Mysuru: S. Nagaraja (76), retired Head Master of Marimallappa High School and a resident of Ramakrishnanagar ‘K’ Block, passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru this afternoon.

He leaves behind his wife C.R. Padma, son Mahesh Nagaraj, daughters Aparna Kumar and Ambika Nagaraj, sons-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

The body will be shifted to Mysuru this evening.

Last rites will be held tomorrow at the foot of Chamundi Hill, according to family sources.