Legendary radio personality, colourful story teller and famous auctioneer, Lulu Buksh will be laid to rest after a funeral service that will be held at his residence in Delainavesi at 11 o 'clock this morning.

Lulu Buksh passed away after a short illness on Thursday afternoon.

Buksh who has been described as a man of strong character with a great sense of humor was 85 years old, started off his career as a Customs Officer and then retired. He was later known for the FM96 breakfast show with Mere and Lulu during the 1990s.

One of the many people who knew him was Businessman Dan Costello who had this to say about Lulu Buksh.