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The most recent death notices across Cardiff as families remember loved ones

These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices for Cardiff made between October 9 and October 14 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. In order of most recently announced:

Menna Alexander

Peacefully, on Saturday, September 24 2022, at the age of 92, Menna, beloved wife of James and much loved mother of Alistair and Nicola, passed away surrounded by family. Funeral Service to be held at 11.00am on Friday, October 21 at Llandaff Cathedral. All are welcome. The Service at the Cathedral will be followed by a service and private burial at Salem Chapel at 1.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of floral tributes may be sent to The British Heart Foundation, Compton House, 2300 The Crescent, Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham, B37 7YE in memory of Menna. Donations/tributes can also be made via www.colesfuneraldirectors.co.uk/funeral-notices-birchgrove/ All enquiries to Coles Funeral Directors, 2-4 Heathwood Road, Birchgrove, Cardiff, CF14 4XE. Telephone 02922 093388.

Brian Thomas Denton
Brian Thomas Denton (Family handout)

(Buster) Sadly passed away on October 2 2022 at St David's Hospital. Funeral will take place on Tuesday, October 18 2022, Bethal Baptist Church at 12pm. Burial, Pantmawr Cemetery at 1.30pm. Family have requested no mourning clothes (i.e. no black clothes) Flower enquiries please contact White Rose Funerals on 02920 002818. Family and friends are warmly invited to join the family at Whitchurch Rugby Club following the service.

Stephen Michael Vivian Douglas

Peacefully passed away on September 24 aged 85 years. Devoted husband of the late Marilyn. Cherished father of Paul and Gary and father-in-law of Sheriene and Joanne. Treasured grandfather of Ellis and Ava. Stephen was a much loved brother and friend and will be sadly missed. Funeral service will be held on Friday, October 21 at Thornhill Crematorium, Wenallt Chapel at 9.30am. After the service you are invited to join the family at the County Conservative Club on Caerphilly Road to share your memories.

Brian Habberfield
Brian Habberfield (Family handout)

Passed away at his home in Prestatyn Road, Rumney on September 12 2022. Formerly employed by Brains Brewery and Michelin Tyres, Brian made many friends along his travels, especially through his love of motorbikes. All are invited to a celebration of his life which is to take place on Thursday, October 27 at 3.30pm in the Wenallt Chapel at Thornhill Crematorium, Thornhill Road, Cardiff, CF14 9UA; followed by a wake in the Three Arches Pub, Heathwood Road, Cardiff CF14 4HS Wales. Flowers to be sent to Ivor Thomas Funerals, 81 Rhydhelig Avenue, Heath, Cardiff, CF14 9UA.

Leonard Dennis Jones

(Lala) Formerly of East Moors Steelworks and Cardiff City Hall. On Wednesday, September 21 2022, Len, sadly but peacefully, passed away at home, aged 92. Devoted and beloved husband of Cath, loved father of Dennis and Peter and father-in- law to Lynette and Julie, adored grandad of Steven, Barry, Harri, Rhys and Rhodri and their partners, and a loving great grandad and great great grandad. He will be greatly missed by all who loved, knew and respected him. Resting at J Pidgeon and Son, 539 Cowbridge Road East, Victoria Park, Cardiff until the service at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Ely on Friday, October 21 2022 at 11.45am, afterwards at Cardiff and Glamorgan Crematorium, Port Road, Barry at 1.00pm. Family flowers only by request, donations if so desired, may be sent directly to Prostate Cancer UK, Fourth Floor, The Counting House, 53 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QN. Following the funeral, all are welcome to join the family at Cardiff West End Social Club to share memories, pay tribute and celebrate Len's life. All enquiries can be made to David Monk-Roberts, Funeral Director, Pidgeons of Cardiff, Tel 02920 226 604.

Deborah Louise Mason

Sadly, on September 20 2022, Deborah aged 52 years. Beloved Partner of Jim, much loved Daughter of Carol, and the late Bob, loved Sister of Brad and Dawn. Deborah will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Resting at A G Adams Funeralcare until the service at Cardiff & Glamorgan Crematorium on Friday, October 28 at 2pm. Family flowers only donations in lieu if so desired for Ty Hafan & The British Heart Foundation will be collected at the service.

Walter James and Valerie Oaten

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Walter and, shortly after, his wife Valerie. Beloved parents of Greg, Nick & Briony and much loved in-laws of Julie, Clare & Lyndon. Devoted grandparents of Jen, Chris, Nicola, Holly, Emily, Chloe, Joe, Jack, Abi and cherished great grandparents of Oscar. Walter and Valerie will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved them. Funeral Wednesday October 26 2022 when a service will be held at St Margaret's Church, Roath at 1pm followed by cremation at Thornhill Crematorium, Wenallt Chapel at 2.45pm. No dark colours please. Family flowers only, but donations can be made to Cancer Research UK if so desired. All enquiries to James Summers Funeralcare, Roath Court, Tel:- 02920484506.

Joan Whilding
Joan Whilding (Family handout)

Peacefully on September 18 2022, at The Forge Care Centre, aged 99 years Joan sadly passed away. Beloved wife of the late Albert, loving mother of Patricia, David and Margaret. mother in-law of David, John and June. A cherished grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Resting at D. Caesar Jones Funeral Home until the service on Friday October 21 2022 at The Briwnant Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium 3.00pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu can be made to Alzheimer's Society, Scotts lodge, Scott Rd, PL2 3DU.

Kenneth Hugh Green

(Ken ) Passed away at the University Hospital of Wales on September 23 2022, Ken, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Ken will be missed by all his family and friends. Resting at D Caesar Jones Funeral Directors, 55 Pantbach Road, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, until his funeral service on Friday, October 21 at Thornhill Crematorium, Briwnant Chapel at 9.45am.

Watkin Lloyd Jones

Bu farw Watkin yn dawel 5 Hydref yng Nghartref Gofal Penylan yn 101 mlwydd oed - plentyn olaf Watkin ac Annie Jones, Glan Aber, Capel Celyn. Gŵr cariadus y diweddar Connie, tad a thad-yng-nghyfraith annwyl Rhian, Peter ac Ann a thaid arbennig Angharad a Tomos. Cynhelir yr angladd yng Nghapel y Wenallt, amlosgfa Thornhill am 3.30pm Llun Hydref 17. Dim blodau ond croesewir rhoddion tuag at Llamau. * * * * * Watkin died peacefully on October 5 at Penylan House Care Home aged 101 - the last child of Watkin and Annie Jones, Glan Aber, Capel Celyn. The loving husband of the late Connie, dear father and father-in-law of Rhian, Peter and Ann and special taid of Angharad and Tomos. The funeral will take place at Wenallt Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium at 3.30pm Monday October 17. No flowers but donations to Llamau would be welcome.

Margaret Ruth McParlin

(McGregor) (Peggy) Margaret peacefully passed away on Sunday October 9 2022 at Ty Gwyn Nursing Home, aged 91 years. Loving wife to the late Bernard, loving mother to Peter, devoted mother-in-law to Joanne. Loving sister to Millie, Kitty, Douglas, Duncan, Donald and Tom. Loving sister-in-law to Maureen and all her nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Resting at Green Willow Funeral Directors until the service to be held on Thursday October 20 at 12.00 midday, St Mary's Church, Dinas Powys, followed by interment at St Andrew's Cemetery, Dinas Powys. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired to Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern via; www.greenwillowfunerals.com/tributes-and-donations/. All enquiries to Green Willow Funeral, Eclipse House, Coronation Road, Birchgrove Cardiff. Tel 02920 524200.

Alan Paskell

Sadly on October 1, Alan of Penarth formerly of Victoria Park Cardiff. Beloved husband of the late Doreen, much loved father of Alan, Theresa, Laurence, Philip and Gary. A dear father-in-law and loving bamps, great-bamps and great-great-bamps and sadly missed by all his family and friends near and far. Resting at Penarth Funeral Directors Hickman Road Funeral Home until the service at Barry Crematorium on Wednesday October 19 at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Marie Curie, Bridgeman Road, Penarth, CF64 3YR.

Clive Henry Williams

Sadly, on Wednesday September 21, Clive passed away at Heath Hospital, aged 83. Devoted husband to Valerie, loving dad to Andrew, the late Alyson, Anita, Adele and Anthony, and much loved grandad and great grandad. The funeral service will be at St David's Church, Ely on Friday October 14 at 12:00pm, followed by the Committal at Cardiff & Glamorgan Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if so desired can be sent directly to Dementia UK, Second Floor, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA.

Christine Gardner

(Nee Union ) Remembering our sister Christine. Losing you is a heartache that never goes away, you were our sister and best friend, memories are a gift to treasure, ours of you will last forever. Love from Angela and Carl, Jayne and Mike, Paul and Jen, Gareth and Owen xxxxx.

Malcolm Garrett
Malcolm Garrett (Family handout)

Died peacefully on September 16 2022. Loving husband of the late Patricia, adored and wonderful dad of Raymond, Susan, Michelle, Ceri and Jason and their partners, loving grandad and great grandad, loving brother of Alan and Christine and the late brother Derek. The family would like to thank emergency services and staff on A4 at the University Hospital of Wales for their care of Dad. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday October 19 at St Johns Church, Canton at 12.15pm, followed by interment at Western Cemetery at 1.30pm. Enquiries to Pidgeons of Cardiff on Tel 02920 226604.

('Papa G') Father. Grandfather. Friend. Back in the arms of Mum Forever in our broken hearts Love always Ray, Maz & Jack xXx

Dad I never thought I would be writing this today, you fought so hard and battled severe illnesses over the last two years and came through them all to say we are devastated our champion warrior. RIP with mum. Love and miss you both always Shelly, Stu, Lathan, Ron xx

Falling tears and heartache are all the things we had to bear but losing you the way we did will always seem unfair. RIP Dad. Love Sue and Jason xx

Our chats are gone forever, your hand I can not touch. I still have wonderful memories, of the Brother I love so much. Forever in our thoughts. Brother Alan, Esther and Family.

Phyllis Beryl Hopson

Passed away peacefully at home on October 6, surrounded by her family, aged 89 years. Devoted wife of the late Alan. Cherished mother of Sally, Michael and Peter. Treasured grandmother of Josie, Freddy, Elizabeth, Phoebe and Adam and great grandmother of Hayden. Much loved sister, aunt and friend. Beryl will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. A thanksgiving service in celebration of her life is to be held at Christ Church, Lake Road North, on Wednesday October 19 at 12:30. Family flowers only please but donations would be appreciated to Cancer Research UK and The Alzheimer's Society via www.greenwillowfunerals.com/tributes-and-donations/

Joan Howcroft
Joan Howcroft (Family handout)

Passed away peacefully at home on September 13 2022 aged 83. Loving mother to Mark & John, Much loved Grandmother to Erin, Chloe & Daniel, Cherished mother in law to Samantha & Nicola. Currently resting at D Caesar Jones Funeral Directors, 55 Pantbach Road, Rhiwbina, CF14 1TW until her service on October 17 at 11am at Wenallt Chapel Thornhill Crematorium. Flowers welcome. Donations if so desired can be sent direct to Dogs Trust, Nettlefold Road, Cardiff, CF24 5JQ.

Margaret June Jones

Margaret passed away peacefully at the University Hospital of Wales on September 23 2022. Loving wife to the late Venus, loving Mum to Andrew, Angela and David. Also loving Grandmother and Great-grandmother Margaret will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Margaret's funeral will take place on October 19 2022 in the Briwnant Chapel Thornhill at 14:15pm.

Rosemary Nicholson

(Rose) Peacefully on September 30 at the University Hospital of Wales. Beloved wife of the late Ian, much loved mum of Sian, Rhys and the late Gethin, dear mother-in-law of Paul and Charlene and loving Nana Rose to Lucia, Aston and Myla. Resting at J.Pidgeon and Son, Victoria Park, Cardiff until the funeral on Monday October 17, service at 11.00am in St Peters Church, Dinas Powys, followed by interment at St Andrews Major Cemetery at 12noon. No flowers at family request. Donations in lieu may be sent to Mind charity via www.mind.org.uk/donate

Barbara Jean O'Sullivan

(Carey) (Babs) Thank you for being my Mum and giving us a lifetime of happy memories. You will be forever in our hearts, your loving Daughter Linda and Son-in-law Paul, your Granddaughter Hayely and her partner Ant, Granddaughter Jessica and her partner Stephen, and Granddaughter Alysia. Your Great Grandchildren Gabe, Harry, Lewi and Sienna.

Gwyn Rees Pelleymounter

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on September 25 2022, Gwyn, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Isabel; loving Dad of Phillip, Greg and Isabel and a cherished Pappy to all his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Gwyn will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Resting at A J Stone & William Ham Funeral Directors, 1a Neville Street, Canton, Cardiff, CF11 6LP, until his funeral service on Thursday, October 20 at St Samson Church, Grangetown at 11am, followed by interment at Western Cemetery, at 12.30pm.

A loved and respected uncle who will always be in our thoughts. Rest in peace. Luis Mari, Ana Mari and Carlos xx

Alma May Thomas

(formerly Abbott nee Wickham) Passed away on September 22 2022 at the University Hospital of Wales, Alma, aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Richard Abbott of Adelaide, Australia and of the late David Thomas of Allensbank Road, Cardiff; loving Mother of the late Royston Abbott of Adelaide and a wonderful aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Resting at D Caesar Jones Funeral Directors, 55 Pantbach Road, Rhiwbina, until her funeral service on Wednesday, October 19 at Thornhill Crematorium, Wenallt Chapel at 11.45am. No flowers at Alma's request. Donations can be sent direct to Dementia UK.

Elsie Rodgers
Elsie Rodgers (Family handout)

Suddenly, but peacefully at home on September 30 2022, Elsie sadly passed away, aged 87 years. Darling wife to the late Dennis, sister to Kevin, and a much loved auntie, she will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. Resting at Coles Funeral Directors until the service to be held on Monday October 17 2022 at St. Dyfrig's Church, Llanrumney at 10.45am followed by Thornhill Crematorium (Briwnant Chapel) at 12.00pm. No black attire, colourful clothing requested. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of floral tributes may be sent to R.N.L.I., West Quay Road, Poole, BH15 1HZ. A donation collection will be provided at the service. All enquiries to Coles Funeral Directors, 792 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF3 4FH, Tel: 02920797516.

Lorna Margaret Rosemary Edwards

(nee Thomas) Peacefully passed away on Tuesday September 27, aged 102 years. Devoted wife of the late Jim (S.W.P), much loved mother of Michael, Robert, Christopher and Anthony and will be greatly missed by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday October 18, Thornhill Crematorium, Briwnant Chapel at 12pm. No flowers by request, but donations in memory of Lorna can be made to Sightlife Wales (https://sightlife.wales). All enquiries can be made to David Monk-Roberts, Funeral Director, Pidgeons of Cardiff, Tel 02920 226604.

Raymond Morgan Harris
Raymond Morgan Harris (Family handout)

Ray sadly passed away at Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Home on September 17 2022. Aged 85 years. Loving partner of the late Josie. Dad of Kevin and Vince, Grandad of Ellie, Morgan, Abigail, and Olivia. Ray will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. Resting at DJ Evans Forse & Co Funeral Directors until the funeral service at Briwnant Chapel Thornhill followed by committal on Tuesday October 18 at 9.45am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Dementia UK 7th Floor, 1 Oldgate, London. EC3N 1RE

Violet Myra Manfield

(Lazenby) Passed away peacefully on September 9. Beloved Mum, Nan and Great Grandmother. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place on Monday October 17 at 11:15am in The Briwnant Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium Cardiff.

Leonard Upcott
Leonard Upcott (Family handout)

In loving memory of Len Upcott, Husband of the late Clarice Margaret, Dad to Liz and the late Nick, Father in law to Jon and Jude, Grandad to Emma, Lucy, Sam & Lauren and great grandad to Eden-Rose and Thea. You were such a character, forever in our hearts. At peace with your wife and son. Resting at D. Caesar Jones Funeral Home, 55 Pantbach Road, Rhiwbina. until the service at Thornhill Crematorium, Wenallt Chapel on Tuesday October 18 at 1.15pm. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Len can be to the Royal British Legion online at www.britishlegion.org.uk/donate or via the donation box at the service.

Lilian (Kay) Villis
Lilian Villis (Family handout)

(Nee Calli) Passed away peacefully at Shirehall Care Home in Cardiff on September 27, aged 94. Devoted wife of 60 years to Peter, much loved Mother of Gary and Glenn, Mother-in-law to Ruth and Joanne and a loving Grandmother to Matthew, Megan and Mia, and sister to Elaine. Resting at D J Evans Forse & Co Whitchurch until the service on Monday October 17 at the Briwnant Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium at 2:15pm. Traditional Funeral attire with a splash of colour. The family would like to express their appreciation for the kind messages of sympathy and condolences at this difficult time, and we would like to thank the staff at Shirehall Care Home for their care. Family flowers only, but donations if so desired to Dementia UK.

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