Every day, communities in Edinburgh and the Lothians 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 pages of the Edinburgh Evening News this week. The listings below say where they will be remembered, including funeral arrangements, and how to leave your own tributes.
The Evening News’ death notices can be viewed and submitted to through our website here.
5. Christine Janet Ritchie Robertson
(Hill of Beath / Wales / Dalkeith) Passed away peacefully, at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, on April 16, 2025, aged 82. Christine, daughter of the late Rebecca and James Robertson. Sister to Sarah, aunt to Yvonne and friend to many. Funeral service at Mortonhall Crematorium, Pentland Chapel, on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 10.30am, to which all family and friends are invited. Enquiries to W.D. Paul Funeral Directors, Tel 01875 820955. | Submitted
6. Ian Bruce Brown
(East Craigs) Died peacefully, on May 10, 2025, at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Ian, aged 66, beloved husband of Patricia and loving father of Robert. Funeral service at Warriston Crematorium, Lorimer Chapel, on Saturday, May 31, at 11 am. Family flowers only, please. Attendees please wear a piece of tartan. | Submitted
7. Anna Kaul (nee Vettraino)
Peacefully, at Meadowvale Nursing Home, on Sunday, May 11, 2025, Anna, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Konstantyn, a dearly loved mum, gran and granny. Sadly missed by all. Funeral service will take place at, Warriston Crematorium, Cloister Chapel, on Thursday, May 22, at 1.30pm. All friends respectfully invited. | Submitted
8. Ewan MacDonald
(Edinburgh / Ballymena ) Died peacefully on May 14, 2025, at the Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital, surrounded by his girls. Much loved husband of Lousie, devoted dad of Ellen and Catherine, dear brother of Neil and John. Native of Corstorphine. There will be a Thanksgiving service for Ewan’s life at High Kirk Presbyterian Church, Ballymena May 22, 2025, at 2pm. Cremation and house private. No flowers. Donations in lieu to Antrim Macmillan Unit (NHSCT Community Care Fund) can be made via James Henry Funeral Services, Ballymena, BT43 6EE. Will always be loved and remembered. ”Absent from the body, present with the Lord” 2nd Corinthians 5v8.” | Submitted