Arun Kumar (59), Building Contractor and a resident of Saraswathipuram, passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru this morning following a brief illness. He was a active member of Builders Association of India (BAI)-Mysuru, Rotary and Lions Clubs. He leaves behind his wife Veena (Teacher, St. Joseph’s School, Vijayanagar) and son Amogh (Engineer, RBI)….

M. Nagarajamurthy (73), retired Assistant Engineer and a resident of Kantharaj Urs Road near Nanjumalige, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife, a son, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Veerashaiva Burial Grounds in Vidyaranyapuram this afternoon, according to family sources.

H.N. Ningegowda (81), a resident of K.R. Mohalla passed away at a private hospital in city this morning. He leaves behind two sons H.N. Venkatesh, senior lawyer and Editor of Law Guide and H.N. Girish, a lecturer, daughter Damayanthi and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be performed at his native place…

Gowdike Basavanna (84), a resident of Dhanagalli in the taluk and a former Gram Panchayat member, passed away yesterday at a private hospital in Mysuru following brief illness. He leaves behind three sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Dhanagalli Veerashaiva Burial Grounds this afternoon.

Karthamada Ponnamma Ganapathy (Kottangada) passed away at her son Lava’s residence in Kuvempunagar this morning. She was 80. She leaves behind two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed this evening at the foot of Chamundi Hill.

G.R. Jayamma (96), wife of late G.H. Rama Rao, proprietor of Mysore Printing and Publishing House and a resident of 2961/A, 1st Cross, 1st Main, Saraswathipuram, passed away at her residence yesterday. She leaves behind one son, three daughters and a host of relatives and friends.Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill…

Centenarian G. Nagaraj Bhagavathar (106), a former priest of Srikanteshwara Temple in the town, passed away here this morning. A resident of Kayi Angadi Street in Nanjangud town, he leaves behind three daughters and a host of relatives and friends. He was an associate of Thespian Dr. Rajkumar for many decades and the late actor…

V. Varghese (72), a resident of R.T. Nagar, passed away on Sept.13. He is survived by his wife Susan Varghese, sons Nishan and Vivin, daughter-in-law Litty Rachel and granddaughter Eva Nishan. Funeral service will be held tomorrow (Sept.16) at 10 am at the residence and at 11 am at Mar Thoma Syrian Church, Vishveshwaranagar and…

Sarojama Jain, wife of late Padmarajaiah, resident of KC Layout, passed away here this morning. She leaves behind a daughter, four sons and a host of relatives. Last rites will be held this evening at 5 pm at Shravanabelagola, according to family sources.

Alhaj Khader Shariff Saheb (75), father of Md. Shariff, JD(S) leader, Shanthinagar, Mysuru, passed away yesterday. A resident of Shanthinagar, he is survived by his wife, four sons and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza was offered at 10 am today at Mahmadiya Masjid, Shanthinagar, Mysuru. Last rites were held at burial ground, main…