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NIMAL G. FERNANDO

FUNERAL HOME

C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home

1327 North Wells Street

Fort Wayne, Indiana

NIMAL FERNANDO Obituary

NIMAL G. FERNANDO, 47, of Fort Wayne, was called to rest on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at his home. Born July 12, 1963, he was the son of Albert Fernando, and the late Agnes Peries. He was employed as a therapist at Park Center for ten years. He is survived by his devoted wife, Shanthinie Fernando; and his loving sons, Nathan Fernando and Nelig Fernando. Service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, 1515 Barthold St., Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior to service. Calling also from 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Jan 2, 2011, with vigil service at 4:30 p.m., at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 Wells St., Fort Wayne. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Preferred memorials to the family.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 1, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for NIMAL FERNANDO

29 Entries

Thilaka Obris

January 27, 2011

My Dearest Shanthini,

MY deepest Sypmathies and prayers are with you. God Save you and your two sons. He may looking you and sons. God Bless you Darling

Thilaka Obris

Dawn Medina

January 16, 2011

Shanthinie,Nathan & Nelig,

My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you all during this difficult time in your lives. It is never easy to lose our loved ones, but I hope that the precious memories of the love and laughter you have all shared lighten your darkest moments and gives you the strength to carry on and comfort in knowing he will always be with you in all that you do.
God Bless You

Jennifer

January 16, 2011

Shanthinee Nathan & Nelig,

I had the honor to get to know Nimal at the Hair Salon for probably 12 years. Nimal was so positive and very encouraging. He "glowed" when he talked about you and the boys. I just heard the news and was very sad. You and your family are in my prayers.

Shanika Peiris

January 8, 2011

Dear Shanthinie,

Our deepest sympathy goes to you and your little boys on behalf of my family.I wish courage & strength to you & your family during this difficult time of your life.Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers always.May god bless you and comfort you as time goes by. -

Sagarika Rathninde

January 4, 2011

Dear Shanthini,
Please accept our deepest sympathy during this very difficult time of your life.I, on behalf of everyone in my family wish you courage and strength to move on, while cherishing the loving memories in your heart !

Kamala Abeysekera

January 4, 2011

Dear Shanthinee Nathan & Nelig,

PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES...

I am so sad & sorry to know of your loved one's loss. I wish i am there to comfort you. Be strong. God will keep you & the boys safe in his arms. We will miss him dearly.
MAY HE R.I.P.

Love aunty Kamala. (Dhananjaya's mom )

Neeliya Fernando.

January 4, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Neeliya Fernando

January 4, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Shanya Rychelle

January 4, 2011

My Dearest Aunty Shanthinie, Little Nathan & Nelig,

Words cannot explain my deepest sympathy to you. May GOD bless and comfort you as time goes by.

I am truly blessed to have met Uncle Nimal, such a great man. The memories will live within our hearts forever and through the three of you. Let's now give thanks for he has finally gone home to our creator. My prayers are with you.

Love always,
Shanya

"I am leaving you with a gift - peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid."
(John 14:27)

Nejith Fernando

January 3, 2011

My deepest sympathies go out to you and the kids Shanthinie.

Michael Barile

January 2, 2011

Shanthinie, Nathan, and Nelig:

I had the honor of working with Nimal during his course of physical therapy. I admired him very much for his wisdom and fortitude. I know he was a great husband and father to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

prasanga gunasekera

January 2, 2011

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Greg Jayawardana

January 2, 2011

Detest Shanthine, Nathan & Nelig,
Our deepest sympathies to you all....in this moment of sorrow, take comfort in that there is now a guardian angel watching over you. Our thoughts and prayers will always be there with you..... Greg and Piyumani

Rachele Dixie

January 2, 2011

To my friend Shanthnine, Nathan and Nelig:

God created a great man in Nimal. Not often do you find such quiet strength and faith. It has been my honor to know him and all of you. God continue to keep you in this time of sorrow. Know that God used Nimals life in a great way and he will live through every life he touched. My love to you all.

Rashad Slate

January 2, 2011

Rest in peace, may God bless your family and friends each and every day.

Sharmalene & Nishantha Gunawardena

January 1, 2011

Shanthinie, Nathan & Nelig,
Hold tight to the memories for comfort and know that there's a guardian angel now, watching over you. God Bless you all.

January 1, 2011

Dear Shanthine - Shocked to hear of Nimal's passing away. My Deepest sympathies & God's blessings to your family. Lalitha Mendis (Dehiwala - SL)

Niluk Ferdinando

January 1, 2011

Dear Shanthinie, Nathan & Nelig,

Words simply cannot express the sheer sorrow we feel about Nimal's passing, and our hearts go out to the three of you and your families. My mother and I initially got to know Nimal way back in 1994 during his early days in Fort Wayne (IN), and we were immediately captivated by his friendly personality and radiant smile, warm heart, and overall good-naturedness. Over the years we were fortunate enough to get to know you and your two wonderful boys as well, and the friendship between our families blossomed even despite periods of being out of touch with each other (we still have fond memories of our trip to Sea World, OH, the conversations and laughter we'd had over meals at each others (and friends') homes, and also Nathan's Christening ceremony). I admired and respected Nimal as a loyal, hardworking, and passionate individual who had a firm commitment to family and work. I know he simply adored you and the boys. He was a good friend to us and we will miss him dearly.

We are deeply saddened that we cannot physically be there to be by your side at this very moment, but we promise to do so as soon as possible. The three of you are in our hearts, every passing minute of every passing day!

We hope that you may at least find some peace and solace in the wonderful memories that you have of Nimal as a husband and father, and pray that he may find eternal rest.

If you need anything at all, we're here for you, and are only a phone call away.

With Love and Prayers,

Niluk & Hope Ferdinando and Aunty Vinodini.

Tim & Marnie Black

January 1, 2011

With deepest sympathy, may God be with you and your family.

Fran Howard

January 1, 2011

I will always remember the courage Nimal showed in his battle against his illness. May G-d bless and keep his family close during this time of sorrow.

Sarah Wilson

January 1, 2011

Shanthine, Nathan, and Nelig -

I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. Please know that my prayers are with each of you in the coming days and future months.

January 1, 2011

May God always comfort, bless, and keep your family in his loving care.
Chuck, Rhonda, and Cameron Scher

Niluk Ferdinando

January 1, 2011

Dear Shanthinie, Nathan & Nelig,

Words simply cannot express the sheer sense of sorrow we feel about Nimal's passing, and our hearts go out to the three of you. My mother and I initially got to know Nimal back in 1994 during his early days in Fort Wayne (IN), and we were immediately captivated by his radiant smile, warm heart, and good-naturedness. Over the years we were fortunate enough to get to know you and your two wonderful boys as well, and the friendship between our families blossomed even despite periods of being out of touch with each other (we still have fond memories of our trip to Sea World, OH, the conversations and laughter we'd had over meals at each others (and friends') homes, and also Nathan's Christening ceremony). I admired and respected Nimal as a loyal, hardworking, and passionate individual who had a firm commitment to family and work. I know he simply adored you and the boys. He was a good friend to us and we will miss him dearly.

We are deeply saddened that we cannot physically be there to be by your side at this very moment, but we promise to come and visit soon. The three of you are in our hearts, every passing minute of every passing day!

We hope that you may at least find some peace and solace in the wonderful memories that you have of Nimal as a husband and father, and pray that he may find eternal rest.

If you need anything at all, we're here for you, and only a phone call away.

With Love and Prayers,

Niluk & Hope Ferdinando and Aunty Vinodini.

January 1, 2011

Shanthine, Nathan, and Nelig, I wish I had the healing words to ease your pain. Please know that your family will be our hearts and prayers. Peace be with you. Heather Van

Gin Moore

January 1, 2011

Shanthine:

My heart goes out to you and the boys. Nimal was the real deal and He had a special way of touching the lives of everyone he came in contact with. I am so glad I got to know him personally and to meet you and the boys this last summer at the Park Center picnic. He always spoke so fondly of you. Nimal was a true man of God, a committed family man, and a great friend to anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. The last time I saw him, his positive, upbeat attitude was so infectious, I was so incredibly hopeful for him that he would beat this. His faith truly carried him through this and he left a wonderful legacy for you and the boys. He truly understood that there is so much more to life and he lived it. I look forward to seeing him again one day. May the God of all comfort, bring comfort and peace to your family. Let me know if there is anything that I can do for you (really).

My love and prayers go out to you,

Gin

Angie Karapantos

January 1, 2011

Shanthine, Nathan & Nelig,
Words can't begin to express my deepest sympathy to you. I pray for peace for each of you and that Jesus will hold you close every day of your lives. The strength and dignity each of you have shown through these years of great hardship have been an example to so many. I truly can say that I saw Jesus in the eyes of your dear husband and father. For moments when I would see or talk to him I would forget he was even sick because of his incredible attitude. A true man of great faith he was, with a heart of gold. His radiant smile will surely be remembered and his beautiful spirit will live on forever. You are in the prayers of our family and we all send lots of love.
Love you,
Angie Karapantos