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. Marjorie Sellars
Passed away at home on December 29, 2025, aged 89 years. Devoted wife of the late Brian, loving mum to Alison and Catherine, mother-in-law to John and Philip, much loved grandma to Matthew, Thomas, Sophie and Alex, auntie and friend to many. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 29 2026 at Cottingley Hall Crematorium at 11.30am. Family flowers only please by request, donations may be given in lieu of flowers for Cancer Research, for which a box will be provided. Enquiries to Joseph Tate Funeral Service. Tel: 0113 2638971 | Submitted
8. Sandra Clayton (nee Howarth)
Passed away aged 82, peacefully at St James' Hospital on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. She will be sadly missed by all that knew her. A funeral service will take place on Monday, February 2, 2026 in St Mary's Church, Kippax at 12.30pm. Followed by a committal at Pontefract Crematorium at 1.40pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Alzheimer's Research UK. All enquiries to TF Morritt, Castleford. Tel 01977 553868 | Submitted
9. Mark Shepherd
On January 5, following an accident, aged 56 years. Dearly beloved son of Pam and Steve, much loved partner of Sue, loved step dad of Amy and Oliver and a dear brother of James. Also a much loved grandad of Teddy and Cole, uncle to Freddie and friend of many who will be very sadly missed. Funeral Service will take place at United Reformed Church, Stainbeck on Friday, January 30 at 11:30am. Enquiries to John P Tempest, Chapel Allerton. Tel 0113 239 2700 | Submitted