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. Doreen Hilary Driscoll
On Saturday, March 7, 2026, passed away peacefully in St Gemma’s Hospice, after a long battle with illness, aged 85 years. The beloved wife of the late Geoffrey, dear mother of Malcolm, granny, mother-in-law and a dear friend to many. The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at Lawnswood Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, April 9 at 11.30am prior to cremation. Family flowers only please, donations may be made in memory of Doreen to St Gemma’s Hospice, for which a collection plate will be available at the service. All enquiries to Thomasons Funeral Service, 137 Easterly Road, Oakwood, Leeds LS8 2RY. Tel: 0113 2482899. | Submitted
8. Shirley Garforth Morrish
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Garforth Morrish, late of Adel and Morrish Newsagent, Stainbeck Lane, who died peacefully at Gledhow Care Home on March 15, aged 91. She is survived by Susan and Jim, Oliver and Emily and great-grandson Maxwell. The funeral will be on April 7 at 10.45 at Lawnswood Crematorium. No flowers please. Enquiries: Joseph Geldart & Sons, Horsforth, LS18 4NE Tel 0113 2582134 | Submitted
9. Joan Frisby
Passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, aged 96 years. Much-loved wife of the late Peter, loving Mum to Martin and the late Simon. Joan will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Service to take place on Thursday, April 9 at 11.30am at Rawdon Crematorium. Donations in lieu for the Children’s Cancer Fund at the Leeds General Infirmary. All enquiries to Slater’s of Horsforth Tel. 0113 2582395. | Submitted