Senior lawyer S. K. Sangakkara has passed away, family sources said.

An Attorney-at-Law and a respected legal practitioner in Kandy, Sangakkara was widely known in legal circles and the community. He was also the father of legendary Sri Lankan cricketer and former national captain Kumar Sangakkara.

He is survived by his wife Kumarie, children Thusharie, Vemindra, Saranga and Kumar, as well as his sons- and daughters-in-law and grandchildren.

His remains will lie at his residence in Kandy for relatives and friends to pay their last respects. The family has requested privacy during this period of mourning.

The funeral will take place on March 4, 2026 at 6.00 p.m. at the Mahaiyawa Cemetery in Kandy. The cortege will leave the residence at 4.30 p.m. (Newswire)

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. S. K. Sangakkara, Attorney-at-Law. He was the loving husband of Kumarie, beloved father to Thusharie, Vemindra, Saranga, and Kumar, loved father-in-law to Sanjay, Nipuni, Ru, and Yehali, adored grand father to Thehan, Methvan, Nethya, Vinaya, Kaya, Seth, Kavith and Swyree.

His remains will lie at his residence in Kandy for relatives and friends to pay their last respects. We also ask that the privacy of the family be respected.

The funeral will take place on the 4th of March 2026 at 6.00 p.m. at the Mahaiyawa Cemetery, Kandy. The cortège will leave the residence at 4.30 p.m.

He will be dearly missed by his loving family, friends, colleagues, and all who knew him.

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