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.
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17. Sonny (Archibald) Westwood
Born in Sleigh Drive, has passed away at home, on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Sonny worked for Scotpac, Wilkies & Bells. A funeral service will be held at Warriston Crematorium, Cloister Chapel, on Monday, August 4, at 3 pm. Family flowers only, please. | National World
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18. James Millar
Peacefully, on July 19, 2025, at Letham Park Nursing Home, James, beloved husband of Charlotte, much loved father of Sharon and James, loving grandad to Niamh and Finlay and great-grandad to Sonny. Service at Warriston Crematorium, Lorimer Chapel, on Monday, August 4, at 11 am, to which all friends are invited. Family flowers only please, but donations may be sent to Parkinson’s UK. | National World
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19. Jim Woods
Passed away, at home, on July 22, 2025. Jim, much loved husband of the late Sarah, loving dad to Sarah and Jim. Loving grandad, great-grandad a brother to the family and a dear friend to many. Funeral service will be at Loanhead Old Cemetery, on Friday, August 1, at 11 am, to which all are welcome. | National World
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20. Pauline Allan (nee Finlayson)
Sadly, at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Pauline, aged 60 years, much loved wife of Stevie, adored daughter of Doreen and the late Alec, much loved sister to the late Gary, a special cousin and friend. A service will be held at Warriston Crematorium, Lorimer Chapel, on Wednesday, August 6, at 2 pm, to which all are welcome. | National World