He had succumbed to cancer yesterday morning at the age of 68, and is survived by his wife P Vikeyakumari and son Roshan Gunalan.
The last rites according to Hindu tradition for Gunalan were conducted at his home in Petaling Jaya earlier today at about 2pm.
Those paying their last respects today included Sports Minister Ahmad Shabery Cheek and former national badminton players Wong Choong Hann (left in photo) and Ong Ewe Hock (right in photo).
Some members of his family wept as the coffin was loaded into the vehicle.
Again in Hindu tradition, some female members of the national champion’s family walked three circles around the hearse, with Vikeyakumari taking the lead while holding back tears.
The hearse and mourners then took a 5km-drive to Kampung Tunku where the crematorium is located.
At least four police outriders cleared a way through traffic for the hearse and the mourners.
Upon arrival at the crematorium at about 3.15pm, the priest conducted one more prayer, chanting as dark cloud gathered above and thunder was occasionally heard.
Once done, the guests were given their final opportunity to pay their last respects, before the coffin was finally wheeled inside the crematorium.
Source :http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/206528
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