Bristol Post death and funeral notices this week as loved ones pay tribute

Their families have shared touching messages in their memory. Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved one

Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long-standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to share these. Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk - the UK’s number one site for death notices and memoriams.

Every notice remains online forever providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add tributes, photographs and make donations in memory. Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online page.

To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, click here. Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week in the Bristol area:

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David (Rhino) ATKINSON

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we the ATKINSON family inform you of the death of our Father, Uncle, Cousin and friend (DAVID (RHINO) ATKINSON), who passed away on (26th of February 2024). DAVID (RHINO) ATKINSON passed away unexpectedly. We will all earnestly miss him more than words can express. His funeral will take place on Friday 3rd of May 2024 @ 11:00 AM at New Testament Church Of God 240-244 Lozells Rd, Lozells, Birmingham, B19 1NP.

Jennifer BECKINGSALE

Died 27 March 2024. Much loved sister to Angela and Anthony and Aunt to Catherine, Richard, Robert, Richard and Sarah. Sadly missed. Funeral: 11.15 am, 26 April 2024 at Canford Lane Crematorium, Bristol BS9 3PQ

Robert George (Bob) DEWFALL

Sadly passed away on the 30th March 2024. Beloved brother of Joy Millar, Father to Stephen and Martin and Grandad to Ben, Stephanie. Phoebe, Daniel, Eleanor and Frejya. Funeral Service will be held on Friday 26th April 2024 12.15pm at Westerleigh Crematorium - Woodland Chapel. Family Flowers only please and kind donations to Parkinson's UK

Heather HALL (Gingell)

(Gingell) Heather sadly passed away suddenly on Thursday 21st March at Southmead Hospital and was surrounded by her beloved family till the very end. She was the wonderful wife of John, mother to Nicky, son in law Steve and goddaughter Tracey. She was loved, cherished and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. May her love, soul and warm spirit continue to live on forever in our hearts and will never be forgotten.

Heather's funeral service will be held on Tuesday 16th April at Frenchay Parish Church at 12pm followed by the committal at Kingswood Remembrance Park, Grimsbury Road. BS15 9SE. at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, Donations can be made in Heather's memory to Parkinson's UK or may be made at the funeral service in Frenchay Church on the day

Barbara Phyllis HAWKING

Passed away peacefully at Bybrook House, Box on 28th March 2024 aged 90 years. A loving mother, granny and great-granny who will be sadly missed by all her loving family. Funeral service will be held on Thursday 25th April 2024 at St Mary's Church, Bitton at 2.00pm. Flowers welcome or donations in memory of Barbara for St Mary's Church may be given on the day. All enquiries to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield, 0117 9562834.

Donald Robert (Don) HEPBURN

Don Don passed away in the BRI after a short period of illness, aged 88. The funeral will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on 16th April at 12:45. No flowers, donations to the Royal British Legion.

John Alexander William Charles HORRELL

Passed peacefully away on Monday 25th March, aged 73 years. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all his family & friends. Funeral service to take place on Friday 26th April 10:15am Westerleigh Crematorium, Waterside Chapel. Donations in John's memory may be made to Macmillan Cancer Support C/O H G Harris Funeral Directors, Cavendish House, 2a Victoria Street, Staple Hill, BS16 5JS

Warren Leonard HUGHES

Warren Leonard Hughes sadly passed away on Thursday 21st March 2024, aged 82 years. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Sandra, his children and all of his family. The funeral will be held on Wednesday 10th April 1.30pm at South Bristol Crematorium - Everyone welcome All enquiries to R.Davies & Son Bedminster on 0117 9637848.

John Alan KENVIN

Sadly passed away on 29 March 2024, aged 89 Years. Dearly loved and missed by all his family. Cremation service to take place at Westerleigh Crematorium on Friday 26 April at 1:15pm. Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired can be made to Dementia UK at https://funerals.uk.net/make-a-donation/ Enquiries to F Woodruff Funeral Directors, 2 High Street, Winterbourne, Bristol

Doris May MITCHARD

Formerly Lintern. Passed away peacefully at Weston General Hospital on 23rd March 2024 aged 94 years. A much loved mum, grandma and great grandma who will be greatly missed by all of her family and many friends. A service to celebrate Doris' life will be held at All Saint's Church, Wrington on Monday 22nd April at 12.30pm, followed by a private committal. Family flowers only please, donations if desired are being received for the Children's Hospice South West (Wraxall) and may be sent to C V Gower Funeral Directors, The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS. Donations and personal tributes may also be made through their website https://cvgower.co.uk.

Robert John (Bob) PAYNE

(Bob) Passed away on Saturday 30th March 2024 at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. Robert will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. His funeral service will be held at Weston super Mare Crematorium on Tuesday 23rd April at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Enquiries to C V Gower Funeral Directors, The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS. Tel: 01934 842945

Valerie Grace RIVERS

Passed away peacefully on 3rd April 2024 aged 87 years. A much loved companion to Eila, she will be greatly missed by her family & friends. A service to celebrate Valerie's life will be held at St Andrew's Church, Banwell on Tuesday 30th April at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Cancer Research UK & Macmillan Cancer Support may be made online at https://cvgower.co.uk/funeral-announcements or sent to C V Gower Funeral Directors, The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS, Tel: 01934 842945.

Elizabeth Ann SAMUELS (Williams)

(Williams) Peacefully on 1st April 2024, aged 89. Beloved wife of the late Alfred 'Sam' Samuels and now flying together once again with the skylarks. Wonderful mum to Andrew, Lucy and Kate, much cherished Grandma to Alex, Ami, Simon, Eleanor, Carys and Owen, and Great-Grandma to George and Florence.

Betty's funeral will take place at Canford Crematorium, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9 at 2.15pm on Thursday 25th April. Donations in Betty's memory are welcomed to support Bristol Aero Collection Trust www.aerospacebristol.org or the Alzheimer's Society www.alzheimers.org.uk. Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, High Street, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9 Tel: 0117 950 7494

Celia Anne SMITH (BAKER)

(BAKER) Passed away peacefully April 1st aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Anthony Ivor Smith, Mum to Naomi and Steve, Abigail and Kerry, and Nanny to George, Grace, Alice, Archie and Millie. She will be greatly missed. Funeral service to be held at Bristol South Crematorium on Monday 22nd April at 12.45 and afterwards at Ashton Gate Stadium. Please come dressed in your smartest bright clothes. Family flowers only. Donations to Parkinsons UK at www.justgiving.com/page/celia-anne-smith.

James (Jim) SMITH

(Jim) Veteran of the Royal Navy of 15 years and formerly of British Aerospace Guided Weapons, Jim passed away peacefully at Quarry House on Thursday 21st March aged 98 years. Jim leaves behind his wife Christiana of 79 years and will be very sadly missed by his sons Nigel and Nick, daughters in law Mavis and Dianne, grandchildren Sally, Jennifer and Alex and his two great grandchildren. Funeral service to take place on Friday 19th April, 1.00 pm at Westerleigh Crematorium, Woodland Chapel.

Robert "Bob" TWYFORD

Bob peacefully passed away at St Peters Hospice on Friday 29th March 2024, aged 86, with his wife and daughter at his bedside. He will be dearly missed by Lynette, Lisa and all of his family and friends. A funeral service will take place at Westerleigh, Woodland Crematorium Chapel at 1.45pm on Wednesday 1st May 2024. Family flowers only please but donations to St Peters Hospice.

To add your own tributes to the loved ones from our area, or to publish a notice for your loved one, visit funeral-notices.co.uk. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.