For many they won’t even be able to say a final farewell surrounded by the loving comfort and support from their family, friends and wider emotional support network. And that is why today the Yorkshire Evening Post is taking a moment to pause, to reflect, to remember and ultimately to celebrate the lives of those cherished people taken all too soon. You can email your tributes to: [email protected]
7. Zauma Ekoli, 55
Mother-of-five Zauma Ekoli, was an agency nurse at Harrogate District Hospital. Daughter Naomie said: "It meant everything to be a nurse, shes being doing it for as long as I remember - more than 30 years."
8. Cobie Ives, 97
Cobie was born in the Netherlands in 1923, where she met former Desert Rat Ronnie Ives at a party on New Year in 1947. After travelling to Pontefract, the two became engaged, and married on Valentines Day 1948.
9. Bruce Hammond, 89
Mr Hammond ran pharmacies on Victoria Road and Otley Road in Guiseley. Robert Mirfield, of the Rotary Club of Aireborough, said: He will be very sadly missed by us all."
10. Dave Roberts, 62
Tributes have flooded in for a true gent of grassroots rugby league. Mr Roberts was chairman of Eastmoor Dragons. Paying tribute the Woodhouse Road club said: "He was a great character and a huge part of the club."
11. Peter Reynolds, 77
A beloved husband, father and grandfather. Grandson Alex said: "Losing my grandad has been very hard, he was a father figure to me. He always supported me in everything I did and I wouldnt be where I am now without him."
12. Liz Shale, 61
The grandmother-of-eight worked as an administration manager in palliative care at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. Son Jason paid tribute to his mother who he described as bubbly and someone who cared about others.