Narayanarao (80), retired Sub-Registrar and a resident of Vidyaranyapuram here, passed away at a private hospital in city yesterday following brief illness.

A native of Malavalli in Mandya district, he leaves behind his wife Prema, a son, a daughter and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill here on Sept. 15 (Friday).