September 20, 1954 – October 6, 2025
It is with great sadness and love that we announce the passing of Upendra Perera, who passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, in Mississauga, Ontario, at the age of 71.
Born on September 20, 1954, in Negombo, Sri Lanka, Upendra lived life entirely on his own terms with conviction, humour, and an unshakable sense of adventure. He was known for his mischievous smile, his love of a good party, and his ability to bring joy wherever he went.
Upendra is survived by his beloved wife Malkanthi, his daughters Girisha (Dennis Mak) and Ayendri (Julian Riddell), and his stepson Kusal Gomes. He was a proud and loving grandfather to Surekha, Ashika, and Major, who brought endless happiness to his life.
He is also survived by his sisters Ranjani (late Charles Dhanapala), Indrani (late Klaus Lesske), Praemani (Anura Wilson), Pushpa (Klaus Schuler), Jeevani (Peter Hofmeister), and his sister-in-law Manel (late Keerthi Perera). He will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews.
Those who knew Upendra will remember him as a vibrant soul, one who found happiness in good company, music, dancing, and in the laughter he shared with family and friends. He was also deeply generous always extending a helping hand. Upendra’s generosity and care touched many lives and reflected the true goodness of his heart.
He will be forever loved, forever missed, and forever remembered. May he rest in peace in the loving arms of our Lord.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street South (Hwy. 50), Bolton, Ontario (905-857-2213) on Tuesday, October 14th, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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The Funeral Mass will take place at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 16066 The Gore Road, Caledon, Ontario on Wednesday, October 15th, at 12:00 p.m. Interment St. John’s Cemetery.
The family invites those who wish to view the Funeral Mass and Burial through live streaming at the following links:
The service is also available to view at a later date.
A reception will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Caesar’s Centre, 12495 Hwy. 50, Bolton, Ontario.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Nadeesha
Dear Girisha and Ayendri,
I was very sorry to hear about your father’s passing. Please accept my deepest condolences. I can only imagine how difficult this time must be for you and your family. You are in my thoughts, and I wish you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
With sympathy,
Nadeesha and family
Anusha
May Upendra rest in peace, safe in the arms of Jesus
Our deepest sympathies Malkanthi and family. May our blessed saviour be your comfort and strength.
Milan and Anusha De Silva
Rehan Goonetilleke
Our heartfelt condolences to Mal and family.
We will always cherish the fond memories of Upendra. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
With love and sympathy,
Rehan & Inoka
Jacintha and Mark Peiris
Our Deepest Sympathies to dear Malkanthi and Family,
Manel, Prathab and Family.
May his beautiful Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.
Jacintha and Mark Peiris
Ashley & Chrishanthi Fernando
Please accept our deepest condolences. May his soul rest in peace!
Fairene Fernando
Our heart felt condolences for the loss of your loving husband, father, brother and brother in law Upendra. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult moment. Eternal rest grant unto Upendra and let the Perpetual light shine upon him May he rest in peace Amen!
From Fairene and Milroy Fernando
Kulesh and Malika
Please accept our deepest condolences. He lived a happy life.
Darrel Walsh
To Malkanthi, Girisha,Ayendri, and to the entire Perera family. My condolences on the passing of Upendra. I was very saddened and shocked to hear this terrible news. I can still remember the day your family moved in two doors down from my family. It did not take long til Upendra and I became close friends, and have stayed close friends ever since. I will miss you dearly my old friend. May the Good Lord bless your soul. Your good friends always Darrel, Mary, Rhonda , and Tawnya Walsh.
Sujatha Amarasinghe
May his soul find the peace it so richly deserves. Rest to peace.
Sandrine WICKREMASINGHE
My deepest sympathies Malkanthi. May his soul rest in peace.
Harsha Cabral
God bless the soul of my Upendra Aiya. My father’s prodigal son. See you in heaven one day. I am glad that I had the time to spend some quality time with last year. Deepest sympathies to Malkanthi, Girisha, Ayendri, Kusal and Theja. Deepest sympathies to the sisters too. His bless you all.
HC, Laki, Migara & Samurdhi
Indira Samarasinha
Our deepest sympathies to all the family.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
May his soul rest in peace
Love & May God grant you comfort & peace. Nihal, Indira & family
Nimal Mendis
Sorry to hear the sad news about Upendra. Rest in peace my friend.
Valerie Fernando
Deepest sympathies Malki to you and family. So sorry to hear this
Yohani
My deepest Sympathies dear Malkanthi and to the rest of the family. I am sure you all will miss him dearly. May his Soul rest in the arms of the Lord
Jayamanne families
May his soul rest in eternal peace. .
Chamila - Jaela
My deepest condolences to you and the family members Mal. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. ♥️
Shriyani
Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of Upendra. So sorry for your loss,
his memory will always live with his family, Friends. He left this world without suffering and had a very happy passing.
Sending you love and prayers at this difficult time. And sympathies to Malkanthi and all her family members. ✝️
Shriyani and Annesley
Maurice Ranchigoda
Sorry for your loss please except my condolences May he RIP
Shamal Mendis
I’m deeply sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. My thoughts are with you.
Anoma & Maithri
Gone too soon ! May Upendras soul rest in eternal peace. Heartfelt condolences to Malkanthi and family
Shelagh Paul
Dearest Girisha and Ayendri
I have no words to say. so sad. Deepest sympathies on the sad loss of your Dad , Upendra. May God be with you at this sad time ..
Rest in eternal peace Upendra. until we meet again…
with love
Aunty Shelagh
Errol Byrde
Saddened by the passing of our dear friend Upendra, with whom we shared many years of friendship and countless happy memories. Sadly, life sometimes takes us in different directions, and we lose touch — only to later hear of a friend’s passing. So very sad, yet true.
Our heartfelt condolences to Malkanthi and the family. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
We are sorry that we will not be able to attend the viewing and funeral, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with Upendra and all of you during this difficult time. Deepest Sympathies Errol, Yolande, Yohan & Ishan Byrde
Ramesh
May his precious soul Rest In Peace
RIYAZ RAUF and Family
So sorry to hear about Upendra’s passing.
Please accept our deepest condolences. His gentle soul and the beautiful memories he created will always live on in the hearts of his family and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Malkanthi and the entire family during this difficult time.
May Allah grant him eternal peace and give strength to all of you to bear this loss.
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un” (إنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ)
“Indeed, we belong to God, and indeed to Him we shall return.”
With heartfelt sympathies,
Riyaz & Family
Marianne
My deepest sympathies Mal and family. May your dear husband’s soul rest in peace.
Stay strong dear Mal
Marianne Ex Galadari
Chesfer Ferdinands
We are deeply sorry to hear about your loss. Mal,Please accept our heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. May his soul rest in the arms of Jesus
Himani and Chester
Trevis Ranjan Perera
So sad to hear the passing-away of Upendra, my classmate at Maris Stella College, Negombo, Sri Lanka, A man with a heart of gol, an absolute integrity and a great sense of humour, Upendra is sadly missed by all of us, his friends – but, will be remembered for the ‘jolly-good’ guy he had always been, and the joy and laughter he had brought into our lives over the years.
Herschel and Gilani
Premi and Anura .We are so sorry to hear the loss of ur brother Upendra.Please accept our heart felt condolence..May his soul rest in peace .
Praying God will grant u strength and comfort at this sad time.
Suram Nugawila
Dear Malkanthi, Girisha and Ayendri,
Our heartfelt condolences to you all at this difficult time, only time will heal the pain and sorrow of losing a loved one.
May the almighty bless and guide you all through this time and thereafter.
Suramya and Kumarini Nugawila
Kumari Fernando
Dear Malkanthi,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Upendra. My deepest sympathy goes to you. Upendra was more than a friend to Lalindra and me even before our married life. His kindness and gentleness touched us in countless ways. May God’s love surround you with comfort and strength during this difficult time !
With deepest sympathy and love
Kumari
Sharmalene
Our Deepest sympathies to you and Family ,
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss Mal.
May you find comfort in the memories you shared and those around you .
May God give you the strength and courage you need at this time.
May Upendra’s soul rest in peace!
Jacob & Sharmalene
Nandana, Lalani, Kumari, Thakshila & Derick
May his precious soul rest in peace !
Caroline Tennent
Dear Ayendri and Girisha and wonderful children Surekha, Asha and Major, I’m so sorry for your loss. He left a lovely legacy.
Sincere condolences to Malkanthi and all Upendra’s family and friends.
Kumarini, Suramya and family
Please accept our deepest condolences. May the soul of Upendra rest in peace.
God’s blessings to the family in this time of sorrow
Preethi
We are not ready to loose you yet Upendra.
Condolences to Malkanthi, Gerisha and Ayendri.
May his souls rest in Peace.
Dinesh and Mignonne Gomes
Dear Kanthi Akka , and .Kusal and family,
We are sorry for your loss and we bring sincere condolances at this moment of Sorrow!
Cetain Upendra Ayya has been a man of God !
We pray that his soul will rest in peace!
Emmanuel
I’m deeply sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. Please accept my sincere condolences.
— Dinesh (Bappa’s son, Emmanuel)
Andrew Gomes
Condolences to Kanthi Anti and Kusal Ayya for the loss of Upendra uncle. I will be praying for you, may God comfort you during this time!
Irani Nimalshantha
My dearest Dushi, Girisha and Ayendri,
Heartfelt condolences!
May his soul rest in peace!
Suresh Sukhram and family
Dear Mal our deepest condolences to you and your family. May Upendra precious soul rest peace .
Joshua Miller
Deepest Condolences to you and your family for your loss. He will always be remembered for the amazing person he was. May his memory bring you comfort and peace.
IAN MILLER
Sending love, thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this tough time. I am so grateful I got the chance to know him. RIP
Ujwala
So sorry for your loss, Girisha. Will be praying for you and your family. May his soul rest in peace.
ShiranFernando
Condolences from Shiran, Ramya, and Viranka
Our heartfelt condolences to the family.
May his precious soul rest in eternal peace, and may God grant strength and comfort to all who mourn his loss.
Young Kim
I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest condolences to you and your family during this trying time.
Please know that my thoughts are with you.
Take care of yourself and your loved ones.
Ranmal Wilson
God bless Uncle Upendra may he rest in Peace. We are very shocked and saddened by his passing and will miss him very much. Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences Malkanthi, Girisha, Ayendri, Kusal and all the family. Also condolences to our Aunties on your loss deepest sympathies and prayers thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Love,
Ranmal, Shalini, Natalia and Nikita
Elanga & Dayaneitha Jayasingha
Our Deepest Sympathies & Heartfelt Condolences!
W. M. P. FERNANDO
“Life is the greatest gift that God has given us, and death is only a bridge towards eternal life with God.”
May the soul of Uncle Upendra Rest in Peace.
Loving,
Melki & Family
Sumudu De Fonseka
My deepest sympathies Malkanthi Akka, May his soul rest in peace.
Narmada Jayaweera
My deepest sympathies to Malkanthi, Girisha , Ayendri and entire Perera family.
It’s hard to believe that he is not with us anymore.
I hope and pray he is in a better place.
His memories will never be forgotten. Those will remain with us forever.
May his soul rest in peace.
Adam
Dear Girisha, dear Ayendri, dear Malkanthi, dear family, the news of Uncle Opendra’s death has shocked us deeply. There are no words, no consolation to describe the feelings and loss that his sudden passing could bring. But there are you, your unconditional love, your solidarity, your warm and loving thoughts that will keep him alive forever. Uncle Opendra was a special person. I admired him for his generosity and magnanimity. He left a deep mark on us. I embrace you and offer my heartfelt condolences. Adam
Prathap Perera
Dear Girisha, Ayendri, Kusal and Aunty Malkanthi
Please accept our deepest sympathies, Bappa is forever in our hearts.
Prathap Anushka and family