Kadyamada C. Bellu Belliappa (69), proprietor of Jayalakshmi Complex at Gonikoppa and Jayalakshmi Coffee Curing Works in Kaikeri, passed away yesterday. A resident of Kaikeri, he leaves behind his wife, one daughter, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at his native village.

Shankar Saha (81), All India President of AIUTUC and member of SUCI(C) Central Committee, passed away yesterday morning at a private hospital in Kolkata. Meanwhile, the members of Mysuru District Committee paid their respects to the departed soul by downing their red flags to half mast for three days.

B.N. Prashanth (50), a life member of University of Mysore Alumni Association (UMAA) and Alumni Association of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDM IMD), passed away on May 27 at a private hospital in Bengaluru following brief illness. He leaves behind his wife Pallavi, son Tejas and a host of relatives and friends….

Dr. L. Vishalakshi (79), an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, retired Resident Medical Officer (RMO), Civil Surgeon at K.R. and Cheluvamba Hospitals, passed away in city. She leaves behind her children and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held in city.

M.H. Balaraju (58), a driver at MCC and a resident of Tilaknagar, passed away yesterday in city following brief illness. He leaves behind his wife, two sons, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Jodi Tenginamara Burial Grounds in city.