M.R. Bhaskar Rao (81), retired Postal Department employee and a resident of Shivarampet here, passed away on Jan. 13 at a private hospital in city following brief illness.

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

Last rites were performed on the same day (Jan. 13) at the foot of Chamundi Hill, according to family sources.