Funeral Announcements

Here you will find a list of all the upcoming funerals taking place in the coming months

COCKROFT
Dudley
20250414

On 21st March 2025, peacefully at home, Dudley aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Moira, much loved Dad of Fiona and Linda, a dear father in law of Andrew and Kelvin, and a loving grandad of Alex, James and Joanna. A celebration of Dudley's life will take place at St Mark's Church, Utley on Monday 14th April at 1.00 pm following a private cremation. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Dudley would be appreciated to Manorlands Hospice. A collection box is available for this purpose or donations may be made online via the Tributes & Donations page. There is no dress code, please dress as you feel.

ROCHFORD
nee Redmond
Gillian Mary
20250411

Of your charity please pray for the repose of the soul of Gillian who passed away surrounded by her family at Airedale General Hospital, on her birthday, 19th March 2025, aged 81 years. Loving mother of Mark, Clare and Helen, devoted grandma and great grandma and a very dear aunt. Gillian will be received into St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Keighley on Thursday  10th April at 7.00pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Friday at 10.15am followed by interment at Utley Cemetery. Family flowers only please but donations would be appreciated to Barnardo's. Collection plates will be provided at the church for this purpose or may be made online via the Donations & Tributes page. May she rest in peace.

JOHNSON
Ruth Helga
20250416

On 9th March 2025, Ruth passed away peacefully at Manorlands Hospice, aged 75 years. A very good friend to all that knew her. Ruth leaves behind a large family in Eberhausen, Germany. A celebration of Ruth's life will take place in Airedale House Service Chapel at Gallagher Family Funeral Directors on Wednesday 16th April at 1.00 pm.

HARTLEY
Rex
20250403

On 16th March 2025, Rex sadly passed away peacefully at Herncliffe Nursing Home, aged 88 years. Dearly beloved husband of Maureen, much loved dad of Samantha and the late Julie, devoted brother of Rita, loving grandpa and uncle and good friend to many. The funeral service and celebration of Rex's life will take place at Skipton Crematorium on Thursday 3rd April at 1:20pm. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Rex would be appreciated to both The Salvation Army and The Stroke Association. A collection box will be provided at the service for this purpose or may be made online via the Tributes & Donations page.

BANHAM
Kevin
"Kev"
20250404

On 14th March, Kev passed away after a long and dignified battle surrounded by his family, aged 64 years.
Beloved husband of Debbie, adored son of Eunice and the late Eric, much loved dad of Chris & Gemma and Adiy & Jo, loving stepdad of Bethan and Katie, amazing funny grandad of Connor, Josh, Olivia, Alfie, Brogan, Reggie, Riley, Rhys, Blake, Sonny, Eleanor, Lois, Harris and a good friend to many. A celebration of Kev’s life will take place at Oakworth Crematorium on Friday 4th April at 1pm. Family flowers only but donations would be appreciated towards Airedale Hospital, a collection box will be available as you leave the chapel. Finally, Kev would like you to wear a splash of colour to celebrate his life.

ATKINSON
nee Richardson
Linda
20250402

On 9th March 2025, peacefully at Manorlands Hospice, Linda aged 78 years.Much loved wife of Jack, loving mum of David and Rachel, dear mother in law of Sharon and Pete,devoted grandma of Joe, Jack, Mollie and Evie, special great grandma of Orla and friend of many. The funeral service and cremation will take place at Oakworth Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd April  at 11.30am. Will family and friends please assemble at the crematorium chapel.Family flowers only please but donations in memory of  Linda would be appreciated to Sue Ryder- Manorlands Hospice. A collection box will be provided at the service for this purpose or may be made online via the Tributes & Donations page.