Puttamma, wife of Krishnegowda, a native of Ambigarahalli in K.R. Pet taluk and residing at Rajarajeswarinagar in Mysuru, passed away yesterday in city.

She was the mother of Contractor K. Chandrashekar. Last rites were performed at Bhyrava Farm at Halladamanuganahalli on Mysuru-Gaddige Road this morning, according to family sources.