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Alun Rhys Thomas (Rhysie)

It is with great sadness that we as a family announce the passing of our beloved Alun. 

Much loved husband of Jo, devoted father of Hollie, Sam and Maddie, adored Datcu of Macie, Tom and Morgan, loved brother of Twiz and a fond uncle. 

Funeral on Friday 14th August. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm, followed by light refreshments, or an emergency pint at the Red Lion, Llandybie, SA18 2TL.

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired either to Swansea Cats and Kittens Home or West Wales Poundies (please make cheques payable to Hywel Griffiths and Sons) kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or via the Just Giving link

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Passed away on:
19-07-2026

Mary Carr

Sadly on Monday 20th July 2026, at her home in Pleasant Villas, Pontarddulais, Mary passed away. 

Beloved wife of Roy, loving mother of Simon and Daniel, much loved mother-in-law of Amanda, cherished grandmother of Beth, Joseph and Tomas, adored great grandmother of Olivia and Erin and a dearly loved sister.

Funeral on Wednesday 12th August. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00 noon.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Pontarddulais Area Food Bank’ will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Sons, Funeral Directors, Capel Y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais, SA4 8LN. 

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Passed away on:
20-07-2026

Marian Rees

Yn dawel ddydd Sadwrn, 11eg o Orffennaf gyda thristwch hunodd Marian o Heol Brynaman, Brynaman Isaf. 

Priod hoff y diweddar Vivian a modryb annwyl iawn Ceri a Lisa, Dale ac Ellis, Eireen a’i holl neiaint a nithoedd. Colled fawr i’w theulu a’i ffrindiau oll. 

Angladd ddydd Mawrth, 11eg o Awst, gwasanaeth yn Amlosgfa Abertawe am 3.00 y prynhawn. 

Blodau’r teulu’n unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at ‘Joseph’s Smile’ drwy law Evan Rees a Hywel Griffiths, Trefnwyr Angladdau, 98 Heol Cae Gurwen, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Rhydaman SA18 1PD.

Peacefully on Saturday, 11th July, Marian of Brynamman Road, Lower Brynamman sadly passed away. 

Beloved wife of the late Vivian and much loved aunt of Ceri and Lisa, Dale and Ellis, Eireen and her many nephews and nieces. Dearly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Tuesday 11th August, service at Swansea Crematorium at 3.00pm. 

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

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Passed away on:
11-07-2026

Jennifer Lewis

Suddenly on Friday 3rd July at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Jennifer of High Street, Ammanford.

Beloved wife of the late Gilbert, much loved mother of Darren, respected mother in law of Liz and sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral on Friday 31st July, service for family and friends at Swansea Crematorium at 11.30am.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research Wales kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
03-07-2026

Gerald Reginald Marsh Bartlett (Gerald)

Sadly on Thursday 16th July at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Gerald of Ammanford, originally of Mountain Ash, passed away.

Much loved husband of Kay, devoted father of Gerald, Tracey Caroline and Deborah, dear father in law of Gary, doting grandfather of Mathew, Nicholas, Thomas, Hannah, Kate and Lowri Beth and a proud great grandfather of Finbarr, Anni-Beth, Brendan, Henri, Connor and Freja. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Thursday 30th July.  Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm followed by light refreshments at The Plough and Harrow, Betws. SA18 2HE. 

According to the family’s wishes, you are kindly ask to wear a pink accessory. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to be shared between the following charities - Parkinsons UK, British Heart Foundation, Dementia UK and Alzheimer’s Research (please make cheques payable to Hywel Griffiths and Sons) will be kindly received the Funeral Directors, Cwmni Griffiths Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE, or via the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
16-07-2026

Gillian Rees

With great sadness on Monday 6th July at her home, Mrs Gillian Rees, of Saron Road, Ammanford, passed away suddenly. 

Much loved wife of the late Brian, devoted mother of Nicola and Emma, cherished mother in law of Amir and Dylan, adored Grandma of Katie, Louis, Anna and Efa, dear sister of Meryl and Pat and respected sister in law of Steve and the late Gwyn.  She will be missed dearly by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Wednesday 29th July. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00 noon.

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired to local charities, kindly received by the Funeral Directors (please make cheques payable to Hywel Griffiths and Sons) or via the Just Giving page.


Gyda thristwch mawr,  ddydd Llun 6ed o Orffennaf yn ei chartref, hunodd Mrs Gillian Rees o Heol Saron, Rhydaman.

Gwraig ffyddlon y diweddar Brian, mam gariadus Nicola ac Emma, mam-yng-nghyfraith barchus Amir a Dylan, Mam-gu dyner Katie, Louis, Anna ac Efa, chwaer annwyl Meryl a Pat a chwaer-yng-nghyfraith cefnogol Steve a'r diweddar Gwyn. Gwelir ei cholled yn fawr iawn gan ei theulu a’i ffrindiau oll. 

Angladd ddydd Mercher 29ain o Orffennaf. Gwasanaeth yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 12.00 canol dydd. 

Blodau'r teulu yn unig. Cyfraniadau, os dymunir, i elusennau lleol, drwy law y Trefnwyr Angladdau (sieciau'n daladwy i Hywel Griffiths a'i Feibion) neu drwy dudalen Just Giving.

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Passed away on:
06-07-2026

Tesni Adele Gibson

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful Tesni, who was taken from us far too soon at the age of 29 on Friday 3rd July 2026.

A devoted and loving mami to her precious daughter Madi Esmee, treasured daughter of Andrew and Diane, adored sister of Christian, Sophie, Joanne, Neil, Kirsty, Braidy and Shelby, beloved sister-in-law to Lisa, Jason, Lee, Em, Matthew and Ben, and a fun-loving auntie to all her nieces and nephews.

Tesni was a kind soul, funny and full of life, bringing love and laughter to everyone around her. She will be remembered for her beautiful spirit, her infectious smile and, above all, the fierce and unconditional love she had for her daughter Madi, who was her whole world.

She will be forever loved, deeply missed and always remembered.

The funeral service will take place on Tuesday 28th July at 11.00am at St Catherine’s Church, Brynamman.

Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Tesni, if so desired, will be gratefully received and forwarded to the National Autistic Charity via Hywel Griffiths & Son Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE, or through the JustGiving page

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Passed away on:
03-07-2026

David Geraint Thomas

Suddenly on Friday 26th June at his home at Parklands Road, Penybanc, David sadly passed away.

Beloved son of Ieuan and the late Marian, dear brother of Glyn and a fond brother in law of Carla and uncle to Celyn. Tali and Erin.

Funeral on Monday 27th July 2026. Public service at Llanelli Crematorium at 3.00pm.

No flowers please. Further enquiries to Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE. Tel. 01269 593637.

Yn sydyn ar ddydd Gwener 26ain o Fehefin yn ei gartref yn Heol Parcdir, Penybanc, hunodd David.

Mab annwyl Ieuan a’r ddiweddar Marian, brawd ffyddlon Glyn a brawd yng nghyfraith Carla a wncwl hoffus Celyn, Tali â Erin.

Angladd ar ddydd Llun 27ain o Orffennaf. Gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 3.00 y prynhawn.

Dim Blodau os gwelwch y dda. Ymholiadau pellach I Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman SA18 2HE. Ffôn. 01269 593637.

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Passed away on:
26-06-2026

Elizabeth Williams (Liz)

Peacefully on Sunday 5th July at Morriston Hospital, Elizabeth of Garnant, originally from Brynamman sadly passed away. 

Much loved wife of the late Brian, loving mother of Gail, devoted grandmother of Jordan, adored sister of Brenda, dear sister in law of Andrew, cherished auntie of Susan and Stuart. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Friday 24th July, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 1.00pm. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired to Alzheimer’s Research UK kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford SA18 2HE or via the Just Giving link.


Yn dawel ddydd Sul, 5ed o Orffennaf yn Ysbyty Treforys, hunodd Elizabeth o Garnant, gynt o Frynaman.

Gwraig ffyddlon y diweddar Brian, mam gariadus Gail, mam-gu dyner Jordan, chwaer annwyl Brenda, chwaer-yng-nghyfraith barchus Andrew, a modryb hoffus Susan a Stuart. Gwelir ei cholled yn fawr gan ei theulu a’i ffrindiau oll.

Angladd ddydd Gwener, 24ain o Orffennaf, gwasanaeth yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 1.00yp.

Blodau'r teulu yn unig. Cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at Alzheimer's Research UK drwy law y Trefnwyr Angladdau, Hywel Griffiths a'i Feibion, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford SA18 2HE neu drwy'r ddolen Just Giving

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Passed away on:
05-07-2026

Cynthia Joyce Thomas

Peacefully on Wednesday, 24th June, at her home at Glynderi Cottages, Glanamman, Ammanford, Cynthia sadly passed away.

Beloved wife of the late Glyn, much loved mother of Catherine, Jeremy and Jonathan, dear mother in law, grandmother and great grandmother. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Wednesday, 22nd July, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00 noon. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Red Cross will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel. 01269 593637

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Passed away on:
24-06-2026