M.N. Ramakrishna (84), Managing Partner of Sri Sathyanarayana Parimala Factory and a resident of Saraswathipuram here, passed away last night in city.

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

Ramakrishna was the former President of Sadvidya Educational Institutions and was the member of Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha and Ananthalaya and was also the Vice-President of Karnataka Agarbathi Manufacturers Association.

Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill here this afternoon, according to family sources.