A friend of the Loughlin family, who asked not to be named, said: “The police were terrible. I don’t think they took it seriously. The families said it was out of character for them to go missing. The police should have listened.”

Resting in the care of Green Willow Funerals until his service which will be held on Thursday 23rd December at 11:15am in the Briwnant Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on September 25 2022, Gwyn, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Isabel; loving Dad of Phillip, Greg and Isabel and a cherished Pappy to all his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Gwyn will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Resting at A J Stone & William Ham Funeral Directors, 1a Neville Street, Canton, Cardiff, CF11 6LP, until his funeral service on Thursday, October 20 at St Samson Church, Grangetown at 11am, followed by interment at Western Cemetery, at 12.30pm. Resting at James Summers Funeralcare, Newport Road until the funeral service on Monday 20th December, 3pm in Thornhill Crematorium Briwnant Chapel. Wearing bright colours is optional. The five had been to a social club in Maesglas, Newport, on Friday night and were due to travel 40 miles to the seaside town of Porthcawl. The last sighting of them was at about 2am on Saturday in Cardiff. The case has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct in line with normal procedures. Officers are appealing for anyone with information to call police on 101, or send a direct message on social media, quoting 2300071791.

Many of them claimed the car was found by members of the public search party, though Gwent police said it was spotted by a police helicopter. Resting at Green Willow Funeral Home until service at The Church of the Resurrection Ely Cardiff, Monday 20th December 10.45am followed by cremation at the Vale of Glam Crematorium Barry. Martin's life was dedicated to allowing young people to achieve their goals and gain accessibility to unexplored facets of life. Passed away peacefully after a short illness on 10th January, aged 77 years. Devoted wife of the late Robert Allen. Loved mother of Mark and Kathryn and mother in law of Emilio. Cherished grandmother of Laura, Jamie, Josie & Sam and great grandmother of Riley, Lucia, Hollie & Freya. Funeral service to be held on Tuesday 7th February at 11:15 in Thornhill Crematorium, Briwnant Chapel. All enquiries to Green Willow Funerals - 029 2052 4200. Peacefully surrounded by his family at the University Hospital of Wales on the 20th December, aged 78 years. Loving husband of Jacqueline, much loved father of Karen and Anthony, respected father-in-law of Zoe, loving and fun grampy to his five grandchildren and great grandson. Keith is greatly missed by all his family more than words can say. Resting at J.Pidgeon & Son, 539 Cowbridge Road East, Victoria Park, Cardiff (Tel 02920 226604) until the Funeral Service on Wednesday 8th February at Thornhill Crematorium, Wenallt Chapel at 10:15am. By request family flowers only please.

Beloved wife of the late Sid. A loving mum to son's Lee & Kurt and a doting Nanny to Charlie, Ben, Rhiannan, Rhys & Cerys. Dee was the past Landlady of 'The Splotlands and Rumpoles Public Houses', she will be sadly missed by all, sleep peacefully our darling girl, with the deepest love from us all rest in peace.

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Moss) Beryl, previously of Carisbrooke Way, Cardiff; peacefully on Fri 20th January 2023 at Western General Hospital Edinburgh, after a short illness. Much loved widow of Tom, mother of James and Louise, and grandma of Bryn. Primary school teacher at Springwood and Bryn Celyn, singer with Cardiff Bach Choir. Funeral Fri 10th Feb, 12.30, at Warriston Crematorium, Edinburgh. Family flowers only, please; retiral collection in aid of Alzheimer's Scotland. McGregor) (Peggy) Margaret peacefully passed away on Sunday October 9 2022 at Ty Gwyn Nursing Home, aged 91 years. Loving wife to the late Bernard, loving mother to Peter, devoted mother-in-law to Joanne. Loving sister to Millie, Kitty, Douglas, Duncan, Donald and Tom. Loving sister-in-law to Maureen and all her nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Resting at Green Willow Funeral Directors until the service to be held on Thursday October 20 at 12.00 midday, St Mary's Church, Dinas Powys, followed by interment at St Andrew's Cemetery, Dinas Powys. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired to Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern via; www.greenwillowfunerals.com/tributes-and-donations/. All enquiries to Green Willow Funeral, Eclipse House, Coronation Road, Birchgrove Cardiff. Tel 02920 524200. Alan Paskell A loved and respected uncle who will always be in our thoughts. Rest in peace. Luis Mari, Ana Mari and Carlos xx Alma May Thomas

It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Sandra Soares age 76 on 4th December 2021, at University Hospital of Wales. Passed away peacefully at UHW on 2nd May 2023 Much loved wife of Tony. Cherished mum to Christopher, Robert, Steven and Rachel and special mother-in-law to Ali, Emily, Christine and Mark. Adored Nan to David, Max, Connaugh, Joe, Lydia, Matthew, Sam and Maisy. Joan will be deeply missed by her sisters Pam and Carole, her brother Brian, their partners and all her family and friends. May she rest in eternal peace. Resting at Pidgeons Funeral Home until her funeral mass at St Peters RC Church, Roath at 10am Wednesday 24 May 2023, followed by interment at Northern Cemetery at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu can be made to City Hospice, Whitchurch Hospital Grounds, Park Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff CF14 7BF or at www.cityhospice.org.uk Dear darling Wayne, We are so proud to have called you our brother. For so long you battled bravely through many serious health issues that we were told you couldn't possibly survive but time and again you proved them wrong. They didn't know your strength of character, or your immense desire to live. Finally your body could not take any more hurt and you needed to rest. We are heartbroken Wayne and miss and love you so much. Glenys, Kay, David & Allan. XX Tina) Sail on silver girl, Sail on bye, Your time has come for you to shine, All your dreams are on there way, Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down! Good night God bless my beautiful sister xxx Farewell but not goodbye xx Died on Tuesday 10th January at the University Hospital of Wales, aged 92. A much loved sister to William and Esme and aunt to Ruth. She will be greatly missed. The Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday 8th February at St Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Ely at 10:30am, followed by interment at Western Cemetery at 11:30am. Flowers can be sent to the funeral home on the morning of funeral. All enquiries can be made to David Monk-Roberts, Funeral Director, Pidgeons of Cardiff, Tel 02920 226604.Beloved wife of the late Bill, adored mother of Dawn, Denise, Keith, and the late Paul and John, cherished grandmother to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Suddenly passed away at home on 26th April 2023, Aged 68. Rob was a beloved Husband to Maria, Father to 3 Daughters Cathryn, Sally & Jessica, Brother to Roger & Ceri, and a loving Taid to Carys, Rhys, Evan, Morgan, & Nansi. He will be deeply missed by al his family and many friends. Resting in the care of Green Willow Funerals until his Funeral Service which will be held on Thursday 18th May at The Wenallt Chapel, Thornhill, Cardiff at 1:15pm. We ask for family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory of Rob may be made on the day to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. All enquiries to Green Willow Funerals 02920 524200. nee Bachelor) Suddenly on 15th January 2023 at University Hospital. Loving best friend of Maureen and godmother of Tracy. Funeral will be held on Friday 17th February at 3pm at Briwnant Chapel, Thornhill. Sadly passed away on the 16th January at UHW, aged 76 years. Loved husband of the late Julia, loving father of Gillian and Andrea, father-in-law to John and Barry, much loved grandfather to Christopher, Benjamin, Ewan and Beth, cherished great grandfather to Emilia, dear brother to Teresa, Tony and the late Helen and Costa. Resting at Coles Funeral Directors until the service to be held on Wednesday 8th February 2023 at Thornhill Crematorium (Wenallt Chapel) at 11.45am, followed by a private family interment at Northern Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of floral tributes if desired may be sent to Marie Curie Hospice, Bridgeman Road, Penarth, CF64 3YR in memory of Philip. Donations/tributes can also be made via www.colesfuneraldirectors.co.uk/funeral-notices-rumney/ All enquiries to Coles Funeral Directors, 792 Newport Road, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 4FH, Tel: 02920 797 516. Phil) Peacefully on Saturday 31st December 2022, aged 99. Much loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Kind and valued friend to many. Funeral service to be held on Friday 3rd February in Thornhill Crematorium, Wenallt Chapel at 12:30. Family flowers only please but donations would be appreciated to the Royal Air Force Association (rafa.org.uk) or Maggie UK Cancer Care, www.Maggie.org/get-involved/donate-magpies. A collection plate will be available at the service. Any enquiries to Green Willow Funerals 31-33 St Isan Rd Heath, Cardiff, CF14 4LU Tel: 029 2075 5555.