Corea family from Chilaw

Gwen Herat, beloved wife of late Harold Herat, a founder member of the Corea family union has passed away. She contributed much in her own right to women's empowerment, including promotion of women's cricket 🏏 in #SriLanka Funeral service: 2:30pm, 28/05/2025 followed by burial.

"Should we go back to build another Southern Order? Remembering Gamani Corea" by Leelananda De Silva. Published in The Island edition of 20.11.2024. island.lk/should-we-go-b…

"Dr. Gamani Corea: An architect of the Southern order" by Dr. Amali Wedagedara. Published in The Morning edition of 18.11.2024 themorning.lk/articles/pV5li…

Mahathma Gandhi, the 'Father of India', visited Chilaw in Nov 1927 on his first and only visit to Ceylon, at the invitation of freedom fighters Charles Edgar Corea & Victor Corea (brothers). Here's an interesting documentary on several aspects of Chilaw. youtu.be/tAvSHFhd4Dc?si…

A write up on "Renowned Corea Family of Chilaw" by S. K. Tissera in the Sunday Observer of 26.11.2023 sundayobserver.lk/2023/11/26/new…

"Monica Corea - A humble woman with a heart of kindness and compassion" - Appreciation published in the Sunday Observer of Nov 19, 2023 sundayobserver.lk/2023/11/19/imp…

Obituary of Monica Corea, who passed away on Nov 13, 2023 in Surrey, UK at the age of 94.

"He toured and spoke to the people of Chilaw and stayed for a few days in a Corea home called ‘Sigiriya’ in the heart of town. Such was the enthusiasm generated by his visit that a village near Chilaw by name Nainamadama was renamed ‘Swarajya Pura’." - The Hindu (1927)

#OnThisDay, 95 years ago, Mahatma Gandhi visited Ceylon in November 1927 to meet with freedom fighters like Charles and Victor Corea as well as speak at schools around the country inspiring the youth of the nation and gathering funds. #SriLanka #History #LKA #Gandhi #HistoryLK

A look at one of Sri Lanka's most influential political leaders - G. C. S. Corea Read His Story Here: noolaham.net/project/701/70… @ChilawCoreas #Srilanka #History #LKA

@HistoryCeylon C.E. Corea, C.E. Victor S. Corea & J.A. Ernest Corea were 3 brothers who spearheaded the Chilaw Association which fought for Ceylonese rights against the British Raj. For more - including a historic Memorial (1909) to Principal Secretary of Colonies, see: chilawcoreas.com/chilaw_associa…

Today in History (25 April 1932) Take a look at C. E. Corea's address to the Jaffna Youth Congress 90 years ago! "Will you face the enemy and stand to fight or will you run away back like mongrel curs…" #otd #srilanka #EconomicCrisisLK #GoHomeGota2022 #History #srilankacrisis

25th Death Anniversary remembrance of the late Mayadunne Corea (Snr) Date: Tue, 8th March 2022 Time: 5:00 pm Venue: All Saints Church, Borella Family and friends are invited. chilawcoreas.com/viewprofiles.p…

Obituary: Sanjeeva Corea, the only son of Sri Sangabo and late Flora Corea, loving father of Saashyya and much loved brother of Ramani, Dilhani and Sharm passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of the morning of Sunday, 19th September 2021. @stcmloba obit ⬇️

A lovely site well worth checking out. Tap on a photo, and you get to read relevant #lka history. Naturally, I haven't verified the accuracy of all information on it etc. for myself, but it does seem the result of an impressive effort. ceylon.guide

Obituary: Mrs. Sita Bandaranayake (nee Aturupane) has passed away. She's the sister-in-law of Christobel Aturupane (nee Corea). Mortal remains at "Restpect" Jayaratne Parlour, Borella from 6:30pm today (9 Feb 2021). Funeral at 11:30am tomorrow (10 Feb 2021), at Kanatte cemetery.

Mayadunne Corea (Jnr) has been sworn in as a judge of the Appeal Court of Sri Lanka. He was a Senior Deputy Solicitor General at the Attorney General's Dept prior to the appointment. He's a son of the late Mayadunne Corea (Snr), who was a District Judge. newsfirst.lk/2020/12/01/pre…

Mayadunne Corea (Jnr), a Senior Deputy Solicitor General (SDSG) at the AG's department - the elder son of late Mayadunne Corea (Snr) who was also a judicial officer (District Judge) is among those named by the President to be appointed as Appeal Court judges.

A 'Virtual Remembrance Wall' has been erected by A.F. Raymond in view of #AllSoulsDay on 2nd November. You can now upload a photo of your departed loved ones there, with a simple line of love and their dates of birth and passing away. It's free of charge. allsoulsdaysl.com