Nirupama Karunaratne
Obituary
Nirupama was the beloved wife of Mikhail Tchitchkov. Dear daughter of Mrs. Chandrani Hettiarachchi & Late Mr. Tilak Karunaratne. She was the caring sister of Buddhika Karunaratne and Late Dr. Kanchana Karunaratne. Daughter-in-law of Mrs. Valentina Chichkova. Sister in law of Pulasthi Karunatillaka and Arosha Yapa. Loving aunt of Kavinda Karunaratne and Isuru Karunatillaka
She was loved by all. May she attain the supreme bliss of nibbana.
Niru loved dogs and she had many over the years.
Services
Service Details:
7th Day- Almsgiving (morning Dana) in memory of Nirupama will be on April 19th @ 6:30am at the
West End Buddhist Centre
Transferring of the merits on April 19th @ 8pm (live broadcast on YouTube channel)
West End Buddhist Temple and Meditation Centre - YouTube
April 19, 2022
6:30 AM
West End Buddhist Temple and Meditation Centre
3133 Cawthra Road
Mississauga, ON L5A 2X4
Do you see the seasons come and go?
Or see the rainbows appear and disappear?
When was the last time you gazed at the stars?
Or wondered where did the time go?
Please slow down,
Take time to live,
Life is free,
But time is short.
Do you rush through the day from dawn to dusk?
When you asked, "How are you?" did you hear the reply?
When the day is done are you happy and content?
With what you did today, have you earned another day?
Please slow down,
Take time to live,
Life is free,
But time is short.
Did you say, "I have no time right now"?
And in your haste did you make them sad?
Did you make time to call and say "Hi"?
Cause you may not have another day?
Please slow down,
Take time to live,
Life is free,
But time is short.
Did you rush to get to your destination?
And in your rush did you make others curse?
Did you say sorry, when you made a mistake?
Or just ignored because you had no time?
Please slow down,
Take time to live,
Life is free,
But time is short.
- Niru
Your heart is filled with love so rare
I thrived as a person in your care
Thank you mummy for all you give
To help me grow and help me live.
Joys of everyday life you taught
Very best in me you always brought
And I want to thank you mom
Fot the loving things you've done.
Thank you for the cures and care
When cancer caught me unaware
When I'm in pain, you're always there
My mother, my friend, forever dear.
You gave me comfort when I cried
You held me until my tears dried
You never failed to forgive my mistakes
Mom, I thank you with every breath I take.
Thank you, mom, for all you give,
You are my world as long as I live,
I will love you forever more,
My mother, my mom, whom I adore.
- Niru
It is said that before entering the sea
A river trembles with fear.
She looks at the path she has traveled
From the peaks of the mountains
The long winding road crossing forest and villages
And in front of her she sees an ocean so vast
That to enter there seems
Nothing more than to disappear forever.
But there is no other way
The river cannot go back
Nobody can go back
To go back is impossible in existance.
The rever needs to take the risk of entering the ocean,
Because only then will the fear disappear
Because that's where the river will know
It's not about disappearing into the ocean,
But of becoming the ocean.
We should not be afraid
When death knocks at your door
Because what seems like an end of a...
We all face death that's not an end
entering another birth with all suffering
- Niru
Snowy mountain was purchased for the family of Nirupama Karunaratne by ❤️.
She is my nangi(little sister). Im the brother in between two loving sisters. I have so many fun memories growing up together. Too many to list right now.
This is one of the hardest moments in my life. Loosing both of my sisters so early is extremely hard and Im deeply saddened. Im lost for words
Niru was born in Colombo Sri Lanka and grew up in Bentota our hometown. She got her early education at Anula Vidyalaya in Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Her senior high school studies were completed at the Seychelles Polytechnic, Seychelles. Niru completed her Chemical Engineering degree at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada.
Niru started her carrier at Honda Canada in Alliston. This is where she really started her contributions to the automotive industry. Her work had been patented and preserved for future generations. All her friends and collogues at Honda in Canada, US and Japan are deeply saddened by her passing away.
In 2010, Niru moved to Sri Lanka where she was born. She restored the old family home and started looking after the estates. She told me this was one of the best times in her life. Niru was full of courage and fearless. Loved by hometown people.
In 2020, Niru moved to Canada after she was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer and received treatment from the Princess Margaret hospital in Toronto, Canada. She was a fighter! Niru thanked all hospital staff and the doctors for helping her during the last year and half.
She helped many throughout her life. Im sure they all saddened by her passing away. Loved by all!
Misha, we thank you for being with Niru until the end. We witnessed your love for her. Thank you and Love you Misha
Ammas prayers and love gave us hope and strength. Love you.
Our loving family and friends in Sri Lanka and around the world (family of four continents) gave us the courage and strength to move forward during this difficult time. We thank you all. Love you all
We shared the same blood and thank you for trusting me with you last full meal (dosa), the last walk, the last drive, the last hug, the last words Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha and the last breath. I physically shared your last breath.
This is so hard. You are now resting with all of the loving family and friends left before. We all loved you very much. May you find the ultimate peace of nibbana through immeasurable qualities and wisdom of Buddha, power of the dhamma and the protector of Dhamma maha Sangha. Love, Buddy
15th April 2022
Dear Chooty akka (duwa),
I think it was only 3 times I could meet you, once when you visited us in Rakwana with the Hettiarachchi family on the day of which I couldn't talk to you as I was not home and you were about to leave when I arrived home.
The 2nd and the 3rd times were when we visited you at your home in Benthara where you were living with Chandrani nenda (akka).
It was so pleasing to meet you, talk to you, and to know how wonderful a person you were and have been in your life (even though we had already heard about you and seen your photos since when we were little kids).
I also remember how delicious the food you cooked for us when we visited you and I loved the way you had renovated your home, the way you lived there with your dogs, doing gardening and looking after Chandrani nenda.
You've been an amazing and inspiring person with the services you've rendered to the world and there's a lot anyone could learn from the wise, courageous, humble, beautiful you.
Even though my Amma, Ayya, Nangi and I did not have as many chances as our Thaaththa and aunt- Yasi nenda and to meet you, I hope you knew we all loved you and the way you were.
We are so very saddened to know your demise Chooty akka/duwa.
We wish you never again get such sicknesses and never live this short a life in your next births!
May you find peace wherever you will be until you, ultimately, attain the supreme bliss of Nirvana! 🤍
With loving wishes and blessings,
Athula (Athudayya) seeya's family- Yasi achchi, Keerthi nenda, Chamith, Umaya and Ama
Our deepest condolences to Chandrani nenda/akka, Misha ayya/putha, Buddhika ayya/putha and to your extended families!
Thank you for all the laughter, the tears and the unconditional love that we shared through high school and over 35 beautiful years. I love you and miss you so much Nirupama. The void in me shall never be filled but I thank god for those beautiful memories. You painted your love all over my heart. Thank you for decorating my life. ️
නිවන් සුව ලැබේවා
පු අම්මා සහ හේම අංකල්
One of my favorite memories was when you, Ammi, and I went to a crab restaurant in Sri Lanka and we had such a nice feast.
Love you Sudu Punchi, thank you for everything! I'm sure you and Ammi are somewhere together smiling and having lots of fun. May you be forever happy and attain Nibana!
With Love, Isuru
Brilliant wisdom left us all with loving memories
With love amma