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.
13. Michael Fallon
(Leith/Portobello) Peacefully, on Friday, April 25, 2025, at St John's Hospital. Much loved husband of the late Edith, devoted dad to Anna-Jayne, Jennifer and Michael. Loving grandad to Lauren, Kyle, Alfie, Oliver and Joshua. Service on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 10am, Seafield Crematorium. | Submitted
14. Moira Rose
Moira (Edinburgh) Peacefully, at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, on May 2, 2025, Moira, dearly beloved wife of Alastair, devoted sister to Joan, brother Ian, brother-in-law Col and sister-in-law Maggie. Loved auntie to all her nephews, nieces, great-nephews and nieces and great-great-nephews. A funeral service will be held at Mortonhall Crematorium, Pentland Chapel, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 11.30am. Family flowers only. | Submitted
15. Elizabeth McGregor
(Rosewell) Beloved wife of James and mother to James, Robin and Kenneth. Will be dearly missed by all of us. A funeral service will be held at Mortonhall Crematorium, Pentland Chapel, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 3.30pm. All welcome. Family flowers only. | Submitted
16. Rose Brett
(Musselburgh) Peacefully, at East Lothian Community Hospital, on May 6, 2025, Rose, loving wife of the late Harold, adored mum of Keith, Neil and Colin, loving and respected mother-in-law of Liz, Karen and Suzanne, proud grandma of Kayleigh, Dean, Siobhan, Erin, Connor and Iona and great-grandchildren Mia, Ethan, Arlo, Tilly, Elsie and the late Mollie. Service to be held on Tuesday, May 27, at 11am, at Seafield Crematorium, to which all are respectfully invited. Family flowers only, please. | Submitted