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. Catherine (Cathy) Menzies
We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Cathy, peacefully at East Lothian Community Hospital, on August 11, 2025, age 94. Originally from Bathgate and lived in Boghall, Cathy then relocated to Musselburgh to be closer to her grandkids, where she settled and called home. Cathy will be missed by all who knew her. Cathy was a gran, a great-gran, an auntie, a great-auntie, a sister-in-law, a cousin and a great friend to all. Funeral service to be held at Seafield Crematorium, on Thursday, August 28, at 10 am, to which all are welcome. Funeral tea will be held at Eskmills Bowling Club, Musselburgh. Family flowers only, please. Donations will be welcome for MS, a charity close to the family's hearts. | National World
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18. Andrew (Drew) Hogg
Peacefully, after a short illness at home, on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Anne Hogg. Much loved dad to Graham and Karen and a father-in-law to James. A proud granddad to Zoe. A funeral service will be held at Kirkhill Cemetery, on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 1.30 pm, to which all who knew him are welcome. | National World
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19. Colin Robertson
Peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Colin, beloved husband to Isobel, much loved dad to Elaine, devoted Gangan to Rebecca and proud father-in-law to Alasdair. Funeral service to be held at Warriston Crematorium, Lorimer Chapel, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 11 am. Family flowers only. Retiral collection for Prostate Scotland. | National World
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20. James Aird Knox Grandison
We are saddened to announce that James Aird Knox Grandison, passed away on August 14, 2025. James was a devoted husband to Beatrice (nee Somerville) deceased and a loving father, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. James will be sorely missed by all. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Mortonhall Crematorium, Main Chapel, at 3 pm, to which all are welcome. | National World