These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices for the Valleys and Bridgend made between December 29 and January 5 on WalesOnline. 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. To keep up to date with news from across the Valleys, you can subscribe to our newsletters here. In order of most recently announced:
Joan ASHTON
Sadly passed away at The University Hospital of Wales on 16th December 2022. Loving sister to Mary, devoted mum to Carol and John, Mother-in-law to Tony and Rebecca and Grandmother to Robert and Rebecca. Will be missed by all her family. Funeral to be held at Coychurch Crematorium on Tuesday 17th January at 11am. A wake will be held at The Victoria Inn, Sigingstone from 12pm. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Joan can be made to Ty Hafan
Brenda Lilian BARBOUR
Suddenly but peacefully on 23rd December at the Princess of Wales Hospital, Brenda, aged 81 years, of Manor Park, Pencoed. Dearly loved wife of Dennis, much loved mother of Marc and Julie, mother-in-law of Jean and Mike, loving Granny of Ash and Jon, and a dear sister of Rose and Jan. Brenda will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Tuesday 10th January 2023. Service and cremation at Coity Chapel, Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at 2.15pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be made to the Alzheimer's Society c/o Mel & Ron Watkins Funeral Services, 2, Hilda House, The Square, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5NP. Tel: 01656 860545.
Miriam Maud (Myra) BEER
(Myra) Peacefully on 18th December 2022 at University Hospital of Wales, aged 83. Beloved wife of Bill, Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Will be dearly missed by all who knew her. If roses grow in heaven, please pick a bunch for me, place them in my dear one's arms, and tell her they're from me. Resting in the care of Caerphilly Funeralcare until the funeral service at The Briwnant Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium on Tuesday 17th January 2023 at 11:15am. Family flowers only. Donations in Myra's Memory may be made to British Heart Foundation following the service.
Irene Muriel HAVARD (née Bater)
(née Bater) Peacefully on 21st December at the Princess of Wales Hospital, after a long illness, Irene, aged 83 years, of Llantwit Major, formerly of Pencoed. Dearly loved wife of Graham, much loved mother of Elaine, Kim, Chrissy and Katrina, and a loving Nan of Nathaniel. Funeral, Wednesday 11th January 2023. Service and cremation at Coity Chapel, Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at 4.15pm. Immediate family flowers only, donations in lieu may be made to the Salvation Army c/o Mel & Ron Watkins Funeral Services, 2, Hilda House, The Square, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5NP. Tel: 01656 860545.
Sylvia Christabel HOPKINS
Peacefully on Sunday 11th December 2022, Sylvia of The Cedars, Cefn Cribwr beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mother of Gareth, Elizabeth and Jonathan, a much loved mother-in-law and grandmother. Funeral service and cremation at Margam Crematorium on Friday 6th January 2023 at 1.45pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to The British Heart Foundation c/o Gareth and Rhodri Howell of E Esaias & Son Funeral Directors, 39 Bridge Street, Kenfig Hill, Bridgend CF33 6DB Tel 01656 740491.
William Rhys JOHN
(Of Vale View, Sarn) Sadly with his family in Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend on 18th December 2022, Rhys peacefully passed away. Beloved husband of the late Ann, loving father of Sharon, Mark and Philip, much loved father-in-law, cherished & proud grandfather and treasured great grandfather will be dearly missed but greatly loved and remembered by all. Funeral service to take place at Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend on Monday 9th January 2023 at 1.15pm. Family flowers only. For further information, please contact Michelle Evans, Riverside Funeral Services, 273 New Rd, Porthcawl, CF365BG. Tel No(01656)788883
William George (Bill) PRICE
(Bill) Sadly passed away on Friday 16th December 2022. Bill of High Street, Laleston. Beloved husband of the late Jennifer. Adored father of Stephen and of the late Deborah and step father to David, Ruth and of the late Louise. Cherished bampy of Lauren and Sheree. Bill will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him. Funeral service on Thursday 12th January in Coychurch Crematorium at 4:15pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of Bill to Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff. CF15 7QZ. All further enquiries to Rosemount Funeral Home, 19 Coychurch Road, Bridgend, CF31 3AP, Tel:- 01656 653156
Constance Fay SAMBRUCK
Passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday 8th December 2022. Fay of Seagull Close, Nottage, Porthcawl; much loved mother of Patrice, Mark and Cerry and a proud and loving grandmother of Kate, Ben, Natalie, Claire and the late Natasha and great-grandmother, will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place on Thursday 12th January 2023 at Margam Crematorium at 12.45pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Sandville Self Help Centre c/o Richard Mustoe of Porthcawl Funeral Services, 75 New Road, Porthcawl, CF36 5DH, Tel: 01656 783699.
Margaret WILLIAMS
Margaret Williams sadly passed away the morning of 6th December 2022. Beloved wife of the late Meirion Williams, loving mother of David and Edward and loving mother-in-law of Judith and Gaynor. The funeral will take place at St Mary's Church Nolton on Tuesday 10th January at 10:00, followed by interment at Bridgend Cemetery at 11:15. Family flowers only by request, donations in lieu of flowers in Margaret's memory may be sent to Dementia UK www.dementiauk.org/get-involved/donate/ or Marie Curie Cancer Care www.mariecurie.org.uk/donate All further enquiries to Rosemount Funeral Home, 19 Coychurch Road, Bridgend CF31 3AP. Tel: 01656 653156
Janet (Jan) WILLIS (Lomax)
(Lomax) (Jan) Announcing the sad passing of Janet Willis, beloved mother to Robert and Ceri. She also leaves son in law Matthew and daughter in law Sarah. She will also be missed by her sisters Jean and Doreen, her niece Pauline and her adored grandson George. The family would like to thank the carers of Harlequin Care for the time and kindness that they gave Jan which so brightened her days.
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