Obituaries

in loving celebration of

Ariaratnam Sinnadurai

LLB (Hons), Barrister-at-Law, Lincoln’s Inn

1940 - 2025

With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate the remarkable life of Ariaratnam Sinnadurai, who departed peacefully on 17 July 2025 at the age of 85, embraced by the warmth of his beloved family.

Ariaratnam’s legacy in the legal profession with over 50 years in the banking fraternity was marked by integrity and quiet excellence. Yet, for all his accolades and tireless service, his greatest joy was his family. His laughter rang loudest at family gatherings and his wisdom was passed down not just through words, but through love, presence and example.

Ariaratnam is lovingly remembered by his wife, children/spouses, grandchildren, relatives and friends whose lives he touched with wisdom and love.

Wife
Sulochana Devy Navaratnam

Children
Dr Vimala Ariaratnam
Professor Dr Suthahar Ariaratnam
Ir Shamila Ariaratnam

Spouses
Chandra Mohan Balasubramaniam
Associate Professor Dr Ambigga Devi Krishnapillai
Sudershan Sivasubramaniam

Grandchildren
Jannani Chandra Mohan
Thulasy Chandra Mohan
Dr Aishwarya Suthahar
Sanjay Suthahar
Eashver Suthahar
Yogiidas Sudershan

Ariaratnam lived fully, loved deeply, served his community with dedication and leaves behind a legacy of wisdom, kindness and laughter. His legacy is not only reflected in the lives he helped through his professional work, but in the hearts of those he held closest. He lived for his family, and through them, his story continues.