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. Jean Winter
Formerly of Roundhay, Leeds. Peacefully at Newcastle RVI on May 24, 2026, aged 94 years. Much-loved mother of Jon. Looking to join husband Sydney in Heaven. Funeral service to be held at Mountsett Crematorium, Dipton, Stanley, on Wednesday June 17th at 1.15pm. No flowers, donations in lieu if desired to www.sightsavers.org. All enquiries to Dickinson Funeral Directors, Hexham | Submitted
2. Patricia Hewitt
Peacefully on May 17, 2026, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Ralph. Dearly loved mother of Lisa, and a much‑loved Grandma to Jason, and friend to many. Funeral Service to be held at Pontefract Crematorium at 12.20pm, Tuesday, June 16. All attendees are invited to a celebration of life to follow after the service at Garforth Working Men’s Club on Barley Hill Road, LS25 1AU. Donations in memory of Patricia will be collected at the service in support of The Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries and /or flowers to Wm Dodgson & Son Funeral Service – Kippax. | Submitted
3. Barbara Gorbun
Sadly passed away May 19, 2026, aged 90. Beloved wife of the late Wally and much-loved Mum of Irena. Barbara will be deeply missed by all family and friends. Cremation will take place at Rawdon Crematorium on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 12.15pm. All enquiries to Thomasons Funeral Services 0113 2482899. | Submitted
4. Christine Margaret Harrop
Passed away peacefully on May 17, aged 80 years. Christine, much-loved wife to Tony, beloved Mum to David, Simon, and Sarah and proud Grandma to James, Emily, Katie, Freddie, Alex, Becky, Mabel and Holly. Funeral service and cremation will take place at Rawdon Crematorium on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please. Any donations in lieu of flowers are for St Gemma's Hospice, a box will be available at the service. | Submitted
5. Ruth Holder
Aged 92, of Leeds, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Ernie, Sister of John, Sister-in-law of Maureen and a treasured Auntie and Great Auntie. She will be missed by all those who knew and loved her. Ruth dedicated her working life to midwifery in the NHS and volunteered with the charity Torch Trust for many years. She was a faithful member of Tinshill Free Church from the 1980s. The funeral will take place on June 15 at noon at Tinshill Free Church. Donations will be to 'Caring for Life' in lieu of flowers. | Submitted
6. Keith Graham Galliford
On Sunday, May 24, 2026, aged 88 in Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge. Formerly of Headingley, Leeds – a proud Yorkshireman. Beloved husband of the late Margaret and much loved dad of Heather. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at Lawnswood Crematorium on Tuesday, June 16 at 1pm. Donations in memory of Keith, if desired may be made to Take Heart at the Yorkshire Heart Centre, LGI. All enquires to Slater’s of Horsforth. Tel: 0113 2582395. | Submitted