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Hennie Deboeck-De Zutter
May 10, 2021
Peace and love to a wonderful friend
Hennie Deboeck-De Zutter
May 9, 2020
It will be 3 years that Ernest left his family and friends. He was an accomplished, soft spoken, nice and kind colleague and friend ... a sparkling diamond. I join his family in remembering him and hope that they will recall many beautiful memories about their husband, father and grandfather. With many greetings.
David Arulanantham
March 4, 2018
My deepest condolences to the Corea family. I got to know Ernest later in his life in the early 2000s when I was a young college grad and I invited him to address a discussion group a few friends and I had started in D.C. Despite our age difference I found we had much in common in the small world that is Sri Lanka and that our families were connected through my grandfather and his father. We remained in touch from time to time over the years and I found Ernest to be thoughtful and always able to put himself in the other mans shoes- no small feat for most people. Rest In Peace.
Reginald MacIntyre
July 1, 2017
Ernest was a great friend.
Prabhath Gamalathge
June 25, 2017
Loss of a great Prepaite and a Royalist, whose uncle was the first Ceylonese Principal and the first Royalist to become the Principal of Royal College. (Mr.J.C.A.Corea) May his soul rest in peace and rise in glory
Weerasekera Suvendreni
June 12, 2017
It was with much sadness we received the news of Ernest's passing after a prolonged illness.My relationship with Ernest goes back to the time of my teenage years. Ernest was like a brother to me and we met frequently, more so because our parents were closely related, and there was also the influence of St Lukes Church of which Ernest's father, Rev Ivan Corea was the Vicar. Ernest Aiya regularly inquired about my studies and suggested what books I should read. Our contact continued in time , punctuated by periods when both of us lived outside Sri Lanka. Yet whenever we met it was a most happy re-union. A highlight which I vividly remember was in the 1970s when I spent a month in Singapore when he was also there. He used to meet me unfailingly each and every day, and it was lovely to engage with Indra, Lester and Andy.
We will deeply miss his presence, and are indeed priviledged to have had the opportunity to know such a warm and lovely person.
To Indra, who cared for him tirelessly during his long illness,Lester and Andy and their families we offer our sincere condolences. May his soul rest in peace
Suveni,Neville,Shyan & Shiona
Aloma (3rd daughter of Stepha) Gunesekera
June 9, 2017
On behalf of the family of late Stephanie (Stepha) de Alwis nee Goonetillke of Panadura send their condolences to Indra akka and the family on the loss of their beloved husband and father.
ECFU Web Admin
June 7, 2017
He was a distinguished and respected member of the Corea family with roots in Chilaw, Sri Lanka. His memory will long be cherished by the Edirimana Corea Family Union (ECFU).
His profile and key achievements have been uploaded to the family website (www.chilawcoreas.com) for the benefit of future generations of the family.
The profile may be read at: http://www.chilawcoreas.com/viewprofiles.php?profid=30
Roshan Perera
June 4, 2017
May you rest in peace dear Uncle Ernest. Deepest sympathies to Lester, Andy and the rest of the family.
Uttum Corea
June 1, 2017
The Family can be proud of Ernest and his accomplishments. He has in Corea tradition done his best in his professional sphere and represented his motherland well. Whilst we are saddened by his passing we can also celebrate his life and his legacy will live on through Ivan, Charika and Charin.
Malgini Corea amaratunga
June 1, 2017
deepest sympathies to you and your family . May he rest in peace . We pray That God gives you strength as you face this difficult moment of losing a loved one .
June 1, 2017
Heaven has received a new member.May God bless all his family members.
I too is related to this great uncle as my mom, Rupali Corea who left us to be with Jesus on the 4th of May 2017.
Ivan Corea
May 31, 2017
Uncle Ernest will always be in our hearts. We remember a wonderful, kind, caring and compassionate uncle. We know he has gone home and is with Jesus. We remember Uncle Ernest's favorite Psalm - David's Psalm assures us that God's goodness will be with us throughout our lives and we will dwell in His house forever.
Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.'
Ivan, Charika and Charin.
Ambassador Ernest Corea with his brother broadcaster Vernon Corea.
Ivan Corea
May 31, 2017
Noemie Del Marr
May 21, 2017
With my deepest sympathy to the family and friends he left behind. He was so kind and loving.
Jean-Pierre Jacqmotte
May 17, 2017
My deepest sympathy.
We were colleagues at the CGIAR Secretariat.
Then I moved on as Executive Secretary of the Center Directors of the CGIAR.
Hennie Deboeck
May 16, 2017
My heartfelt sympathy to Ernest's family on the departure from earth of a wonderful, accomplished and kind man. May many beautiful memories sustain you in this time of sorrow. I have fond memories of working with Ernest in the CGIAR.
May 15, 2017
So sorry for the loss of your loved. May the God of peace be with you at this time
May 15, 2017
To the Corea Family,
May loving memories, love from family and friends surround you during this very sorrowful time. God's words will comfort, strengthen and give you peace to endure the difficult days ahead (Isa. 41:10).
May 15, 2017
Offering Deepest Sympathy to Family & Friends. May your Fond Memories and Almighty God's Promises of "no sickness, death, pain or sorrow in Paradise on Earth" Comfort you and give you Hope.
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