B.A. Lakshmegowda (82), retired teacher and a resident of KHB Colony in Hootagalli, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind two sons including VVWW Assistant Engineer B.L. Girish, one daughter, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at his native place Boganahalli, Ravandur hobli in Periyapatna taluk this afternoon.