And of all the different people, peopling this earth,
Each and everyone, has his or her own unique worth.
Kelly Curiel.
This section of the website contains a collection of articles which helps celebrate the people who gave ‘life’ to the name ‘De Fonseka’. These are the stories of their times, their triumphs and their failures, of the great memories they created, the unwritten history of the family, collected and documented, before they disappear forever.
These articles are based on personal recollections, old newspaper articles and other publication, verified and supported by documentary evidence where available. Sadly many of the people interviewed for these articles are no longer with us. However their memories linger on, thanks to the initiatives taken to document their colorful lives.
The information in this section is organized under four sections.
People:
This page contains the people who etched the name in history. It documents the significant contributions they made to the society, their achievements, the books they wrote and their lifetime of work.
Photo Essays:
These photo essays entwine the people with the times, places and events covered in the preceding sections. From Richmond in the UK, to Kalutara, from information about Mudaliyars to naming of roads, they capture memories of people and events, family lore, and anecdotes.
History:
History is given a new perspective in this page as we take you on a trip back in time, visiting some of the vary places and events mentioned elsewhere in this website. From the Kotte Kingdom to the British times, this page covers significant events of the era, and pluck their background stories to gives you a broader understanding of your past.
Appreciations:
In this page, we take time to remember and pay tribute to the ones who brought glory and honor to the family name. Their dedication made them excel in their chosen fields.
These appreciations and tributes have been adopted from newspapers and journals, and have been acknowledged where known.