These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices and family announcements for Cardiff made between July 9 and 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:
Elaine Margaret Daw
Elaine suddenly passed away at home on July 6th in the presence of family. Much loved wife of Keith, loving mother of Martyn, Julie and the late Louise. She will be sadly and greatly missed by all her family and many friends. The funeral service will take place at Park End Church in Cardiff on Monday July 25th at 1.15pm, thereafter to the Wenallt Chapel at Thornhill Crematorium at 2.45pm. By request, no flowers. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent direct to Cardiff Causeway (at Albany Road Baptist Church) or to Cardiff Chameleons. All enquiries to Bettles Funeral Services Tel: (029) 20763207 or 07768748585.
Sheila Josephine Dawkes
(Nee James) Peacefully on the 29th June 2022 Shelia passed away at the University Hospital of Wales, aged 76 years. Beloved wife to the late Robert (Bobby), devoted and loving mother to Stephen and Janet, a loving, caring and cherished Grandmother to Rachel, Gareth, Hannah, Natasha and Thomas and Great Grandmother to Joshua and dearly loved sister, aunt and friend. The kindest and purest heart forever loved and will be greatly and sadly missed by all her family and friends. Resting at Coles Funeral Directors, 98 Cardiff Road, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 2DT. Funeral on Wednesday 20th July 2022. Service 1:30pm at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Carter Place, Fairwater, CF5 3QG Followed by interment 2:30pm at Western Cemetery, Ely, Cardiff. Family flowers only please. Donations welcomed in memory of Sheila to The Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust via www.colesfuneraldirectors.co.uk/funeral-notices-llandaff/ All enquiries, Tel: 02922 091299.
Anthony Forte
('Tony') Passed away peacefully on 23rd June, aged 93 years, at Ty Draw Lodge Care Home, Cardiff. Cherished husband of Barbara and loving father to David, Richard and Simon and much loved father-in-law. Wonderful grandad and great grandad to his many grandchildren. Loving brother to Andrea, Rosa, and the late Dino. Tony will be sadly missed by all his many friends. Resting at A G Adams Funeralcare until the Funeral Service on Tuesday 26th July at 11am at Cardiff and Glamorgan Crematorium.
Yvonne Thelma Griffiths
(Formerly of Newtown) Sadly, on Saturday 2nd July, Yvonne passed away at St Saviours Nursing Home in Splott, Aged 71. Cherished daughter of the late Bill and Josie Ashford, former partner of Patrick, much loved mum of Darren and mother-in-law of Sharon, loving nan of Daniel and Lauren and sister to Steven. The funeral will take place on Thursday 21st July at St Peter's Church, Fairwater at 12:30pm, followed by interment at Western Cemetery, Ely at 1:30pm. Flowers can be sent to the funeral home on the morning of the funeral. All enquiries can be made to David Monk-Roberts, Funeral Director, Pidgeons of Cardiff, Tel 02920 22 66 04.
Eric John Lynch
(Ricky) Sadly, on the 22nd of June 2022 Ricky (Eric) Lynch passed away peacefully at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, Essex aged 74 surrounded by his family. He was a much-loved husband by his wife Valda, proud father of his daughters Victoria and Rebecca and loving grandfather to his two grandchildren William and Violet. Resting at James Summers & Son, Roath Court Funeral home, Newport Road, Cardiff until the service on Friday 22nd July at St. Isan's Church, Station Road, Llanishen, Cardiff CF14 5UK at 12.15pm and afterwards at the Thornhill Crematorium at 1.15pm. Family flowers only by request but donations can be given to Ricky's Just Giving memorial page in his memory. Valda Lynch is fundraising for RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution (justgiving.com)
Josephine Elizabeth Marshall
(nee Hillard) Passed away peacefully on 29th June 2022 at the University Hospital of Wales, aged 88 years. Loving wife to Graham Thomas Hillard and latterly Thomas Youart Marshall. Beloved mother to Susan, David, Sandra and Carolynne and step mother to Caroline, Heather and Stephen. Devoted grandmother to Sarah, Elizabeth, Karen, Amanda, Matthew, Natalie, Andrew, Joseph, Alex and Matthew, also a great grandmother who will be very sadly missed by all her family and friends. The family would like to thank Josephine's sister, Jacqueline, for her long term care. Resting at J.Pidgeon & Son, 539 Cowbridge Road East, Victoria Park, Cardiff (02920 226604) until being received into St David's Church, Ely on Thursday 21st July at 4.00pm, for the Service on Friday 22nd July at 1.15pm, followed by Thornhill Crematorium, Briwnant Chapel at 2.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation, C/O Richard Lockett, 35 Claremont, Malpas, Newport, NP20 6PJ.
Ronald Albert Rees
(Ronnie) Passed away peacefully at Ely Court Care Home on 4th July 2022, aged 96. Beloved husband of the late Jean, much loved father of David, Alan, Stephen and the late Mel, dear father-in-law to Julia and Michelle, and adored 'bampy' to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Resting at J.Pidgeon & Son Funeral Directors until a private family service. Family flowers only. Our deepest thanks to all the staff at Ely Court for all their love and care for Dad these past two years. All enquiries can be made to David Monk-Roberts, Funeral Director, Pidgeons of Cardiff, Tel 02920 226604.
Sandra Secombe
Sandra sadly passed away on 4th June. Beloved wife of the late Fredrick. Devoted Mum to Melanie and Bruce. Much loved Nan to Daniel and Isaac. Service to be held on Wednesday 20th July at St Edwards Church, Westville Road Roath CF23 5DE 12 noon Followed by committal at Thornhill Briwnant Chapel 13:30pm
Wayne Brian Tobin
BORN TO BE WILD, BORN TO BE FREE RIP with no more Pain! Love Gaynor, Martyn, Jodi, Sammie-Jo, Scott, Dale and Boys. xxxx
John Tune
Suddenly on 3rd July 2022. Loving husband of the late Sandra. Devoted dad to Matthew and Nick. Cherished father in law to Kate and Jess. Wonderful grandfather to Amy, James, Sam and Ffion. Resting at James Summers Funeralcare, Newport Road until the funeral service at the Wenallt Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium, 11am on Thursday the 21st of July. All are invited to celebration of John's life at his home after the service. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to WaterAid.
Gene Bullock
Thinking of you on your birthday Gene with sadness in our hearts for a very special someone from whom we had to part. Always in our thoughts, all our love Sue, Brian and Family xxx.
Emily Monica Chesney
Sadly passed away on Sunday 19th June at her home in Grangetown, aged 84. Loving sister of John, sister-in-law of Patricia and much loved aunt of Julia and Paul. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday 19th July at Pidgeons Private Chapel at 11:30am, followed by interment at Western Cemetery at 12:30pm. All enquiries can be made to David Monk-Roberts, Funeral Director, Pidgeons of Cardiff, Tel 02920 226604.
Helen Joyce Higgingbottom
(Nèe Harker) On the 7th July 2022 peacefully at Coed Isaf Nursing Home, formerly of Ronald Avenue, Llandudno Junction aged 93 years. Beloved wife of Peter, adored mum of Christine, Paul and Michael, mother-in-law to Gordon, Janet and Kylie and a loved nain of her six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Helen will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral service takes place at St Johns Church, Conwy on Thursday 21st July at 12noon, followed by committal at Colwyn Bay Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations if so desired towards Coed Isaf and St Johns Church may be sent c/o A.C.Lambert & Sons, 69 Conwy Road, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, LL31 9LT. Tel 01492 581072
Allan Raymond Hillard
Suddenly but peacefully on 30th June at University Hospital of Wales, Allan, aged 68 years. Loving partner of Gail, loved and respected by Miles, Rebecca, Craig & Samina, adored Bampie of Stanley & Lenny, Allan will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. Resting at Coles Funeral Directors until the service to be held on Tuesday 19th July at Thornhill Crematorium (Wenallt Chapel) at 11:00 am. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of floral tributes if desired may be sent to Cardiff City Football Club Foundation, Cardiff City House of Sport, Clos Parc Morgannwg, Cardiff, CF11 8AW in memory of Allan. Donations/tributes can also be made via www.colesfuneraldirectors.co.uk/funeral-notices-rumney/ All enquiries to Coles Funeral Directors, 792 Newport Road, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 4FH, Tel: 02920 797 516.
Wayne Tobin
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden death of our son Wayne. Beloved son of Joan & (Late) Brian Loved & respected brother, brother-in-law, Uncle and friend. "Ride over rainbow bridge on your motorbike son & rest in peace" The funeral service will take place on Thursday 21st July at the Briwnant Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium, Cardiff at 11:15am. Family have asked for no flowers
June Mary Burke
(BEM)Sadly on Saturday 2nd July 2022, June passed away peacefully at Llandough Hospital, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late John Burke. Greatly missed by her children Sean, Tracey and Kevin and grandsons James and Tom, sister Mo, as well as by many relatives and friends. A wonderful woman who will always be in our hearts. RIP. A funeral service will be held at St Brigid's RC Church, Crystal Glen on Tuesday 19th July 2022 at 1pm. Followed by burial in Ardmore, Ireland on Monday 25th July. No flowers by request, donations in lieu, if desired, would be appreciated for Tenovus, either direct or via a retiring collection as you leave the church. All enquiries to James Summers and Son, Roath Court, Newport Road, Cardiff. Tel - 02920 484506.
Mary Collins
Aged 88 years old, born in Bristol in 1934, passed away on 28th June 2022 at the University Hospital of Wales. Mary was a mother to two daughters, Jayne and Julie and was married to Keith Collins until he passed away in 1982. The family will be holding Mary's funeral at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on Thursday 14th July 2022 at 1.15pm before Mary gets buried at Thornhill Cemetery. The wake to celebrate Mary's life will be held at Y Maerun Pub in Marshfield from 2pm. All enquiries to Coles Funeral Directors, 792 Newport Road, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 4FH, Tel: 02920 797 516.
Evan Eddy
Died peacefully at Ash Hall Nursing Home on 26th June 2022 aged 86. He leaves behind two sons, David and Gwyn and a sister Cicely. Funeral to be held on 13th July in Leek.
Janet Jones
Janet sadly passed away on the 23rd June 2022 at the University Hospital of Wales, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of Robert, adored mother of Denise and Stephen and cherished grandmother to Daniel, Daniel, Henry Charles (Harry) and Sophie. Janet, a very special lady, will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. Resting at D J Evans Forse Funeral Home until the service on Wednesday 20th July at 2.45pm, in the Wenallt Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired in memory of Janet direct to RNIB or via the donation box that will be available on the day.
Clive Frederick Southgate
Clive (1942-2022), aged 80, was finally reunited with the love of his life, Patricia, and passed peacefully on July 1st 2022, at his home with his loving son, Andrew, beside him after a very short illness. Clive was a loving father to Andrew, father-in-law to Rosemary and grandfather to David and his wife Joe, a father to Stephen, father-in-law to Cerrie and grandfather to Kayleigh and Louise. He was much loved, admired and will be sadly missed. Rest In Peace. Resting at Coles Funeral Directors until the memorial service to be held on Monday 18th July 2022 at Thornhill Crematorium (Briwnant Chapel) at 12pm, followed by interment at Western Cemetery at 1.30pm. All are invited to the wake at The Coopers Carvery, 427 Cowbridge Road West, Cardiff, CF5 5TF. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of floral tributes if desired may be sent to Marie Curie Hospice, Bridgeman Road, Penarth, CF64 3YR in memory of Clive. Donations/tributes can also be made via www.colesfuneraldirectors.co.uk/funeral-notices-rumney/ All enquiries to Coles Funeral Directors, 792 Newport Road, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 4FH, Tel: 02920 797 516.
Doreen Margaret Thomas
Doreen sadly passed away peacefully on Thursday 23rd June 2022 at St David's Hospital aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Ray, adored mother of David, Jackie and the late Stephen. Mother-in-law to Nick and Victoria, sister to Annthia and Kay. Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Much loved sister-in-law to David, Dennis, Donald, Marilyn and Joan. Doreen will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. Resting at D J Evans Forse Funeral Home until the service on Tuesday 19th July at 2.00pm, in the Wenallt Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired in memory of Doreen, will be accepted on the day and used to buy a television for the Rhydlafar Ward, St David's hospital.
Dorothy Irene Akhurst
(Dot) Dorothy (Dot) Irene Akhurst died peacefully on June 29th 2022. Devoted wife of Gordon. Much loved Mam to John and Julie, mother-in-law to Olwen and Ieuan. Adored Nana to Megan, Geraint, Beth and Carys. Funeral service will be held at Briwnant Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium CF14 9UA, on Monday 18th July 2022 at 11.15 am followed by refreshments. Family flowers only, donations to Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity. All welcome to the service, Mum requested no dark ties and preferably a splash of red (her favourite colour). If you require further details, please contact Julie (07814692364) 31-33 St Isan Rd Cardiff 02920 524200
John Farley
Passed away peacefully at the University Hospital of Wales on 18th June, aged 80 years. Much loved partner of Gill, loving father to Joanne, Owen, Gemma and Howard, father-in-law to Bradley, Claire, Adrian and Angharad and a beloved grandad who will be very sadly missed by all his family and friends. Resting at J.Pidgeon & Son, 539 Cowbridge Road East, Victoria Park, Cardiff (tel: 02920 226604) until the service in the Chapel on Friday 15th July at 12.30pm, followed by interment at Western Cemetery at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Richard Lockett, 35 Claremont, Malpas, Newport, NP20 6PJ.
Mary Pauline Mackenzie
In loving memory Mary Pauline Mackenzie of Cardiff: beloved mother of Philip and Elizabeth and much-loved friend. Died peacefully on 17th June in Llandough Hospital aged 95. Celebration of Life at Wenallt Chapel, Thornhill crematorium on Monday 18th July at 3.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations to Tearfund. Wear bright colours.
Y Parchedig D. HaydnTHOMASYn ei gartref yn 89 mlwydd oed, yng nghwmni ei deulu ar 26fed o Fehefin. Gŵr annwyl Doreen, Tad mwyn Alison, a Thadcu balch James a Matthew. Bydd yn golled mawr i'w deulu, ei ffrindiau a'i alwedigaeth. Gwasanaeth yn Eglwys Bresbyteraidd Salem, Canton ar Orffennaf 18fed 2022 am 13.00.
The Reverend D. Haydn Thomas
At home, aged 89, in the company of his family on June 26th. Loving husband to Doreen, gentle father to Alison and proud Grandfather to James and Matthew. He will be greatly missed by his family, his friends and his vocation. Service at Salem Presbyterian Church, Canton on Monday 18th July 2022 at 13.00. Family flowers only but donations to The British Lung Foundation would be gratefully received via www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/donate or Asthma and Lung UK, 18 Mansell Street, London, E1 8AA.
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