Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors

01/05/2026

DAWSON, Desmond William (Des)
19/11/1952 – 21/04/2026
Peacefully on Tuesday 21st April 2026 at his home, Des of Llwynhendy Road, Llanelli.

Beloved husband of Ruth, loving father of Stephen, Michael and Sam, much loved father-in-law of Liz, cherished and adored Gramps of Danny, Matt and Isabel, dearly loved brother of Nigel and fond brother-in-law of Julie. Des will be sadly missed by all his loving family and many friends.

Funeral Thursday 21st May 2026, friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 11.00 a.m.

Family flowers only please.
Donations, if desired in Des’s memory for Cancer Research Wales may be sent directly to Cancer Research Wales, 22 Neptune Court, Vanguard Way, Cardiff, CF24 5PJ.

Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Director, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES Tel: 01554 772829

01/05/2026

Michael Thomas, ex-miner of Morlais, Graig Merthyr and Cynheidre collieries as well as other private mines. His shift has now ended.

Beloved husband of Mary, step-father to the late Wayne, uncle to Lee, brother in law of Les and Beth. Michael will be missed by family and special friends Sylvia, Richard and Carys, and Donna.

Michael’s funeral will be at 3.00pm on Friday 8th May at Llanelli Crematorium, family, friends and neighbours welcome to attend.
Michael was not a man who favoured suits or dressing up but he loved the colour blue. Casual attire with a touch of blue would be welcomed at his funeral. No flowers, donations instead to Blood Bikers Wales or Miners Welfare via Michael's online tribute page at https://michael-thomas-1940.muchloved.com

30/04/2026

Gloria Sheila Williams, 1939 - 2026
Gloria will be sadly missed by all the loving family, friends and those whose lives she touched.

Gloria's funeral service is at Llanelli Crematorium on Thursday 14th May 2026 at 3.00 pm.

Visit Gloria's online tribute page at https://gloria-williams.muchloved.com

30/04/2026

Brenda James, 1935 - 2026

Peacefully on Monday 13th April 2026 at Llandaff House Residential Home, Llangennech, Llanelli, Brenda sadly passed away.

Beloved wife of the late Hugh, loving and devoted mam of Amanda, Ian and the late Chris, cherished and loved nan of Kerrie, Gemma, Liam, Kate and Sebi, and much-loved great grandmother of Becky, Sophia, Malie, Mari and Nylah.
Brenda will be sadly missed by all her loving family, friends and those whose lives she touched.

Brenda's funeral service is at Llanelli Crematorium on Wednesday 6th May 2026 at 10am.

Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired may be made directly to:
Alzheimer's Society Suite 2 1st Floor East Wing Plumer House Tailyour Road Plymouth PL6 5FS or via Brenda's online tribute page;

Dedicated to the memory of Brenda

30/04/2026

Andrew Mark Jones
Beloved husband of Eleanor, loving and devoted father of Jason, Vicki, Gary & Stacie. Cherished brother of Yvette, Peter, Dawn, Paul, Glynis and the late Stephen. Much respected father in law of Emma & Kevin and a much loved uncle and dearly loved son of the late Glyndwr and Myfanwy.

Mark will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends.

Mark's funeral will take place on Friday 29th May 2026.
Friends please meet for the service at Llanelli crematorium at 11.00am.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for 'British Heart Foundation' may be made directly to British Heart Foundation, Compton House, 2300 The Crescent, Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham, B37 7YE.

28/04/2026

Elizabeth Sarah Valerie (Val) Rees (nee Parry)
Val, of Pwll, Llanelli, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday 25th March 2026 aged 94 years.

Val will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Val's funeral will take place on Friday 1st May 2026 at Llanelli Crematorium, 2.00p.m.

Donations, if so desired in Val's memory for Royal National Lifeboat Institution Burry Port may be made directly to FREEPOST RNLI or via the following link;
rnli.org/support-us/give-money/donate

Further enquiries to:
Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES.
Tel: 01554 772829

23/04/2026

Long
Michael Alexander
25/08/1964 – 14/04/2026
Peacefully on Tuesday 14th April 2026, at his home, Mike of Tir Capel, Llanelli.
Beloved husband of Jacqueline, loving and devoted father of Ceri and Darren, much respected father-in-law of Aimee, cherished Bampa of Cameron, Jayden, Aeryn, Caio and Elara, dearly loved brother of Alison and Peter, fond brother-in-law of Anthony and a much loved uncle to all. Mike will be sadly missed by all his family and friends and will be greatly missed by Jess..
Funeral Tuesday 12th May 2026, friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 11.00 a.m.
Family flowers only please.
Donations, if desired in Mike’s memory for Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales may be sent directly to Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales, Unit 3, The Palms, 96 Queen Victoria Road, Llanelli, SA15 2TH.
Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Director, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES
Tel: 01554 772829

21/04/2026

Jonathan William Hyde.

Beloved husband of Frances, loving father of James, Thomas and Lisa, much respected father-in-law of Hannah and Neil,
cherished grandfather of Ella, Steffan and Erin and a dear brother of David and Alison.

Jonathan will be dearly missed by all his loving family, friends and those whose lives he touched.

Jonathan passed away Sunday 12th April 2026 aged 71 years. He will be "Forever in our hearts”

A Requiem Mass for Jonathan will take place at Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church on Thursday 7th May 2026 at 10:00am followed by a committal service at Llanelli Crematorium at 12:00 noon.

Donations if desired, in Jonathan’s memory for British Heart Foundation may be sent directly to British Heart Foundation, Compton House, 2300 The Crescent, Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham, B37 7YE or via the donate button on Jonathan's online tribute page.

Visit Jonathan's online tribute page at https://jonathanhyde.muchloved.com

20/04/2026

Ken Rees

Celebrating the life of our husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and special friend.

A unique spirit.
True to himself.
A character to remember.
Thoughtful, kind and generous.
Simply Ken.

Ken’s life was a true gift to us and all who knew him.

Ken's funeral service is at Llanelli Crematorium on Tuesday 28th April 2026 at 12pm

Donations, if desired, in Ken’s memory may be made to ‘Carers Trust West Wales’
The Palms Unit 3, 96 Queen Victoria Road, Llanelli, SA15 2TH.

You can visit Kens online tribute page at https://kenneth-rees.muchloved.com

20/04/2026

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17/04/2026

Rita Evans (Graigwen, Penygraig)

A devoted and beloved wife of the late Noel, much loved mother of Angela and
cherished mother-in-law of Richard, adored mamgu of Rachel, Laura and Laura’s husband Lee
and a proud and loving great-mamgu of George and Stella.

Rita was deeply loved and will by fondly remembered by all who knew her,
Rita’s kindness, warmth and gentle spirit touched the lives of everyone she met.

Cysga’n dawel – am byth ein calonnau.

Rita's funeral service is at Llanelli Crematorium on Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 3pm

Visit Rita's online tribute at;

Dedicated to the memory of Rita

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