Late Thiyakesapillai Siva Ruban

Dearest Sothi acca, Yalini, Stephen, Brendan, Tamsin and families, we were devastated and so saddened to hear of Ruban uncle's passing. I will always remember him very fondly for his smile, humour,...

Lakshimi, Puvan

Aishaini, Kalaiyashni and Umashni

I may have met Ruban Uncle many times in Urumpirai, when I was a little kid but I have a very strong memory when Uncle, Aunty, Yalini & Brendon visited Sri Lanka in 1978. I was preparing for my O/L...

Nimalan Balasingam with family

Sweden 4 years ago

For us, Appappa was a beacon of love. I was drawn by Appappa's and Ammamma's warmth and calm presence when I first met them when Zap and Zed were very young and in the same nursery as our little...

Keji, Sara, Mayokun, Debare and Derayo

Family Friends

செய்தி அறிந்து மனவருத்தம் அடைந்தோம் உங்கள் யாபேருக்கும் மன அமைதியைக் கொடுக்குபடி இறைவனை வேண்டுகிறோம் திரு, இந்திரர

திருநாவுக்கரசு

திருநாவுக்கரசு குடும்பம் இங்கிலாந்துbb

self Sri Lanka 4 years ago

On behalf of Bala, Lali, Kumar, Kamalini and Ravi, our deepest sympathies in this time of grief. 'Thamby Mama' (as we all learned to call him from his niece Lali), was a favourite of our family, as...

RIP

Ranendran and Shakthi

Australia 4 years ago

We arrived in the UK in 1973 and used to visit Siva and Sothi often and they always had encouraging words for us. Our visits became more frequent after they moved to Dartford and they used to...

Muttuvelu Balakrishnan

Wellington

New Zealand 4 years ago

Letter Title

Letter wrote by

Childhood Friend

Please accept our deepest condolences I have known Ruban Anna for many years He will be forever remembered a kind and loving person He will be deeply missed. Kumaradas and Rasitha

Kumaradas

Relative

Raja, Baba and family. United Kingdom 4 years ago

RIP

B Skanthakumar

Sri Lanka 4 years ago

Our heart goes out to all of you and to everyone who loved him. Please accept our condolences, Mami, Yalini, Brindhan and Suthan. May he rest in peace. Raja, Baba and family.

Sivapalan, Jamuna and family ( Wales) United Kingdom 4 years ago

The loss of a loved one is never easy, especially when you have known them for whole of your life. I still remember the day when Ruban Annai got married to Sothy acca in Sri Lanka. It is like...

We were deeply saddened to hear about the death of Ruban Uncle. Reading all of the messages and stories about him help us remember what a kind and gentle soul he was. He would do anything to help...

Thayaparan Thilaga Athavan Vaishnavi Aravinthan Sythiriya Liam

Mama (Paata), we are sad that we will never see you again here on earth, but we will surely miss your infectious smile, wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration. This is what those who were fortunate...

Lux (Lakkan), Darshi and Reyan

Grandnephew

Ganesh and Sophia Sivalingam United Kingdom 4 years ago

Uncle Ruban was hugely influential in my life. He had my parents married at his house and thirty something years later he drove me to my wedding. He was the first person to show me a computer...

Our Dearest Mami,Yaalini and Brendon, We are sorry to hear your loving husband and dad passed away. It's very shocking thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult...

Mrs Niranja Suresh

In laws

Ganesh and Sophia Sivalingam United Kingdom 4 years ago

Uncle Ruban was hugely influential in my life. He had my parents married at his house and thirty something years later he drove me to my wedding. He was the first person to show me a computer...

Dear Marmi, Yalini, Brendan and Family, our deepest condolences to you all at this very sad time. Love Manju, Ravi and Sachin

Manju Ravishankar

Family Friend

பாசத்தின் உறைவிடமே பண்பின் ஒளிவிளக்கே உற்றவர் சுற்றமும் கூடிக்கழித்த உறவுகளை கைவிட்டுச் சென்றதேனோ பிரிவால் வாடி நிற்கின்ற உள்ளங்கள் தேற்ற மொழியின்றி தவிக்கின்றதே மாமா-...

சாந்தி பாலா குடும்பம்

மருமகள்

Mrs Sakunthala Parankirinathan United Kingdom 4 years ago

I know Ruban very well before his marriage to Sothy. He had been my one of the first batch students in grade six. That scene I still remember. Even now I compare that scene with his last scene....

Sarathanjali Sri Lanka 4 years ago

Ruban Paattaa, We first met you in 1998. The way you interacted with us being teens, the way you listened to us and later the way you kept in touch with us are lingering in the memories. All of...

I know Ruban very well before his marriage to Sothy, He had been my one of the first batch students in grade 6, that scene I still remember .Even now I compare that scene with his last scene when...

Sakunthala((Chinnacca) Parankirinathan

We pass our heartfelt condelance to everyone for the loss of our dear Ruban Sithappa. He was a man of great compassion .There are so many memories in our hearts with you. May his soul rest in peace

Sobana Bala and Abi

Niece

Siva Parankirinathan ,Jalaja, Khavin Canada 4 years ago

Siva Ruban Mama I still can't believe I am writing a tribute because of your passing. Words can not describe this difficult moment, but if this is the last time I get to say good bye. You touched...

“May God put our dearest mama in a special place from where he will be watching those who loved and cherished him. “Death can never take a good man away, for, in the hearts of the people he...

Kannan, Krishanthi and Children

Nephew

Shan and Raji Shanmuganathan and family United Kingdom 4 years ago

Dear Sothi, Yalini, Brendan and families, We were shattered when we heard the sad news. It is not easy to accept our loss. We will treasure the friendship, love, happy, sad times we have shared all...

எங்கள் வம்சத்தின் ஆலமரம் சாய்ந்துவிட்டது அதன் நிழலில் வாழ்ந்த நாங்கள் பரிதவித்து நிற்கி றோம். உங்கள் ஆத்மா சாந்தி அடைய இறைவனை வேண்டுகிறேன் . உங்கள் நினைவுகளுடன்

கந்தசாமி விக்னேஸ்வரன்

மருமகன்

India 4 years ago

மாமி மாமாவின் இறப்பு உங்களுக்கு பெரிய துக்கமாய் இருக்கும் உங்களுக்கு எப்படி ஆறுதல் சொல்லுவது என்றே தெரியவில்லை மாமாவின் ஆத்மா சாந்தி அடைய எல்லாம் வல்ல இறைவனை வேண்டுகிறேன்.

கந்தசாமி ஆனந்தன்

மருமகன்

India 4 years ago

Haling Park Gardens, South Croydon United Kingdom 4 years ago

Dear Sothi , Yalini, Brendan Families, We have known Siva and you all, for many years and our friendship has lead to be part of our family. Siva was a very pious person; normally after visiting the...

Dearest Sothi Chithi (Sothi Appammah), Yalini (Yalini Mami), Brendan (Brendan Mama), Zap, Zed and family, we are all deeply saddened by the loss of Ruban Chithappah. Eventhough he is no longer with...

Senthooran and Family

Nephew

Dear Sothy aunty, Yalini & Brenden, our deepest condolences to you all at this sad time. Uncle Ruben will always be remembered by all of us for his kindness and great help to us. I greatly...

From Sooriyakumaran Kandasamy

Sri Lanka

Dear Sothy mamy, Yalini & Bren, It is so difficult & cannot accept Siva mama left us suddenly & so soon. A man with always joyous mood & given advise on various subjects. Also listened when others...

Moment Shared

Annai, Rohan’s & Nanda’s families

Nephew

Dearest Paata, Akka and I miss you dearly Paata. Not only were you like a father to our Appa but a grandfather-figure to us. You have always looked after all of us as if we were your own children,...

Our Deepest Sympathies

Your loving,

Suthan, Seetha, Gauthami and Vanathi

No one can prepare you for a loss; it comes like a swift wind. However, take comfort in knowing that he/she is now resting in the arms of our Lord. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.

M.Maheswaran

Cousin

Shankar Ramanathan United Kingdom 4 years ago

Dear Sothi Aunty ,Yalini,Brendan & Family Our deepest condolences to you all at this very sad time. Uncle Ruben will always be remembered by all of us for his witty humour and his wealth of...

Even though you are a “great”uncle to us but we all know you as “maama” including our kids. They all know you as the elder in the family and at the top of the family tree. I am so happy that my...

Raaji(Navanja)

Second cousins

Most of my childhood memories of you taking us to school will always reside with me. I felt I spent most time with you more than my parents. Even after marriage you did a lot for all of our family...

Jeyaletchumy Thangarajah

Niece

We never thought Ruban Uncle would leave us so soon. I can still remember days after you and Sothy Acca got married and were on the train to Colombo and myself and Cippy ran to the back of the...

Senthy Vaman & family

Uncle/Appapa

Kiritharan Parankirinathan United States 4 years ago

Time flew by us over the past 60 years or so and so many changes (including some life changing events) in many of our lives have taken place. I am thankful that that we as a family did not let...

Mr & Mrs Nantheesan United Kingdom 4 years ago

Dear Sothy Aunty and Family So saddened to hear about Ruban Uncle passing away. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts are with you all. Love from Nantheesh, Dharshie, Arun & Sachin

Sivalingam, Lalitha and family United Kingdom 4 years ago

Siva and I have countless fond and fun memories of our dearest Ruban anna. He and Sothi acca hosted our wedding in their home and anna even built the manavari himself! He was always very energetic...

Please accept our condolences. It was an honor to have known such a great person and we will truly miss. May God embrace you in comfort during this difficult time.

PATHMA & WIMAL SOCKANATAN

28 Castlemaine Avenue,

A good heart has stopped beating, but a heart that has touched so many lives can’t help but live on in those it loved. Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us in our hearts and memories....

Mugunthan Family

2nd Cousins

Logan, Janani , Vaishnavi and Arathi - Shirley, Croydon, UK United Kingdom 4 years ago

We are extremely saddened to hear about Siva passing away. With our prayers, please accept our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences. May his good soul rest in peace.

Devi Sabaratnam United Kingdom 4 years ago

Dear Sothy and family Please accept my condolences. Ruban was a lovely ,helpful and kind friend who will be deeply generous and gentle spirit will live forever in our memories Lots of love Devi...

Saba & Baby Mahendiran family United Kingdom 4 years ago

I believe that tears can heal, memories can comfort and love lives on forever. The loss of Siva ruban can feel immeasurable, but so can the love that is left behind. We all knew that many years...

viyakhulen sooriyakumaran and sasidave sooriyakumaran k.sooriyakumaran

RIP

From a young age, I always kept Mama very close to my heart. He literally brought us up and helped us settle down. He treated all of his nieces and nephews as his own children and he adored all of...

Our Deepest Sympathies

From Yamuna and family

Dear Sothi & Family, We are deeply saddened by the loss of a true friend, Ruban. You know how very close we were. I was very happy to call him my friend and I will miss him very much. We have lost...

Kanesiah & Rani

Friends

I know you must be feeling a lot of pain right now, but I want you to know that God is always with you and you are also in our prayers. Receive my deepest condolences

Dearest Sothi Aunty & Family, Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Ruban Uncle. He was one of the kind and most helpful person that we have known. We are grateful for his advice and...

Sugu, Thara, Saranyah & Chris

Friends

You carried me in your arms in this picture and I’ll carry you in my heart Ruban Appapah. You may have left us too soon but your memories will forever live on. All of my fondest childhood memories...

Moment Shared

Subanj, Antony, Lucas and Olivia

Family

At times I wish Ruban chithappah and I lived nearby to each other, as it would have given us more opportunity to share good laughs. He was fun to speak to in person. We all come to this world and...

Our deepest sympathies to Sothy ,Yalini family , Brenden family and loved ones. Rest in Peace Ruban

Accept our heartfelt condolences

SE Rupan and Shankari

We are shocked to hear Sivaruban Anna is not with us anymore. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. May his soul Rest In Peace.

Shamala and Suriyar.

Niece

His son, Brendan United Kingdom 4 years ago

He was always there if I needed him. He hugged me pre-covid each time we said goodbye. He sometimes surprised me with the agility of his mind and the breath of his knowledge. He never shirked...

Victor Rajalingam United States 4 years ago

Ruban and me were neighbors in Urumpiray and studied together in Urumpiray Hindu school almost 70 years ago. Though we lived apart for so long , it was an act of God that we talked over the phone...

Heart felt condolence To all the family members sundararajah and selvi

selvi sundararajah

Norway 4 years ago

Our Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends . May his soul rest in peace

K.Sothilingam

Friends