Veeresh (57), senior journalist and Udayavani correspondent at Periyapatna, passed away this morning following kidney related ailments. He leaves behind his wife Roopa, son Jeevan and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at his native place Ravandur this afternoon, according to family sources.

Mercy Mathew (44), wife of Mathew, proprietor of Suzuki Automobiles at Halladakeri and a resident of Halladakeri, passed away this morning following brief illness. She leaves behind her husband, daughter Riya, son Ronn and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will be held tomorrow (Dec.24) between 10 am and 11 am at Benson…

Tumbera Gangavva (80), a resident of Rajarajeshwari Nagar, passed away yesterday. A native of Nelaji village near Napoklu in Kodagu, she leaves behind her daughter-in-law and grandchildren. Her son Muthanna, who was a Sub-Inspector, had passed away a few years ago. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill yesterday.

Ammanakuttanda Polly Somaiah (93), a senior member of Kodava Samaja and a resident of Kapila Marga in Siddarthanagar, passed away last evening in city. She leaves behind two daughters. Last rites were performed this afternoon at the foot of Chamundi Hill here.

Nandakumar (48), proprietor of Hotel Nanda at Banumaiah Chowk, passed away on Dec. 18 following brief illness. He leaves behind his parents, wife, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed on the same day at the foot of Chamundi Hill, according to family sources.

Vittal Nanjappa (65), Founder of People For People (PFP) and a resident of Saraswathipuram, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill this noon, according to family sources.

Jane Celine Coutinho (65), wife of Anthony Coutinho and a resident of Vijayanagar 3rd Stage, passed away yesterday following prolonged illness. A former Nursing Superintendent at Apollo Hospital, Mysuru, she leaves behind her husband and a host of relatives and friends. Mortal remains will be kept at Belavadi Cemetery from 3.30 pm onwards today followed…

Shantha Prasad (63), wife of Govind Prasad and a resident of Vijayashripura in city, passed away yesterday evening at a private hospital following brief illness. She leaves behind her husband, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed this evening at N.R. Mohalla Burial Grounds, according to family sources.

B. Basavaiah, President of Naagarika Vedike and Director of Maruleshwara Temple, passed away yesterday evening in city. Son of Angadi Siddappa and a resident of K.G. Koppal, Basavaiah leaves behind his wife, two sons, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at K.G. Koppal Burial Grounds in city this…

Doll (Radhakrishna), former Mysuru City Congress Vice-President and a resident of Belli Katte in Devaraja Mohalla, passed away yesterday in city. He was 58. He leaves behind his wife Charitha, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed this afternoon at the foot of Chamundi Hill.