These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices and family announcements in Carmarthenshire for the seven days up to May 4. To see a full list of family announcements visit this section of the WalesOnline website where you can search by name, date, and location. You can also post your own announcements and notices there.
To add your tributes or memories to any of the death notices of the people who have passed please do so at www.funeral-notices.co.uk/Wales. Simply find the notice you'd like to comment on and click on "message" on the right-hand side, write your comment and then click 'next,' to submit it to be moderated. Below are the most recent death and in memoriam notices published in the Carmarthenshire area, in alphabetical order.
Death notices
James Stuart (Stuart) Buchan
(Stuart) Sadly, on Thursday 6th April 2023, Stuart, of New Zealand Street Llanelli, passed away. Loving dad of Jamie and Gina, father in law of Thea and Matthew and much loved grandfather of Anuerin, Hermione, Ruby and Jade. Stuart will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Friends please meet at Llanelli Crematorium on Thursday 4th May 2023 at 1pm for the funeral service. Donations, if so desired, in memory of Stuart may be sent to Age Cymru Dyfed, 27 Pier Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 2LN. All further enquiries to Thomas Morgan Funeralcare 01554 773678.
David Robert Davies
Peacefully on Wednesday 19th April 2023, David R Davies of Pennant Road, Llanelli. Much loved father of Nicola and Mandy, respected father-in-law of Chris And Mike, dearest gampy of Thomas, Emily, Robert and Rhiannon, much loved great gramps of Gethin. Funeral service will be held on Friday 12th May 2023 at 4pm at Llanelli Crematorium. Family flowers only. All further enquiries to Thomas Morgan Funeralcare 01554 773678.
Elizabeth Evans (Betty)
(Betty) Quietly on the 25th April 2023. Elizabeth Evans (Betty) passed away at Brynderwen Care Home, Carmarthen, she was formally of Caerau Bach, Cwmsychbant. Betty was a dedicated nurse, midwife and health visitor who will be dearly missed by family and friends. Private funeral service at Capel Y Cwm, Cwmsychbant on the 3rd of May at 1.30pm. Family flowers only. Funeral Director Eifion Jones, Deganwy, Cwmduad, Carmarthen. Tel; 01267 281 489.
Glyn (Mini Buses) Hicks
(Mini Buses) Peacefully on Saturday 22nd April Glyn of Rose Cottage, Mynyddcerrig. Dearly loved partner of Susan, devoted father of Mark, Roger, Michelle, Sophie and Scott, dear brother of David, Andrew and the late Olive and a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Public funeral service at Bethlehem Chapel, Porthyrhyd on Saturday 6th May 2023 at 11.00 am, followed by Interment at the Chapel Cemetery. Family flowers only. Further enquiries to Teifion Sewell, Funeral Director, Awel-y-Grug, Mynyddcerrig, Llanelli. Tel: 01269 870722.
William Francis Law (Bill)
Bill Sadly on Wednesday 19th April, Bill, beloved husband of the late Val, dearly loved dad of Paul, Nicola and the late Ian, devoted father-in-law of Sheila and a much loved grampa, great-grampa and a dearest brother-in-law of Sylvia. Family flowers only please. Funeral Saturday 13th May, service to be held at Llanelli Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. Donations if so desired may be made to ‘Mynydd Mawr Rehab Unit’ c/o Emma Mooney, 17 Haulfryn, Bryn, Llanelli SA14 8QL. For further details please contact, Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120.
Augustine Pascal Joseph Murphy (Gus)
Gus Sadly on Thursday 20th April, peacefully at Glangwili Hospital, Gus, beloved partner of the late Fay, dearly loved daughter of Jackie, Mark and Nora, dear father-in-law of Richard and Vanessa, cherished grampa and great-grampa and a much loved brother and uncle. Family flowers only please. Funeral Tuesday 16th May, service to be held at Silcox Family Chapel at 11.30 a.m, followed by committal at Llanelli Crematorium 1.00 p.m. Donations if so desired may be made to 'Steffan ward, Glangwili Hospital' Dolgwilli Road, Carmarthen SA31 2AF. For further details please contact, Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120.
Patricia Oliver
Passed away peacefully on Saturday April 22nd at home in Gwernogle, Patricia, beloved wife of Andy, dear stepmother of Aaron, Dean and Luke and a loving grandmother. Funeral service on Friday May 12th at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth at 1.00pm. All enquiries to Oliver Evans Funeralcare, 125 Priory Street, Carmarthen. Tel 01267 236226.
Roy Allan (Taf) Penfold
(Taf) Passed away peacefully aged 71 years at his home, Llwyn Eryl, Gorrig Road, Pentrellwyn, Llandysul on Monday the 24th of April 2023. Devoted partner of Mary, proud father of Abi, dear step-father of Rowan & Jacob, loving grandpa of Kyla and Cally, Elsa, Freja, Leo, Harry and Molly, fond brother of Keith and Phillip. Public funeral service on Thursday, 11th of May 2023 at Bwlchygroes Chapel, Llandysul (SA44 4SX) at 3pm, followed by refreshments at the Bunch of Grapes, Newcastle Emlyn (SA38 9DU) after the service. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to AMMF - Cholangiocarcinoma charity received by Cenfil Reeves & Son, Funeral Directors, Garreg Wen, Talgarreg, Llandysul, SA44 4XB Tel: 01545 590254.
Philip Rees (Phil)
(Phil) Sadly on Wednesday 26th April, peacefully at Ty Bryngwyn, with his loving family by his side, Phil, beloved husband of Annette, dearly loved father, grandfather and brother. Family flowers only please. Funeral Thursday 18th May, service to be held at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. Donations if so desired may be made to 'Ty Bryngwyn Hospice, Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli SA14 8QF. Or donate via their website; www.tybryngwyn.org.uk For further details please contact, Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120
Monica Gertrude Williams
Peacefully on Friday 21st April 2023, at Prince Philip Hospital Llanelli, Monica aged 81 years, of Heol Elizabeth, Burry Port, sadly passed away. The beloved daughter of the late Mrs Ellna Williams and the late Mr Len Williams. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral on Tuesday 16th May 2023, Public Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but donations in Monica's Memory if desired to Cancer Research Wales, c/o Funeral Director Ian M Smith of Autumn Leaf Independent Family Funeral Directors The Old Vestry Tabernacle, Seaview Terrace, Burry Port, Carms, SA16 0EN. Tel 01554 835933/892925
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