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. Margaret Mitchell
Died peacefully on March 2, 2026, aged 83 years. Beloved Wife of the late Colin. Much loved Mum of David and Helen. Mother-In-Law of Michelle and Andy and Granny of Ellie, Daniel, Evelyn and Jacob. Former teacher at Colton Primary, Green Lane Primary, Beeston Hill St Luke's Primary and Hunslet St Mary's Primary. Funeral will take place on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at St James The Great Church, Manston, at noon. Refreshments will be served in the church hall following the service. The family will be celebrating Margaret's life by wearing colour and floral prints and invite you to join them if you wish. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Margaret in support of Alzheimer's Society and St James The Great Church can be given at the service. | Submitted
2. Stephen Eric (Steve) Fielding
Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 after a short illness, aged 79 years. Much-loved husband of Betty, dad of Joanne, Kathryn and Lindsey and grandad of Matias. The funeral service and committal will take place at St John's Church, Moor Allerton on Wednesday, April 1 at noon, prior to private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in Steve’s memory may be given at the service. | Submitted
3. Terence (Terry) Cunningham
Of your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Terry RIP who passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, in his ninetieth year. A MAN OF THE CHURCH AND FOR THE PEOPLE Dearly loved Son of the late Andrew and Agnes and loving Brother to the late Andrew, Eileen, Pat and Michael. Terry will be sadly missed by all his loving Family and many Friends. Terry was received into St. Nicholas’ Catholic Church, Oakwood Lane, Leeds on Friday March 27, 2026. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at prior to interment at Killingbeck Cemetery, York Road, Leeds 14. | Submitted
4. Gordon Megson
Passed away peacefully in Pinderfields Hospital, aged 75 years of East Ardsley. Loving partner of Hilda, treasured dad of Victoria and Matthew, stepdad to Lisa and Ben, a much-loved Grandpa, Grandad, Brother, and a good friend to many who will be very sadly missed. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Cottingley Crematorium on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, but donations can be made at the service for Myeloma UK. Enquiries to The Coop Funeralcare, Morley. Tel 0113 2522503. | Submitted
5. Julie Marie Mansfield (née Ashworth)
Much-loved daughter of May and the late Bernard. Sister of Joseph, Bernard and Christopher. Wife of Barry, Mother of Melissa and Nathan. Sadly taken from us far too soon at the age of 54. Passed away in Wheatfields Hospice February 28, 2026 A celebration of Julie's life will be held on March 30, 11:30am at Rawdon Crematorium. | Submitted
6. Lorraine Petticrew
Passed away at Leeds General Infirmary on March 5, 2026, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of James, loving mother to Joanne, Lindsay and step mother to James. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Samaritans for which a collection will be available at the service. The service will be held at Lawnswood Crematorium on Thursday, April 2 at 1pm, friends please accept this intimation. All enquiries to York Road Funeralcare, 366 York Road, Leeds, LS9 9DN Tel: 0113 868 8898 | Submitted