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.
7. James Leason
Sadly passed away April 11, 2026, aged 85 years. Devoted husband to the late Joyce, loving father to David, Gary, James and wives, much loved grandad, great grandad and friend to many. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Mahony & Ward Chapel, Pudsey, LS28 7BN at 11am followed by the committal at Armley Hill Top Cemetery. Family flowers only please by request, donations may be given in lieu of flowers to the Royal Navy Benevolent Trust for which a box will be provided. Please join us afterwards at Bramley Phoenix Rugby Club. Enquiries to Joseph Tate Funeral Service. Tel 0113 2638971 | Submitted
8. Freda Margaret Austin 1928 - 2026
In loving memory of Freda Margaret Austin who died April 2026, aged 97. Freda will be missed by all her family and friends. Freda’s funeral will be held on Tuesday, May 5 at St Peter’s, Morley, at 11am. Donations in lieu of flowers for Take Heart may be left on the day or left online at www.lymn.co.uk/obituaries. | Submitted
9. Andrew Robert Mackay In loving memory of Andrew Mackay 18.08.1947 – 19.04.2026
Husband of the late Christine Mackay and Father of Mr David Mackay. The funeral service will take place at Lawnswood Crematorium on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:15pm. All enquiries please contact: G H Dovener & Son Funeral Services 267 Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 5LN Tel: 0113 2249788 | Submitted
10. Derek Raymond Markham
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Derek Raymond Markham who passed away peacefully at the Glen Nursing Home, Shipley aged 78 years. Beloved Husband to Sandra, dearly loved Dad to Julia and Paul and daughter-in-law Alison, treasured Grandad and a good friend to all who knew him. May He Rest in Peace. Requiem Mass will take place at St Aidan's, Baildon Road, BD17 6AQ on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11.30am prior to Private Committal. All family, friends and neighbours are respectfully invited to the Church. Family flowers only but if desired, donations in Derek's memory can be made to Parkinson's UK and a donation box will be available at the service. All enquiries to H.H Birch, 01274 583467. | Submitted