Obituary

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our cherished mother, Smt. N. Shabari V. Shetty. A loving wife to the late Shri K. Vasanthkumar Shetty, she passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025. Her Uttarakriye ceremony will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 12:30 pm at St. Sebastian Platinum Hall, Bendoor, Mangalore - 575002. We would be grateful for your presence as we remember her beautiful life and share fond memories together. With heartfelt thanks, Shirish

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. Vasanth Kumar Rai who left us on the third of July, 2025 in Canada. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather and will be remembered for his immense strength, deep kindness, and unwavering love and loyalty to his family, and his larger than life personality.

Dr. K. Narayan Shetty, the youngest and eighth child of Sri Sowkur Laxman Shetty and Smt. Kandavara Bhagirathi Shetty, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at his residence in Florida, USA.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shakuntala Shetty, a beloved wife, mother, and role model in the community, who passed away peacefully at the age of 79 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Dhananjaya Shetty, fondly known as Don, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, at the age of 94. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Don was a longtime resident of Henrietta, NY, where he and his beloved wife Kala built a beautiful life together over 63 years of marriage.

We are deeply saddened to share the heartbreaking news of the sudden passing of Master Aryan Shetty, student at NYU, on April 15th, 2025. Our thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with his family during this incredibly difficult time. BANA is in touch with the family members and will offer support in any way possible during this period of grief.

Sri. T. Dayananda Bhandary  passed away on November 29, 2024. A cherished member of the New Jersey BANA community, he touched the lives...

Rohini Shetty of McLean, Virginia, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 15. A cherished member of the DC BANA family for over 50 years, Rohini shared a loving marriage of over 60 years with Sundar Shetty. Rohini raised three children, Atul, Sujatha, and Vaishali, but her greatest joy was being the proud grandmother of five grandchildren: Sameer, Ashish, Kiran, Simren, and Sohan. Our community deeply mourns her loss and our prayers and thoughts are with the

Dr. (Major General) K. Jayakar Shetty passed away peacefully in the early hours of November 23, 2024, at his daughter's home in Baltimore, MD. He lived a rich and impactful life. As one of his former students put it upon hearing of his death: ”Teachers and human beings like him never die - they simply live on in the hearts of many.”

Dr. Hebri Suresh Ballal ("Gundu") passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving wife, Anita, and all three of his daughters--Sangeeta, Sanjana, and Sapna on Saturday, January 11th. In the hours following his passing, his family came together to grieve and celebrate the tremendous love and respect Gundu inspired in those around him. He was a proud father and a loving grandfather to his two granddaughters, Prafulla and Rukmini. Our community deeply mourns his l

Dr. Mukthalata Alva Somanath, lovingly known as Muktha, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, strength, and community. Born in Ulipady near Mangalore, India, Muktha's life was shaped by her strong parents, seven siblings, and a close-knit extended family.