Mr. Subramaniam Ponmailainathan
(Retired Radiographer, Jaffna, Colombo and Sydney)
Date of Birth: 29 September 1935 - Deceased: 26 April 2026
It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Subramaniam Ponmailainathan on the 20th of April 2026 in Sydney, Australia at the age of 90.
Mr. Ponmailainathan was the beloved son of the late Mr. Ponnampalam Subramaniam and late Mrs. Sittampalam Thangamuthupillai,
Beloved son-in-law of the late Mr. Subarmaniam and late Mrs. Thangapillai,
The devoted husband of Mrs. Puvaneswary Ponmailainathan,
The loving father of Mrs. Mythili Naganthiran, Mrs. Janani Vakeeswaran, Dr. Pon Ketheswaran and Mr. Pon Janahan,
The cherished father in law of Mr. Naganthiran Somasundaram, Dr.Thirunavukaresu Vakeeswaran, Dr. Sivarathy Ketheswaran, and Mrs. Brintha Janahan,
He was a caring grandfather of Lorjan, Taynissa, Thesha, Nirmataa, Varshni, Theshnie, Kescharan, and Hanishka,
He was also the respected brother of the late Mrs. Pathmavathy Arumainayagam, the late Ms. Karunavathy Subramaniam, the late Mr. Arunakirinathan Subramaniam, the late Mr.Thirupparamkirinatha Subamaniam, the late Dr. Subramaniam Sivaloganathan and Mrs. Susheelavathy Nellailingam.
He was known for his pure soul, kind heart, sharp mind and unwavering selflessness.
His generosity, wisdom, integrity, passion for Carnatic music, together with his lifelong thirst for knowledge, defined his character.
Above all, his enduring love for his family was at the centre.
Mr. Ponmailainathan touched the lives of many and will be fondly remembered as a pillar of strength and an inspiration to his family and his community.
A celebration of life will be held on 03-05-2026 at Magnolia Chapel Maquarie Park from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Autralian Eastern Time.
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