These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices and family announcements for the Valleys and Bridgend made between January 28 and February 4 on WalesOnline.
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Helen Ann Davies
Peacefully passed away on January 23, 2022 in hospital surrounded by her daughters. Adored and much loved wife of the late Lloyd Davies. Mum to Lydia & Verity. Mother in law to Michael. She will be deeply missed by all family and friends. She will be resting at Caerphilly Funeral services, Parc Avenue, Crossways Prior to the funeral service which will take place at Thornhill Crematorium on the February 15 at 2pm. Floral tributes may be sent to Caerphilly Funeral Services by 12pm on February 15. Donations in memory of Helen may be made to Motor Neurons Disease Ass, Charity number 294354. For all enquiries telephone Caerphilly Funeral Services, Parc Avenue Funeral Home on 02920 862100.
Eira Horner (Richards)
Peacefully on Wednesday January 19 at Tall Trees care home in Oxfordshire after a long illness. Eira, 86, beloved widow of Keith, devoted mother of Paul and Anne and grandmother to Oscar and Gabriel, cousin to Lynn. During the '70s and '80s, Eira taught RE at Lewis Girls' School, Ystrad Mynach. Service at midday on Monday February 14, St Simon and St Jude's Church, Milton under Wychwood, Chipping Norton, followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only, donations if desired to: Alzheimer's Society c/o W.J. Wright Funeral Directors, Rectory House, High Street, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos, GL54 2AP. Tel 01451 810700.
Trevor Mark Roberts
Peacefully, on January 22, in hospital, Trevor of Ystradowen, musician and composer. Will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Funeral Wednesday February 9, service at Holy Cross Church, Cowbridge at 1.30pm, where friends please meet, followed by interment at St Owain Churchyard, Ystradowen. Family flowers only, donations if so desired for Marie Curie c/o W.H Preene & Son Mwyndy, Pontyclun CF72 8PN Tel: 01443 223368
Brenda Shankar
Passed suddenly and peacefully on Saturday January 22 at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr. Dearly beloved wife of Shankar. Caring and loving Mother of Arun, Sunita and Rama. Devoted Nana of Kiran and Theo, and a much loved Mother in Law. Brenda will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Resting at Coop Funeral care Caerphilly until her funeral on Friday February 11. Service at Thornhill Crematorium Briwnant Chapel at 15:45pm. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu of flowers will be collected for Dementia UK. All enquiries to Coop Funeralcare Caerphilly 02920883107
Stuart Alexander Laurie
Passed away peacefully at the Beeches Care Home, Aberdare, Thursday January 20 aged 90 years. Loving Husband to the late Nancy, loved Dad to Karen, Jonathan & Heather, loved grand to Christopher & Emma, Ben, Jordan & Chrissy and a Great-Grand to Elis and Caitlyn Ffion. Stuart will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service on Monday February 7 at Green Street Methodist Church, Aberdare, 12:30pm followed by a Committal at Llwydcoed Crematorium at 1:30pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimer's Society and/or Heart Research Wales c/o Richards Funeral Services Ltd, 76 Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, CF44 8PL, Tel: 01685 878121 to whom all further enquiries can be made.
Martyn Philip Nicholas (Nico)
Suddenly on January 24, the death occurred of Martyn. Much loved father of Josh and Granshie to Esme and Roman. Beloved son of Gill and the late Alun and brother to David. Fond uncle to nephews and nieces and friend to many. Funeral to take place on Thursday February 10. Prayers at 28, Ffaldau Tce, Ferndale at 9.30am, followed by committal at Llwydcoed Crematorium, Aberdare at 10.30am. If possible, please wear something red to represent Martyn's love of Liverpool FC. Family flowers only, Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to LATCH (the Welsh Childrens Cancer Charity), c/o 28, Ffaldau Tce, Ferndale, CF43 4SY.
William James Croft
Peacefully on January 11 William of Station Street, Penygraig beloved husband of the late Linda, much loved father of Helen-Ann, Lynne and the late June and a loving grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Monday February 7. Service and Committal at Coychurch Crematorium at 11.30a.m. Immediate family flowers only by request, donations in lieu if desired may be given for Macmillan at Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Luke John Morgan
Suddenly on January 20 at his home in Mountain Ash, Luke, aged 35 years, formerly of Llanharan. Much loved father of Caiden-John, dearly loved son of Gareth and Julie, dear brother of Rhys, brother-in-law of Jess, loving uncle of Phoebe and Harrison, cherished grandson of Molly and great-nephew of May. Luke will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral Thursday February 10. Service and cremation at Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at 11am. Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be made to the RNLI c/o Mel & Ron Watkins Funeral Services, 2, Hilda House, The Square, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5NP. Tel: 01656 860545.
Richard Herbert Callows
Suddenly on Monday January 24 at the Princess of Wales Hospital, Richard, aged 72 years, of Chantel Avenue, Pen y Fai and formerly of Pencoed. Dearly loved father of Charlotte and Lloyd, stepfather of Clare, father-in-law of Luke, Amanda, and Richard, loving grandad of Abbi, Isaac, Ellie, Matilda, and Albert. Funeral Friday February 11. Service and cremation at Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at 10am. Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be made to Cancer Research Wales c/o Mel & Ron Watkins Funeral Services, 2, Hilda House, The Square, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5NP. Tel: 01656 860545
Iris Maud Sandford
Peacefully on January 22 surrounded by her loving family, Iris of Heol-y-Mynydd Sarn, beloved wife of the late George, much loved mother of Ken, Janet, Jenny and Linda and the late Helen, Ian and Valerie, loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Iris will be loved and missed by her family and friends and will be resting in the D H Wilde Chapel of Rest, Maudlam until the funeral on Tuesday February 8. Service in Colwinston Church at 11am followed by interment in the churchyard. Flowers please to the chapel of rest and further enquiries to Adrian Oliver Funeral Director, Bridgend. Tel 01656 665403.
Gail Watkins
Peacefully on Saturday January 22, at her home with her loving family by her side, Gail, of Minffrwd Close, Pencoed. Dearly loved and devoted wife of Ronny, loved and cherished mum of Amy, treasured daughter of Jean and the late Mel, a dear sister of Bethan and Alan, loving aunt of Hannah and Hollie, and a proud great-aunt of Olivia and Amelia. Gail will be greatly missed by her family and lifelong friends. Strictly private funeral in keeping with Gail's wishes. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired may be made to Hope Rescue c/o Mel & Ron Watkins Funeral Services, 2, Hilda House, The Square, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5NP. Tel: 01656 860545.
Vivian Hughes Price
(Retired Dental Surgeon) Passed away peacefully on Friday January 28, at The Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend. "Ninc" of Penylan Avenue, Porthcawl; beloved husband of nearly 60 years of Doreen, much loved father of Anthony, Hywel and the late Gareth and father-in-law of Helen and Carolyn and a loving grandfather of Becky, Ben, Stephanie, Sophie, Holly and Matthew and great-grandfather of Jacob and Rory, will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service will be held on Monday February 14, at Coychurch Crematorium at 1.45pm. (Face masks are required) Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to The British Heart Foundation c/o Richard Mustoe of Porthcawl Funeral Services, 75 New Road, Porthcawl, CF36 5DH.
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