Memorial ceremony for Dr. Tissa Kappagoda on the 29th March 2015.

tissa kappagoda was born in sri lanka in 1943.

He grew up in Kandy, the home of Sri Dalada Maligawa (The

Temple of the Tooth), one of the most sacred places of worship in

the Buddhist world. His Buddhist practice shaped

his outlook on life and was reflected in his calm

and gentle demeanor. He was educated at Trinity

College, Kandy and University of Ceylon from

which he received his medical degree in 1965 at the

age of 22. He left in 1966 but always considered Sri

Lanka home and felt a deep love for the country and

its people, returning over the years to visit friends and family and

impart his love of learning to students.

He undertook postgraduate training in the United Kingdom,

earning a PhD in 1972 from the University of Leeds and

remaining as a Lecturer in Cardiovascular Studies. He later

moved to the University of Alberta, Canada where he was a

Professor of Medicine and Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation at

the Health Sciences Center in Edmonton. In 1990, he came to

the University of California Davis as a Professor of Medicine and

Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation. He also served as Director of

Clinical Trials and was later responsible for the Coronary Heart

Disease Reversal Program. He maintained an active research

program, focusing on neural regulation of the heart and

circulation, dietary factors in the development of atherosclerosis

and the physiology of blood vessels. He was a Fellow of the

Royal College of Physicians of London, Edinburgh and Canada,

a Fellow of the American Heart Association and the American

College of Cardiology. His contributions to cardiovascular

science both as an investigator and a teacher were great but

should not overshadow that he was also a caring physician

devoted to the welfare of all patients.

He never lost his delight in what he referred to as “life’s rich

pattern,” and his varied hobbies attest to his wide-ranging

intellect. He was always up-to-date about the world cricket

standings; relished debates about the finer points of Sri Lankan

and world politics; had an encyclopedic knowledge of British

mysteries and kept his daughters updated about critical

current events such as Justin Bieber’s brushes with the law. An

accomplished artist, he spent hours creating delicate watercolors

of traditional Sri Lankan scenes. He enjoyed visiting art

museums and attended many art classes and workshops here and

abroad, always willing to learn new techniques from other artists.

He will be remembered for his kindness, patience, wisdom

and humor.

welcome

Shanthi Kappagoda

blessing

Venerable Madawala

Seelawimala Mahathera

remarks

Nihal Kappagoda, Dianne Hyson,

Indika Edirisinghe, Sharon Myers,

Linda Paumer and Ezra Amsterdam

song

Doug Cort

individual remembrances

from family and friends

All present are encouraged to

share their favorite stories of Dr. K

as we gather to celebrate a life

well-lived.

closing

Manel Kappagoda, Poem:

“My Father” by Yehuda Amichai

Please stay after the formal program

to enjoy a light lunch.

A Delight in

“Life’s Rich

Pattern” Celebrating

the Life of

Chulani Tissa

Kappagoda

The Alumni Center at the

University of California, Davis

Sunday, March 29, 2015

10:00 to Noon

L K

Tissa’s family would like to

acknowledge the love and

kindness shown to them during

this difficult time. Thank you

for being here today and

sharing your memories.

People will forget what you said.

People will forget what you did.

But people will never forget how you made them feel.

—Maya Angelou

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