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 website here.
The page also has space for readers to submit their own memories and comments.
7. Margaret McKee
Passed away suddenly on July 14th, at home aged 83. A dearly loved mum, grandma, great grandma, sister and auntie. Much loved and sadly missed by all. The funeral service will take place at Hughes Funeral Services, "Ascot Service Chapel” Leeds on Friday August 8th at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Margaret will be given to the British Heart Foundation and a plate will be provided at the service or by private arrangement. Margaret is resting at the Hughes Funeral Services, 180 York Road, Leeds Tel: (0113) 248 0953 | Submitted
8. Margaret Ferguson
Of your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Margaret who sadly passed away peacefully in hospital surrounded by her family on 18th July 2025, aged 69. R.I.P. Much loved wife of the late James Ferguson, loving mother of Louise and Victoria, devoted grandma of Lorcan and Maeve, beloved sister of Michael, John and Andrew and a dearest sister in law and aunty. Margaret will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. We shall think about you always, And talk about you too, We have such precious memories, But we wish we still had you. Margaret will be received into St Anthony's R.C Church, Old Lane, Beeston Leeds 11 on Thursday 7th August 2025 at 6pm. Requiem mass will be celebrated on Friday 8th August 2025 at 10.00am, followed by interment at Cottingley Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired will be forwarded to Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and St Anthony’s Church. Will friends please accept this intimation. All Enquiries Hughes Funeral Services, 180 York Road, Leeds 9, Tel 01132480953 | Submitted
9. Dr Peter Watson
Formerly of Leeds University. Passed away peacefully at home on 16th July, aged 87. Much loved husband and dad. Funeral service will take place at Monk Fryston & Hillam Community Centre on Saturday 9th August at 1pm followed by private interment in Monk Fryston Cemetery. | Submitted
10. Jack Gill
Passed away peacefully on 28th July. Beloved husband of the late Marie, father to Andrew and David, loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service to take place at Stonefall Crematorium, Harrogate on Tuesday 19th August at 2.20pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to St Gemma's Hospice. All enquiries to JE Spence Funeral Service 0113 2682842. | Submitted
11. Roy Wilkinson
Passed away peacefully at home on the 10th July 2025, aged 88. Husband to the late Samira, loving father to Peter and the late Paul, and proud grandfather to Gabriel, Max, Elijah and Samuel. Roy will be fondly remembered by all who knew him and deeply missed by family and friends. A funeral service and celebration of Roy's life will take place on Tuesday 12th August 2025 at St Mary's Church at 11.30am followed by committal at Rawdon Crematorium at 1pm. Family flowers only please by request but any donations will be gratefully received in lieu of the Sue Ryder Charity. For all enquiries please contact Wormalds Funeral Service, Horsforth. Tel: 0113 2584712 | Submitted
12. Heather Rosanne Walker
Passed away on 23rd July 2025, aged 77. Devoted Wife to David, Mother to Elizabeth, Grandmother to Eleanor and Olivia. The funeral service will be held on Monday 11th August 2025, Rawdon Crematorium at 1pm. Family flowers only please by request. Donations may be given in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer's Society for which a box will be provided. Enquiries to Mahony & Ward Funeral Service. Tel 0113 256 5209 | Submitted