Ramachandra Singh, retd. Professor and Deputy Director of the Department of Kannada & Culture, Mysuru, passed away at his residence on Ramanuja Road here this morning. He leaves behind two sons, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be performed after his son returns from America.

G.N. Ramesh (53), who was serving as an Office Assistant at JSS Arts and Commerce College in Gundlupet, passed away here on Thursday night following brief illness. He was a resident of Kurubageri in the town. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, a son and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites…

Lakshmamma (93), a resident of K.R. Mill Colony in the outskirts of the city, passed away yesterday. Her husband Gurumurthy Gowda had predeceased her. She leaves behind three sons, three daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at K.R. Mill Colony burial grounds this afternoon, according to family sources.

Abdul Majid (65), proprietor of Asian Agencies on Sayyaji Rao Road and a resident of Shivaji Road 3rd cross in N.R. Mohalla, passed away yesterday midnight following heart attack. He leaves behind his wife, three sons, brothers, sisters and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza will be held after Namaz Asar (5 pm) at…

K.A. Augustine (80), retired Junior Commanding Officer at the Indian Army and a resident of V.V. Mohalla, passed away this morning at a  hospital in city. He leaves behind his wife, a son, two daughters, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church at…

Siddappa (60), a resident of Vijayanagar 2nd Stage in city, passed away yesterday. He leaves behind his wife, four sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, a brother, two sisters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Hebbal burial Ground this morning, according to family sources.

Markandeya (81), retd. Head Master of Government High School and a resident of Kuvempunagar in city, passed away on the wee hours of Feb.19 following cardiac arrest. A native of Akkihebbal, Markandeya leaves behind his wife Nagarathnamma, a daughter, three sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot…

Alhaj B. Ilyas Ahmed (86), Founder and President of Hilal Education Society, former Pradhan of Gargeshwari Mandal Panchayat and a Senior Congress leader, passed away today. A resident of Gargeshwari in T. Narasipur taluk, he leaves behind three sons, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza will be held at 9.30 pm…

Rangaswamy Shetty (60), who was serving as an ASI at Bettadapura Police Sub-Station, passed away yesterday following a heart attack. With just four months left for his retirement, Rangaswamy was deputed to Shravanabelagola for the ongoing Mahamastakabhisheka. He was returning to his place after his duty when he suffered a heart attack and was admitted…

M.V. Gopalakrishne Urs (86), a resident of Rajarajeshwari Nagar and a retired SBM main cashier, passed away on Feb. 13. He leaves behind four sons, two daughters, eight grand children, four great grand children and host of relatives and friends. As per his last wish his body has been donated to JSS Medical College.