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Laksiri JAYASURIYA Obituary
JAYASURIYA
(Emeritus Prof Laksiri am):
Loving husband of Rohini and father of Kanishka and Pradeep, and brother of Nanil and late Ranjan Jayasuriya passed away peacefully after a short illness on the 20th of April. No flowers instead donations to animal welfare or any charity. There will be a celebration of his life on the 23rd of May at the UWA Club. Details which will be announced and available shortly at
www.eccwa.org.au
25 Entries
colleen joynt
May 11, 2018
my deepest sympathy to you and your family dear Rohini on the passing of your wonderful husband
Nick Agocs
April 28, 2018
To Mrs Jayasuriya and family deepest sympathy on the passing of Emeritus Prof Laksisri Jayasuriya - a great inspiration and leader to many of us in building a Multicultural Australia
Nanda & Alex Menon
April 26, 2018
Rohini and family;
We learnt about the sad demise of Laksri from our mutual friends the Cherians and would like to pass on our deepest condolences to you and your family. We wish you the courage to carry on as Laksri would have liked. We hope he did not suffer during his last days.
Indrani Doloswala
April 26, 2018
May he attain NIBBANA.
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Ruwan Weerasooriya
April 25, 2018
Dear Aunty Rohini, Kanishka & Pradeep
Please accept our deepest sympathy and may our love and prayers be a mantle of comfort during this time of deep sorrow! He was a beacon of encouragement for us all! May his soul rest in Peace!
From Ruwan Joanne & Aasha - Melbourne
April 24, 2018
Deepest sympathies to Rohini and family on your sad loss. Laksiri was an outstanding gentleman and a multicultural advocate who we were privileged to call our friend Russell and Shirley Raymond
April 24, 2018
Laki,
Inspirational, intellectual, tenacious, unique, worthy. A giver.
He is in our hearts.
Warmest condolences to Rohini and the boys.
Owen and Avenel Hicks
Maria Osman
April 24, 2018
We join the many in Australia and elsewhere who mourn the passing of our dear friend and mentor, Emeritus Professor Laksiri Jayasuriya.
For decades, Laki has been a leader in the building of a just and inclusive Australia. We will cherish his memory and be guided by his work, always.
Our condolences and love go to Rohini and Kanishka & Pradeep.
Vale dear friend, Laki
Maria Osman & Tony McRae, former Minister for Multiculturalism
Isuru Jayawardana
April 24, 2018
Aunty Rohini, Kanishka & Pradeep
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing away of beloved Laksiri Mama.
Siri Gamage
April 24, 2018
A great thinker, communicator and mentor who had the capacity to understand the East and West not as binaries but as complimentary universes. A likeable personality, a guru to many aspiring academics. A great loss. My deepest sympathies to Rohini and family.
Vishakan Krishnadasan
April 24, 2018
Heartfelt Condolences to Laksiri's family from an old classmate at Royal College.
Krishnadasan
Rosemarie Udabage (nee Webster)
April 23, 2018
Sympathies from my heart to the family. Respectfully and fondly remembered.
(Class of '66 - Peradeniya)
April 28, 2018
J ayasuriya (Prof Laksiri AM):
Your inspirational example, mentorship, support and pursuit of a fair, just and equitable society gave Ethnic minorities the hope, confidence and the sense of belonging to make Australia our home. Your legacy will ensure this continues to be the case for Millions more who choose to make Australia their home. Deepest condolences to Rohini, Kanishka, Pradeep and extended family from all at the Ethnic Communities Council of WA and the Multicultural Services Centre.
Ramdas Sankaran
April 25, 2018
JAYASURIYA
(Emeritus Prof Laksiri ):
It is with great regret that I learnt of the passing of Emeritus Professor Jayasuriya on 20 April 2018.
Emeritus Professor Jayasuriya was a key contributor in the development of the WA Charter of Multiculturalism and the State anti-racism strategy. He was passionately involved in the fields of multicultural affairs, social policy and welfare and, in addition to his extensive writing and research on multiculturalism and ethnic affairs policy, he served on numerous government bodies and committees of inquiry.
Apart from his work as Emeritus Professor and Senior Honorary Research Fellow of UWA, he held a variety of academic and public appointments in the UK, USA and Sri Lanka, as well as in Australia.
He was a prolific thinker, communicator and writer, and was driven by his belief in fairness and equality for all.
Emeritus Professor Jayasuriya will be sadly missed but will continue to inspire us through the incomparable legacy of his work and writings.
On behalf of the Premier and Government of Western Australia, I offer my condolences to Emeritus Professor Jayasuriya's family and friends.
Hon. Paul Papalia CSC MLA Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests
April 25, 2018
JAYASURIYA (Laksiri ): We join the many in Australia and elsewhere who mourn the passing of our dear friend and mentor, Emeritus Professor Laksiri Jayasuriya. For decades, Laki has been a leader in the building of a just and inclusive Australia. We will cherish his memory and be guided by his work, always.
Our condolences and love go to Rohini and Kanishka and Pradeep.
Vale dear friend, Laki
Maria Osman and Tony McRae Fmr Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests
April 24, 2018
J ayasuriyA (Laksiri):
Our deepest sympathy to Rohini, Kanishka, Pradeep and family in Sri Lankan.
A wonderful friend and a great neighbour. Frank and Suzanne Crawley.
April 24, 2018
JAYASURIYA (Laksiri):
Our deepest sympathy to Rohini, Kanishka and Pradeep on the passing of such a great man. His legacy will last through his prolific contribution to the literature, community and his many friends and associates.
Dianne Bianchini and Joe Calleja
April 24, 2018
JAYASURIYA (Laksiri):
Laki (Prof), you were a prodigious academic and intellectual ambassador for peace, inclusivity and cultural diversity as well as a trusted friend, mentor and sage to so many. You remain an inspiration for all who continue to hope and work for a more tolerant world. Thank you.
Our blessings and condolences to Rohini and the remarkable family you leave in our care.
Maria Harries and Geoff Smith
April 24, 2018
JAYASURIYA (Laksiri ): We are saddened by the loss of Prof J, a friend and UWA Social Work colleague for over forty years. Our sincere condolences to Rohini and family.
Tom Barrett and Merran Brindley
April 24, 2018
JAYASURIYA (Laki ): Deepest sympathy to Rohini, Kanishka and Pradeep on the passing of your beloved Laki. He was a loving family man, intellectual and warrior for an inclusive multicultural society in Australia.
May he Rest in Peace Christine Choo
April 24, 2018
JAYASURIYA (Laksiri):
Prof, we are forever grateful for your kind inspiration and support. Siva and Kamala
April 23, 2018
JAYASURIYA (Laksiri):
Deepest sympathy to Rohini, Kanishka and Pradeep on the sad loss of a husband and father. A man who gave much to the profession of social work and multi-culturalism in Australia. A teacher, researcher and friend, he will be fondly remembered
Brian Wooller
April 23, 2018
JAYASURIYA (Laki):
Laki was a visionary leader and a generous mentor and kind friend to so many of us. We have such fond memories of you Laki. Our deepest sympathy to Rohini, Kanishka and Pradeep.
Love Angela Fielding and Sue Gillieatt.
April 23, 2018
JAYASURIYA (Laksiri):
To Rohini and family. I extend my most heartfelt sorrow and condolences on your sad loss. Wherever you are Prof, you will always be in my heart. Love always Rosa Catalano.
April 21, 2018
JAYASURIYA (Laksiri ): It is with great sadness we mourn the passing of a treasured mentor, leader, colleague and friend in Emeritus Professor Laksiri Jayasuriya. Laki promoted social work and social administration in this state and contributed his knowledge and wisdom in social policy, multicultural affairs and social and human service provision. Above all, he was a valued and beautiful person who gave tirelessly of his time, effort and commitment for a more just world. He will be greatly missed.
Staff of Social Work and Social Policy, the University of Western Australia
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