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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

Edward Peter Thomas

Peacefully on Monday 11th May at his home in Pontamman, Ammanford Peter, originally of Penybanc sadly passed away. 

Much loved husband of Heather, loving father of Jonathan, dear father in law of Eirian, and a doting Tadcu of Rhydian and Mairwen. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Tuesday 9th June. Service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 10.45am followed by cremation at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00noon. You are warmly invited to join the family for light refreshments at the Indoor Bowls Club, Ammanford after the services.

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

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Passed away on:
11-05-2026

Kevin Thomas

Sadly on Monday 27th April at his home in Ammanford, Kevin originally of Penybanc passed away. 

Much loved son of the late Rina and Ronnie, devoted father of Holly May and Jimmy, loving brother of Debbie and respected brother-in-law of Rhodri. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Tuesday 19th May. Service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 4.00pm followed by a private cremation. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Jac Lewis Foundation will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or through the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
27-04-2026

Marian Thomas (Marian Pantyffynnon)

Suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday 21st April at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, surrounded by her family, Marian passed away.

Loving and loyal wife to Ieuan for 62 years, devoted mother of David and Glyn, respected mother in law of Carla and cherished and caring grandmother of Celyn, Tali and Erin.

Funeral on Friday 15th May. Service at Moriah Chapel, Tycroes at 2.00pm followed by interment at the Chapel Cemetery.

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

Yn sydyn ond yn dawel ar ddydd Mawrth 21ain o Ebrill yn Ysbyty Glangwili, gyda’i theulu o’i hamgylch, hunodd Marian.

Gwraig gariadus a ffyddlon Ieuan am 62 mlynedd, mam annwyl David a Glyn, mam yng nghyfraith barchus Carla a mamgu ofalgar a thyner Celyn, Tali ac Erin.

Angladd ddydd Gwener 15fed o Fai. Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel Moreia, Tycroes am 2.00 y prynhawn, cleddir ym mynwent y Capel.

Blodau’r teulu’n unig. Ymholiadau pellach i Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
21-04-2026

Eifion Wyn Waters (Nick)

Peacefully on Monday 19th January 2026 at Glangwili hospital, surrounded by his loved ones, Nick of Capel Hendre, originally from Penybanc passed away. 

Much loved husband of Elaine, devoted father of Alannah and Kieran, dear father in law of Ian and Emily and adored Bampa of Ethan. 

Funeral on Tuesday 24th February.  Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am followed by light refreshments at Penybanc Rugby Club. 

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

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Passed away on:
19-01-2026

Ronnie James George Thomas (Ronnie)

Peacefully on Wednesday 7th January at Parcwern Care Home, Ronnie of Newtown, Penybanc passed away. 

Much loved husband of the late Rina, devoted father of Debbie and Kevin, respected father-in-law of Rhodri, cherished grandfather of Holly May and Jimmy and a dear brother of Sylvia, Veronica, Linda, Christine and the late Dennis and Doreen. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Friday 13th February 2026. Service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 1.45pm followed by cremation at Llanelli Crematorium at 3.00pm. 

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

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Passed away on:
07-01-2026

Joyce Rosemarie Kehrein

Sadly on Tuesday 13th January, at Glangwili Hospital, Joyce of Newtown, Penybanc, passed away. 

Beloved wife of Iurgen for 61 years, loving mother of Mark, much loved mother-in-law of Jayne, cherished grandmother of Nia, Ffion, Wayne, Paul, Scott and Jamie, adored great grandmother of Cai, Liwsi and Molly and a dear sister of Edna. Joyce will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral on Wednesday 11th February. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2:00pm.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘The Salvation Army’ will be kindly received by 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:
13-01-2026

John Freeman

Suddenly on Saturday 10th January at his home, John sadly passed away.

He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

A private funeral will be held according to John’s wishes.

Further enquiries to Hywel Griffiths and son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE

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Passed away on:
10-01-2026