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Ieuan Aneurin Mainwaring (Cilfwnwr)

Yn dawel ddydd Mercher 7fed o Hydref hunodd Aneurin gynt o Fferm Cilfwnwr, Llangyfelach.

Gŵr ffyddlon y ddiweddar Myra, tad annwyl a gofalgar Dafydd, Hywel, Aled, Rhidian, Nia, Siân a’r diweddar Gareth, tad yng nghyfraith parchus, tadcu a hen dadcu arbennig, brawd ffyddlon Mair a’r diweddar Les a Glan a brawd yng nghyfraith cefnogol.  Gwelir ei golled yn fawr gan ei deulu a’i ffrindiau oll. 

Angladd ddydd Gwener, 30ain o Hydref. Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel Nebo, Felindre am 12.00 canol ddydd a chladdedigaeth oddi yno ym mynwent y capel.  Fe’ch gwahoddir i ymuno â’r teulu am luniaeth ysgafn yn Neuadd y Pentre wedi’r gwasanaeth.  

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at Tŷ Garngoch, drwy law y Trefnwyr Angladdau, Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman. SA18 2HE neu drwy’r ddolen Just Giving.

Peacefully on Wednesday, 7th October, Aneurin, formerly of Cilfwnwr Farm, Llangyfelach, sadly passed away. 

Much loved husband of the late Myra, loving and caring father of Dafydd, Hywel, Aled, Rhidian, Nia, Siân and the late Gareth, respected father-in-law, special grandfather and great-grandfather, faithful brother of Mair and the late Les and Glan and dear brother in law. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral on Friday, 30th October. Service at Nebo Chapel at 12.00pm, followed by interment in the chapel cemetery. You are warmly invited to join the family for light refreshments at the Felindre Village Hall after the service.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Tŷ Garngoch kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or via the Just Giving page.

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Passed away on:
07-10-2026

Phyllis Bell

Yn dawel dydd Sadwrn, 5ed o Fedi yn Ysbyty Treforus, Abertawe, bu farw Phyllis o Heol Clordir, Pontlliw, a Felindre gynt. Priod hoff y diweddar Sel, mam gariadus Carwyn ac Emyr, mam-yng-nghyfraith, mamgu, hen-famgu, chwaer, chwaer-yng-nghyfraith a modryb annwyl. Angladd dydd Sadwrn, 3ydd o Hydref, gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yng Nghapel Nebo, Felindre, am 11.00 y bore, ac oddi yno i Amlosgfa Llanelli erbyn 1.00 y prynhawn. Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir rhoddion, os dymunir, tuag at ‘Artificial Limb and Appliance Service’ drwy law Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman, SA18 2HE, neu drwy’r ddolen JustGiving: 


Peacefully on Saturday, 5th September at Morriston Hospital, Swansea, Phyllis of Clordir Road, Pontlliw and formerly of Felindre. Beloved wife of the late Sel, loving mother of Carwyn and Emyr, dear mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral on Saturday, 3rd October, service for family and friends at Nebo Chapel, Felindre at 11.00am, followed by cremation at Llanelli Crematorium at 1.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired to the ‘Artificial Limb and Appliance service’ kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or via the JustGiving link;

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Passed away on:
05-09-2026

Thelma Yvonne Williams (Yvonne)

Yn dawel ddydd Mawrth 8fed o Fedi 2026, Yvonne o Bwlch Y Gwin, Felindre. Priod annwyl y diweddar Ken, mam gariadus Ian a Gareth, mam yng nghyfraith barchus Tracy a mamgu addfwyn Thomas ac Alys.

Gwasanaeth angladdol cyhoeddus ddydd Mercher 30ain o Fedi. Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel Nebo, Felindre am 2:00 y prynhawn a chladdedigaeth oddi yno ym mynwent y capel.

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, i

‘Forget Me Not Demetia Club (cheques payable to Forget Me Not Dementia Day Clubs)’ drwy law Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman. SA18 2HE. Ffôn: (01269) 593637.

Sadly on Tuesday 8th September 2026, Yvonne of Bwlch Y Gwin, Felindre, passed away. Beloved wife of the late Ken, loving mother of Ian and Gareth, much loved mother-in-law of Tracy and cherished grandmother of Thomas and Alys

Funeral on Wednesday 30th September. Service at Nebo Chapel, Felindre at 2:00pm, followed by interment in the Chapel Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to

‘Forget Me Not Demetia Club (cheques payable to Forget Me Not Dementia Day Clubs)’ will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
08-09-2026

Nigel Powney (Nige Tattoos)

Peacefully on Tuesday 20th January at Prince Philip Hospital, Nigel of Glanamman sadly passed away.  

Much loved father of Shona, Corey, Regan, Liberty, Bracken and Willow, loving grandfather of Colby, dear father in law of Alex. 

Funeral on Wednesday 4th March. Service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 2.00pm followed by a private cremation. The family invite you to join them for light refreshments at the Fisherman’s, Glanamman after the service. 

Family flowers only. Further enquiries to the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford, SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
20-01-2026

Brian Ellis Stocks (Bri, Georgie Best)

Sadly on Thursday 5th February at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Brian, of Hendy, originally of Pontlliw passed away.

Much loved husband of Gloria, devoted father of Sue, respected father in law of Al, loving Bampa of Jonathan, Ethan, Mason and Ryan, adored great Bampa of Walter and Ifan, step father, dear brother of Gloria and the late Ken, Malcolm and Joan.

Funeral on Tuesday 3rd March. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00noon followed by refreshments at Hendy Rugby Club.

Family flowers only. Further enquiries to Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Oakfield Street, Capel y Bont, Pontarddulais. SA4 8LN.

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Passed away on:
05-02-2026

Philip Hugh Hall (Phil)

Yn sydyn ddydd Mercher, 28ain Ionawr, yn ei gartref yn Heol Waterloo, Capel Hendre, Rhydaman, hunodd Phil. Mab annwyl Hugh a Mary, brawd hoffus Stephen a Robert a ffrind arbennig i bawb.

Angladd ddydd Gwener 27ain Chwefror, gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 11.00 y bore. Blodau’r teulu yn unig. 

Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at Sefydliad Prydeinig y Galon, drwy law Hywel Griffiths a’i fab, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Rhydaman, SA18 2HE. Rhif ffon: 01269 593637.

Suddenly on Wednesday 28th January at his home at Waterloo Road, Capel Hendre, Ammanford, Phil sadly passed away. Much loved son of Hugh and Mary, respected brother of Stephen and Robert and a dear friend to many.

Funeral on Friday, 27th February, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation, kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel: 01269 593637.

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Passed away on:
28-01-2026

Joe Doherty

Peacefully on Friday 30th January at his home, Joe of Colbren Square, Gwaun Cae Gurwen sadly passed away. 

Beloved husband of Sylvia, much loved father of Astra and Joseph, respected father-in-law of Claire, loving and devoted grandfather of Natasha and Dylan, Kieran, Niamh, Pearce and Grace, cherished great-grandfather of Riley, Ronan, Erin, Darci and Declan and dearly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Friday, 27th February, Requiem Mass at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Ystradgynlais at 11.15am. followed by interment at Old Carmel Cemetery, Gwaun Cae Gurwen at 1.00pm. At the family's request please wear a splash of green. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Joseph’s Smile’ will be kindly received by Evan Rees and Hywel Griffiths, Funeral Directors, 98 Heol Cae Gurwen, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford SA18 1PD or through the Just Giving Link below.

Sylvia, Astra, Joseph and family warmly invite you to join them for light refreshments at Tairgwaith Working Men’s Club after the funeral.

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Passed away on:
30-01-2026

Maureen Margaret Evans

Peacefully on Friday, 23rd January, at the Amman Valley Hospital, Glanamman, Ammanford, Maureen of Margaret Street, Ammanford.

Beloved wife of the late Brian, cherished mother of the late Christina and sadly missed by all her family and dear friends.

Funeral on Thursday, 26th February, Requiem Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Ammanford at 2.30pm followed by cremation at Llanelli Crematorium at 4.00pm. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel 01269 593637.

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Passed away on:
23-01-2026

Eiry Lyn Williams (Lyn)

Peacefully on Monday 26th January at her home in Pontarddulais, Lyn sadly passed away.

Loving wife of Vernon for 44 years, devoted mother of Kelly, respected mother in law of Howard, adored Mamgu of Ruby, Eloise and Morgan, much loved sister of Delyth, Dian, Caryl and the late Carwyn, and dear daughter of the late Delwyn and Maureen Mathews.

Funeral on Thursday 26th February. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00 followed by light refreshments at Pontarddulais Rugby Club.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired either to Macmillan Cancer Support or Marie Curie kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Son, Capel Y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais, SA4 8LN or through the Just Giving links.

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Passed away on:
26-01-2026