Mudiyanse Iddawela

1909–1994

Wijesundara Mudiyanselage Mudiyanse Iddawela (1909-1994) was the third of Ukkubanda & Lokumenike’s 13 children. He married Leelawathie Kumarihamy Tennakoon (1926-2015) of Kobeigane in 1943 and settled there. They had 6 children 5 sons and 1 daughter (2nd in family). They were Senarath , Sumitra , [family member], [family member] , [family member] and [family member]. In addition, Lumbini, the only daughter and youngest child of Wije Iddawela grew up with them as one of their own children from infancy.

Mudiyanse was educated at…. He started his career as a pupil teacher then as a trained teacher and finally he became a Principal. During his 41 year teaching career, he served in various schools including, Kobeigane M.V., Halmillawewa M.V., Rathmalgama M.V. Bamunapotha Primary School, Alakoladeniya Primary, etc. Mudiyanse’s wife Leelawathie was also a teacher. She is the daughter of C.A.Tennakoon (Korale) and [family member] Bogollagama.

Kobeigane is in Kurunegala District, Wayamba (Northwest) Province of Sri Lanka. Kobeigane is 15 km away from Wariyapola (Airport of ancient King Ravana who kidnapped [family member], wife of Rama).and 9 km to Panduwasnuwara ancient city.

Parents: Wijesundara Mudiyanselage Ukkubanda Iddawela

Spouse: Family member

Children: Senarath Iddawela, Family member ×5