Prof. B. Somashekarappa, retired Principal, JSS Women’s College, Saraswathipuram and a resident of Saraswathipuram, passed away at a private hospital in city this morning.

He leaves behind his wife Dakshayini, son Vivek, daughter Roopa and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be performed at Dibbemane Thota near Varuna here on Wednesday after his children who reside in America reach Mysuru.

Family can be contacted on Mob: 9980183918.