The death occurred yesterday of Sirisoma Abeyratne of Nugegoda (83) after a brief illness. He was the father of two daughters Vindya and Iosha and was the father-in-law of Waruna Mallawarachchi (Deputy General Manager/Advertising, Lake House) and Sajith Kodagoda. His remains are at the Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella. The funeral will be held at 4 p.m. today at the General Cemetery, Kanatte.