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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25. Esther Henderson Elliot (nee Crabbe)
Peacefully, at home, on July 24, 2025. Esther, wife of the late George and much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to the family. Funeral service at Warriston Crematorium, Cloister Chapel, on August 7, 2025, at 10.30 am. Family and friends welcome. Please wear bright colours. | National World
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26. Peter Douglas Morton
Peacefully, on July 19, 2025, in the excellent care of the Edinburgh Erskine Home for Veterans. Peter, much-loved husband of 68 years to the late Jean, loving dad to Melanie and Gwenn and a wonderful grandpa and great-grandpa to his four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. We will miss his kindness, strength and love for us all. Funeral will be held at Warriston Crematorium, Cloister Chapel, on Wednesday, August 6, at 10.30 am, to which all friends and family are welcome, followed by refreshments at the Village Hotel, Crewe Toll. No flowers please. | National World
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27. Daniel (Danny) Peter Rickis
Peacefully, at St Columba’s Hospice, on July 20, 2025, aged 74. Danny, beloved husband to Betty, much loved father of Raymond and father-in-law to Kerry, adored grandad, uncle, brother, and friend to many. A funeral service will be held at West Lothian Crematorium, on Tuesday, August 5, at 1 pm, to which all are welcome to attend. | National World
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28. George Haliburton Blair
Peacefully, on July 19, 2025. George, beloved husband of Barbara, much loved dad of Carolyn, Fiona, Sandy and Nicky and a loving grandad. Service at Seafield Crematorium, on Thursday, August 7, at 12 noon, to which all are invited. | National World