It is with great sadness that I write this …
I cannot even get my head around to write tribute to my dear friend
Kamala, as my heart is sooo broken now ….
Gaspar- My Deepest Sympathies to you, and your two lovely daughters-
You have been such a GREAT support to Kamala and family, and GREAT source
of Inspiration and Courage for the Class of 64 .
I will never forget the song you sang for Kamala on that Friday Night
concert, and all I can remember , is I was crying buckets of tears, and you
were sooo very brave, singing the song for Kamala …
Gaspar- you have such lovely memories of your Life and Times with Kamala-
that will give you the strength to move on .
You could not have done anymore than what you did to care for her so very
lovingly during her illness for nearly 15 years — A Testimony to True Love
…
I remember you my dear Kamala, the very FIRST DAY you walked into the
Block- via Norris Canal Rd- with the books in your hand , two long black
braids gently swaying with that most famous gentle swinging walk of yours !
You were staying with your doctor older brother at that time , who was
sooo very protective of his pretty little sister ( you were the youngest in
the family ) that he even sent an Aiya to follow behind you , so the boys
would not ‘rag ‘ you !!
I will never ever forget this day, as long as I live, and Rajes was also
with me, standing next to me watching you walk along Norris Canal Rd !
And, I do seem to recall, even Gaspar and a few other guys standing and
watching you walking along Norris Canal Rd, that fine morning, and I think,
it was Love at First Sight for Gaspar and the Rest is History …
After the Girls Hostel girl hostel was built, you were in the Girls
Hostel,with the rest of us , for the next five years , on the 3rd Floor-
with the naughty ones, with Stella as your room mate .There was my self,
Rajes, Maha , and Saradamani on the 3rd floor . and we sure had good times
!
Sweet, Sweet Kamala, in her own sweet Dream World- as we used to say back
then, as nothing would ruffle you, always calm, gentle, with that ever
present sweet, sweet smiling face , no matter what the situations was .
I recall- coming to your room in the hostel- just to be with you, to clear
my head so to speak, and let some of that gentleness of yours to rub off
on to me, when ever things bothered me , and my head was spinning around !
I recall all the lies I had to tell your mom and dad, when you went
sneaking out with Gaspar, met with an accident and broke your hand one
fine night !
But, I had to tell our subwarden- Dr Phyllis Costa- the truth !
Oh My God- I will never forget this episode- Gaspar- I wonder if you
remember this !!!
Gaspar- was Deva and Stella were also in the car also that fun night ?
Those were the days !!
Those were good days Kamala- and I am glad I have such a good memory for
these things .
Then, we met in UK – 1989 RU- you and Gaspar- and we had such a good time .
This photo above is us at that time- which I call the Kellas of the Sixties
!
Then, I came and visited you and Gaspar in UK back in the late 90’s, spent
a night at your home, and you made such a good meal for me, and treated me
right royally .
You both visited me in my condo in Mississauga, Ontario- Canada , when
Gaspar came to visit his sister in Ontario .
I attended your older daughter’s wedding too, in Srilanka, in 2001 January
I think .
A pity I don’t have any photos of those events , with me right now, for
the Class of 64 to see .
Kamala My Sweet Friend- May You Attain Nibanna and Live Happy in the
Eternal Garden of Flowers ….
Gaspar- to you I say- Hold On to The Sweet Memory of Sweet Kamala for your
Future Strength ..
Your Loving Friend- Deepthie .
News, Views and More from Batch'64, Faculty of Medicine, Colombo, SriLanka 
Piching and I were sad to hear the news that Kamala is not with us anymore.
Gone from our sight but never from our hearts. Gaspa and all your loved ones , may loving memories of Kamala bring you peace , comfort and strength today and for ever .May our condolences give you comfort and our prayers ease the pain of your loss.
Nisantha and Piching Banda
” Like a bird singing in the rain , let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow ”
Robert Louis Stevenson
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Dear Gaspa and children
Accept my heartfelt condolences. The last few years had been very difficult to her and all of you .
May her soul Rest in Peace
Marina
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Very sad news indeed. Kathy and I join the rest of the Batch’64 in offering our heartfelt condolences to Gaspa and the family
Sam & Kathy
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It is a sad day for Gomez family and for the entire batch sixty four’
Having lost a beautiful friend sincere and the fragrance of a flower
My dear Gaspar in your hour of deep grief we are with you altogether
Weep for the loss of a kind hearted lady, immaculate and very dear
Ariya
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Please accept our HEARTFELT CONDOLENCE to you and your children
May her soul Rest In Peace no more suffering
Rahula&Mary
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Gaspar, Our condolences for your loss. Kamala was a great girl. Have fond memories of her. May she rest in peace. No more pain & Anguish.
WIMAL & IRANTHIE FERNANDO.
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Dear Gaspa,
My hearfelt sympathies to you and your family. I know what Kamala and you all went through over the last many years. As mentioned above i like to remember the happy times at
medical school. She was so beautiful and always well dressed and was so innocent. cannot forget her walk. we visited her in hospital when she had the fracture, and I recall Ananda singing away “My fair lady” songs. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. May her soul rest in peace.
Rajes.
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Gaspar and children.Our heartfelt sympathy .Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.Eddie and Indra.
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Dear Gaspar
Pl accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Kamala. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of great loss
Satha. & Selvi
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Dear Gaspar and family members
Please accept our heart condolences on the lose of Kamala. May her soul rest in pease.
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Please Accept our deepest sympathies Gaspar, to you and your family. At the last RU you demonstrated how much you loved Kamala. Couldn’t hold back tears. We had the good fortune to have Kamala in our “A” sig group all thru med school. She was a smart, shy, beautiful, friendly and very innocent young lady. We were sad to hear of her illness and now her departure, perhaps a journey to a better place. At this time of great sorrow, we pray for divine help for you and your family. dharma and Yogamany.
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Dear Gaspar,
I wish to extend to you, and your children , My Heart felt sorrow, and Condolences.
May Memories of Kamala, and the Love of Family, surround you, and give you strength,in the days ahead.
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Dear Gasper,
My greatest Sympathies to you and your family.
I was grately saddened by the news of her passing away. I remembered how we studied together in the girl’s hostel.
May she attain Nibbana!
Swarna
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Dear Gaspar & Children,
We feel very sad to hear the loss of a beautiful & talented lady.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
May her soul rest in peace.
Seelan & Jean
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Message from ShaukatDear Sam
Just to inform you and for the information of the batchmates that Kamala (Gaspar’s wife and our batchmate) sadly passed away on Mon 22nd Jan after a long illness….May she R.I.P…..
The funeral date is probably Wed 7th Feb (11am) at Crematorium, Chichester, UK and will be confirmed this week
Rgds
Shaukat.M
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Dear Gaspar
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Kamala your dear wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of great loss.My thoughts go back to the fond memories of both you & Kamala during our care free Medical College days.
May She Rest in Peace
Best Regards,
Dalpe & Priyankarie
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Dear Gaspar and Children,
Please accept our deepest sympathies at the passing away of Kamala. We knew you cared for her throughout he long illness and your song at the RU 64 was your loving testimony for her and we were all touched. She was unassuming and a good friend. She has passed to a better life . We hope that religion and friends will help you all to bear this irreparable loss.
Narme and Nirmali
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Dear Gaspar and children,
I am very sorry to hear that Kamala had passed away. No doubt you all had a very traumatic few years and at last she is R.I.P. may the sincere and heart felt sympathies of 64’batchmates sustain you in your hour of need. Annesley
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Dear Gaspar Nikki etc
Our heartfelt condolences We know how well you looked after her.May she R.I.P.
ROSHANI & ALEY
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Dear Gaspar, our deepest sympathy on Kamala’s passing away. She was a lovely person and it was a privilege to have known her.
Ana and Indira
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Dear Gaspar
Sorry to hear the sad news. It has been a tragic few years to you and Kamala and the family. Please accept our deepest sympathies and may she RIP.
David & Rajini
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Dear Gaspar,
We arrived from Burma just a little while ago and were very saddened to hear that Kamal passed away. Please accept our deepest sympathies. The last time we met her was, at the RU held in Melbourne. She was such a lovely girl and always ‘Calm Cool and Collected ‘ and nothing seemed to bother her. She will for ever be in our memories. May she rest in peace. Please let us know when the funeral will be and the address Thank you. Praxy and Ranjit
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Dear Gaspar and Family
Please accept our deepest sympathies and Heartfelt condolences at Kamala’s loss. May she rest in peace.
Will keep you and your family in our prayers. Sorry for the delay in sending this message as we are on a ship visiting some Islands in the Pacific ocean where Telecommunication is quite bad.
Ranjit & Shanthi
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Dear Gaspa and children
Please accept my heartfelt condolences at this difficult time.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Grace of God will help and guide you in this difficult time. Maithri
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