Laksiri was born in Sri Lanka and has lived in Edmonton for the past 40 years. He is from an Anglican (Church of England) background and has been with ZAMIE for the past 10 years. In his secular job, he was a professor at the University of Alberta and a Research Scientist at Alberta Agriculture. He is now retired. Along with his wife, Rohini, they lead the All Nations cell group which is a ministry of ZAMIE. Laksiri also helps with NEAM Community Dinners. They have three children who are married and live in Edmonton and eight grandchildren, which include seven boys and one girl. Laksiri enjoys cooking and making people laugh.
