September 18, 1955 – Jaffna, Sri Lanka
September 14, 2023– Calgary, Alberta

It is with great sadness that the family of Sakunthalade Shanmuganathan of Calgary, AB announce her passing on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the age of 67 years.

Sakunthaladevi was born in Jaffna, Sri Lanka on September 18, 1955. She was born to late Ariyaratnam
and Selvaratnam. She graduated from Uduppiddy American Mission Girls School. Sakunthaladevi
immigrated to Canada in 2013.

Sakunthaladevi is survived by daughter, Sangeethary Ananthasuthan of Calgary, AB, son, Navaneethan Shanmuganathan of Calgary, AB; seven grandchildren, Ahishan, Ajishan, Arishan Ananthasuthan Srinitha, Nikshitha, Ankajan, Shynisha Navaneethan. Sakunthaladevi is also survived by three sisters, Shamaladevi
of Calgary, AB, Mangaladevi of Toronto, ON, Manchuladevi of France, and; three brothers,
Thevendraraja, Switzerland Thavendraraja of Switzerland Rajakanthan of Switzerland; as well as
numerous nieces, nephews, their families, and friends.

Sakunthaladevi was predeceased by Arumugam Shanmuganathan, her beloved husband; she is also
predeceased by parents Selvaratnam and Ariyaratnam of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, two Brothers, Pathmaraja,
Thevaraja of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.