Siddaraju (72), retired Attender at Brindavan High School in Brindavan Layout and a resident of Hebbal 1st Stage, passed away yesterday in city. He was running a newspaper shop on Hebbal Main Road.

He leaves behind his wife Jayamma, son S. Chandrashekar, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. His younger son S. Nagaraj, a newspaper distributor, had predeceased him five months ago.

Last rites were held this morning in city.