The Liverpool ECHO continues its long-standing tradition of publishing death notices and tributes, with 18 announced this week. Each notice appears both in print and on funeral-notices.co.uk, where they remain online as a permanent tribute.
Notices published this week
James Meadows, aged 81, passed away on 10 July 2026. He is survived by his wife Lesley, son Ian, and grandsons James and Harry. A funeral service was held at Anfield Crematorium on 28 July. Family flowers only; donations to Cancer Research UK.
John James Moreton died at Aintree Hospital on 1 July 2026 aged 82. Funeral Mass at St Helen's Church, Crosby on 28 July. Family flowers only; donations to British Red Cross.
Roy James O'Brien passed away peacefully at home on 18 July 2026 aged 87. Survived by partner Pam, children Diane and Andrew, stepchildren, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Funeral at Southport Crematorium on 6 August. Donations to Queenscourt Hospice.
Further tributes
Marjorie Phillips (Nee Lea), aged 84, died suddenly on 27 July 2026. Survived by sisters, brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces. Funeral at Thornton Crematorium on 27 July. Floral tributes to Co-op Funeralcare, Crosby; donations to Guide Dogs UK.
Alice Pulford died peacefully on 11 July 2026 aged 90. Funeral at St John's Church, Fountains Road on 3 August followed by cremation at Anfield. No flowers; donations to Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Pauline Veronica Ramsden passed away on 15 July 2026 with family by her side. Survived by auntie Sue, sisters Carole and Kath, nieces and nephews. Private cremation. Gratitude to Hampton Court.
More death announcements
Susan Rea died on 14 July 2026 aged 75. Survived by husband Michael, children Lynn and Michael, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Funeral at Good Shepherd Church on 27 July followed by Anfield Crematorium. Family flowers; donations to Cancer Research UK or British Heart Foundation.
Lorraine Reaney passed away on 9 July 2026 aged 74. Predeceased by husband Paul. Survived by daughters Chris and Rachael, sister Sam, son-in-law, sister-in-law, grandchildren. Former QVC employee. Funeral at Anfield Crematorium on 27 July. Flowers or donations to Cancer Research UK.
Colin Anthony Rowlands died suddenly on 5 July 2026 aged 47. Reunited with father Colin. Survived by mother Frances. Requiem Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on 5 August followed by cremation at Springwood. Family flowers; donations to Crisis Skylight Merseyside.
Additional notices
Ann Shackleton (Nee Ryan) died on 10 July 2026 aged 93. Reunited with husband Charlie. Survived by children Pauline and Charles, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Funeral at St Anthony's Church on 29 July followed by Anfield Crematorium.
Ashley Sinclair Scowen (Ash) died on 3 July 2026 aged 44. Reunited with mother Julie and step-father Adrian. Survived by siblings, nephews, nieces, and aunt. Celebration of life at Ellerslie Court on 30 July followed by private cremation. Family flowers; donations to Ellerslie Court.
Michael Francis Small died peacefully at home. Survived by wife, children, and grandchildren. Requiem Mass at Our Lady of the Annunciation, Bishop Eton on 12 August followed by committal at Springwood Crematorium. Family flowers only.
Later tributes
Anne Trueman (Highton) died at Royal Hospital aged 91. Survived by family and friends. Requiem Mass at St Mary's Church, Woolton on 21 July followed by Springwood Crematorium. Family flowers only.
Mary Watts died peacefully aged 99. Funeral at St Mary's Church, Knowsley Village on 28 July followed by interment. Refreshments at RAFA Club, Kirkby.
Robert William Wheelhouse (Bob) died peacefully on 5 July 2026 aged 75. Funeral at St Edward's Roman Catholic Church on 28 July followed by Walton Lea Crematorium. Donations to Macmillan Cancer Support.
Final announcements
Patricia Williams (Pat) died at Asmall Hall Care Home aged 84. Survived by children Roy and Carla, grandchildren. Celebration at GreenAcres Living Memorial Park on 31 July. Flowers welcome; reception at The Bottle & Glass, St Helens.
Michael Charles Wilson died peacefully on 17 July 2026 aged 87. Survived by daughters Debbie and Candi, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. Funeral at Southport Crematorium on 7 August. Family flowers; donations to British Heart Foundation.
Veronica Yates (Vera) died peacefully aged 98. Predeceased by sons Jimmy and Marjorie? Survived by children Pauline, Chris, Michael. Funeral at St Helen's Crematorium on 29 July. Family flowers; donations to Mosscroft Community Centre.
