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. William (Billy) Patrick Power
Passed away suddenly at Pinderfields Hospital. Loving Husband to Christine. Dad to Liam and Tom. Father-in-law to Cat and Kirsty. Cherished Grandad to Izzy, Olly and Annie-Marie. Brother to Tony, Jimmy and Mick. Funeral to take place at Pontefract Crematorium on Wednesday 16th July at 1pm. Any donations will be kindly accepted for British Heart Foundation. Billy's family would like to welcome you to Garforth Country Club after the service. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Garforth, 0113 286 8114. | National World
8. David Potter
Passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday 28th June 2025 at St James Hospital, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Pat Father to Joanne and Matthew, Grandad to Laura, Emily, Callum and Lili-Mai. Great Grandad to Destiny, Faith, Serenity, Kobe, Kailan and Arley. The funeral service will be at Lawnswood Crematorium on Friday 18th July 2025 at 10.00 am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired are gratefully accepted for The Alzheimer’s Society. All Enquiries to Wm Dodgson Son Funeral Services Selby Road, Leeds Yorkshire, LS15 7JS Tel : 0113 2645587 | National World
9. Dr David Lyndon Watson
Passed away peacefully at home on the 7th July, adored husband to Ceri, devoted dad to James and Will, loving brother to Geraldine and a much loved brother in law, uncle, son in law, respected colleague and true friend. Funeral service to take place at Lawnswood Crematorium on Tuesday 22nd July at 2:30pm. Family flowers only, donations can be made in David’s memory to Wheatfields Hospice.All enquiries to JE Spence Funeral Service 0113 2682842 | National World
10. Vincent Grayson
On 19th March 2025, Vincent aged 82 years, late of Parkstone Grove, Cookridge. Service and cremation will be held at Shay Grange Crematorium, Long Lane, Heaton, Bradford BD9 6ST on Tuesday 22nd July at 10:30am. Friends please meet at the crematorium. | National World
11. Raymond (Ray) Butterfield
Passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday 9th July 2025, aged 71 years. Much loved husband of Sylvia, loving father of Emma and Lucy, dear brother of Brian and the late Geoff, brother-in-law and uncle. He will be sadly missed by family and his many friends. The funeral service will be held at St James Church, Wetherby at 11am on Tuesday 29th July. Family flowers only please. Any further enquiries to G.E Hartley & Son, Wetherby. Tel 01937 588888 | National World