M.J. Shivakumar (83), retired Assistant Director of the Agriculture Department and a resident of Kuvempunagar passed away yesterday in city.

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

Last rites were performed at K.G. Koppal Burial Grounds this noon. His eyes were donated to K.R. Hospital’s ‘Nethra Bhandara,’ according to family sources.