Vasantha Rama Rao (87), wife of late Dr. S. Rama Rao of Mysore Medical Hall and a resident of Lakshmipuram in city, passed away this morning following brief illness. She is survived by two daughters and a host of relatives. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill here today, according to family…

Shiv Kumar Kedia (68), an ex- President of Pushpanjali Sangha,  and a  resident of Vijayanagar 1st Stage, passed away yesterday (May 20) at his residence following a brief illness. He leaves behind his wife, three sons, grand children and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Chirashantidama in Gokulam yesterday, according…

Parashuram (98), freedom fighter and a resident of city, passed away at his daughter’s residence in Bengaluru on Thursday night. He leaves behind his daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives. He was part of Hamilton Building Satyagraha and Quit India Movement and was in jail for eight months.

Gowramma (96), wife of late Puttaswamy and a resident of Srirampura, passed away yesterday. She leaves behind four sons, two daughters and a host of relatives. Last rites were performed at Veerashaiva burial ground in Vidyaranyapuram today.

Alhaj G.P. Nazir Ahmed (76),  a resident of #3835/1 Opp. ED Hospital, Bamboo Bazaar, Tilak Nagar, passed away last evening following a brief illness. He is survived by wife, four sons including Dr. Mohammed Shiraz Ahmed, one daughter, and a host of relatives. He is the brother- in-law of former MLC Mukhtarunnisa Begum. Namaz-e- Janaza…

Prof. K.S. Saroja (84), retired professor and a resident of Saraswathipuram, passed away at her residence here this morning following brief illness. She leaves behind her family members including her brother K.S. Sham Mohan, Retd. Deputy Drug Controller. She is the sister-in-law of Retired DIG and IGP S.N.S. Murthy. Prof. Saroja served as the Statistics…

B.S. Prasanna Jettappa (56), Head Constable of the 5th Battalion of KSRP and a resident of Jetty Street in Nazarbad, passed away yesterday following brief illness. Prasanna, who was part of the STF to nab Veerappan, was awarded Rs. 4 lakh and a 30×40 site by the State Govt. Last rites were performed at the…

Prof H.S. Subrahmanyam (77), former Professor of Physics, University of Mysore, passed away yesterday. He leaves behind his wife, three daughters including well-known flautist Smitha Srikiran, grandchildren and a host of relatives. Last rites were held this noon. Prof. Subrahmanyam had served at the University of Mysore between 1962 and 1992 and had guided several…

Dasharatha Ramashetty (89), proprietor of Balaji Stores, Srinivas Book House and Venkateshwara Provision Stores and a resident of Vidyaranyapuram, passed away on Friday. He leaves behind his wife, three sons, a daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill here on Saturday.

Prafulla (57), wife of P.R. Sadashivappa, a trader at Santhepet in Periyapatna, passed away at her residence on Doddabeedhi, Periyapatna, this morning. She leaves behind her husband, a daughter, son, daughter-in-law, grandsons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites at Veerashaiva Burial Grounds in the town at 4 pm today.