J.B. Poojary, Founder-Director and Vice-President of Deepa House Building Co-operative Society, passed away yesterday in city.

He leaves behind his wife, a daughter, two sons and a host of relatives and friends.

Poojary was also the President of Deepa Credit Co-operative Society and Sri Gokarneshwara Trust, Trustee of Deepa Shikshana and Seva Trust, Director of Deepa Recreational Club and Hon. President of Mysuru Billava Sangha.

Last rites will be performed at his native place Shankarapura in Udupi district at 4.30 pm.