In Loving Memory of Maniccadevan Thirunavukkarasu's 1st Year Remembrance. He was Born in Sempima, Valvetti, Jaffna And Lived in Gaborone, Botswana and London, UK.

It’s hard to believe it has been a year without Appa. As people live longer, they live several different lives. In the short time that Appa was with us, he lived so many lives to count. As you know, Appa was never the type of person who could sit still, always wanting to learn more, explore the world and help everyone he could. He was humble in his successes and extremely hard working. He selflessly sacrificed so much for us and our wider family and we will always be thankful for that. Appa was a confidant to many whilst also being the life of a party. Through out this year, especially during lock down, we can’t help but think about how much emptier the house feels without having Appa here to make us laugh and guide us.

From spending time with Appa during his final days in the hospital in South Africa, holding a service in Botswana and repatriating him back to the UK for the funeral, it has been a tough journey and we would have been lost without the help and support we have received from our loved ones. We would like to express our deepest appreciation and sincerest gratitude to everyone who has supported us since our loss. Thank you to our friends and family who were there with us in Botswana, South Africa and everyone who continues to support us here in the UK. We can tell how much Appa meant to you through the support you provide us.

Having such an amazing Appa is an honour. We’re so lucky to be the family of such an unforgettable man. We are thankful that you have kept us in your prayers and hearts. We will cherish the memories we share with him and those you have shared with us. Through your presence, messages and calls, we have been able to witness what Appa has meant to hiscommunity all over the world. 

Appa, we miss you every day. Thank you for everything you have done for us. 

All our love, 

Amma and Nitha, Pragi boy and Prash...

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