Prof. D.S. Ramakrishna Rao (70), Principal Architect, Desirazu Associates, Mysuru and a resident of Sankalp Central Park in Yadavagiri, passed away following brief illness at a private hospital here yesterday.

He leaves behind his sons Vivek and Venkat Desirazu, daughters-in-law Ashima and Ujwala, grand-children Nirav and Rohan Desirazu and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Chirashanthidhama in Gokulam yesterday.