Catherine Mariampillay — 28 November 2023

Dearest Chelva,We only knew you for a brief time but you have become someone very close to our hearts. We are grateful for your patience and kindness in helping Yuven our son to be the best he can. Id like to quote what you said when Yuven received his IGCSE results - He did his best with my constant nagging. You took him under your care and tutored him and he definitely did the very well not just because of your teaching but because youre a teacher at heart; and also someone with a quirky sense of humor. We will miss you and wish you love and peace in the afterlife. Catherine, Hariraj and the boys

Khoo Hock Kooi — 15 November 2023

Dear Chelva: may Your soul rest in peace. Sad to lose a humble friend like you.

Ruckmanidevi Gill (Uma’s cousin) — 15 November 2023

Dear Chelva,May you Soul rest in peace. Gill family.

Revi Rajah — 15 November 2023

Dear Chelva,We go way back since 1975 to be exact when we used to play hockey . Our last was the groups get together in 2021. Rest in peace my friend. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti

Ravi — 15 November 2023

My relationship with Chelva over 40 years has been simply unforgettable especially our Football WC trips to Munich, Germany 2006 and Capetown, South Africa in 2010 with our group of friends. He was loud with an infectious laughter and great company. He was like a brother and will always miss him.Take care Chelva and Rest in Peace.Cheers.

Sothi Malaysia — 15 November 2023

Remembering the good times ,from the eighties , before your marriage and then your marriage in Taiping, it was all great memories with more fun and laughter .Always remembered and cherished.Farewell good buddy

Nixon — 15 November 2023

Dear Kol ChelvaI have fond memories of your good gestures and willingness to lend a hand. I cherish the times we were together in IPDA and the HASH runs with you. Thank you for being a good friend. May your soul rest in peace.

John posko — 15 November 2023

Miss you Chelva. My prayers to you. May you rest in peace.

Ganesan Nethi — 15 November 2023

Dear Uncle Chelva, will always remember math (and add math!) tuition, and am eternally grateful to you for my grades. I also remember your jokes and songs! Deepest condolences to Aunty Uma, Subashini, Nandhini and Ganesan.

Mohd Khamil bin Jamil — 15 November 2023

My dear brother Chelva, we met in 1963 at Westlands Primary School, Penang and had been classmates and close friends throughout the years. Your friendship and laughter alway kept all of us together. We last met at The Royal Lake Club early this year in March for our '72 get-together dinner, and you were your vibrant self, full of warmth, sincerity and goodness in you. I will miss you, brother and till we meet again soon, at Heaven's Gate. Rest in peace bro. Your old friend, Khamil or Camel as you used to call me.

Rahjam Nadarajah — 15 November 2023

Dear Chelvam Annai, You are one of the best cousins who comes around to say hello to all when we meet. Very down to earth person. Will miss you. Our heartfelt Condolences to Uma and childrenJothy , Rahjam & Children

Vijayam Jeevendra (cousin) — 15 November 2023

Dear Uma, accept our heartfelt condolences on the untimely demise of my beloved cousin Chelvam annai. Our feelings goes to your children. Stay strong.

ARULGNANAM KANDAIYA — 15 November 2023

Dear brother we have lost a beacon Every time you come home on vacation our mum will be so delighted and me tooYour tales were most hilarious and entertaining And you never failed to keep in touch with your colleagues You have left a big void in our lives Only memories remain Rest in peace my dear brother You are always a special buddy to one and all

ARULGNANAM KANDAIYA — 15 November 2023

Dear brother we have lost a beacon Every time you come home on vacation our mum will be so delighted and me tooYour tales were most hilarious and entertaining And you never failed to keep in touch with your colleagues You have left a big void in our lives Only memories remain Rest in peace my dear brother You are always a special buddy to one and all

Rasaratnam (Rasa) — 15 November 2023

Dear Chelva, You will be dearly missed.I will cherish the memories we shared from the time we lived in Jln Gasing, PJ to the last time we met at your home in Melbourne. Rest in peace my dear friend.

Kishen, Kalai and Children — 15 November 2023

Dear Uncle Chelva, you have always been a suppprtive and caring uncle for all of us. Your jokes and infectious smile will be missed forever. May your soul rest in peace.

Vemila Karalasingam — 14 November 2023

Dear Chelva, May you Rest in Peace. You will be remembered for your wonderful kind nature. I still remember when you and my cousin Uma and family visited us in Canberra years ago and I have never laughed so much with your jokes and sense of humour. You will sadly missed. Love Vemila

Steven Marshall — 14 November 2023

Dearest Chelva,we cherish all the wonderful times our family & your family had together. We enjoyed many years of friendship with you & Uma . You will be sadly missed.All our love ,Steve,Elaine,Kristy,Matthew & Blake

Steven Marshall — 14 November 2023

Dearest Chelva,we cherish all the wonderful times our family & your family had together. We enjoyed many years of friendship with you & Uma . You will be sadly missed.

Krish Perumal and Puspha family — 14 November 2023

Dear friend Chelva, good bye brother. Your passing is a great loss we have not come to terms yet over your untimely death. RIP

Tan Cheng Chua — 14 November 2023

Dear Chelva, We cherish the memories of our school days and of the antics of our great goalie. Friends for life Chelva!

Kim Sai Ng — 14 November 2023

Dear Chelva, you are a great person, certainly will be missed by many friends in the military. You are forever in our thoughts. Rest in peace.

Russ Morison — 14 November 2023

Dear Chelva, we met when I was the RAN Foreign Training point of contact back then. Like others I appreciated your work, help and advice in better preparing my Navigation and other students to help them be better prepared. On a personal level, thank you for being the good friend you've been. Always welcoming. I hope we meet on the other side. A gem.

Nazrul Edgar Abdullah — 14 November 2023

Though our opportunities to meet, run in each other were short but frequent, notwithstanding you always left an impact with your warmth, pleasantness and lively character. That made the urge to meet, just to say hello or listen to some candid tale all the more wanting. When met at Laverton, your willingness to go the extra mile be it in mere advice, comfort and accommodativeness was truly defining. Always there with a smile to melt away any situation. You were a gift.

Sivananda Kumar K Velautham — 14 November 2023

Dear Chelva Annai, when I first met you was very fearful of you simply because you were in the army. As I got older I realised what fun person you were. Thank you for everything.

COL Rois Nahrudin — 14 November 2023

In 1998, our paths crossed, and a lifelong friendship began. Chelva, a beacon of warmth and camaraderie, touched our lives in profound ways. This memory book is a tribute to the beautiful moments we shared with him.As we say our final goodbyes, let this memory book stand as a testament to the beautiful soul that was Chelva. His legacy lives on in the memories we hold dear and the impact he had on each of us.Rest in Peace, dear friend. You will be eternally missed.

B.Kishore — 14 November 2023

Dear Chelva , we will certainly miss you in our lives.You were always positive ,fun loving and ever ready to assist. Friends were important in your life.Rest in peace dear friend.

Suffian Wyng — 14 November 2023

I was his maths student in 97-99 in RMC where he taught. A great many of us from the school fondly remember him, especially the way he teached and his signature 'dey'. He was a role model to all of us and will be dearly missed. May you rest in peace till we meet again Sir.

Maj A R Ramachandran Iyer (Retd) — 14 November 2023

From our carefree days in PD, Lateda, Sirusa HHH , followed by Kluang, Mindef.....Remember calling you Pavarotti (then). Discussing your plan for Australia. Always keeping in touch with Sunday phone conversations. Now, it's simply memories of a brother officer, buddy, fellow hashman, close friend who lives on in my heart Farewell Kanthapu. Yes, we shall meet again in the Parade Square in the sky, when it's time for me, as it is with everyone. Miss you.

Lt Col Joseph Raghavan (Rtd) — 14 November 2023

I'll always cherish the memories we shared all these years while in service and thereafter. A live wire in any party with a jovial personality. You were not just a friend and comrade but more like a big brother, I never had. Rest in peace buddy. Till we meet again. Cheers!

Felix Gonsalvez — 14 November 2023

Will miss him so. Got to know him at RAAF Laverton. Very helpful and later tutored my daughter in mathematics. Rest in Peace dear friend. God Bless.

Ananthan & Jeyam — 14 November 2023

Dear Chelva, We will miss you greatly. May your soul Rest in peace.

Elaine — 14 November 2023

Steve and Elaine & Kristy & Matthew & Blake Marshall — 14 November 2023

V.Sivalingam — 14 November 2023

Shankar Ganesh — 14 November 2023

Dear uncle,You will be dearly missed. May your soul RIP. Lots of love,Shankar, Latha, Visshan and Aishwarya

Sanjan Balan — 14 November 2023

Dear Uncle Chelva, you have been one of the pillars in my life and I will never forget you. I have learnt so much from you, not only maths and I proud that I have known you. Your gruff humor will be with me forever. You will be greatly missed. Sanjan

Major Sangaran — 14 November 2023

Dear Chelva. It was a pleasure to have known you during military days. Our home in Taiping was nearby but took years to meet. We had great times. Will miss you buddy and comrade. May you RIP

David John Rawson — 14 November 2023

Dear Chelva, I have many treasured memories of you. You were a wonderful colleague and friend to me. You always extended warmth, cheer and good humour to those around you. You were a kind, considerate and loyal friend to me and made our times working together fun and enjoyable. You brought intelligence and common sense to our work problems that made you a joy to work with. I remember too our wonderful conversations in bahasa Malaysia and English and your ready wit. I will miss you greatly Chelva. salam, Dave

Sylvia Wheeler — 13 November 2023

I valued and highly respected Chelva as a much cherished colleague and friend. He was endlessly hardworking, innovative, clever, smarter than all of us and a loyal and kind friend. I can honestly say that he was one in a million and his great willingness to share his goodwill, time and ideas was appreciated by all of his peers and colleagues. Ill miss his infectious giggle.RIP