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

Here are the most recent notices placed in the Northwich & Winsford Guardian:

Olive Ethel Hooks

The 87-year-old died peacefully at Cypress Court Care Home, Crewe, on Friday, December 29, 2023.

Olive was the cherished wife of Daniel, a loving mum to Maggie, Helen, Christopher and David and a much-loved grandma to Daniel, Richard, Tom, Josh, Robert and Michael, proud great-grandma to Finley, Lucas, Dougie and Connie.

Olive will be sadly missed by her loving family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at The Birches Crematorium, Northwich, on Friday, January 26, at noon.

Donations if desired to Cypress Court Care Home in memory of Olive. All enquiries to Peter Forshaw Funeral Services. Tel: 01606 836708.

Rebecca 'Becca' McNulty (née Gerrard)

The 44-year-old died suddenly at home in Marston on January 7, 2024.

Becca was the very much-loved daughter of Valerie and the late Alan will be sadly missed by her relatives and friends.

Funeral service at Vale Royal Crematorium on Thursday, January 25, at 3pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if wished for North West Air Ambulance and World Wide Fund for Nature.

All enquiries to George Bell Funeral Service, 49 Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, CW9 7SN. Tel: 01606 42534.

Joan Brown

The 92-year-old, of Barnton and formerly Knutsford, sadly died at home on December 26, 2023.

Joan was the wife of the late Jack, much-loved mum of Jeff and Wayne, mother-in-law to Pauline and Pamela, and grandmother of Stephen.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 23, at Walton Lea Crematorium at 11.20am.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers will be kindly received for Cancer Research.

For all enquiries please contact F Hayes Funeralcare, Barnton, Northwich, CW8 4JP. Tel: 01606 74665.

Stephen Horton

The 72-year-old died on January 6.

Stephen will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral will take place at Birches crematorium on Monday, January 22, at 1pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Stephen to all charities that support people with alcohol dependencies.

For enquiries, contact George Lightfoot Funeral Directors, Witton House, Station Road, Northwich, CW9 5RA. Tel: 01606 42011.

Mary 'Maura' Wihayib

The 83-year-old died on January 7 in hospital after a short illness and with her family by her side.

Maura, of Lostock Gralam, will be sadly missed by all of her relatives and friends.

Requiem Mass at St Wilfrid's RC Church, Northwich, on Monday, January 29, at 12pm followed by interment at Rudheath Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations if wished for Cancer Research UK. Donations and enquiries to George Bell Funeral Service, 49 Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7SN. Tel: 01606 42534.

Freda Hinks (née Tomlinson)

The 96-year-old, formerly of Hartford and Davenham, died on Thursday, December 28, 2023, in Davenham Hall Nursing Home.

Freda was the beloved wife of the late Thomas, loving mother of John and David, mother-in-law to Jayne and Jean, adored grandma of Stuart, Rachel, Christopher, Adam and Laura and a great-grandma to Wilf, Albie, Harry, Scarlett, Peggy, Alice, Imogen and Teddy.

Funeral service at Vale Royal Crematorium on Tuesday, January 23, at 1pm.

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if wished, for Dementia UK and Davenham Hall.

All enquiries to George Bell Funeral Service, 49 Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7SN. Tel: 01606 42534.

More death notices

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