of her noble heritage. Yet not merely her lineage that defined her but the indelible mark she left on all who had the privilege of knowing her: her father, Stanley De. Zoysa, the esteemed Finance Minister, played a pivotal role in shaping Sri Lanka’s economic landscape. With grace and dedication, Roma stood by his side as his private secretary, demonstrating that true greatness often runs in the family. Roma was a leader in our community and was President of the Sri Lanka Association in 2001. She also provided yeomen service to the Sri Lanka Foundation, where she originated fashion and beauty shows. Our community also tasted gourmet cooking from Roma’s kitchen, with her exotic recipes published in the ‘Good News’ for years.” The celebration ended with musical tributes by Sondra Kumaraperu and Ingrid Mellican, followed by a buffet lunch. |
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Achala Weerasinghe, the Vice Patron and Past President of Bishop”s College PPA USA delivering the speech |
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Roma’s daughter Sonali Tucker and her husband Luis |
Sonali with picture of Roma and Sondra Kumaraperu who sang.
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Achala with friends of Roma |
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Jayam’s Choice “Unchained Melody” By Vanny Vabiola (Please click on arrow)
Josephian Gala 2024 Saturday September 7th, 2024 Keep the date free!
Naomi Rajaratnam’s ‘Epic Black’ in August to pay tribute to resilience and power of dance |
| The well-known dance production house, With My Feet, is set to stage ‘Epic Black’ choreographed by Naomi Rajaratnam – the legendary dancer and choreographer. Showcasing diverse dance disciplines, Epic Black will take to the stage on 9-11 August at the Bishop’s College Auditorium. |
USS Michael Murphy Visits Colombo |
USS Michael Murphy of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit on July 23rd 2024. The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions. The 155m – long Arleigh Burke class of guided missile destroyer is manned by a crew of 323 and sis commanded by Commander Jonathan B. Greenwald.
Meanwhile, Commander Jonathan B. Greenwald called on Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe, Commander Western Naval Area at the Western Naval Command Headquarters.
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| It’s ice cream month! The economy’s looking good, India has found oil, teachers with disabilities unite, Anavila delights, AI beauty queens & the oldest tattoo artist with lots more. |
Obituaries – Sad News
Judy Rutnam (86) of Los Angeles, Ca. passed away on July 13th, 2024 in Vancouver,Washington.
Former wife of Chandran Rutnam. Beloved mother of James and Daniel Rutnam and Evelyn Bey. Grandmother of Diana Davis and Natasha Morisette, Kumara and Yusuf Bey III. Mother in law of Shalina Rutnam and Yusuf Bey. Sister in law of the late Rajah and Patsy Rutnam, Late Patrick and Indrani Wye, Jayam and Gina Rutnam, Rene and Iswari Camou, Dennis Rutnam, John and Padmini Johns and George and Sonia Rutnam. Aunt of Vanessa Weinberg, Dennis Andre Rutnam, Kshirabdhi Page, Padmini Anne Rios, Maria Berry, Aliki and Jean-Louis, Jon Jayam Camou and Jenai Sassani, Sheriene Bacon, Christopher and Andrew Johns, Patrick and Gavin Rutnam.
A “Celebration of Life” will be held at a later date.
Monica de Silva (93),
of Norwalk, California passed away on July 14, 2024. Wife of late Andrew Aloysius De Silva
Beloved Mother of Nelum, Manel, Nirmalie, Sylvia, late Athula and Cynthia. Mother in law of Anil, Chandana and Mahesh. Grandmother of Leona, late Stelser, Sheona, Dilusha and Lianne. She was born in
Sri Lanka, on September 11, 1930 and lived with us 34 years in California. A visitation in chapel for Monica will be held Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Rose Hills Memorial Park – SkyRose Chapel, 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, California 90601. A funeral service will occur Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Raymond Catholic Church, 12348 Paramount Blvd, Downey, California 90242.
Monica will be laid to rest in Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, California 90601; Portal Lawn; Gate: 1, Section: 4, Lot: 632, Grave: 2.
Parakama (Para) Fernando – Son of late Florance and Oswald Fernando,brother of late Piyaseeli, late
Dr. Indrani (USA), Rohini, Sujatha (USA), brother-in-law of Augustine Fernando, Dr. Cyril Ernest (USA), late Hema Lokuliyanage, Ubald Arsekularathne (USA), passed away on July 21st 2024. Cremation was at Rawathawatta General Cemetery Crematorium.
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Judy Rutnam (86) of Los Angeles, Ca. Passed Away on July 13th, 2024
Judy Rutnam (86) of Los Angeles, Ca. Passed Away on July 13th, 2024
Judy Rutnam passed away on July 13th, 2024 in Vancouver, Washington.
Former wife of Chandran Rutnam. Beloved mother of James and Daniel Rutnam and Evelyn Bey. Grandmother of Diana Davis and Natasha Morisette, Kumara and Yusuf Bey III.
Mother in law of Shalina Rutnam and Yusuf Bey. Sister in law of the late Rajah and Patsy Rutnam, Patrick and Indrani Wye, Jayam and Gina Rutnam, Rene and Iswari Camou, Dennis Rutnam, John and Padmini Johns and George and Sonia Rutnam.
Aunt of Vanessa Weinberg, Dennis Andre Rutnam, Kshirabdhi Page, Padmini Anne Rios, Maria Berry, Aliki and Jean-Louis, Jon Jayam Camou and Jenai Sassani, Sheriene Bacon, Christopher and Andrew Johns, Patrick and Gavin Rutnam.
A “Celebration of Life” will be at a later date.
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Sri Lanka Ambassador to Thailand granted farewell audience by King and Queen
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (UNESCAP), Chaminda I. Colonne and her husband Stephen Senanayake were granted an audience by King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua (Rama X) and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana of the Kingdom of Thailand to bid farewell to them, the Colombo foreign office said.
The farewell audience took place at the Amphorn Royal Palace on June 26.
J Med has opened its newest distribution center (DC) in San Diego, Ca.
We are thrilled to announce that J Med has opened its newest distribution center (DC) in San Diego, making us the only DME distributor in San Diego! This expansion is a testament to our commitment to exceptional service and our promise to Jump Through Hoops and go the extra mile for our customers.
At our new San Marcos, San Diego location, J Med will offer our renowned white glove services, including:
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Join us for a special event to celebrate this milestone! Come meet the J Team at the San Diego J Mixer on August 9th. Stay tuned for more details.
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J Med Staff Bid Farewell to Rowan Bandarthilak as he Embarks on Residency in Alabama
Rowan Bandarthilak, a dedicated and resilient individual, began his residency in Internal Medicine in Alabama. His journey to this milestone has been marked by perseverance, hard work, and the support of those around him.**
**Educational Journey**
Rowan completed his high school education in Long Beach, California. With a strong foundation, he pursued his undergraduate degree at UCLA, where he developed a keen interest in the medical field. Determined to further his education, Rowan enrolled in medical school in the Caribbean.
**Overcoming Challenges**
Rowan’s path was not without its hurdles. During his time in medical school, he faced significant challenges, including caring for his ill mother and navigating the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these obstacles, Rowan remained steadfast in his commitment to his education and his dream of becoming a physician. His perseverance paid off, culminating in his graduation from medical school and securing a spot in an internal medicine residency program in Alabama.
**Gratitude and Acknowledgements**
Rowan is deeply grateful to everyone who supported him throughout his journey. He extends special thanks to J Med Supplies and John Amirthiah, where he worked for two years. The experience not only provided him with valuable professional skills in the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) field but also fostered long-lasting friendships with the company’s amazing staff.
Rowan looks forward to the next chapter of his career, hopeful and determined to make a positive impact on people’s lives through his work in medicine.
Duncan Bravo of Los Angeles in Geico Commercial (Please click on arrow)
Darby de Silva daughter of Sunil and Dr Janesri de Silva of Pasadena, Ca. Married Haritha Lal Rodrigo in Colombo
Mom Janesri helps with brides necklace
Mr and Mrs Haritha Rodrigo after the wedding ceremony held at All Saint’s Church in Borella. The reception was at the Hilton Colombo.
Photo taken at the pre wedding banquet l/r Jonathan, Janesri, Darby, Haritha and Sunil de Silva.
King Charles Installs New U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer
The 2nd Anniversary of the Super Speciality Childrens Hospital was Celebrated in Fiji
The 2nd anniversary of the Super Speciality Childrens hospital was celebrated in Fiji on April 24, 2024. This hospital is unique in that it does not have a billing counter. All life-saving heart surgeries are conducted FREE of charge. Sumeet Tappoo is Chairman and Dr Kripali Tappoo Director of the Hospital. Global Humanitarian and founder of the Sanjeevani hospital is Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai. He also opened a FREE Childrens hospital in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka, maintained by generous people from Sri Lanka living in Australia The web link is – healthinkind.org : “Participate Now”(above photo) Doris Loel, Sumeet Tappoo, Sandra Taylor and Ursula Aruma.
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Ranwan Rayak 7 Muharat Ceremony in Pasadena, Ca.
Palitha kasthuriarchchi. Click by Aruna Krishanantha, the show will be on stage on November 9th 2024 in Los Angeles The word ‘Muhurat’ means an auspicious time. In Hindu customs, Muhurat is a time when planets are aligned favorably to ensure positive results.
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Happy 21st Birthday Maya of Santa Barbara, Ca. (Beautiful photo by Moran Moran)
Uma Kumaran, elected MP for Stratford and Bow in the U.K.
British Tamil Uma Kumaran, of the Labour Party, has been elected the Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow, securing 19,145 votes, following the UK’s general election that took place on July 4, 2024. Kumaran, born in East London, has roots in Sri Lanka. Both her parents are Tamils. Kumaran worked for NHS professionals before joining the Labour party. She first contested in the 2010 local elections in Harrow, London, as one of the Labour Party candidates, but was not elected.
eLanka Australia’s Premier Website for the Sri Lankans down-under
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Patrick Sela of Brisbane, Australia and family Visit Machu Picchu in Peru
Patrick Sela’s eldest Granddaughter Neve Sela (25yrs old) has been in South America backpacking since February and our his son Owen (55yrs) wanted to go over and spend a couple of weeks with her in Peru and do Machu Picchu. He invited Patrick to join him on a trip to Peru and catch up with Neve and see a part of South America he had not seen. The trip was a pre 85th Birthday gift from Patrick’s son.
Lushani Kodituwakku – Woman of Lankan descent wins top business award in UK
Lushani Kodituwakku, Founder and Managing Director of Luminii Consulting, was recently awarded the Women in Business/Entrepreneurship award at the Women in Management UK Professional & Career Women Awards 2024. In November 2023, she was named Chief Executive Officer of the Year in Market Research and Intelligence in the UK. In April 2023, she received the award for Commercial Due Diligence Provider of the Year at the European Private Equity Awards.
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It’s the 4th of July – so fireworks are a must! And today, dive into the depth of the ocean, dissect women’s role in the banking sector, check out the spirits of revelry at the national bartenders competition, witness the great animal migration, watch AI ads get an economic update and more!
Padura” Party in North Hollywood by SLAASC on Saturday July 27th
TASC 5K Run Fundraiser in Hansen Dam, Ca. (The Adult Skill Center)
Dennis Andre Rutnam CEO of TASC
Kumara, Maddie, Robert, Evelyn, Dennis Andre and Lupe
Jayam’s 84th Birthday with family on June 23rd in Glendora, Ca.
Obituaries – Sad News
Indrani Irene MahaIndra (94) of Los Angeles, Ca. passed away on June 25th 2004.
Wife of the late Ratnasabapathy MahaIndra (Maha), mother of Ardni, Rani, Mohan, and the late Ravi. Mother-in-law of Palitha Pelpola, Delan Wickramasinghe, and Renuka MahaIndra. Grandmother of Nadyenka Gandhi, Jarren Mahalndra, and Natalya Mahalndra. Grandmother-in-law of Adarsh Gandhi and Rachel MahaIndra. Great-grandmother of Anaami and Nayaani Gandhi. Daughter of the late Ulrich and Lillian (nee Roberts) Weeresinghe. Sister of the late Lakshman (Lucky) Weeresinghe, Niveditha (Nive) Galleway, Ajasath (Aja) Weeresinghe, Naikasi (Nikki) Porritt, and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Peiris.
Celebration of Life service for Indrani MahaIndra and her late son, Ravi Mahalndra, to be held on August 10th at 10.30 am
at Our Lady of Lourdes Church,
18400 Kinzie St. Northridge, CA.
Reception to follow.
Don Alan Panambalana (89) passed away in Sydney, Australia on June 10th, 2024. Father of Nadine, Sean and their present and former partners Ian,
Natalie (dec) and Allison, grandfather to Zac, Joshua, Hannah, Noah, Finn, Luca, Tara, Noah Bennett, and Fern, great-grandfather to Esther, former husband of Ferne, brother of Pauline.
Rose Mirani De Saram – Daughter of Senaka and Shirangika De Saram,sister of Rohan, granddaughter of Vinitha and the late Shirley De Saram and Sunil and Anna Abeyratna, niece of Ranil and Indika De Saram, Mahen and Hiranthi De Saram, Chayanika and Dishan Fernando and Damian and Yenushka Abeyratna. Burial was on 6th July 6th, 2024 at St. Ann’s Church Burial Ground, Wattala.
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Moussaka
FOR THE MEAT SAUCE:
2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped (about 2 ½ cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lb 80% lean ground beef
½ cup dry red wine
½ cup canned crushed tomatoes
¼ cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 Tbs. tomato paste
¼ tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
FOR THE EGGPLANT:
3 lb. eggplant (about two medium or 5 to 6 baby eggplant), trimmed and sliced crosswise about ¼ inch thick
Kosher salt
3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil; more as needed
Freshly ground black pepper
FOR THE POTATOES:
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium russet potatoes (about two and a half pounds), rinsed and dried
Kosher salt
FOR THE BÉCHAMEL:
3 cups whole milk
4 oz. (½ cup) unsalted butter
2 ¼ oz. (½ cup) unbleached all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
½ oz. finely grated Grana Padano, Parmigiana- Reggiano, or Pecorino Romano (½ cup)
⅛ tsp. Freshly grated nutmeg; more to taste
Kosher salt
MAKING THE MEAT SAUCE
Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, a generous pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until translucent-5 to 8 minutes.
Turn the heat up to medium high. Add the beef, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up the meat until browned-7 to 10 minutes. Add the wine; turn the heat down to medium and cook, stirring occasionally until absorbed-about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, parsley, tomato paste and nutmeg, stirring to combine. Turn the heat down to low and gently simmer to meld the flavors, stirring once or twice- about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside. (The meat sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months).
SALT THE EGGPLANT
Cover the bottom and sides of a large colander with a single layer of the eggplant slices and sprinkle generously with salt. Top with more layers of eggplant, salting each layer until all the slices have been used. Let sit in the sink or over a large bowl for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
PAN-FRY THE POTATOES
Heat the oil in a heavy-duty 12-inch skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium heat until shimmering hot (about 375°F).
Meanwhile, slice the potatoes crosswise into ¼-inch rounds, discarding the end slices. Working in batches, fry 10-15 slices in a single layer, flipping once until the potatoes are tender-about 4 minutes.
Blot excess oil with paper towels and lightly season with salt.
ROAST THE EGGPLANT
Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and heat oven to about 350°F.
Rinse the eggplant in cold water to remove excess salt. Press the slices between paper towels or clean kitchen towels to dry, then arrange them in a single layer on two large rimmed baking sheets. Lightly brush both sides off each slice with the olive oil and lightly season both sides with salt and pepper. Roast, flipping once, until tender and lightly browned- 30 to 35 minutes total.
MAKE THE BÉCHAMEL
Heat the milk in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until steaming; set aside.Melt the butter in a 4-quart saucepan over medium low heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until golden-about 5 minutes. Slowly whisk in the hot milk and then simmer gently, whisking until the raw flour taste is gone and the sauce thickens- about 5 minutes. Turn the heat down to low and gradually whisk in the eggs; whisk vigorously to combine. Remove from the heat. Set aside one Tbs. of the cheese for assembly and add the remaining cheese to the sauce along with the nutmeg and one tsp. salt; Whisk until smooth. Season to taste with more salt and nutmeg.
ASSEMBLE AND BAKE
Position a rack in center of oven and heat the oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a 9×13 -inch baking dish.
Arrange potatoes in an even layer on the bottom of the dish, overlapping the slices like shingles. Sprinkle evenly with 1 tsp. of the reserved cheese.
Arrange the eggplant slices as you did the potatoes and evenly sprinkle with 1 tsp. of the remaining cheese. Spread the meat sauce in an even layer on top of the eggplant. Pour the béchamel over the meat sauce and spread in an even layer. Evenly sprinkle with the remaining 1 tsp. cheese. Bake until the top is golden brown-50 to 60 minutes. Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving
This favorite casserole of Greeks and non-Greeks alike takes some time to prepare, but it is oh so worth the effort!
Gracie and Olivia get ready to ride in the 4th of July Parade in Glendora, Ca.
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Happy Fourth of July
Elizabeth K. Horst to be next US Envoy to Sri Lanka
President Joe Biden has nominated Elizabeth K. Horst as the next US Ambassador to Sri Lanka. The nomination has been sent to the Senate. Elizabeth K. Horst, a distinguished member of the Senior Foreign Service holding the rank of Minister-Counsellor, currently serves as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary responsible for Pakistan and Public Diplomacy in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs. Elizabeth will replace Julie Chung whose term ends in July 2024.
UD Production Events Special Performance of “Maathra” Concert
Another successful event by UD Production
he “Maathra” Musicvaganza, organized by Upul Dharmadasa (UD Production), took place on the June 1st at the BMICH in Sri Lanka. The event attracted a full house, packed to capacity with over 1600 music lovers, showcasing a night filled with musical talent and entertainment. The concert featured singers such as Kusun Kalhara, Ishaq Baig, and Kanchana Anuradhi. These talented artists graced the stage with their exceptional vocal abilities, captivating the audience with their performances. The backup for the singers was provided by the popular 2forty2 band led by Billy Fernando (Above). The Maathra Musicvaganza production was deemed a successful concert, drawing in music lovers from all around. The combination of talented singers, a skilled backup band, and a vibrant atmosphere contributed to the overall success of the event.
Kasun Kalhara
Kanchana Anuradhi
Ishaq Beig
Compere Clifford Richard
Upul Dharmadasa, Barbara Dharmadasa,
Shiromi Karunaratne, Ravi Karunaratne
Dipped Products Unveils Glove for EV Industry
Dipped Products PLC (DPL), a manufacturer of gloves and a member of the Hayleys Group, has launched the EVpro glove – the first ever product specifically engineered to meet the hand protection needs of Electric Vehicle (EV) professionals.
DPL Managing Director, Pushpika Janadheera said, “Aligned with the Hayleys Group’s purpose of inspiring an inclusive world and a thriving planet, we have sought not only to enhance our internal capabilities for sustainable niche innovations, but also to engage with critical eco-friendly industries to help accelerate the green transition.
Former Cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan to invest Rs. 500 m in Karnataka
(Above) Former Sri Lanka cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan with Karnataka Industries Minister M.B. Patil. Muralitharan is all set to expand his soft drink business to Karnataka, and a manufacturing unit will be set up in the Chamarajanagar district.The legendary spinner will invest around Rs. 500 million) in the State and expand his investments into Dharwad as well, said Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil.
Family Night by T & S with Adithya and Supun This is T & S 39th Production (Photos by Moran Moran)
Anoma Wijetunga’s 60th Birthday Here with husband Athula and sons
New Store at Colombo City Centre
Beauty & Luxe by Exclusive Lines opened its doors at the Colombo City Centre recently. The new store offers a selection of world-class beauty products and luxury fragrances.
Graduate Dewmini
Graduate Christina Karunanayake
The Man Behind Miley Cyrus’s First Ever Grammy
Brian Rajaratnam bags the Grammy for Best Engineer/Mixer
Behind Miley’s first-ever Grammy is Brian Rajaratnam who won the award for the Best Engineer/Mixer for the work he did for the song. The song was produced by Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson. “We brought out many different versions of the song till we hit that right spot where we were all super proud of it but we never thought it would win a Grammy Award,” Brian says. It all began in Sri Lanka. “ I first fell in love with music while visiting my aunts in Sri Lanka where I started to play the piano, and from there on I learned to play multiple instruments.
Jayam’s Choice “Sway” by Joyce Patice (Please click on arrow)
The Sela’s of Brisbane Conquer Machu Pichu
Neve Sela has been in South America backpacking since February. She met with her grandfather Patrick Sela and his son Owen and spent a couple of weeks with her iand do Machu Pichu in Peru. Picchu.
Sri Lankan Wins Nebula Award for Best Science Fiction Book
Vajra Chandrasekera’s debut novel The Saint of Bright Doors has won the Nebula Award for best novel. The award was announced last week. Nebula Awards recognize the best works of science fiction or fantasy published in the United States. Previously, The Saint of Bright Doors was the winner of the 2024 Crawford Award, presented annually by the International Association for the Fantastic in the Arts for a first book of fantasy fiction, and was a New York Times Notable Book of 2023.
Musaeus Walk and Carnival 2024
Musaeus College Past Pupils Association (MCPPA) celebrates 90 years by organising the 6th edition of the MC walk and carnival on June 29. Under the theme ‘Stronger Together’ MCPPA continues to encourage and foster unity among present and past students by walking under one banner. Starting from our alma mater at 7.30 am, approximately 8,000 members of the Musaeus community will walk to Thurstan College Grounds, ending in a carnival commencing at 10 am, with trade stalls, music and food.
Engineering Excellence – Tharindu Weerasinghe
Tharindu Weerasinghe who is currently residing in Perth, Western Australia became one of the youngest Sri Lankan origin Engineers to become a Fellow of Engineers Australia. Tharindu received this credential in March 2024 at 40. He obtained his charter with the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka in 2015. He’s not only associated with Engineers Australia, but also a certified professional member of the Australian Computer Society. He became a senior member of the Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers which is the largest professional body in the world.
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Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club (CR&FC) Colombo Presents Rocking Times with Champions Night Friday, June 28th, 2024
Happy Birthday Vishmi Weerasinghe
Mireka Tower and Havelock City Mall earns prestigious LEED Gold Certification
The U.S. Green Building Council recently conferred the LEED Gold Certification for Mireka Tower and Havelock City Mall reflecting its commitment to energy efficiency and occupant well-being.
The achievement of the gold certification under the LEED 2009 Core and Shell Development rating system identifies Mireka Tower & Havelock City Mall as a showcase example of sustainability and demonstrates the group’s leadership in transforming the building industry in Sri Lanka. From its inception, this project has incorporated green features and design optimization, ensuring that both its construction and operations adhere to the highest standards of environmental stewardship.
Roma de Zoysa Private Secretary to the Minister of Finance, Stanley de Zoysa (Circa 1958)
Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo June 20th. 2024 (Please click on arrow)
Who’s alarming whom about climate emergency! Get the real details on the climate change non-emergency, explore the win-win of governance linked bonds, refocus art with Shoelace Studio, capture the earth, enjoy turtle trivia and some economic vignettes!
Obituaries – Sad News
Roma de Zoysa (89) passed away in Los Angeles on June 20th, 2024. Daughter of Stanley de Zoysa (former Minister of Finance) and Dora de Silva. Step daughter of Sheila de Zoysa. Sister of Sonja Arnolda and Alfie de Zoysa. Former wife of Benny Jinadasa and Freddy Tira. Mother of Sonali Jinadasa Tucker, Pinky Pendigrast and Todd Tira. Grandmother of Keshia and Tehani Pendigrast. Great grandmother through marriage of McKenzie and Coleman Grier. Mother in law of Lewis Tucker and Kenneth Pendigrast. Aunt of
Tania Arnolda, Jerome Stanley De Zoysa, Gavin De Zoysa, Keith De Zoysa, Sean De Zoysa, Jan De Zoysa
Roma was a past president of the SLAASC (2001).
She was also a regular contributor of recipes in “Good News From Jayam.”
There will be a danae at the Dharma Vijaya Buddhist Temple on Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles. There will also be a Celebration of life at a date to be announced later.
Rita Fernando – Wife of late A.E.F Fernando (Attorney-at-Law), mother of Prema (Australia), Shyama (Attorney-at-Law), Tilaka, Diana, Jayakumar (USA), Jeeva, Chandrika (USA), Ashok Kumar and Geetha, grandmother of Javistha and Jonathan (USA), Jaishnu (Jaish) and Sikhandi, Anna (Attorney-at-Law), Batya and Asharya and Yashvin, mother-in-law of Manjula, Arunesh Peter, Clement Louis and Maheen Senanayake. Burial at Borella Kanatte, Roman Catholic Section on June 22, 2024.
Lilian Rose Fernando (retired teacher St. Anthony’s School, Mt. Lavinia and St. Mary’s, Bambalapitiya), wife of Calystus, mother of Mereeka (USA), mother-in-law of Lakmaal Silva (USA), grand mother of Shenali and Nadun, (USA), sister of late Winnie Concy, late Isidora, late Marcus and of Leo Anthony (Negombo), sister-in-law of late Lewis, Josephine, late Urusula and Rita. Burial was on June 23rd at the general cemetery Mt. Lavinia.
She walked gently into the night… A tribute to Roma De Zoysa By Palitha Pelpola
I did not know Roma de Zoysa prior to my arriving in Southern California. But her impeccable pedigree, which needed no exaggeration, had been a subject of many conversations that occurred in the Los Angeles circles. When I met her for the first time, the immediacy of her presence was no surprise either. The impression she created has been embedded in me never to fade away, ever.
Roma’s journey of life through nine decades on earth has been one that most Ceylonese ladies would compete enviably to share; born into one of the most prestigious and elite Down-South families, Roma, amongst mostly men, led not only her own life in her own terms but also influenced a then patriarchal social environment with stoicism of a man and elegance of a graceful lady. She could not let a social event occur without her serene intervention nor could she wait without contributing her mite which was of enormous magnitude in material finesse and spiritual guidance.
An association which was initiated by a mutual friend, Roma made friends with Ardni, my wife and Nadyenka, our daughter, almost instantly. Nadyenka was one of her favorite friends she made amongst many children of that generation. Roma loved to share with them her experience and priceless knowledge that was the exclusive property of those who attended a ‘finishing school’ of yesteryear.
She was proud of her lineage and rightfully so. The De Zoysa family in Ceylon was not second to any elite families that embellished the passageway of power and prestige throughout the twentieth century. Her father, Stanley De Zoysa, was the Minister of Finance in the Bandaranaike government in 1956. Amongst her paternal uncles were Dickey, a well known businessman of the time, Sydney, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Lucian, a most lovable cricket commentator, and A. C. (Bunty), a foremost criminal lawyer of rare distinction ever to carry a brief in the Hulftsdorp corridors. Roma’s grandfather was Sir Francis De Zoysa, a member of the then State Council and also a President of Ceylon National Congress.
Roma may have been extremely proud of her heritage but she never used that prestige either to wear as an obnoxious badge or a preceding signal of identification. She showed that prestige and grace of heritage with the calm of a gentle-lady and elegance of a non-interfering mother or an aunt. Never giving into the growing influence of men, she waltzed through that overpowering masculinity with a disarming smile and repartee that was as sharp as a bald eagle’s beak. Wherever she cast her presence, she made friends and associates who eventually ran out of words to describe her elegance and grace.
She was the Secretary of the Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC) and the very next year was elected unanimously for the post of President. Her contribution as President of SLAASC was unique and still remains a subject of the Southern California conversation..
Rare indeed are such men and women amongst us. With each passing day, we shall remember the fondest of memories of them; when found in the isolation of loneliness, when wandering through the crowded streets in the global vista, when entangled in a web of relations that never promises a just resolution, we might find solace and peace of mind when we passage through the memories of such men and women. Roma belongs to that select few. Counsel rendered to her friends and foes alike in the simplest and most intimate manner tends to disarm the fiercest of foes and the gentlest of associates.
I was in that rare circle of Roma’s friends with whom she interacted so freely and candidly knowing in the most non-invasive fashion that her exchange of ideas and thoughts was unique and most certainly absolute and rewarding. Men and women would remember her charm more than her cursory comments; they will cherish her company and partake of the food she personally prepared with utmost care and precision of a unique culinary artist whose taste of pepper and salt was as sharp as the correct amount of sweetness for her most talked about unearthly desserts.
Yet Roma too was human; she endured and withstood all the suffering and inequities of human life. She lived a full life; Sonali, her loving daughter, living in Southern California is a fitting daughter and a legacy of a graceful lady. Sonali had informed Ardni about the peaceful passing away of her mother, Roma. When Ardni told me about Roma’s demise, I couldn’t help myself but think about her in the most gentle way she had lived. On Thursday June twentieth night, before the stroke of midnight hour, Roma, walked gently into the night never to return, ever. We shall cherish her memories.
May she attain Nibbana!
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen (Roma – We will miss you!)
Tangy Crab Salad Sandwiches
Ingredients
8oz (250g) cooked or canned crabmeat
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
4 fresh tofu buns or poppy seed bread
or all grain bread rolls
1 teaspoon finely sliced Thai basil leaves,
to serve
Chilli Dressing
1 to 2 tablespoons minced red finger-length
chilli
2 cloves garlic minced
6 shallots or 1 small onion, minced
1/2 cup (125 ml) water
1 1/2tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1.Make the Chilli Dressing by combining all
the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer
over high heat for about 6 minutes,stirring
occasionally, until the mixture has thickened.
Remove and set aside to cool.
2.Peel the cucumbers, then slice very thinly.
If using larger cucumbers, cut in half length-
wise first, scrape out the the seeds with a
spoon before slicing the cucumbers. Rub the
salt into the cucumber slices and mix well,
then strain or squeeze the cucumber to remove
the liquid. Add all but 1 tablespoon of the
Chilli Dressing, crabmeat, lemon or lime juice and
pepper to the cucumber slices and toss to combine.
3.Make a slit in the bread rolls and stuff each roll with
the cucumber salad mixture and, top with the reserved
Chilli Dressing basil leaves.
NOTE: Japanese cucumbers are very small and crunchy,
and almost seed less. Baby cucumbers or fresh pickling
gherkins make a good substitute.
Makes 4 pieces. Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 6 minutes.
Wilpattu National Park by Thivanka Perera – Aegle Creations (Please click on arrow)
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Good News From Jayam – June 15, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items
Good News From Jayam – June 15, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16th, 2024
Sri Lanka Day in Pasadena has been postponed to 2025. Sri Lanka Day VIRTUAL will be held on Saturday, 17 August 2024
Dr. Lakshman Makandura’s Show
Nalanda College OBA USA Presents A Prasanna Vithanage Movie
“GAADI” – Children of the Sun with Sajitha Anuththara and Dinara Punchihewa in leading roles
” Stripped from nobility and forcibly married to an outcast by the monarchy, a noble woman fights to keep her dignity by rejecting to succumb to her destiny..”
Saturday, June 22 at 2.30pm at
Ahrya Theater, 8556 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, USA
A Sri Lankan in MARS- Piyumi Wijesekara
A proud moment for all Srilankans!Incredible achievement by this Srilankan born scientist, Piyumi Wijesekara to be chosen as a crew member on NASA’s next expedition on Mars! How beautiful to see her wearing the SL flag beside the American flag on her space outfit! . She’s a PhD in Biomedical Engineering.
Shayleena Wijeyrathna
Date – June 21 to June 23, 2024
Location – Hyatt Regency Orange County
Tickets will go on sale in June.
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T&S Productions USA 39th Production “Family Night” Saturday June 15th, 2024
Veterinary surgeon lifts Masterchef trophy Brin Pirathapan
A veterinary surgeon whose love of cooking is inspired by his Sri Lankan heritage has been crowned the 20th winner of BBC TV’s Masterchef. Brin Pirathapan, 29, from Chelmsford, impressed judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace to beat 57 others in this year’s amateur contest.
He was working as a veterinary surgeon in Bristol before entering the show, and said he had watched the show since he way a boy.
Good Shepherd Alumni Association meeting in Arcadia, Ca.
Dinara Punchihewa Shines on Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30 Asia’ List A Sri Lankan Star Leading Innovation
Beautiful, Brave and Sophisticated. Dinara Punchihewa, a Sri Lankan-born actress and filmmaker, has brought pride to her country by being featured in Forbes’ ninth edition of the “30 Under 30 Asia” list. This list highlights 300 young entrepreneurs, leaders, and trailblazers from the Asia-Pacific region, all under the age of 30, who are driving industry transformations and pioneering innovative business solutions in the region.
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Horton Plains National Park – Sri Lanka (Please click on arrow)
Abans Partners Nite 2024
On May 10th, 2024, the luxurious Cinnamon Lakeside served as the grand stage for the Abans Partners Night 2024, an illustrious event hosted by industry giants Motorola, OPPO, Sudio and JBL. Managing Director of Abans PLC, Mr. Rusi Pestonjee, graced the occasion with his esteemed presence, further enhancing the occasion.
Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic crowned Miss World 2024 in Mumbai
Besting 111 of her fellow titleholders from across the globe, Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic was crowned Miss World 2024 in Mumbai, India, where the international pageant was held this year.Across a series of events during the pageant’s preliminary competition, including fitness, beauty, talent and public speaking, several contestants won “fast track” places in the top 40, a cohort announced at the start of the show.
Jayam’s Choice “Oops! I did it again” by The Britney Spears (Please click on arrow)
“Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo May 23rd, 2024 (Please click on arrow)
Today, we’re about Vesak and abstract art, record breakers and superstar women, economy and markets & the literati icon Sebastian Faulks plus more.
Obituaries – Sad News
Sherwin Jayah (73) of North Hills, Ca. Passed Away on May 27th, 2024. Beloved husband of Sha, loving father of Shehan and Razlan, father in law of Zahra, loving grandfather of Noah, Jasmine, and Zain, son of late M.B Jayah (Junda) and Baby Jayah, son in law of Hilar Bansajayah (Nona), brother of Late Zeeniya, Sheharani Jamalon, Razma Jayah, brother in law of Raji Bangsajayah, Jean and Hussain Jayman, and Zaman Jamalon. The funeral was on May 29th 2024 at Forest Lawn in Cypress, Ca.
Sirima Hogan (75) of Orange County, Ca. passed away. Wife of Gene Hogan. Services were held in Garden Grove, Ca. on June 7, 2024.
Laurell Caspersz(nee Cramer)(93) of Wentworthville, NSW, Australia, passed away on June 7, 2024 – Eldest daughter of late Carl and Bertha Cramer, wife of late Milburn. Mother of Desiree, Jennifer and Gail. Sister of the late Joan, Carl, Errol, Peter and of Arlene and Marita. Funeral will be held in Australia.
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Crisp Asparagus Rolls with Cheese and xo Sauce
The Engler V12 Is A 1184bhp Quad Bike Cosplaying As A Supercar
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Happy Flag Day – June 14, 2024
Back by Popular Demand! Sri Lanka Day Expo 2024 in Pasadena, Ca. Saturday, July 13th
“ABBA” in Colombo an Upul Dharmadasa Production at the “Waters Edge”
Dillan Ariyawansa, Dimuth Tennekoon, Chandana de Silva and Friends
Barbara and Upul Dharmadasa and Bunja Leonidas
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Abba fans had a great time! |
| Captain Yohan and Mrs Thenabadu |
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Ursula Aruma Donates to Sri Lankan Temple
| On 16th February 2024, Ursula Aruma from Melbourne, Australia visited her homeland. She celebrated her 83rd birthday in Sri Lanka. She visited the Sri Sathya Sai School in Manipay, the Thiru Korneshawaram Kovil in Trincomalee, the hot wells in Trinco, the Dutch Burgher Union in Colombo, and the Walawe Sri Dewarakkitharama Rajamaha Viharaya, Damwelodaya, Kotaweheramankada, Tanamalwila. Ursula is seen here donating from David Weinman and herself to the Venerable at the Temple, ensuring the ongoing maintenance of the temple and its benefits to the villagers of Damwelodaya, Kotaweheramankada. Same time as Ursula was in Sri Lanka, another burgher couple Phil and Janet Meynert were visiting. Phil is the son of Travice Meynert, long serving ranger in charge of Yala National Park in the 1930s, 40s. |
Shehana Wijesena – Partner at Bird & Bird (International Law Firm) – Intellectual Property Group in Sydney, Australia |
| Shehana Wijesena of Sydney, Australia has joined the partnership of Bird & Bird following the culmination of years of hard work and dedication, encouragement and championing by Jane Owen, love and support from her rock star husband and “co-primary” carer, unlimited help and guidance from her parents Palitha and Shiranee Wijesena, of Sydney, Australia, inspiration and purpose from her darling daughters Ruby and Zoe, support from Shehana’s brother, friends and clients (many of whom fall into both camps), dedication and care of daycare educators – and a sprinkle of luck! As partner in our Intellectual Property Group in Sydney, Shehana advises the clients on all aspects of IP strategies, protection, exploitation and enforcement. |
Dream Boys in California with Daddy (It was T & S Productions 38th show)
Sri Lanka Association (SLAASC) Fundraiser
Sri Lanka Schools Golf Tournament 2024 organized by the Old Joes Association of California
| The 2024 Schools Golf Tournament was held on the 14th April at the Los Robles Golf Course, Thousand Oaks, Ca. Over 65 golfers participated with much enthusiasm and great camraderie. Old Joe Lalith Perera was the chief architect of the Golf Tournament while OJAC President Dino Silva and the committee/wives put the finishing touches to a great event. The Old Joes Association of California (OJAC) who did a fantastic job with dinner and music which was enjoyed by over 100 guests who attended the social. Above photo Lalith Perera, Asanka Garusinghe, Ashan Garusinghe, Sanka Marcelline |
| 1st place winners were Combined School led by Tony Pathirana who won $3000 in prize money. Also in photo are Roger Weerasinghe, Hal Perera, Viraj de Silva, Asanka Garusinghe, Clifford Baptist and Cinesh Fernando |
| 2nd place went to the Peterite team led by Jason Liyanage (above) who won $2000. 3rd place went to the Thomian Team led by Chitral Fernando who won $1000. (Their prize money was generously donated to The Foundation of Goodness). Priya Chandra, Albert Jayawardena, Priyantha Athukorale, Dion Jayasekara and Sudesh |
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Chris Ganlath, Dino de Silva and Anton Fernando |
Roshan Serasinghe, Jonathan Mather and Arnie Chandiram. Nick Perera, Chitral Fernando and Lalith Perera
Dr. Lakshman Makandura and Rhythm Company in Concert Saturday June 8th, 2024 FREE admission! Free Parking!
Gloaming Dinner Dance Grand Concert Held in Switzerland
| Gloaming Dinner Dance, a grand concert organized by Sri Lankans living in Switzerland on March 2, was a great success. Organizers and guest singers like J.A Milton Perera’s son Piyushan Perera and Chitral Somapala, and popular band Waves Milano participated in this event. In 2021, the Waves band started with 6 talented Sri Lankan musicians living in Milan, Italy, initiated by Kemantha Vaduge, an expert bass guitar player in Italy, and has now created a very high demand among the Sri Lankans living in Italy. |
Jayam’s Choice All Star Party for Frank Sinatra in 1983 (Please click on arrow)
Elephant House Sausages takes legendary Sri Lankan taste to Australia
| Keells Food Products PLC, has announced the launch of Elephant House range of Sausages to the vibrant culinary landscape of Australia through an esteemed partnership with Millennium Imports Ltd., a leading importer and distributor of premium food products. This partnership is a first for both Elephant House, the iconic Sri Lankan household brand renowned for its premium products and unparalleled taste and Millennium Imports as this range is being fully manufactured in Australia with 95% of the raw materials being sourced from the continent itself. |
Sri Lankan Jaffna Tamil Roman Catholic girl living in Sydney, Australia 30 years old
An MBBS doctor who works in a hospital in NSW, Australia. Studied in an international school in Colombo.
She is 5′ and attractive with pleasing mannerisms
Pls contact jayam2424@yahoo.com
“Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo May 16th, 2024 (Please click on arrow)
| Sri Lanka is the only country in the world that has a subspecies of the Eurasian Golden Jackal. Check out some fascinating facts about the jackal in Kaleidoscope Let’s Talk |
Obituaries – Sad News |
Gamini Rodrigo of Melbourne, Australia, passed away recently. Gamini was an “Old Josephian.”
Maria Chandrani Ratnayake (83) Wife of Ernest Joseph Ratnayake, passed away on May 22nd, 2024. Mother to Laki, Surani, Niranjen and Shanali. Grandmother to Savannah, Tanja, Aaron, Jonathon, Shaniya, Diren and Avani. Sister of the late William De Alwis, Manel Siriwardana, Sister Louisa of Holy Family and Anthony De Alwis. The body will be kept at No. 214, Kotagedera Road, Madapatha, Piliyandala. A service will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kotagedera Road, Dompe at 12:30 p.m. on Friday May 24th, followed by the cremation at Gallkissa Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.
Reverend John Blaze (99) passed away in Australia. Family and Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service to Celebrate the life of John Blazé. This will be held on Friday 31st of May 2024 at Berwick Church of Christ, 432-446 Centre Rd, Berwick, commencing at 11.00am. This will be followed by a burial service at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, 600 Princes Hwy, Springvale in the Baptist Compartment A Section at 2.45pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Australian Prostate Cancer, australianprostatecancer.org.
For the livestream of this service, please see Bethel Funerals website.
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Duck with Artichoke
Ingredients
- 4 confit Duck legs (about 300g/10 1/2oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 4 tablespoons canned
- tomato pulp or chunky
- passatta/strained tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon
- sweet paprika
- 1.25litres/generous 5 cups
- hot chicken stock*
- 400g/14oz.can artichoke hearts
- drained and halved
- 4 tablespoons freshly
- chopped parsley
- 350g/scant 2 cups bomba,
- Calasparra or aborio rice
- salt
METHOD
Wipe away and discard the duck fat from the legs.
Heat the oil in a flameproof casserole and gently fry and garlic for 10 minutes, until softened. Stir in the tomato pulp and paprika and cook for 5 minutes, until dry. Pour in the stock.
Stir in the artichoke hearts and rice, and arrange the duck legs in the pan pressing down into the rice. Return to a gentle simmer and cook for about twenty minutes until the rice is al dente and the liquid almost absorbed.
Stir in the parsley and serve. *TIP: make chicken stock with the leftover chicken carcas from a roast chicken. Simply roughly drop or separate the bones and cavity and place in a saucepan with some fresh chopped fresh vegetables and 2 litres of cold water.
Simmer for 45 minutes until the stock has a good flavour. Strain and reserve the stock.
SERVES 4.
Should you have any questions or requests please email me.
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Good News From Jayam May 15, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items
Good News From Jayam May 15, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items
Mother’s Day is May 12th
Sri Lanka Foundation Int. Awards at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City, Ca. (Photos by Moran Moran)
| The awardees and staff of the Sri Lanka Foundation pose for an official photo. This years awards ceremony proved to be the best. “Extremely well organized!” “Excellent food!” |
Roy Malleappah – Exceptional Achievement Awardee |
Cyril Weeratunge – Exceptional Achievement Awardee |
Manilal Fernando – President’s Award Winner |
Sajee Perera, Master of Ceremonies |
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Achala Weerasinghe – Producer/Choreographer/MC |
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Dr. Walter Jayasinghe, Chairman
of the Sri Lanka Foundation speaks
Manik Punithakumar, Sunil and Daya Appapillai
Aruni Ganewatte President Sri Lanka Youth Organization Suranga and Awardee Enoka Fernando |
Nandi and Shanthi Jasentuliyana with Sunil and Shanthi Abeysinghe
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Awardee Aruni Boteju, Sudesh, Ashton and Ashley |
Dr. Walter and Aeshea Jayasinghe with Prabha and Kumar Bamunuarachchi
Jeanne Mather and friends |
President of Old Joes Association Dino Silva, Hemamali and Edward Thangaratnam
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Aruni Boteju, Ruwani Horanage and family |
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Nalaka and Hansini Abeyratna |
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Adrian Jayasinghe, Namal Tantula and friends |
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One of the many samba dancers |
Part of the crowd at the Grand Ballroom of the Sheraton Universal Hotel
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Hundreds Gather at SLAASC Avurudhu Puthandu Celebrations
at Charles H. Wilson Park in Torrance, Ca. (Photos by Moran Moran)
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John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) revealed that it is partnering with world famous Macau casino operator Melco for its integrated resort project developed by subsidiary Waterfront Properties Ltd.(WPL). JKH said a wholly-owned subsidiary of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd. (Melco) will be the operator of the gaming facility at the Cinnamon Life Integrated Resort, which has been developed by the John Keells Group at an investment of over $ 1 billion.
As part of the collaboration between JKH and Melco, the integrated resort, which had previously been branded as ‘Cinnamon Life Integrated Resort’, will be rebranded as ‘City of Dreams Sri Lanka’. ‘City of Dreams’ is the flagship integrated resort brand of Melco.
Dr. Lakshman Makandura in Concert Free Admission Saturday, June 8th at 6 pm
Jack Knight – JK Services Inc. Chinthaka Wijewickrama – Sala Global Premil Jayasinghe – Baja Sub
“We are delighted to invite you to visit the “Made In Sri Lanka” booth at this year’s Los Angeles County Fair. Discover a treasure trove of authentic Sri Lankan products at Booth B 6233, conveniently located in Hall 6″
Obituaries – Sad News
Dr. Wicks – Raj Wickramasekaran (80)
of Encino, Ca. passed away in Los Angeles, CA on April 23rd, 2024. Husband of Lekha (Ariathurai) Wickramasekaran. Father of Previn, Neha, Ranjana. Father-in-law of Sean Comer. Grandfather of Caleb, Rakesh, Rani. Trusted doctor to many and beloved friend to many more. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him.
Celebration of Life service to be planned at a later date.
Aziz, Al Haj Ifthikhar, Husband of Rezani. Father of Kamran, Aftab and Maalik. Father-in-law of Shabnam, Renee and Amaya. Appa to Neve, Aria and Zaid. Son of late M.H.A. Aziz and late Jiffriya Aziz. Son-in-law of late Zain Markar and of Rifka Markar. Brother of late Shibly Aziz, Minha Ahamed, Imthiaz Aziz and Ryhan Ghouse. Brother-in-law of Fathima Aziz, Illyas Ahamed, Yasmin Aziz, Mazhar Ghouse, Rasheeda Asgerally and Riyadha Ismail. Janaza took place on April 24th 2024 at Jawatte Muslim Burial Grounds.
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Squid/Cuttle Fish or Dhallo Curry (which ever name you call it)
Ingredients
1 lb.cuttle fish
2 tspns. salt
2 slices ground ginger
2 teaspoon fenugreek
1/2 tspn. sweet cummin powder
1 1/2 tspns corriander powder
a sprig of curry leaves
2-3 tspns. lime juice
2 dessertspoons oil
4 oz. 1st extract of coconut milk
2 dessertspoons chilli powder
6-8 cloves garlic
1 tspn. pepper powder
1/2 tspn. cummin powder
3-4 green chillies chopped
1 oz. red onions,chopped
12oz. 2nd extract of coconut milk
Method
1.Clean cuttle fish. Cut into 1″ pieces
2.Mix together with all the powdered
ingredients and salt.
3.Heat oil. Add curry leaves onions and fry
for a few minutes.
4.Add cuttle fish and left over ingredients
and cook for 5-7 minutes.
5.Add second extract of coconut milk and
cook until done.
6.Add 1st extract of coconut milk.Bring to
boil add lime juice and take off fire.
Ingredients for 8 portions.
1.This is a first time I have advertised anything.
It is absolutely something which in my mind is
washed, cleaned and dried to perfection. All you
are expected to do is cut them in 1″rings and
follow cooking instructions. It truly is a great
culinary experience. 2.The new market Eastern
Spices, located by our old familiar “Baja Sub”
carries this item. Washed, cleaned and ready to
follow directions!
Should you have any questions or requests,
please email me at :
Jayam2424@yahoo.com
Dr. Wicks – Raj Wickramasekaran of Beverly Hills, Ca. Passed Away on April 23rd, 2024
Dr. Wicks – Raj Wickramasekaran of Beverly Hills, Ca. Passed Away on April 23rd, 2024