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. Terence (Terry) Charles Yorath
On January 8, 2026, aged 75 years. Terry will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends. The funeral service will take place at The Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Harrogate Road, Leeds 17 on Monday, January 26 at noon prior to private interment. No flowers by request, donations in lieu of flowers may be given to Age UK. Enquiries to Hughes Funeral Services. Tel: 0113 2499338 | Submitted
2. Arthur Senior
Passed away peacefully at home on the December 29, 2025, aged 89 years. Husband to Sylvia and Father to Janet and Geoffrey. Much loved Husband and Father. Arthur will be fondly remembered by all who knew him and deeply missed by family and friends. A funeral service and celebration of Arthur's life will take place on Monday, January 26 at Rawdon Crematorium, Horsforth at 1:45pm. Family flowers only. Donations will be gratefully received in Arthur's memory for Alzheimer's UK and the Stroke Association. All enquiries to Wormalds Funeral Service, Cookridge. 0113 2584712. | Submitted
3. Mary Ann Walsh
Of your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Mary who passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 1, 2026, aged 83 years. The dearly loved wife of Seamus and a loving mother of Gerald, Christopher, Michael and James. A loved and respected mother-in-law and grandmother. Dearest sister of Joe and Teresa. Mary will be received into St. Nicholas’ Catholic Church, Oakwood Lane, Leeds 9 on Wednesday, January 28 at 7pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 29 at 11am prior to burial in Killingbeck Cemetery, York Road, Leeds 14. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu will be given to a charity. “May She Rest in Eternal Peace” For enquiries and streaming details, please contact Hughes Funeral Services. Tel: 0113 2480953 | Submitted
4. Eric Wainwright
Aged 87. Passed away peacefully in Pinderfields Hospital on January 4, 2026. Much-loved dad, brother, grandad and great grandad. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, January 29 in Pontefract Crematorium at 11.40am. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Dementia UK. All enquiries to T F Morritt Tel: 01977 553868 | Submitted
5. Brenda Massey (née Fortune)
Passed away peacefully at St James' Hospital on Sunday, January 11. Devoted wife to Ken. Beloved Mum to Deborah. Cherished Grandma to Callum, Rachel and Hannah. Much-loved Sister and Auntie. Special Friend to many. Funeral to be held at Lawnswood Crematorium on Thursday, January 29 at 1pm. Donations are gratefully accepted for St Gemma's and Guide Dogs. All are welcome to attend. Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Garforth, 0113 286 8114. | Submitted
6. Pauline Kennedy (nee Hartnett)
Passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, aged 98 years. Beloved wife of Peter, reunited at last. Treasured aunt and great aunt to many. | Submitted