Death notices and funeral announcements from the Huddersfield Examiner this week

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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Isobel Hope Kistenmacher (née Jack)

On May 27th 2024, peacefully at Aden Court with her family at her side. Isobel aged 95 years formerly of Crosland Moor.

Devoted wife of the late Harry Kistenmacher.

Service and Committal at Huddersfield Crematorium on Tuesday June 18th at 2.00 pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Kirkwood for which a plate will be provided at the Service.
The Taylor Funeral Service
The Mount
2 Cowlersley Lane
Huddersfield
HD4 5TY

Telephone: (01484) 656156.

Kathleen McEvoy (née Moran)

On 23rd May 2024 peacefully at Bridge House Nursing Home, Kathleen aged 88 years. Beloved Wife of the late Joe, dearly loved Mum of Teresa, Katharine and Judith, dear Mother-in-law to Stuart and Sean, much loved Nanna to Craig, Melisa and Liam, Great-Nanna to Matilda, Charlie, Alfie and Freddie, loving Sister to Christine and the late Michael.

Reception into St. Joseph's Church, Brighouse on Monday 10th June at 6.00pm, Requiem Mass on Tuesday 11th June at 1.45pm, followed by committal at Park Wood Crematorium, Elland.

Family flowers only please but donations if desired to British Heart Foundation c/o B. J. Melia & Sons, 64 Gibbet St, Halifax HX1 5BP.

Will friends please accept this the only intimation and meet at the church R.I.P.

Lutchmee (Devi) Seepujak (Apiah)

It is with deep sadness we share that Devi Seepujak unexpectedly passed away on Monday 27th May. Devi, a devoted Wife, Mother and Ninnin leaves behind her Husband Tooren, Daughter - Anju, Son - Anil, Son in law Stuart and Grandsons Jaiesh, Krishna, Indra, Roshan, Rohan, Hari, Taran and Bodhi.

The funeral will take place on 19th June 2.45pm at Huddersfield Crematorium followed by light refreshments at Woodland Glade, HD2 1QB. Family flowers only.

Douglas William Pae

On 24th May 2024 peacefully in Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, aged 92 years.

The dearly loved husband of Moira, of Lindley. Devoted dad of Angela, Martin and Susan, dear father-in-law of Diane and Vittorio and much loved grandad of Vicki and Isobella.

The Cortege will leave his residence on Monday 10th June for Service and Cremation at Huddersfield Crematorium at 11:15am. Friends please accept this intimation and meet at the Crematorium.

Family flowers only please by request to McNulty Funeral Home, 25 New North Parade no later than 9am day of funeral.

Donations in lieu if so desired to Yorkshire Cancer Research for which a donation box will be available at the Crematorium.
McNulty Funeral Service,
25 New North Parade, HD1 5JU.
Tel: 01484 426278.

Graham Greenwood

Peacefully on Monday 6th May 2024, aged 66 years.

Son of the late Malcolm and Margaret. A celebration of Graham's life will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday 21st June at 12.30pm.

The cortege will leave Highfields at 12.10pm.

Family and friends please accept this as the only intimation.

Any enquiries to Highfield Funeral Service. Tel: 01484 428243.

Claudette Georgia Cox

On May 26th 2024 peacefully at Calderdale Royal Hospital. Claudette of Golcar. Dearly loved mum of Rebecca, Kimberley, Anjelika, Buddy and the late Chinah, mother-in-law of Zoe, cherished nana of Nataleah, Jamie and Jacob and a much-loved sister of Valna, Janet, Joanne, Sharon, Adele and the late Winston.

Service at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Linthwaite on Thursday June 20th at 11.00am followed by interment at Rose Hill Natural Burial Ground at 12.30pm. Flowers may be sent to The Taylor Funeral Service.

Maureen Castledine

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Calderdale Royal Hospital on 29th May 2024 aged 87 years. Maureen, the beloved wife of the late Jack, the much-loved mum of Sharon, John, Maureen, Nichola and the late Kevin, a loving nanna and great-nanna who will be sadly missed by all.

The funeral service will take place at Fixby Crematorium on Thursday 13th June at 11.15am.

Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Maureen would be appreciated made to The British Heart Foundation for which a plate will be available at the service.

The family have requested that bright clothing be worn at the funeral.

Will friends please accept this intimation and meet at the crematorium.

Any enquiries may be made at Springhead Funeral Service Waterloo. Tel: 01484 534488.

Margery Moxon

Passed away peacefully at Mapplewell Manor Methodist Care Home. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mum of Christopher, Kathryn and Beverley. Cherished grandma of Lucy, Emily, David, Rachel, James and Laura, and a loving great grandma. A family cremation will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium, followed by a service at 11am at St Paul's Methodist Church, Dalton, on Thursday 20th June. Family flowers only please by request. Donations in lieu if so desired, can be sent to Methodist Homes for the Aged, for which a plate will be available at the church. Enquiries may be made to Deborah Ingham Funeral Service, telephone number 01484 451313.

Michael Flaherty

On 19th May 2024 in Huddersfield Royal Infirmary aged 88 years after a long illness and of Quarmby. Dear brother of Colman and brother-in-law to Ross, much loved uncle to Catherine, Joseph and Paul and a great-uncle.

The Cortege will leave NcNulty Funeral Home on Thursday 20th June for Service at St. Patrick's Church, New North Road at 11:30am followed by Committal at Huddersfield Crematorium at 12:30pm. Relatives and friends please accept this intimation and meet at the Church.

Family flowers only please by request to the Funeral Home no later than 10am on day of Funeral.

Donations in lieu if so desired to Injured Jockey's Fund for which a donation box will be available at the Church and Crematorium.

Requiescat in Pace
McNulty Funeral Service,
25 New North Parade, HD1 5JU.
Tel: 01484 426278.

Glyn Cannon

On 29th May 2024 in Calderdale Royal Hospital aged 77 years. The dearly loved husband of Lorraine, of Netherton, devoted dad of Graham and Gary. Dear father-in-law of Catherine and Hannah also a much loved grandad of Joe, Ruby, Elizabeth, Phoebe and Henry. Also a dear brother and brother-in-law.

The Cortege will leave his residence on Wednesday 19th June for Service and Cremation at Huddersfield Crematorium at 3:15pm. Relatives and friends please accept this intimation and meet at the Crematorium.

It is the family's wish to wear colourful clothing.

Family flowers only please by request to McNulty Funeral Home, 25 New North Parade no later than 10am on day of Funeral.

Donations in lieu if so desired to Children's Candlelighters or British Heart Foundation for which a donation box will be available at the Crematorium.

McNulty Funeral Service,
25 New North Parade, HD1 5JU.
Tel: 01484 426278.

Dennis French

On May 30th 2024 peacefully at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. Dennis aged 93 years of Birchencliffe.

Beloved husband of the late Wendy, loving dad of Sue and Helen, dear father in law of Clive and Chris and a dearly loved grandad of Becky, Chloe, Alex and Grace.

Service and Committal at Huddersfield Crematorium on Monday June 24th at 12.30pm.

No flowers by request please, donations in lieu if desired to Blood Cancer UK for which a plate will be provided at the service.


The Taylor Funeral Service
The Mount
2 Cowlersley Lane
Huddersfield
HD4 5TY

Telephone 01484 656156.

Michelle Wood

On 2nd June 2024 Peacefully at home, aged 54 years. Dearly loved daughter, wife, mum sister and grandma.

Will friends please meet for service at St. Bartholomew's Church, Marsden on Thursday 27th June 2024 at 1:00pm, to be followed by a private burial.

Family flowers only please but donations would be appreciated to be shared between Cancer Research UK and The Kirkwood which may be left as you leave the service.

At Michelle's request please can everyone wear a splash of orange.

All enquiries to Pearson Funeral Service, Manchester Road, Marsden, Huddersfield, Tel 01484 844289.

Colette Warburton (Née Morris)

(Née Morris) On 29th May 2024, unexpectedly but peacefully at home, Colette aged 58 years of Dalton. Much loved Daughter of the late Beryl and Milly, loving Mum of Victoria, Nathan, Bethany and Charlotte also a sadly missed Nanna, Sister of Karl and dear friend to many.

Funeral service will be held at Kirkheaton Parish Church on Thursday 20th June at 9.00am, followed by burial in Hey Lane Cemetery.

Family flowers only by request, donations may be made in lieu if so desired to Kirkwood Hospice, for which a plate will be available after the service or online colettewarburton.muchloved.com where memories can also be shared.

Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Mackness Funeral Home, Moldgreen. Tel: 01484 542255.

Can everyone meet at church and bright clothing to be worn please.

Ralph Midgley

Pray for the soul of Ralph Midgley, beloved husband of Betty and father of Clare, Ruth & Stephen. Passed away 23rd May 2024. He will be deeply missed.

Ralph's body will be received into Holy Souls Church, Scunthorpe on Wednesday 19th June at 4:30pm. Requiem mass will be held on Thursday 20th June at 12:15pm, prior to interment at Woodlands Memorial Park Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to Lindsey Lodge Hospice, Burringham Road, Scunthorpe DN17 2AA. Co-op Funeralcare 2, Bottesford Road Scunthorpe DN16 3HE Tel: 01724 843150.

Eleazer Lawrence

It is with great sadness the family of Eleazer Lawrence announce his passing on the 24th May 2024, aged 83 years.

Eleazer passed peacefully at his home in Fartown and will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife Miriam.

He was a loving dad, grandad and great grandad and a good friend to all who knew him.

The service will be held at Christ Church, Woodhouse Hill on the 12th June at 9.30am followed by the burial at Hey Lane Cemetery. Would friends please accept this is the only intimation and kindly meet at the church.

Gerald Malcolm Wood

On June 2nd 2024, peacefully at home with his loving family. Malcolm aged 88 years of Longwood. Devoted husband of Arlette, much loved dad of Anne, Caroline and Nick, dear father-in-law of Philip and Judith, cherished grandad of 7 and great grandad of 9, a dearly loved brother of Glen and the late Colleen and brother in law of Trevor.

Requiem Mass and Service at Holy Family R.C Church, Slaithwaite on Tuesday June 25th at 11.00am followed by Committal at Huddersfield Crematorium at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Veterans Association and RNLI for which a plate will be provided at the service.
The Taylor Funeral Service
The Mount
Cowlersley Lane
Huddersfield
HD4 5TY

Telephone 01484 656156.

Roy Mervyn Tibbott

Sadly passed away in his sleep after a short illness with his family by his side at the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Roy, aged 94 years of Cowlersley.

Dearly loved husband of the late June, also brother, uncle and friend to many.

A funeral service will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on Tuesday 25th June at 1.15pm.

No flowers please by request, donations may be made to the British Lung Foundation. A donation box will be available at the service.

All enquiries to Golcar Independent Funeral Directors Ltd Tel: 01484 644650.

Joannah Louise Miller

(Nee Tansey)
Suddenly at home on the 28th May Joannah Miller, aged 54 years.
The dearly loved wife of Adrian. Much loved Mum of Jack and Tom and future Mother in Law of Laura.
Beloved daughter of Annette, Grahame and Anne. Very special sister of Stephen, Sarah, Claire and Deborah. Devoted Auntie Jo to her nephews, nieces, and great nephews and nieces.
She was the centre of her beautiful extended family and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Joannah's life at St Paul's Church Armitage Bridge on 24th June at 10am.
Family flowers only but donations would be welcome for Guide Dogs for the Blind and Yorkshire Air Ambulance, for which there will be boxes at the service.
All enquiries to T.W. Birks and Son,
Holme Valley Funeral Home, HD9 3HU
Tel: 683322.

Brian Garton

Suddenly at home on the 24th of May, aged 76 years.

Beloved son of the late Rose and Fred and a much loved twin brother of the late Albert. A dear cousin and friend to many, he will be very sadly missed by all who knew him.

The funeral service will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday 28th June at 2.00pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, will be gratefully received for The British Heart Foundation.

A box will be available as you exit the chapel.

All enquiries to Highfield Funeral Service Tel : 01484 428243.

Henry Freeland

Passed away peacefully on Friday May 10th at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, aged 88 years. Devoted husband to the late Joan. Also a dear brother, brother in law, uncle and friend. Funeral service to take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Monday 17th June at 3:15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Brighouse, 01484 713512.

Rosalyne Claire Coldwell

On Monday 3rd June 2024 at Crimson Manor Care Home. Rosalyne Claire, aged 87 years. Dear sister of Anne and the late Peter and sister-in-law of Brian and Vivian. Loving aunt of Michael, Robert, Lindsay and loved great-aunt. A great friend to many, Claire will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service to be held on Monday 17th June 2024, Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth at 11:00am followed by a committal after the service.

Family flowers only, donations in Claire's memory are gratefully received for Kirkwood Hospice.
All enquiries to
T W Birks and Son,
Woodhead Road,
Holmfirth
HD9 2PR.
Telephone 01484 683322.

Margaret Mary Bower

Peacefully at Aden Court Care Home on Saturday 25th May aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Loving Mum of Jacquelyn and Graeme, mother-in-law of Silke, adored Grandma of Sarah and Sophie and Great-grandma to Charlotte.

A celebration of Margaret's life will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium, Fixby on Monday 17th June at 10:30am.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at the crematorium to benefit Help for Heroes.

For further information contact Coop Funeralcare, Greenhead Road. Tel. 01484 428 961.

Christine Robinson

On 1st June 2024 Peacefully at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and of Slaithwaite Christine aged 81 years. Dearly loved and loving mum of Rebecca, a much loved and treasured granny of Sam and Henry, a dear mother in law of Chris. A Service and Committal will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium Fixby on Thursday 20th June at 1.15pm. Family flowers only please by request, donations if desired may be given for the benefit of The Lung Foundation UK, for which a donation box will be available at the Service. Enquiries to Golcar Funeral Directors Ltd. 01484 644650. Will friends please accept this intimation and meet at the Crematorium.

Trevor Lewis

On May 30th 2024 suddenly at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. Trevor aged 72 years of Meltham.

Much loved Husband of Lesley, dearly loved Dad of Robert and Emma, dear Father in Law of Sara and Chris, devoted and proud Grandad of Sophie and Gdad of Alex, Olivia and Joseph and Brother of David. Trevor will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Service and Committal at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday June 21st at 11.15am.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Yorkshire Cancer Research for which a plate will be provided at the service.

Barbara Kirkman

On 30th May 2024 peacefully at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and of Kirkburton.

Barbara Kirkman aged 96 years, the dearly loved wife of the late Harold, loving mum of Howard and Heather, mother in law of Andrew, loved grandma of Lauren and Nick, Ryan, Siobhan and the late Mark and dear great grandma of Evelyn Charlotte.

A private funeral service will take place.

Will friends and family please meet to remember Barbara from 1pm on Monday 10th June at Kirkburton Cricket Club.
All enquiries to Morley Rhodes and Wainwright Funeral Directors, Skelmanthorpe.
Tel: 01484 862095.

Anita Gerndt

(nee Massie) On 17th May 2024, peacefully at Eden Court Care Home, Birkenshaw, formerly of Upper Heaton.
Dearly loved mum of Cameron.
A celebration of her life will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday 14th June at 10.30am.
Family flowers only please, by request. Donations in lieu if so desired to Kirkwood Hospice for which a box will be available.
Enquiries can be made to Deborah Ingham Funeral Service. Telephone number 01484 451313.