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 obituary 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 family notices website.
The page also has space for readers to submit their own memories and comments.
1. Pauline Lambert (née Townend)
Passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026. A cherished mother to Yolanta, Vanda and Neil, nanna of 22 and beloved wife of the late Stuart. Forever missed and loved. Our mother died and broke our hearts but we all knew it was time to part. Rest in peace. A funeral Service took place at Hughes Funeral Services Chapel, Leeds, on Monday, April 13, 2026, followed by private cremation. | Submitted
2. Geoffrey Thomas Burrow
Of Castleford and formerly of Leeds, passed away on March 30, 2026, aged 75. Beloved husband of Irene, proud dad of Claire and Jo and now re-united with his treasured son Rob. Dear father-in-law of Paul, Mike and Lindsey, very special grandad of Jessica, Ashlee, Izzy, Macy, Myles, Maya and Jackson and much loved great-grandad of Ronnie. Also, a devoted Motor Neurone Disease campaigner. Will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Service and cremation to take place at Pontefract Crematorium on Friday, April 24 at 11am. Will friends please accept this intimation. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Geoff would be gratefully received, and will be divided between the Rob Burrow Centre for MND & The British Heart Foundation, which may be kindly left in the box provided at the Crematorium. Enquiries to Charles E. Ashton & Son, Funeral Directors. Tel. Castleford 01977 552265 | Submitted
3. Susan Lennox
Passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, aged 66 years. Susan will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. A funeral service took place at Hughes Funeral Services Chapel, 180 York Road, Leeds, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. | Submitted
4. Elizabeth Shirley Morris (née Watson)
Formerly of Kippax and Garforth. Shirley died peacefully in her sleep on March 19, aged 93. Much-loved Mum, Grannie and Great Grandma. A celebration of her life will be held at Lawnswood Crematorium on April 23 at 11.30am. Donations to RNLI in lieu of flowers please. | Submitted
5. Yvonne Davina Morse
Of Morley (now Barnsley). Died peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Saturday, March 28, 2026, aged a young 72 years. The devoted Wife of John, beloved Mum of Hayden, Conrad and Elliott, much loved Nanna of Bradley, the two Chloes, Lewis and Leighton, dear Sister of Peter and a cherished Auntie and friend to many. Yvonne will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. The funeral service for Yvonne will be held at Pontefract Crematorium on Friday, April 24 at 12.20pm. Family flowers only please. Any donations in lieu of flowers for Alzheimer's Society may be left in the donation box as you leave the Crematorium. Following the service, mourners are invited to The Comrades Athletic Club, Normanton, for refreshments. All enquiries please to R J Burgess Funeral Directors. 01924 894017. | Submitted
6. Shirley Shaw nee Hugill
Formerly of Acomb. Passed away peacefully on April 1, aged 85 years. A devoted wife of the late Keith and Benny. Much-loved and loving mum to Karen and Sara, step-mum to Nikki and Mike, also a dear grandma and great-grandma. Will friends please meet for service in The Wear Valley Crematorium, Coundon, at 3.30pm. on Monday, April 20. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given for Guide Dogs for Blind. | Submitted