Rachegowda (72), former Gram Panchayat President and a resident of Haraganapura village in Nanjangud taluk, passed away yesterday at his residence. He leaves behind his wife, two sons, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at his native place this morning.

Shivakumari (57), wife of Bellappa and a resident of Gowrishankar Nagar, passed away yesterday in city. She leaves behind her husband, son M.B. Vijay, daughter Kavitha, daughter-in-law, grandson and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the Lingayat Burial Grounds in Vidyaranyapuram this noon.

N.V. Shanthamma (84), wife of late N. Venkatarathnam Shetty and a resident of Saraswathipuram, passed away on Jan. 30 in city following brief illness. She leaves behind son N.V. Suresh, proprietor of well-known puja items shop at Devaraja Market, three daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at…