A.T. Venkategowda (70), retired Forest Department official, passed away in the wee hours of today at a private hospital in city following brief illness. He leaves behind his wife Anasuya, daughter A.V. Sowmya, son A.V. Sandeep and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites will be performed at the family’s farm in Alpalli village, Chinnakurali Hobli in Pandavapura taluk today.