Mr Justin Leopold Perera
Also known as "Lyn"
20 April 1935 – 24 July 2026
Mr Justin Leopold Perera
Also known as "Lyn"
20 April 1935 – 24 July 2026
PERERA, Justin Lyn
Passed away peacefully on 24 July 2026.
Beloved husband of Miriam (ANZ Bank, NZ). Cherished father of Ramesh and Dinesh, and much-loved father-in-law of Neluka and Roanne. Proud grandfather of Ranisha, Shenara, Dhiren, and Romel. Brother-in-law of Kamala and the late Leonard. Adored brother and uncle, and deeply loved by his family.
Lyn formerly served in the Ministry of Defence, Sri Lanka, and at the New Zealand Parliament. He was a valued member of the Sri Lankan community.
Lyn will be forever remembered with love and greatly missed by all who knew him.
Tributes can be shared on this page. Cards can be posted c/- 4 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington, 6037.
Family, friends and the community are welcome to pay their respects to Lyn on Tuesday 28 July, 12.00pm–2.00pm, at Guardian Funeral Home, Johnsonville.
A service to celebrate and honour his life will be held at 11.00am on Wednesday 29 July 2026 at St Francis of Assisi Ohariu Parish, Dr Taylor Tce, Johnsonville, preceded by a viewing from 10.00am to 10.45am.
A burial will follow at 3.30pm at Whenua Tapu Cemetery.
Notice by Guardian Funeral Home
Funeral service held at St Francis of Assisi Ohariu (Johnsonville)
Tributes
Dear Miriam Thinking of you and your family and sending my condolences ang hugs. From Grace ex ANZ
Dear Miriam and Family. Lyn was a lovely person, who was always ready to share his wisdom. I think he belived if you did something you do it right the first time. The lovely meals you both had at your home in Newlands, the music and dancing are happy memories we will always treasure. Will miss his smile, and his thoughts on politics and life. Our thoughts and sympathy is with all of you. May he rest in Peace with Jesus.
Dear Miriam and family. My deepest sympathy to you all love from Erin Smith 🩷
Honouring your wonderful life, Uncle. I will always remember the Christmas cards you faithfully sent each year, and in return, I would send you an ASB diary. Every time we met, you treated me and my family with such kindness, love, and care. Your gentle words and warm heart showed what a truly remarkable person you were. Your legacy lives on through your children and grandchildren, and in the many lives you touched with your generosity and compassion. Rest peacefully in Heaven. You will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered. Ganesh ,Su Ya, Mikael & Mikita
Notice by Guardian Funeral Home
Funeral service held at St Francis of Assisi Ohariu (Johnsonville)
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