Mrs. Kusumalatha Mahagamasekara, the beloved wife of the late Mahagama Sekara, a prominent figure in the Sri Lankan art scene, passed away today (21) at the age of 88.
A graduate of Peradeniya University, Mrs. Mahagamasekara served as a language and literature teacher in various schools across the island for an extended period.
Her body will be placed for final respects at the ‘Respect’ premises of Borella Jayaratne Flower Hall on Friday, November 24, starting from 10 am. The last rites are scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 25, at 10.30 am at the cremation grounds at the Kithulwatta Road entrance of the Borella Public Cemetery.