Alexander Cherian (58), an employee of Mission Hospital and a resident of Kesare, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife Sainamol Alexander, son Alvi Alexander, daughter Aleena Alexander and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral service was held at his residence and at Mar Thoma Syrian Church at Vishweshwaranagar this afternoon, followed by the burial at Benson Cemetery on Nanjangud Road.