Kuttimada Devaiah (90), a native of Nalkeri village in South Kodagu, passed away last evening at his son’s residence in Vijayanagar 3rd  Stage here.

He leaves behind his wife Kamavva, sons K.D. Cariappa, K.D. Shankari and K.D. Muthappa, daughter Vimala, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held  at his native in Kodagu this afternoon, according to family sources.