S. Manjunath (72), a retired official at the Woman and Child Welfare Department, passed away yesterday night at his residence in Mandi Mohalla in city. He was the former President of Government D Group Employees Association.

He leaves behind his wife, three daughters, one son and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were performed at Jodi Tenginamara Burial Grounds at Bannimantap this afternoon.