Ramasamy RAMANATHAN Obituary

RAMANATHAN, Ramasamy
Krishnasamy J.P. (Rama):
Past President of Wellington South Rotary, Past President of Wellington Indian Society, Past President of Ethnic Affairs Council, Past President of Multicultural Council. Peacefully left us on 2 July 2020 to join Lord Shiva. Rama was the loving husband of Paru, and the father of Gowrie, Krishnan, Bhagee and Ari, and father-in-law of late David, Ganeshan, Tracey and Carolyn. He was the beloved grandfather to Gayathiri, Gokulan, Vidthia, Yasmin, Savannah, Quinton and Evie. Rama was the cherished brother to the late Yogambikai, the late Balambikai, the late Gopalaswamy, the late Sriranganathan, Arulanandasamy, Pathmanathan and the late Jayalakshmi. He was the brother-in-law of (Dr) Indrathevy, Sakthivel, Kokulu, Poobalu, Gnanam and Pathmasini. He was an entrepreneur, proud Rotarian, and tireless advocate for migrant and local issues. Join his family on Saturday 4 July at Bharat Bhavan, 48 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington, between 4.00 and 8.00pm for a viewing to farewell Rama. A private family service and cremation will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Mary Potter Hospice or the Wellington Free Ambulance.