Media Release
Mangaluru, Apr 11: Mangalore Ranga Pai, pioneering engineer and builder of the city passed away this evening Monday, April 11 at 4.10 p.m.
He was 73 years and passed away peacefully at his residence, according to family sources.
Born in Mangalore on February 6, 1943, he was an alumnus of St Aloysius School and College and studied engineering in the maiden batch of Karnataka Regional Engineering College (now NITK), Surathkal. Thereafter he founded Pailands, which promoted several enterprises.
An active industry leader and community stalwart, M Ranga Pai had formerly served as president, Builders Association of India and Canara Builders Association and also as trustee of Sri Venkataramana Temple, Car Street, treasurer of GSB Seva Sangh and as secretary of Abhaya Ashraya, Mangalore.
He is survived by his wife Suman Pai, son architect Venkatesh Pai and family and two daughters Divya Pai, Sathya Pai Shankar and family.
Last respects may be paid to his mortal remains at his residence, ‘Sriniketan’, Near Jogi Matt, Kadri Park Road, Kadri Hills, Mangalore – 4.
Funeral will be held at 10.30 am on Tuesday, April 12 at Boloor crematorium.