Puttarajappa (84), a retired Sericulture Inspector and a resident of the town, passed away following age-related ailments on Sunday in the town. He leaves behind his wife Sathyaprema, two sons, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Malavalli Crematorium.

Murugesh (63), a JD(S) leader and a resident of Kattemalalavadi in the taluk, passed away following brief illness on Jan. 13 night at K.R. Hospital in Mysuru. He leaves behind his wife, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held on Sunday evening, according to family sources.

Ravi (34), a resident of Kumbarakoppal, passed away on Sunday in city. He leaves behind his family members and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Kumbarakoppal Burial Grounds on Sunday evening, according to family sources.

S. Mahadevaswamy (68), retired Assistant Director of Agriculture Department and a resident of T.K. Layout, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife S. Padmavathi, children, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Muktidhama in Vijayanagar 4th Stage this afternoon, according to family sources.