Niranjala Sumithradevi Kirtisinghe, age 78, of Phoenix - AZ, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born on April 2, 1948, to the late Mr. Denzil Wirasinha and late Mrs. Millicent Senanayake. She was the beloved daughter-in-law of the late Dr. Ciril Kirtisinghe and late Mrs. Pheobe Kirtisinghe, and the devoted wife of the late Mr. Naomal Kirtisinghe.

Niranjala was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and dear friend. Her greatest joy in life was her family. She dedicated her life to raising her children, caring for those she loved, and bringing people together through her passion for cooking.

Her grandchildren, Evin and Aarya, were her pride and greatest joy.

She is lovingly remembered by her children, Uditha Kirtisinghe, Kasun Kirtisinghe, and Charitha Kirtisinghe; her beloved grandchildren, Evin Kirtisinghe and Aarya Kirtisinghe; and her son-in-law, Mr. Anthony Joseph Palotto.

She was also the cherished sister of the late Mr. Milroy Wirasinha, late Mr. Danister Wirasinha, late Mrs. Sita Joseph, and late Mr. Ralph Wirasinha.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 North 103rd Avenue, Sun City, Arizona 85351. In accordance with tradition, attendees are respectfully asked to wear white.

A cremation ceremony will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM at 2139 South 15th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034

If you wish to send flowers, please send them to Menke Funeral & Cremation Center.

She will be deeply missed and forever loved. Her love will continue to live on in the hearts of her family, who will carry her memory with them always.