H.B. Nagalambika (69), wife of S.N. Basavaraj and a resident of Nagarur in Somwarpet taluk, passed away yesterday morning following brief illness. She leaves behind two sons including Vishwas, a newspaper dealer, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Veerashaiva Burial Grounds in Somwarpet.