Every day, Leeds communities must say their final farewells to family members, friends, colleagues, neighbours and many others figures who have played a unique part in local life.
Here we make a space to recognise those whose deaths have been announced in the 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 Yorkshire Evening Post’s death notices can be viewed and submitted to through our legacy.com page. The page also has space for readers to submit their own memories and comments.
Below are the details of 18 people from Leeds whose deaths have been shared through the page recently.
7. Terence Ryan
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Terence Ryan, aged 93 years. A much loved father to Joanne and Carolyn, grandfather to Becky, Ebony, Gabriel, Arthur and Grace and great-grandfather to Olivia. Now reunited with beloved wife Patricia. Rest in peace. Funeral took place at St Benedict's Church, Garforth on May 7 followed by cremation at Lawnswood Crematorium at 3:15pm. | National World
8. Edward Craven Longbottom (Eddie)
Edward Longbottom died peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the East Cheshire Hospice, Edward aged 67 years of Macclesfield, formerly of Yorkshire. The dearly loved Dad of Joe, Katie and Jack, Teddy to Jasper, and loving brother of Debbie. He will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends. The funeral service and committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Thursday, May 15, at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only by request, but if desired donations may be sent for the RNLI and The Salvation Army. All enquiries to: Andrew Smith Funeral Services, Park Green House, 82 Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 6HN Telephone: 01625 433853 www.andrewsmithfuneralservices.co.uk | National World
9. Audrey May Pollard (Known as Audrey)
From Whitkirk, Leeds. Passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, at Springfield House Care Home, Morley, aged 93 years. Much loved Mum, Mum-in-law, Gran and Great Granny. Funeral Service will be held at Rawdon Crematorium on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 1pm. Family flowers only please, donations given in Audrey's memory will be gratefully received for The Alzheimer's Society. Will Be Sadly Missed. All enquiries to Coop Funeralcare Brighouse Tel: 01484 713512 | National World
10. Joyce Dalton
Peacefully surrounded by friends on April 16. Youngest daughter of the late Mr & Mrs Dalton and dear sister of the late May and Florence, and a beloved friend. Funeral service at Lawnswood Crematorium on Wednesday, May 14, at 2.30pm. Donations in loving memory of Joyce to Blind Veterans UK. Friends please accept this intimation. All enquires to Coop Funeralcare, Pudsey, 0113 2577788 | National World
11. Susan Barker
Passed peacefully on April 11, 2025, aged 77 years at St Gemma’s Hospice, Leeds. Much loved wife to David and mother to Paul and Neil, mother in law to Avril and Jennifer, and devoted grandmother to Erin. Fiercely independent to the last and will be much missed by her family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at Lawnswood Crematorium, on May 13, 2025 at 10:45am. Family flowers only, donations to St Gemma’s Hospice. | National World
12. James Ferguson
(21.12.86 – 16.4.25) It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the sudden passing of James, aged 38 years. Beloved son of John and the late Caroline. Partner to Rachel, loving father, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, uncle and friend to many. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Requiem Mass was celebrated at Corpus Christi Church, Osmondthorpe, Leeds, on Monday, May 12, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations for the British Heart Foundation and a plate will be available at Church or donate directly online. | National World