Justin PERERA

Passed away peacefully on 24 July 2026. Beloved husband of Miriam (ANZ Bank, NZ). Cherished father of Ramesh and Dinesh, and much-loved father-in-law of Neluka and Roanne. Proud grandfather of Ranisha, Shenara, Dhiren, and Romel. Brother-in-law of Kamala and the late Leonard. Adored brother and uncle, and deeply loved by his family. Lyn formerly served in the Ministry of Defence, Sri Lanka, and at the New Zealand Parliament. He was a valued member of the Sri Lankan community. Lyn will be forever remembered with love and greatly missed by all who knew him. Family, friends and the community are welcome to pay their respects to Lyn on Tuesday 28 July, 12.00pm–2.00pm, at Guardian Funeral Home, Johnsonville.

A service to celebrate and honour his life will be held at 11.00am on Wednesday 29 July 2026 at St Francis of Assisi Ohariu Parish, Dr Taylor Tce, Johnsonville, preceded by a viewing from 10.00am to 10.45am.

A burial will follow at 3.30pm at Whenua Tapu Cemetery.