Tributes have been paid to a well-known father and son who died suddenly within four days of each other. Suleman 'Sol' Arshad and his dad Mohammed 'Ash' Arshad owned Zayn's Coffee House in Rhyl.
They were well-known in the local community and tributes have flooded in after the double tragedy, and their family say they have been left "shattered".
In a message posted on social media, the family wrote: "It is with greatest sadness to announce the death of our brother Suleman Arshad (SOL) on 23/01/23 and the death of our dad Mohammed Arshad (ASH) on 27/01/23. Our families world has been shattered and at this moment my family would appreciate privacy."
They have thanked the local community for their support. Usman Arshad told NorthWalesLive: "It's very hard to come to terms with but the support from the people of Rhyl has been amazing and that's helped a lot to get through this."
Reacting to the news, one person wrote: "Am so sad to read this. My heart aches for all the family. Ashi and Sol always will be remembered as Kind. Courteous, friendly. Loyal amazing friends. Hard workers and loved by all who knew them"
Another said: "My heart breaks for the family. Known the family for many many years. Sol Arshad you were an amazing soul. You always said hi and went out of your way just to make sure I knew you were trying to speak to me.
"I will miss you. And Ash was such an amazing man. Always always had time for my nan treated her like a queen. My heart is with the whole family at thins time. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Big hugs to all. Fly high guys. Xxx"
The family owns two cafes on Market Street in Rhyl - Zayn's Coffee House and Fish & Chips Cafe. Many took to social media to share fond memories of the pair who had worked at the cafés together for years.
"Can’t believe this the best café and food I’ve ever tasted and such welcoming place I will miss you both so much R.I.P SOL & ASH, prayers are for your family absolutely devastated," one user wrote.
"Oh no not the two of them I can’t believe this it’s so sad. How tragic I’ve known the family for years," a second person said.
Another wrote: "RIP sol and Ash. You will be sadly missed. You always made me and my mum feel welcome coming in. Xx" While a third added: "Such sad news. Both absolutely lovely gentleman and they will be greatly missed.
"We used to go in to the cafe regularly when our children were little. They were so kind and welcoming. Thinking of the family xx."
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