The Liverpool ECHO continues its long-standing tradition of publishing tributes and funeral notices for loved ones. Every day, the print edition carries announcements for those who have recently passed away, offering a chance to celebrate their lives and pay respects to the health and care teams who looked after them. The announcements also often share information regarding funerals, fundraising, and flowers.
Below is a selection of notices published in the paper this week. The full list is available on the partner website funeral-notices.co.uk.
Margaret O'Gara
Peacefully passed away at Aintree Hospital, aged 87 years. Beloved Mum to Brian and Susan, cherished Mother-in-law to Alison and Philip, much loved Grandma to David, Anna and Emily, and treasured Great-Grandma to Keelan. Margaret will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at Thornton Crematorium on Tuesday 21st July at 12:45pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation. Enquiries: McCallum & Tritton & Sons Funeral Directors, 510 Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 5DW. 0151 931 2002.
Barbara Owen
Aged 95, passed away peacefully. Barbara, wife of the late John, will be sadly missed by her family, friends and all that knew and loved her. Reunited with her husband John, sister Glynis, and her parents. RIP. Funeral service at St John's Church on Thursday 23rd July 2026 at 10.15am, followed by a committal at Anfield Crematorium. No flowers, donations if desired to Cancer Research. Enquiries: Desmond L Bannon & Sons Funerals Directors, The Whitehouse, Broadgreen Road. 0151 228 2272.
Ian David Proctor
Sadly passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday 8th July 2026, aged 78 years. Loving husband to Ann, Uncle to David and Diane, Great Uncle to Abbie and Harry. Lifelong best friend to Arthur. Ian had a keen interest in Football, Crown Green Bowling and Rambling. He and Ann enjoyed Holidaying, particularly Cruising throughout the world. Ian will be greatly missed by all his family, friends and anybody who knew him. Funeral service at Southport Crematorium on Thursday 23rd July at 3pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers for Cancer Research UK. Enquiries: Southport Funeral Care, 25-27 Shakespeare Street, Southport PR8 5AB. Tel: 01704 547274.
Gwenyth Rawlinson
5th July 2026, passed away peacefully at home. Gwen will be deeply missed by all her loving family and friends. Funeral service at 12pm on Tuesday 21st July at St Peter's Church, Woolton, followed by a committal at Springwood Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations to Halton Haven Hospice. Enquiries: Moar and Butler Tel.0151 424 5432.
Angela Mary Roberts
Our much-loved Mum, a beloved sister, auntie and nanny. You were so brave and a fighter until the end. We are heartbroken by your passing. You were amazing, kind, generous, funny and always full of energy and life. It is hard to accept that you are gone. We will miss your laughter and love so much and will love and remember you always. Go and be with Dad now and give him a big hug from us. Night night Mum, your proud daughters Claire and Ruth. Xxx Funeral Mass on Monday 20th July at Holy Name Church at 1pm, followed by Burial at Everton Cemetery for 2pm. Enquiries: Co-op Funeral Care 28 Walton Vale Liverpool L9 2BU Tel: 0151-525-1101.
Rita Robson
(Nee Stevens) 10th July 2026, peacefully surrounded by her family, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife, mum, nanna and great-nanna. Will be very sadly missed. Service and cremation at Anfield Crematorium on Wednesday 22nd July 2026 at 2.40pm. Rita will be resting at home from Tuesday afternoon. Family flowers only, donations if desired for the Blind, RNIB. Enquiries: Stephen Cain Independent Funeral Service, 51 Priory Road, Anfield, L4 2RX. Tel 0151 260 3767.
Freda Rowlandson
Passed away peacefully aged 94 years. Will be very sadly missed by her family and those who knew her. Funeral Service at St Columba URC, Hunts Cross on Wednesday 29th July at 12.30pm followed by a private family committal at Springwood Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Freda welcomed for Bloodwise and Cancer Research UK. Enquiries: Pearson Collinson Funeral Services, 87-91 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DD. Tel 0151 722 1514.
Mary Wilkie Segar
(Munro) 10 October 1927 - 5 July 2026. Beloved Wife of Clifford, devoted Mother of Raymond and Evelynne, dear Mother-in-Law to Dorothy and Ian, cherished Grandmother of Paul, Claire, David and Kathryn, much loved Great-Grandmother of Max, Isobelle and Libby, and also a loving Daughter, Sister, Auntie, Niece and Cousin. Mary passed away peacefully after a lifetime filled with dancing, singing and bringing smiles to everyone she met. Mary was deeply loved, greatly appreciated, and will be sadly missed by all whose lives she touched. Now reunited with her beloved Clifford, Raymond and Evelynne. Forever in our hearts. Keep on dancing, Grandmother. We love you always. Service: 23 July 2026, 9.30am Landican South Chapel Landican Cemetery Arrowe Park Road Woodchurch.
Joan Elizabeth Sloan
(nee Fairclough) 6/7/26 Aged 90 years. Passed away peacefully. Reunited with her husband John and Son Kevin. Loving mum to Karen, much loved nan of Racan, Nadine, Lauren, Saif, Christopher, Bayan, Jack and James. Special great-nan to Maya. Funeral service and cremation at Thornton Crematorium on Friday 17th July 2026, 10.30am. Enquiries: Craven Funeral Service 44 Liverpool Road Lydiate, L31 2LZ Tel: 0151 531 7890.
Donna Smith
27th June 2026 Aged 62 years. Sadly missed by her loving family Derek and Mark and all the family. Donna's funeral service and cremation at Landican Crematorium on Friday 24th July 2026 at 10.30am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Jackson's Animal Rescue. Enquiries: Kenna and Turner Funeral Directors Breezehill Funeral Home 31 Rowson Street Wallasey Tel 0151 638 4444.
Kathleen Thomas
(Kathy) Sunrise: 4th December 1946 Sunset: 25th June 2026 Aged 79 years. It is with great sadness that the family of the late Kathleen "Kathy" Thomas have asked us to announce her passing. A devoted wife to John for 58 wonderful years, a much-loved mum to Jonathan and Kate, a proud grandmother to four granddaughters, and a treasured great-grandmother to her beloved great-grandson. Kathy will be remembered for her kindness, love and unwavering devotion to her family. She leaves behind a lifetime of cherished memories that will forever be held close by all who had the privilege of knowing her. A celebration of Kathy's life and her final farewell journey will take place on Wednesday 22nd July 2026, 10:15am, St Teresa of the Child Jesus Church, Sedgemoor Road, Liverpool L11 3BW. Followed by a committal for 12:00pm, Springwood Crematorium, Springwood Avenue, Liverpool L25 7UN. The family have asked for family flowers only please but donations in Kathy's memory can be made to Alder Hey, Cystic Fibrosis. Family and friends are warmly invited to join in celebrating Kathy's life and to pay their final respects. "Forever loved, always remembered, and never forgotten." Enquiries: Butterflies Rising Funeral Care, 37-39 Mill Lane, Liverpool L12 7HY. Tel: 0151 345 4340.
Ellen Thompson
Peacefully passed away at Woodlands Hospice, aged 84 years. Beloved Mum to Yvonne and much loved Nan to Emily. Ellen will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at St Monica's Church, Bootle on Monday 20th July at 12:00pm. Followed by a burial in Bootle Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Woodlands Hospice Charitable Trust. Enquiries: McCallum & Tritton & Sons Funeral Directors, 510 Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 5DW. 0151 931 2002.
Peter Tynan
26th June 2026. Peter you were taken too early, we will miss you so much, sorry I wasn't there more for you. May you rest in peace with mum and dad. Love you always, sister Christine, Phil and niece Stephanie x. It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Peter Tynan. Peter passed away on 26th June aged 46. Son of the late Eugena and George. He will be deeply missed by his sisters Pauline, Elaine and Christine and brother David and his nieces and nephews. Peter's funeral service will be held at graveside at Toxteth Cemetery on Monday 20th July at 1:30pm. Flowers can be sent to Leadbetter and Murphy. Enquiries: Leadbetter and Murphy, 274A Smithdown Road, L15 5AJ - 0151 733 3323.
Muriel Wilkinson
Of Endmoor, Kendal (originally from Liverpool) sadly passed away on the 26th June 2026 at Silverhowe Care Home, Kendal aged 98 years. Wife of the late John Wilkinson, sister of the late May Porter, Sidney Porter and Ernest Porter, close friend to Josie Williams and family. Also, much loved Aunt to Stewart, Norman, David and the late Christopher. The funeral will take place at Levens Methodist Church on Wednesday 29th July at 11.30 a.m., followed by committal at Beetham Hall Crematorium. Family flowers only, all donations gratefully received for North West Air Ambulance and Alzheimer's Society can be made online via https://murielwilkinson.muchloved.com. Enquiries Fishwicks Funeral Service 015395 63108.
Joan Wilson
(Smith) July 7, 2026. Peacefully, after a brief illness and surrounded by her loving family, aged 93 years. Reunited in Heaven with her adored husband James (Jim) and son Jamie. Devoted Mum of Pat and much loved Mother-in-law of Phil. Beloved Nan to Kellie, Vicky, Danielle & James and cherished Great Nan to Kitty, Dottie, Johnny and Ginger. Equally loved by the partners of her grandchildren, Paul, Brian and Sarah. Joan was a generous, loving and caring wife, mum, nan, sister and auntie; she dedicated her life to her family and they all loved her dearly. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Her Funeral will be held at Anfield Crematorium on Monday 10th August 2026 at 1.20pm. Family flowers only.
