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. Elizabeth Ann Backhouse
Passed away peacefully on February 5 at St James’s Hospital. Beloved Partner of Andrew. A wonderful daughter, sister, auntie, and dear friend. The funeral service will be at Lawnswood Crematorium on Monday, March 9 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, will be gratefully received by Martin House Children’s Hospice via: https://elizabethbackhouse.muchloved.com/ All Enquiries to G H Dovener & Son Funeral Services. Tel :0113 224 9788 | Submitted
2. Sheila Ann Blackburn
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at St Gemma’s Hospice aged 76 years. Beloved daughter of the late Ron and Sally. The funeral service will be at Lawnswood Crematorium at 10.45am on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Family flowers only please, donations if desired are gratefully accepted for St Gemma’s Hospice. All enquiries to Wm Dodgson & Son Funeral Services, Selby Road, Leeds, Yorkshire LS15 7JS. Tel: 0113 2645587. | Submitted
3. Lily Sadler
Passed away in St James's Hospital after a short illness on Sunday, February 8, 2026, aged 85 years. Wife of Gordon Sadler, Mum of Julie and Paul, Grandma and Great Grandma. The funeral service and celebration of Lily’s life will take place on Thursday, March 5, 1.45pm at Lawnswood Crematorium. Lily’s family welcomes you to attend the service and family flowers only. | Submitted
4. Maureen Williams
On February 11, peacefully at home, aged 89 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Alan, a much-loved mum of Christopher, Nicholas and Simon, a dear mother-in-law of Nicky and Bryn and a loving grandmother of Hannah, Andrew, Tom and Ben and beloved brother of Martin. Maureen will be very sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service takes place on Thursday, March 5 in St. Edmund’s Church, Roundhay at 1.30pm. No black ties required. Enquiries John P. Tempest Funeral Service Tel 2392700. | Submitted
5. Betty Copley
On February 19, 2026, passed peacefully in Oulton Manor, aged 97 years. Dearly-beloved wife of late Ron and much loved mum to Cheryl and son-in-law Chris. A loving grandmother to Emma and Viki and great grandmother to Oliver, Megan, Juliette and Ruby. Much-loved great grandmother-in-law to Richard and Paul. The funeral service will be held at Rothwell Holy Trinity Church on Friday, March 6 at 2pm. Family flowers only please and all donations will be divided between Rothwell Holy Trinity and Wakefield Hospice. | Submitted
6. Perpetua Agatha Mary Hancox
Passed away at home on January 29, aged 94 years. Funeral service to be held Tuesday, March 10, at St Patrick's Church at 12.30pm, followed by a burial at Killingbeck Cemetery at 2pm. Donations welcome to aid Age UK. Enquiries to York Road Funeralcare Tel: 0113 2482038 | Submitted