Naveen Phalgunan Engoor, 24, Topeka, Kan., formerly of Jefferson City, died Feb. 3, 2000, in an automobile accident.

He was born Aug. 19, 1975, in Kerala, India, a son of Achutan Phalgunan and Padmavathi Engoor. His father survives in the United Arab Emirates. His mother survives in India.

He received a bachelor's degree in computer science from B.I.T. in Ranchi, India, in 1996. He was currently pursuing a master's degree at the University of Kansas.

He worked as a software programmer in India from 1996 to 1998. In January 1998, he came to the United States and worked as a consultant in Jefferson City. In October 1998, he moved to Topeka and worked as a computer programmer for the state of Kansas, child support enforcement.

He also is survived by three sisters, Nayna Engoor, Nitu Engoor and Nishi Engoor, all of India.

Services will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, Topeka. Cremation will be in India.

Memorials are suggested to the Naveen Phalgunan Engoor Memorial Fund, c/o Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 W. Sixth St., Topeka, Kan. 66603.