S.R. Somashekar (91), a resident of Lakshmiramaswamy Soudha Apartment at Chamarajapuram, passed away in the early hours of today in city. He had served as a Civil Engineer at Heavy Engineering Corporation Company at Ranchi in Jharkhand.

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

Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill today.