Leelavathi Ramakrishna (53), wife of R. Ramakrishna and a resident of Bogadi here, passed away last night. A native of Ramasamudra in Chamarajanagar, she leaves behind her husband, son Anandakrishna and a host of relatives and friends. Leelavathi, an employee of LIC, was also a writer, who had written stories and poems. She had also…

Kancherira Mandanna (73), a resident of LIG 193, 3rd Stage, near RMP Quarters, Kuvempunagar, passed away here this morning. He leaves behind his wife Kami, two sons, daughters-in-law  and a host of relatives and friends. Cremation tomorrow at 9 am at the foot of Chamundi Hill, according to family sources.

Dr. G.M. Shashidhar (58), a resident of Ramakrishnanagar in city, passed away in Bengaluru yesterday. He was serving as Dean – Research at JSS Science and Technology University and Professor of Polymer Science and Technology Department at SJCE. He leaves behind his wife Smitha, daughter Neha, son Srujan and a host of relatives and friends….

Sulochana Tabitha Kunder (89), a resident of Saraswathipuram, passed away on Saturday (May 5) in city. She leaves behind two sons, six daughters, sons-in-law,  daughters-in-law, grand children and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral was held at the CSI cemetery on Mahadevapura Road in Gandhinagar here today.

Gowramma (74), a resident of Uttaradi Mutt 2nd West Cross, passed away yesterday following brief illness. She leaves behind her husband Honnaswamaiah, son Mahadevaiah, daughters Dakshayini and Geetha, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Lingayat burial grounds in Vidyaranyapuram last evening.

Rachamma (70), wife of late Basavaiah and a native of Nidaghatta village in Malavalli taluk of Mandya district, passed away this morning at a private hospital in city following brief illness. She leaves behind five sons, daughters-in-law, one daughter, son-in-law, grand children and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be held at…

Abdul Gafoor Khan (75), proprietor of Well Dresses on Devaraj Urs Road and a resident of N.R. Mohalla, passed away this morning at a private hospital following brief illness. He leaves behind his wife,    two sons, two daughters, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza will be held after Namaz-e-Mogrib (6.40 pm) at…

Syed Akhil (51), two-wheeler dealer and building contractor, passed away last night at his residence in Rajiv Nagar I Stage, following a heart attack. He leaves behind his wife, four daughters, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Namaz-e-Janaza was held after Zohar (2.30 pm) at Hilal Masjid, Eidgah, today afternoon followed by…

Prof. B.K. Banker, who served in the Department of English, University of Mysore, for more than two decades, passed away in Murudeshwar on May 1. He was ailing for some time. The funeral was held in Murudeshwar. He leaves behind his wife Sheela Banker and a host of relatives and friends. Condoled: Prof. Banker’s colleagues…

Channappa (85), Hon. President of Chikkaveeradeshikendra Swami Student Hostel in city, passed away on Tuesday here. He leaves behind a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Veerashaiva Burial Grounds in Bannimantap here.