Mysuru: Keepadanda Papanna (91), retired Ordnance, Ministry of Defence and a resident of Brigade Sparkle Apartments at J.P. Nagar, passed away yesterday in city.

A native of Bengoor village, Cherambane in Madikeri taluk of Kodagu district, he leaves behind his wife Meera (Allappanda – Kedamullur), daughters Keethianda Anupama Thammaiah and Kotramada Anjana Narendra and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this noon.