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Eleanor Mary Wendy Evans (Wendy)

Yn dawel ddydd Sul 27ain o Fedi yn Ysbyty Glangwili, Caerfyrddin, hunodd Wendy o ‘Cwmbach’, Saron.

Merch annwyl y diweddar Malgwyn a Nona Cwmbach, chwaer gariadus Ann, modryb hoffus Karen a Helen a’i gŵr Anthony a hen fodryb dyner Eleni. Colled fawr i’w theulu oll.

Angladd ddydd Gwener 6ed o Dachwedd. Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel Ebeneser, Rhydaman am 1.00 y prynhawn, cleddir ei gweddillion ym Mynwent Tref Rhydaman.

Blodau’r teulu’n unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at y ‘British Heart Foundation’ neu ‘Cancer Research Wales’ drwy law Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman SA18 2HE.

Peacefully on Sunday, 27th September at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, Wendy of ‘Cwmbach’, Saron, passed away.

Beloved daughter of the late Malgwyn and Nona Cwmbach, loving sister of Ann, fond aunt of Karen and Helen (and her husband Anthony), and dear great-aunt of Eleni. She will be sadly missed by all her family.

Funeral on Friday, 6th November. Service at Ebeneser Chapel, Ammanford at 1.00 pm followed by  interment at Ammanford Town Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the ‘British Heart Foundation’ or ‘Cancer Research Wales’ c/o Hywel Griffiths & Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
27-09-2026

Verona Evans

Yn dawel ddydd Mawrth 13eg o Hydref, yn ei chartref ym Maes y Berllan, hunodd Verona o Betws.

Mam ffyddlon a chariadus Vanessa, mamgu annwyl Hannah a Liam, chwaer addfwyn y diweddar Elaine, Ben, May, Bronnie a Brian, anti a hen anti hoffus. Gwelir ei cholled yn fawr gan ei theulu a’i ffrindiau oll. 

Angladd ddydd Mercher 4ydd o Dachwedd. Gwasanaeth yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 11.00 y bore. 

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir tuag at 'Sue Ladd and Friends' drwy law y Trefnwyr Angladdau, Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Rhydaman, SA18 2HE neu drwy’r dudalen Just Giving.


Peacefully on Tuesday 13th of October, at her home in Maes y Berllan, Verona from Betws sadly passed away. 

Devoted and loving mother of Vanessa, loving grandmother of Hannah and Liam, gentle sister of the late Elaine, Ben, May, Bronnie and Brian, fond aunt and great aunt. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral Wednesday 4th November. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00 am. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired to 'Sue Ladd and Friends' kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or through the Just Giving page.

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Passed away on:
13-10-2026

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

Jeffrey Charles Walters (Jeff)

Peacefully on Friday 9th October at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli Jeff of Tycroes sadly passed away. 

Beloved husband of the late Angela and Bonnie, dear father of Richard and Sarah, father in law of Ruth and Richard, grandfather of Joshuah, Jac, Caitlin, Dylan and Aiden and much loved brother of John and Nora and the late Joan.  He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Thursday 29th October, service at the Chapel Of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 2.00pm followed by a private interment. You are warmly invited to join the family after the service for light refreshments at Tycroes Rugby Club. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired to Dementia UK kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road Ammanford, SA18 2HE. (01269) 593637 or via the Just Giving page

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Passed away on:
09-10-2026

Islwyn Rees

Yn dawel ddydd Llun 5ed o Hydref 2026 yng Nghartref Gofal Parc Wern, Penybanc, Islwyn o Heol Penybanc, Rhydaman. Priod cariadus y ddiweddar Eileen, tad annwyl a gofalgar Stephen ac Adrian, tadcu arbennig Molly, brawd tyner Esther a’r diweddar David, Ann a Mair a brawd yng nghyfraith hoffus Terry a Kath. 

Gwasanaeth angladdol cyhoeddus ddydd Gwener 23ain o Hydref. Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel Saron am 2.00 y prynhawn a chladdedigaeth oddi yno ym mynwent y capel. 

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, i ‘Dementia UK’ drwy law Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman. SA18 2HE. Ffôn: (01269) 593637. 

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Passed away on:
05-10-2026

Paul Williams

Peacefully on Friday 25th September at his home in Betws, Ammanford, Paul sadly passed away. 

Much respected and adored husband of Carolyn and will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. 

Funeral on Tuesday 20th October. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm followed by a celebration of Paul’s life at Glynhir Golf Club. According to Paul’s wishes, no formal funeral attire to be worn, and please wear something blue. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired, to Marie Curie kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford SA18 2HE or through the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
25-09-2026

Richard Vaughan Williams (Vaughan)

Sadly on Thursday 17th September, surrounded by his family at Morriston Hospital, Swansea, Vaughan of Glanamman originally from Ammanford passed away. 

Much loved partner of Meryl, devoted father of Scott and Ellen, doting grandad of Lara-Jade, Callie-Haf, Florie, and faithful companion of Gwen. 

Vaughan’s funeral will take place on Friday 16th October. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm followed by light refreshments at Betws Rugby Club. In honour of his love of Wales and Liverpool you are kindly asked to wear a red accessory. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE or via the Just Giving page.

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Passed away on:
17-09-2026

Patricia Sylvia Thomas (Pat)

Yn dawel, ddydd Gwener 18fed o Fedi, ar ôl salwch byr, hunodd Pat o Saron, yn wreiddiol o ‘Betws’. 

Gwraig annwyl David, mam gariadus Nicola a’r diweddar Paul, mam-yng-nghyfraith hoffus i bartner Nicola - y ddiweddar Leta, mamgu dyner Rhys a Chloe, a hen famgu addfwyn Poppy a Ruby. Gwelir ei cholled yn fawr gan ei theulu a’i ffrindiau oll. 

Angladd ddydd Iau 15fed o Hydref. Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel Saron am 2.00yp, a chladdedigaeth oddi yno ym mynwent y capel.

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


Sadly, after a short illness, on Friday 18th September, Pat, of Saron, originally from Betws passed away. 

Much loved wife of David, loving mother of Nicola and the late Paul, fond mother in law to Nicola’s partner - the late Leta, devoted grandmother of Rhys and Chloe, and adored great grandmother of Poppy and Ruby. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Thursday 15th October. Service at Saron Chapel at 2.00pm followed by interment at the chapel cemetery. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired to 'Hywel Dda Health Charities' kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or through the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
18-09-2026

Richard Liles

Suddenly on Tuesday 22nd September at his home, Richard of Ammanford Road, Llandybie sadly passed away. 

Husband of Amanda, much loved father of Amber, loving son of Noreen and the late John, dearly loved brother of  Robert and a fond brother-in-law, son-in-law, nephew and uncle. 

Funeral on Thursday 15th October, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00 noon. 

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.

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Passed away on:
22-09-2026

Delphine Rees

Yn dawel ddydd Sadwrn, 19eg Medi yng Ngartref Plas Y Dderwen, Johnstown, Caerfyrddin, Delphine o Stryd Fawr, Glanaman.

Priod hoff y diweddar Clive, mam gariadus Beverley a Justin, mam yng nghyfraith barchus Rob, mamgu annwyl Steffan a Meleri a hen famgu hoffus Caio a Loti.

Angladd ddydd Mercher, 14eg Hydref, gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn y Capel Gorffwys, Bwtrimawr, Betws, am 2.00 y prynhawn. Cleddir ym Mynwent Tabernacl, Glanaman.

 Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir rhoddion, os dymunir, tuag at Dementia UK drwy law Hywel Griffiths a'i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman, SA18 2HE, Ffon: 01269 593637 or through the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
19-09-2026