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Yohan De Silva Obituary

DE SILVA, Yohan Anton James In Loving Memory of Yohan Anton James De Silva, age 15 of Monrovia. Born Feb. 24, 1996 Yohan was fun, loving, and kind with a beautiful smile that brought joy to all those who knew him. Yohan was passionate about sports and a promising football player. Yohan passed away on Aug. 23, 2011 continuing to bring sunshine to others with the most generous gift of organ donation through OneLegacy. Yohan is survived by his loving father Rajiv De Silva; mother Deviyani Ashby; sister Dushani De Silva; grandparents Ralph and Dorothy De Silva; aunty Devangeli Caldera; uncle Nalin and Madurani De Silva; aunty Priyanthi and Indran Mylavaganam; aunty Pierangeli De Alwis and Tharaka Semage; aunty Cherina and Franklin Hsia; uncle Rashantha and Allena De Silva; cousins Micasha, Shehara, Remali and Thiyara; and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his loving grandmother Lakshmi Jayawardena and grandfather Dr. A. N. J. De Silva. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to be made to Big M Booster Club, Monrovia High School Football Team. Funeral service at 1st Presbyterian Church, Monrovia on Wed., Aug. 31, at 4 PM.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Aug. 26 to Aug. 28, 2011.

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Shyama Salgado

August 22, 2020

May his beautiful soul rest in peace... Thou will never grow old and weary as we who are left behind on this earth, lovely child of God... Remembering the grieving family with love and affection. Peachy. ❤

September 9, 2011

Dear Rajiv, Deviyani, Uncle Ralph, Aunty Dorothy & the rest of the family:
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Yohan. We could still picture him running around at Woodley Park during the cricket matches. Our prayers are with you at this time of grief that god may give you the strength & courage to bear this great loss & move on. May you find comfort knowing he lived a great life though very short & may those beautiful memories linger on.

May his soul rest in peace.

Sorry, we were not able to attend the services as we were out of town.

Love,
Mervyn & Rosie Peris

Andy Sale

August 30, 2011

Dear Rajiv and the entire De Silva family,

We were saddened to hear of the tragic loss of your dear son. My wife, Dina, and I wish to express to you our sincere condolences. Please know that Yohan and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

August 30, 2011

Our heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers to uncle Ralph, aunty Dorothy, Rajiv, family and all at home who were always de facto a part of our 'extended family' and close friends.....May his angelic soul rest in peace. May the beautiful memories Yohan left behind comfort you in this hour of grief and always. Love from Peachy and all at home (Colombo, Sri Lanka)

joel delange

August 30, 2011

Rajiv

My families prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Peace be with you in these times and always.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Neelakanthi Hapugalle

August 29, 2011

Yohan was a very special lovely young man and will be deeply missed by us all
my deepest sympathies to Deviyani, Rajiv , Dushani and family
Neelakanthi Hapugalle

Chethika Hapugalle

August 29, 2011

Yohan was truly loved and will be truly missed. Rest in peace Yohan ! my deepest sympathies to Deviyani Rajiv Dushani and family! Chethika

Ranmali Hapugalle

August 29, 2011

Yohan will continue to live in my life in spirit, may he rest in peace and my deepest sympathies to Deviyani, Rajive, Dushani and all family members.
Ranmali

dayanthi vidanage

August 28, 2011

my deepest sympathies to Deva, Dushani & Rajiv. May god be with you always especially at this most difficult time in your lives.My prayers & thoughts are always with you.
Yohan was such a sweet little boy. The memories of him will always remain with me.
take care & god bless - Dayanthi vidanage

August 28, 2011

May the comfort form family and friends be of great support in your time of loss.

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