Cheluvaraj (Chellani), a timber merchant and a resident of Sawday Road in Mandi Mohalla, passed away yesterday in city. He was 88.

He leaves behind his wife, one son, two daughters, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were held at Jodi Tenginamara Burial Grounds this afternoon, according to family sources.