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.
25. Sandra Hogg
Peacefully, at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, on May 27, 2025, with her mother by her side. Much loved daughter of Doreen and the late Richard. Service to be held at Warriston Crematorium, Cloister Chapel, on Monday, June 9, at 3.30 pm. Family flowers only. Deeply missed. All enquiries to Scotmid Funerals 0131 551 5111. LAING | National World
26. James (Jim) Laing
Passed away peacefully, at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, on May 19, 2025. Husband of the late Elanor, much loved father of Derek and grandfather to Charlie and Thomas. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 12.30 pm, at Warriston Crematorium, Cloister Chapel. | National World
27. Alan L Smith
Peacefully, at Camilla House Care Home, on May 18, 2025. Treasured brother of Willie and the late Louise and Catherine. Dear brother-in-law of the late Norma, cherished uncle of Alan, Julie, Kieran and Caitlin. Burial ceremony at Grange Cemetery, on June 11, at 11.15 am, with service to follow at Newington Trinity Church (formerly Mayfield Salisbury) at 12 noon, to which all are welcome | National World
28. Agnes (Nessie) Smith
Peacefully, on May 25, 2025, at home, Nessie, beloved widow of Jimmy, much loved mum, mum-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother to Denise, Rab, Julian and Lina, Louise and Hamish, Luka and Alec and friend to many. Service at the Cloister Chapel, Warriston Crematorium, on Monday, June 9, at 1.30 pm, to which all friends are invited. Family flowers only please. | National World