JAYAWARDHANA, Brian, OMI – Father Brian Jayawardhana, OMI passed away on July 17, 2014 at the Edmonton General Hospital at the age of 76 years. Father Brian is survived by the members of his religious community, the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate; nieces, nephews and many friends.He was predeceased by his parents, Samuel Peter Jayawardhana and Nita Kathleen Perera; and his brother, Linus.A Visitation and Prayers will take place on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Connelly- McKinley Funeral Home, 9 Muir Drive, St. Albert, Alberta beginning at 7:00 p.m. Most Reverend Sylvain Lavoie, OMI will preside at a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Charles Catholic Church, 17511 – 112 Street, Edmonton, Alberta at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 with a visitation one hour prior. Interment to follow at St. Albert Catholic Cemetery.Donations may be made to Foyer Lacombe, 1 St. Vital Avenue, St. Albert, AB T8N 1K1.

The death occurred of Fr. Brian Jayawardhana. He will be remembered by senior Old Peterites as his father was Headmaster of the Primary and his brother Linus was a cadet, athlete and ruggerite. Brian graduated from the University and joined the priesthood.

 

REV. FR. BRIAN JAYAWARDHANA, OMI – Beloved son of late Sam and Neeta, loving brother of late Linus, expired on Thursday, July 17th in Edmonton, Canada. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on 23rd July at 1.00 p.m. at St. Charles’ Parish, Edmonton. Interment at St. Albert Catholic Cemetery, Oblates Plot. A Mass will be offered for the repose of his soul on Thursday the 24th July, 12.10 p.m. at St. Lawrence’s Church, Wellawatte. (Family in Sri Lanka)