EVERY week, the Northwich and Winsford Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have sadly died.

As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page via the Guardian website.

Here are the most recent notices placed in the Guardian:

Irene McKenchie

Irene (Rene) died peacefully on April 14 at her home in Slyne, Lancaster, age 91.

She was a beloved wife of the late Mac, very dear mother of Roger, mother-in-law of Zelda and the late Julie, and a loving nain.

Her funeral service will take place at Beetham Hall Crematorium on May 10, at 2pm.

It will be family flowers only, but donations in memory of Irene may be sent to Guide Dogs for the Blind, c/o Alex Willis Funeral Home, 2 Middleton Road, Heysham, LA3 2QD, telephone 01524 851595.

John Bradbury Southern

John, formerly from Weaverham, died peacefully on April 2, age 90.

John was the loving husband of the late Elizabeth Audrey Southern and a much-loved father and grandfather.

The funeral service will take place at Weaverham (St Mary's) Church on May 12 at 1pm, prior to interment at Gorstage Cemetery.

It will be family flowers only but donations can be made to St Michael's Hospice, Dementia Matters Here(fordshire) or Dementia UK, c/o Nagle Brothers Funeral Directors, 21 Hill Top Road, Acton Bridge, Northwich, CW8 3RA.

For enquiries, call 01606 852155.

Joyce Stock

Joyce died on the April 4 at Sandiway Lodge Care Home, age 86.

She was a 'wonderful wife and mum who will be sadly missed by all who knew her'.

The funeral service will be held on May 5 at 11am at Christ Church, Barnton.

It will be family flowers only, but donations can be made to Macmillan Cancer Support.

For all enquiries, contact F Hayes Funeralcare, Lydyett Lane, Barnton, CW8 4JP, 01606 74665.

Jessie Hodkinson

Jessie died on April 8 suddenly at Newton Court Care Home, Middlewich, age 88.

She was a 'dearly-loved wife of the late Arthur Hodkinson and a much-loved sister and aunt'.

The funeral service will take place on May 5 with a service at The Queen Street United Reformed Church, Middlewich, at 2pm, prior to internment in Middlewich Cemetery.

It is family flowers only by request.

Donations if desired, can be made to The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

All enquiries should be directed to Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 01606 836708.

Derek Wallis

Derek, of Winsford, died peacefully on April 22 at Kitwood House Nursing Home.

Derek, age 82, will greatly missed by all who knew him.

The funeral service to be held at Vale Royal Crematorium on May 5 at 11am.

It is family flowers only, but donations, if desired, can be made to Dementia UK.

For further enquiries, please contact Pope Funeral Services, 17/21 Delamere Street, Winsford CW7 2LX, 01606 594693.

Winifred Anderson

Winifred (Wyn) died suddenly in hospital on April 18.

Wyn, age 76, was the loving wife of the late Ken and a much-loved mum and grandma.

All enquiries regarding funeral arrangements should be made to George Bell Funeral Service, 49 Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, CW9 7SN, 01606 42534.

Sheila Ford

Sheila died on April 15, age 98.

She was a loving wife to Des will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

The funeral will take place at Vale Royal crematorium on May 11 at 1pm.

It will be family flowers only but donations, if desired, can be made to Windy Way Trust.

For enquiries, please contact George Lightfoot Funeral Directors, 119 Manchester Road, Wilmslow SK9 2JJ, 01625 523103.

Thomas Mitchell

Thomas (Tom), of Cuddington, died peacefully on April 4, age 92.

He was the loving husband of Barbara, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

A service will be held at St John the Evangelist Church, Norley Road, Sandiway, CW8 2JU, at 12pm on May 4.

All are welcome to attend.

There will be a committal at Vale Royal Crematorium.

It is family flowers only but donations will be gratefully received for the North West Air Ambulance or Macmillan Cancer Support.

Donations and enquiries can be made to Pope Funeral Services, Winsford, 01606 594 693.

Hilda Farrington

Hilda, of Middlewich, died peacefully on April 17 at Primrose House Care Home, age 89.

She was a 'dearly loved wife of the late Albert Farrington and a much-loved mum, nana and great-nana'.

A funeral service and committal is to take place on May 2 at The Birches Crematorium, Lach Dennis, at 1pm.

It is family flowers only by request.

Donations, if desired, can be made to The Alzheimer's Society.

All enquiries should be directed to Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, 01606 836708.

Rosemary Richardson

Rosemary, of Lach Dennis died peacefully in hospital on April 19, age 79.

She was the beloved wife of the late David, much-loved mum of Philip, Edward and Helen, grandmother of David, Jasmine and Rory, a dear sister and aunt, and also sadly missed by André and Nick.

A funeral service and committal at Birches Crematorium will take place on May 9 at 11am.

It is family flowers only, but donations can be made to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Donations and enquiries should be directed to George Bell Funeral Service, 49 Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, CW9 7SN, 01606 42534.

More death notices

You can see all our death notices here, or you can place a death notice here.