Anjana Murthy (84), Founder-Vice-Chancellor of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) and a resident of Saraswathipuram here, passed away yesterday at a private hospital in city. He leaves behind his wife, two daughters, a son and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill last evening.

Chinnabuddi alias Military Somanna (74), an ex-Serviceman and a resident of Alaturu village in Nanjangud taluk, passed away yesterday at a private hospital in city following brief illness. He leaves behind his wife Mahadevamma, three daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Chinnabuddi had served in the Indian Army for about 25 years at…

Shanthappa (64), a retired Commercial Tax Officer and a resident of Sharadadevinagar, passed away this morning at his residence following brief illness. A native of Dornahalli, he leaves behind his mother, wife, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. He is the brother of Rev. Fr. M. Xavier, Parish Priest at Kollegal. Funeral…

Konganda Sannu Poovaiah (81), son of late K.S. Ponnappa and a resident of Gokulam 2nd Stage, passed away at a hospital here last night following brief illness. A bachelor, he leaves behind his sister Biddanda Rani, brother Dorai Mandanna, brother-in-law, sister-in-law and a host of relatives and friends. Cremation today at Chirashantidhama in Gokulam at…

Leela Ramakrishnaiah (86), mother of journalist H.R. Ranganath, Chief of Public TV, passed away yesterday at a private hospital in city following age-related illness. She leaves behind three sons including H.R. Ranganath, five daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill this morning, according to…

Krishna Reddy Ninga Reddy Vontigodi (88), father of Principal District and Sessions Court Judge Suresh K. Vontigodi and a resident of Hanchenala village in Savadatti taluk, passed away yesterday. He leaves behind his wife Tippamma K. Vontigodi, sons Panduranga Reddy K. Vontigodi, Hanuma Reddy K. Vontigodi, Suresh K. Vontigodi, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and a host of…

Javanamma (60), wife of late D. Kenchaiah, a resident of S. Uttanahalli on the outskirts of the city, passed away yesterday. She leaves behind three sons, a daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held today at Uttanahalli burial grounds.

S. Rama (59), a Railway Department employee and a resident of Devaraja Mohalla, passed away this morning. He leaves behind his wife Padma sons Prathap and Promod (Ward 23 BJP President and Mysuru Rakshana Vedike’s Youth Wing Secretary) and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be held at Jodi Thenginamara Burial Ground…

Mahmood Mirza, retd. Assistant Librarian, University of Mysore (UoM), Manasagangothri and a resident of Udayagiri, passed away in early hours of today at his residence after a brief illness. He leaves behind his wife, two sons, a daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza will be held at Masjid-e-Jafary at 5 pm, followed…

S.D. Saokar (79), a resident of city, passed away on Mar. 13 here. A philanthropist, he leaves behind his wife Sunita, sons Vinayak, Kishore and Anand, grand children and a host of relatives and friends. Saokar was associated with Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP), Uttara Kannada Samskrutika Sangha, Konkani GSB Community and was also instrumental in…