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.
17. Andrew William Fraser
(Edinburgh) Sadly, on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Western General Hospital, Andrew, beloved brother, dad and grandad. A service will take place at Mortonhall Crematorium, Main Chapel, on Tuesday, May 27, at 11am, to which all family and friends are welcome. Family flowers only, please. | Submitted
18. Eileen Irvine (nee Fenning)
(Edinburgh) Suddenly, passed away, at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, on May 14, 2025, beloved wife of the late Phillip, loving mum to Stephen and Hazel devoted grandmother to David and Jenn, loving sister to Margaret. Funeral service will be held at Warriston Crematorium, Cloister Chapel, on Wednesday, May 28, at 12.30pm to which all are warmly welcome, bright colours to be worn. | Submitted
19. Alex Beveridge
(Leith) Suddenly but peacefully, on Monday, May 12, 2025, Alex, husband to Annie, dad to Julie and the late Kerry, grandad to Kristi, Anna, Joe and great-grandad to Lilly. A celebration of Alex's life will take place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Mortonhall Crematorium, Pentland Chapel, at 2.30pm, to which all are welcome. A touch of green to be worn in Alex's memory. Family flowers only, please. | Submitted
20. Mary Dick Wylie Cairns (nee Ross)
(Danderhall) Peacefully, at the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, on May 4, 2025. Mary, beloved wife of the late David, loving mother of Jim and David, dear mother-in-law of Jan and Moira and much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Service at Newton Parish Church, on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 10.30am. Family flowers only. A retiral collection in aid of Newton Parish Church Hall will be taken. | Submitted