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. Ian David Hodgkinson
Ian, a resident of Kirkstall, sadly passed away in Leeds General Infirmary, surrounded by his family. Beloved son of the late Brenda Edmonds, affectionate brother to Catherine, Madeleine and Stephen, loving uncle to Helen and Louise and great uncle of Zoe and Ethan. Special thanks to the Neuro surgeons, doctors and nurses for their expertise and care. A private funeral service will take place at the Coop Horsforth Chapel of Rest on Monday August 18, 2025 at 10.30am, followed by interment at Guiseley Cemetery at 12 noon. For further enquiries, please contact Coop Funeralcare, Horsforth. Tel: 0113 2586921 | Yorkshire Evening Post
8. James Duncan Verity
James, formerly of Boston Spa, passed away peacefully on August 5, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Carol, loving father of Helen and Paul and much-loved grandad. The funeral service is to take place at St Mary's Church, Boston Spa on 2nd September at 1pm, followed by a private family cremation the following day. Enquiries to G E Hartley & Son, 66 Westgate, Wetherby LS22 6NJ, Tel: 01937 588888. | Yorkshire Evening Post
9. Raymond Thompson (Ray)
Raymond passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, aged 86 years. Dearly loved Husband of Ann, much loved dad of Michelle and Julie, loving grandad of Lauren and Abbey, also a treasured great grandad. The Funeral Service and Cremation will take place at Rawdon Crematorium on Tuesday, August 19th at 2:30pm. Enquiries to Joseph Geldart and Sons Funeral Directors Tel 0113 2582134 | Yorkshire Evening Post