G. Narasimha Murthy (84), retired Civil Engineer, specialising in dam construction and a resident of Tapovan Solace Apartments, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his daughters Vidya Rao and Krupa Murthy, granddaughters and a host of relatives and friends. An avid Golfer & Bridge player, Narasimha Murthy founded JWGC Engineers Golfing Association and…

Lt. Col. Kulletira B. Appanna (retd.), a resident of No. 537, 14th Main, B-Block, 3rd Stage, Vijayanagar, Mysuru, passed away yesterday. He was 89. He leaves behind his wife Sarasu Appanna (Sannuvanda, Mayamudi) and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Muktidhama in Vijayanagar 4th Stage here this afternoon.

Nagarathna (Papu), daughter of late Saligrama Kote Subbaiah and a resident of Century Park Layout in Nazarbad, passed away in city on Jan. 6. She was 78. She leaves behind her husband R.V. Krishnamurthy, two sons Lakshmikanth and Venkatesh, daughters-in-law, grand-children and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot…

S.V. Venkatappa (92), retired Assistant Librarian, University of Mysore and a resident of Kuvempunagar, passed away at a private hospital in city yesterday. He leaves behind his wife Sarojamma, four daughters, one son and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at K.G. Koppal Burial Grounds this noon.

C.N. Mahadeva Nayaka (70), retired Sub-Inspector and a resident of Chikkaiahna Chatra in the town, passed away following a heart attack in the early hours of today. He leaves behind his wife, two daughters, one son and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at his native place this afternoon.

N.S. Basavaraju (88), retired Superintendent of Police (SP) and a resident of Siddarthanagar, passed away this morning. He leaves behind his wife, one son, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Basavaraju, President of Akkamahadevi Free Hostel for Women and former Trustee of Marimallappa’s Institutions, was also the former President of Mysuru Division…

Rathnamma H.C. Basavanna (87), wife of late H.C. Basavanna, Founder-Secretary of JSS Mahavidyapeetha and Founder-Editor of Mahanandi Kannada Daily, passed away following brief illness yesterday in city. A resident of Saraswathipuram, she leaves behind six children including JSS Printing Press Proprietor H.B. Shivakumar (Babu) and Gynaecologist Dr. Leelavathi, sons-in-law including Paediatrician Dr. S.S. Rajesh, retired…

D.G. Sonde (86), retired Head of the Horticulture Division at CFTRI and a resident of Brindavan Layout 1st Stage, passed away on Jan. 5. He leaves behind his wife Manorama Sonde, son Vinay Sonde, daughter Aparna, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill on…

Kunjappa alias Sunny Kunjappa (72), retired LIC employee and a resident of Kalkunike Housing Board, passed away on Monday evening. He leaves behind his wife Rani and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held yesterday afternoon in the town.

Nazir Ahmed (65), a resident of V.P. Bore, passed away yesterday early morning in the town. He leaves behind his wife Tahera (Ward 24 former City Municipal Council Member), five children and a host of relatives and friends. Burial took place at the Muslim Burial Grounds in V.P. Bore yesterday afternoon.