The Liverpool ECHO has published a series of tributes and funeral notices for 19 individuals who have recently passed away, honoring their lives and providing details for upcoming services. The announcements, a longstanding tradition in the local press, allow families to celebrate their loved ones and share information about funerals, fundraising, and floral tributes.
Notable Tributes This Week
Among those remembered is Talbot Antony Kirwan, who died on 3rd June 2026 at the age of 69. Described as a much-loved husband, dad, and grandad, his Requiem Mass will be held at St Ambrose Church on Monday 6th July at 2.00pm, followed by cremation at Springwood Crematorium. Family flowers only are requested, with enquiries to Thomas Porter & Sons Independent Funeral Service.
Patricia Lavelle, also known as Pat, passed away as a much-loved mum and grandma. Widow of Peter Lavelle and long-time partner of the late Anthony Cooper, her funeral service will take place at Anfield Crematorium on Monday 6th July 2026 at 12:00pm. The family welcomes floral tributes or donations to Natural Breaks Charity.
Other Lives Remembered
Stephanie Jayne Layfield, born in Waterloo, Liverpool on 29 January 1958, died on 21 June 2026 at St Joseph's Hospice, Thornton, at age 68. Her family expressed deep gratitude for the care she received, noting that staff enjoyed her sense of humour. Donations in her memory are requested for St Joseph's Hospice.
George Levick died suddenly on 19th June 2026 at age 81. His service and cremation will be at Springwood Crematorium on Wednesday 15th July at 12.45pm. No flowers are requested, but donations can be made to Dementia UK.
Barbara Maddock passed away peacefully on 12th June 2026 at 89 years old. Her funeral service will be at All Saints with St Frydeswyde Church on 10th July at 1.15pm, followed by cremation at Thornton Crematorium. Family flowers only, with donations to R.S.P.B.
Further Tributes
Mary McNicholas, known as Maisie, died peacefully on 6th June 2026 at age 95. Reunited with her husband Tom, her funeral mass will be at SS Peter and Paul Church Crosby on Friday 3rd July at 12 noon, followed by burial at Thornton Garden Of Rest. Donations can be made to Age UK.
James Morgan, aged 94, passed away on 19th June 2026 after a long illness. His funeral service will be at St Anne's Church Ormskirk on Monday 13th July at 11am, followed by cremation at West Lancashire Crematorium. Donations are desired for the Alzheimer's Society.
James William Murphy, known as Jim, died peacefully at home on 18th June 2026 at age 87. His funeral service will be at Holy Family Church, Pensby, Wirral on Thursday 9th July at 11.30am, followed by cremation at Landican Crematorium. Donations may be sent to Guide Dogs for the Blind or R.N.L.I.
Edward Geoffrey Newns, known as Geoff, died peacefully on 15th June 2026 in his 86th year after a battle with dementia. A keen gardener and singer, his service will be at Christ Church, Higher Bebington on Friday 10th July at 12.30pm. Donations can be made to Alzheimer's Society.
Joseph Nicholas, aged 77, passed away as a beloved husband and father. His Requiem Mass will be at Our Lady of the Annunciation Bishop Eton on Wednesday 15th July at 12pm, followed by burial at Allerton Cemetery.
Susan Pettener died peacefully on Monday 15th June in hospital at age 83. Her funeral will be at St Helens Crematorium on Tuesday 7th July at 2.30pm. Family flowers only, with donations to Age UK.
Margery Pickup, much-loved mum and grandma, died on 25th June 2026 aged 81. Her funeral will be at 2pm on Wednesday 22nd July at Elm Hall Drive Methodist Church. Donations are welcome for Marie Curie.
Patricia Ann Randles, aged 72, was reunited with her husband John and son Karl. A Requiem Mass will be at St Alberts RC Church on Tuesday 7th July at 11:30am, followed by interment at Knowsley Cemetery.
Sylvia Roberts, nee Skelhorn, died peacefully on 19th June 2026 at age 84. Her service and cremation will be at Springwood Crematorium on Friday 10th July at 12 noon. Donations can be made to Alder Hey Hospital.
Margaret Smith, formerly from Childwall, passed away peacefully in hospital on 14th June 2026 at age 87. Funeral arrangements are with R Banks and Son Funerals.
Pauline Ada Somerville, also known as Westoby, passed away peacefully on 22nd June 2026. Her daughter expressed heartbreak and love in the tribute.
Timmy Toner died on 18th June 2026 at age 74. Described as a mountain of a man and a rebel with a heart of a lion, his Requiem Mass will be at St Anne's Church on Wednesday 8th July at 12 noon. Donations can be made to Whizz Kids.
Margaret Rose Wilson passed away on 22nd June 2026 at age 87. Her funeral service will be on Tuesday 7th July 2026 at St Philomena's Church and Anfield Crematorium. Donations will be gifted to Zoë's Place.
Moira Wood, born 20.09.1942, died 18.06.2026. Her funeral service and cremation will be at Landican Crematorium on Monday 6th July at 2.30pm. Donations can be made to Diabetes UK.
Full details of all tributes can be found on the Liverpool ECHO section of funeral-notices.co.uk.
