Dear Mahinda Mama 🙏 Our Golden Memories of yours and Sweeni nanda’s will never fade away. In addition to all the luxury holidays we had in your Estate Bungalows, the warm Welcome you have always given to our Amma Merly Akka and our Thaththa Berti Aiya is priceless 🙏 We recall all these memories today with a very heavy Heart 🙏 and we are very proud to say how you and your Son Nilan & beloved daughter-in-law Amali welcomed us to their house in Albany New Zealand. it’s another wonderful house. Mahinda Mama it’s like a dream we recall these memories how you entertained us and looked after us on our visit to New Zealand and you roamed all over Auckland with us in your lovely little car you had in New Zealand, and made sure that our little daughter Koshili was happy and you were very proud to show our daughter the Precious lakes and mountains and you bought her New Zealand Precious Paua shell jewelry that have their own unique beauty, from Browns Bay and you spent quality time with us enjoying the amazing New Zealand views Mahinda Mama 🙏 all these are today “ Golden Memories “ with “ Silver tears “ and we were so Proud to witness your beautiful life you had in New Zealand with your beloved Son Nilan & beloved Daughter-in-law Amali, the Great Lady who looked after you so well in Albany. and not forgetting our Dearest one and only Girl Chamie who looked after You whenever the need arose and gave 200% support to the brother Nilan. Mahinda Mama 🙏🏻 You are always in our warm thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏🙏 Udeni Mali Jay & Nirosh

Loku Siya to Shane and Abi and Mahappa to San and me, we will miss this wonderful human. So many childhood memories which I will cherish are filled with Mahappa taking turns to visit me at the hostel, playing cards at family get-togethers and always keeping even us little ones entertained with his jokes and stories. Mahappa had a charm that no one could resist. San and the kids had a little time to spend with Mahappa but he left a lasting impression. He was able to bring out the child in him to play with little Abi and Shane, even sharing a hilarious poem with the kids about why dogs sniff each others behinds. Mahappa was full of life, love and energy with a kind soul to go with it. We all love you so much. May you rest in peace, Mahappa.

It was with great sadness that we heard of the passing of Uncle Mahinda. He lived a full life , very well cared for by Nilan, Amali and the boys. We met him late in life after he migrated to New Zealand to be with family, but even then it was easy to see from his positive attitude, exuding energy what his character would have been in younger years. He adapted easily to his new life in New Zealand, made friends easily and remained active , and his sense of humour was appreciated widely. We particularly remember a holiday we spend with him in Port Douglas . He was a gentleman who we all admired for his exemplary life. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten by those who knew him. May his travels in samsara be short.

Our deepest sympathies to Nilan Amali and family. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. May he attain Nibbana. Anoja and Kushlan

Dear Nilan, Lalin and Chummy , We were saddened to hear of your dear Dad 's passing and would convey our sincere condolences to you all,. You all looked after him so well especially in the years after your Mum's departure many years ago -which he would have appreciated so much! Our blessings to you all! We recall many wonderful memories with him in Sri Lanka . I knew your parents from 1962 when my Dad was in a neighboring estate and we continued our friendship over the years since then and met in the US as well. He can best be described as a sincere and charming person who was so generous and helpful to everybody and we were blessed to know him. May he attain Nibbana! Affectionately, Uncle Philip and Aunt Suji

The love, kindness and companionship that Mahendra uncle bestowed upon our family is warmly cherished and remembered in the years to come. He was a true gentleman and one in a million. My deepest sympathies to Nilan Lalin and Chami. Kia kaha at this difficult hour.

I knew Mahinda when I was planting in Nuwara Eliya. We used to play Badminton at the Golf Club. He was a kind and generous friend. Lost touch when we moved to the USA but remembered for his genuine friendship.

I knew Mahinda from my planting days. He became my VA when I was on Kirklees, Udapussellawa. He was a fine gentleman and we became good friends. I was sad that I could not be in touch and he passed away. To the family I offer my condolence and prayers. May his Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

I was not fortunate to meet Mahendra Fonseka but I was very lucky to enjoy the kindness he spread over email conversations. I thank the universe for bringing Mahendra Fonseka to me at the beginning of my ancestry study to correctly include both the Warusahennadige and Hewafonsekage families. I’m grateful to everyone who contributed their knowledge to the collection of names and photographs. The book will be dedicated to Mahendra Fonseka and all who who made my dream come true.— the family history I will leave behind. He made me feel like family in the absence of parents and relatives he is now joining in samsara. "We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love... and then we return home." May your journey in samsara toward enlightenment be easy one ring at a time. Anusha Fernando Dharmasena