H.S. Lalitha (66), wife of Auditor and Tax Consultant H.V. Prasad and a resident of Jayalakshmipuram, passed away in the wee hours of today at a private hospital in city.

She leaves behind her husband, son Swaroop, daughter Yashasvini, family members and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were performed at Chirashantidhama in Gokulam this afternoon, according to family sources.