K.S. Krishnamurthy (80), retired Mysore Race Club Superintendent and a resident of Siddarthanagar, passed away on yesterday morning at his residence in city.

He leaves behind his wife Lakshmi, sons Ravikumar and Guruprasad, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill last evening, according to family sources.