Every day, communities in Leeds must say their final farewells to family members, friends, colleagues, neighbours and many other characters who have played a unique part in local life.
Some may be more well known than others, but all had a special place in someone’s heart and in our city.
Here we make space to recognise those whose deaths have been announced in the pages of the Yorkshire Evening Post this week.
The listings below say where they will be remembered, including funeral arrangements, and how to leave your own tributes.
The Evening Post’s death notices can be viewed and submitted to through our website here.
The page also has space for readers to submit their own memories and comments.
7. Vernon passed away at his home address on 24th April 2025, aged 85 years. Loving Husband to Susan, Father to John and Sharon, Grandfather to Joshua, Leanne, Henry, Michaela and Chelsea, Great Grandfather to Corie and Amelia. The funeral service and celebration of Vernon’s life will take place at 11am on Wednesday 28th May 2025 at York Crematorium. No flowers please, however if able to do so donations are gratefully received in memory of Vernon to continue to support the work of the Royal British Legion. There will be a donation box at the service. Please accept this invitation to attend the service. All enquiries to Coop Funeralcare, Garforth. Tel – 0113 286 8114.
Vernon Walter Kelk | Submitted
8. Mary Armitage
Peacefully on April 27th, 2025, at Bedford Court, Horsforth, aged 93 years and formerly of Gipton, Leeds. Mary will be sadly missed by her loving nephews and niece, Andrew, Mark and Clare and her great nephew Oliver and great niece Eleanor. Mary will be received into St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Broadgate Lane, Horsforth on Friday June 6th, 2025, for Requiem Mass at 11am prior to interment at Killingbeck Cemetery, York Road, Leeds 14. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Mary will be given to St. Gemma’s Hospice and a plate will be provided at the church for this purpose. Will friends please accept this intimation. Enquiries to Hughes Funeral Services 180 York Road, Leeds 9. Tel 0113 2480953 | Submitted
9. Robert (Bob) Bowman
In hospital on 27th April aged 80 years. Formerly of Doncaster, East Grinstead, Spofforth, Stutton and Barmby Moor. Much loved Dad of Richard. Funeral service at St Catherine’s Church, Barmby Moor on Wednesday 11th June at 2pm followed by burial in the Churchyard. Family flowers only please, donations to the British Heart Foundation. Enquiries to G M Sharp Independent Funeral Services, Tel 01759 302205 | Suubmitted
10. Ruth Mackland (nee Harrison)
Formerly of Crossgates passed away peacefully on May 17th, aged 75 years. Beloved mum of Helen and Karen and a loving grandma of Sam, Will and Ollie. Funeral service will take place on Monday 9th June, 1.20pm at York Crematorium. Flowers welcome to Mr Grundy's Chapel of Rest. | Submitted
11. Patricia (Pat) Stead (née Witty)
Of Colton and Swillington Passed away peacefully in a care home near her family in Lancaster. She always had a smile for everyone. Loving mother to Ann and Bill, mother-in-law to Karen, gran to Steven and Sam and great-gran to Alex and Ruby. Forever in our hearts xxx Cremation to take place at Beetham Hall on 2nd June at 3.30pm Enq: Coop Funeralcare 01524 64650. | Submitted