Our loved ones

We are working alongside DCMS (the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) and other partners to create a meaningful Covid commemoration event and memorial in Wales. If you would like to add your memorial or be part of this work, we would warmly welcome you to get in touch.

Our promise: We will remember every one of you, and we will do our utmost to ensure that what happened is never repeated.

**Please click on a photo to read words from the families**

The photographs belong to each family and have been shared with us with permission for commemorative purposes.

A man and woman smiling, wearing sunglasses, against a stone wall background.

Lost to covid 29/12/20 Devoted husband to Julie and Dad to Alex and Oliver, taken too soon, so much living left to do….."

Huw Thomas

An older man and a woman stand together outdoors, smiling against a scenic mountainous background.

Sue says “He was not only my dad & best friend he was a grandfather to my 3 children, we lost him to hospital acquired Covid in August 20”

Larrie Beattie

Close-up of a person with light brown hair and blue eyes, looking directly at the viewer.

From Cynthia, "Stacey Watts died 08/12/2020, only 31, at The Grange hospital"

Stacey Watts

Three people smiling together, with a dark background and warm lights in the distance.

Lauren, aged only 25 died from Covid-19 in The Royal Glamorgan Hospital on 30 Dec 2020.

Lauren

Four people playfully lying on a bed, laughing and making fun gestures.

Harry died of Covid-19 in his care home on 18/11/20.Cate says “Dad was always up for a laugh. He was so handsome and lovely."

Group Captain Harry Griffiths

A cheerful older man giving thumbs up alongside a smiling woman in a workshop setting.

From Sam "This is me and my Dad, Phil Smith, just weeks before he caught Covid-19 in hospital and died in Jan 21.He deserved better."

Phil Smith

A bride in a wedding dress poses with a man in a suit, both smiling.

Natalie with her father, Barry on her wedding day in 2017. Barry sadly died in the Royal Gwent on 22 October 2020."

Barry

A smiling couple, casually dressed, posed together against a dark background.

From John, "“My wife Mary was taken from me on 6 Jan 2021 by hospital acquired Covid-19” 💔"

Mary

Three people pose together outdoors, with mountains in the background, celebrating a graduation.

Kenneth died of covid in 2021. His daughter Carol says" This picture was taken at his grandson Ian’s graduation. Dad was blown away”

Kenneth Tilley

Two women pose together at a table in a restaurant, one seated in a wheelchair.

Jillian went into hospital to have her leg fixed but instead died of hospital acquired Covid-19 on 24 March 2020 💔

Jillian

Three people seated in a car, smiling; a woman in a blue sweater, a girl, and an elderly woman.

Betty died on 19 April 2020 from hospital acquired Covid-19. Never forgotten 💔

Alfreda ‘Betty’ Lawrence

An elderly man sitting on a sofa with a smiling baby in a tracksuit.

Thomas died in Llandough of hospital acquired Covid on 14/01/2021💔From Paige “this photo is my granddad meeting his great grandson."

Thomas Williams

A woman in a blue jacket and a man in a hat stand together outdoors.

Samantha say “this is my dad Terry and me in Bodnant Gardens, we loved it there” Terry sadly died on 15 April 2020 💔

Terry

An older couple sitting together in a restaurant booth, smiling warmly.

Clifford caught and died from Covid-19 in UHW 💔From Leanne “This is the last photo my parents had taken together."

Clifford

Woman with sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat, sitting in a relaxed setting.

From Leanne “This is my fun loving mum Myra who sadly died on 11 December 2020 to hospital acquired Covid-19. Miss her so much” 💔

Myra

A smiling couple on their wedding day, wearing formal attire and a veil.

Mike died on 24 January 2021 in PoW hospital, Bridgend from hospital-acquired Covid-19 💔Missed by his daughter Sheryl.

Mike

A collage featuring a soldier portrait and various elderly individuals with family members.

David died from Covid. His daughter Ceri misses him terribly.

David Williams

A man and a woman smiling, holding drinks in a restaurant setting.

Ian Marsh-Rees who died of hospital acquired Covid-19 on 22 Oct 2020. Lessons had not been learned.

Ian Marsh-Rees

Couple walking hand in hand on a pier, dressed for a wedding, smiling at each other.

From Mandy “He died in February 2021 after catching Covid from a fellow patient in hospital. He never got the treatment he went in for..” 💔

David Webb

A couple by a river, wearing warm clothing, with houses and trees in the background.

Sue and her husband Rhydiwn. He died on 19 Nov 2020 from Covid after being moved to another hospital without Sue being informed.

Rhydiwn

Two women engaged in a heartfelt conversation, sitting on a sofa in a cozy setting.

Margaret died of Covid-19 in her care home on 11 April 2020. Her daughter Mags says, “Miss you Mum, always in my heart xx" 💔

Margaret Bessie Patrick

A woman in a white dress dancing with an older man in a vest at a celebration.

His daughter Lydia says"Fit as a fiddle but lost within 6 days of testing positive. Heartbroken”

John Whitfield

A middle-aged couple sitting together, smiling in a cozy indoor setting.

Martin Egan died 29/11/2021 aged just 67.His daughter Amy says "I miss him so much.”

Martin Egan

A woman, a man, and a boy, all dressed elegantly, smiling at the camera.

Alison says "Mike was my husband and only 57 when he died from Covid-19 in hospital on 23 Dec 2020. I miss him so much x”

Mike Williams

A young man in graduation attire poses with two adults, smiling proudly.

Mike died of hospital acquired Covid-19 - Hywel Dda University Health Board 💔 Tina says, "My father was so proud even though never said it"

Mike Evans

Bride in a wedding dress holding a bouquet, standing with a man in a grey suit.

Douglas Miles lost to hospital-acquired Covid on 29th March 2020. Sylvia says, "My Dad was a true gent and I miss him every day."

Douglas Miles

Two people smiling and posing together, one giving a thumbs up in a warm, cosy setting.

Raych says "my funny lovely step-dad, Les, died from hospital acquired covid on 23 December 2020 💔"

Les

A collage of four photos featuring women in various settings and poses.

From Karen "My Mum passed away from Covid on 25 April 2020.Mums' hospital stay was a total lack of care."

Anne

Three women smiling together, seated in a living room with floral wallpaper.

Michelle pictured with her beautiful mother & grandmother who both tragically died of Covid-19 caught in the same hospital 7 months apart.

Sheila Rose Hobbs & Susan Owens

A woman with blonde hair and a man with curly hair sitting together in a restaurant.

From Laura, "He was in hospital on his own for his last xmas. We miss him." John, just 70, died on 17 Jan 2021 of Covid at the Grange.

John Parfitt

A man in a grey suit and a woman in a floral dress, both smiling, with drinks raised.

From Wendy, "My husband John was a true family man.He sadly lost his battle with covid on 18/04/2020. So loved and sorely missed."

John

Bride in a white dress holding flowers, with two men in blue suits beside her.

From Kimberley "My lovely dad Clive. We lost dad to hospital-acquired Covid in Neath Port Talbot hospital on 18/04/2020."

Clive

Older man in a blue shirt holding a glass of beer, seated outdoors.

From Leanne "My dad Terry Cavender, sitting in Cardiff Bay. He passed from Covid-19 in the Grange 29th December 2020."

Terry Cavender

Woman smiling with hands on her cheeks, featuring visible tattoos on her forearms.

Mal lost his beautiful wife Christine Durbin to Covid on 7 April 2020. She was just 52.

Christine Durbin

Smiling elderly woman in a pink cardigan, with a flower accessory, by a serene lake.

Mal also lost his mother Maureen Durbin to Covid on 29 Jan 2021.

Maureen Durbin

Smiling woman in a white hat and blazer, seated with a glass in a scenic setting.

Angela says "My sister Olwen passed away from Covid-19 at Bangor hospital April 15th 2020"

Olwen Lewis

A bride in a white gown holding a bouquet, standing next to a man in formal attire.

From Mandy "My gentle giant of a dad. Dennis sadly died from Covid-19 on 17 April 2020 at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital."

Dennis Charles Keirle

A group of five people, smiling and dressed formal, posing outdoors.

From Sian "Our wonderful mam, Sonia, died from hospital acquired Covid-19 in Prince Charles hospital 9 Jan 2021."

Sonia

A woman with glasses and dark hair smiles, wearing a grey jacket and pink shirt.

Therasa says "My mum was taken to the University Hospital of Wales where she caught and died of covid at the age of just 71 on 16 Feb 21."

Patricia O'Hanlon

Elderly woman with glasses, smiling, against a pink wall background.

From Collette "My darling mumma died in the Wrexham Maelor hospital. I miss her more and more each day."

Pat Hayes

Smiling woman with glasses holding a drink, wearing a blue top and patterned scarf.

From Rachel Louise "My mam Julia ❤️ She was born 13 Dec 53 and passed away on 1 Nov 20 at the Royal Glamorgan from hospital acquired Covid."

Julia

A man and woman smiling together, seated in a casual setting.

From Lynne "My beautiful husband, Martin Egan, who died from Covid-19 on 29 Nov 2020"

Martin Egan

Smiling couple in casual attire, seated outdoors with people in the background.

Wendy says "My husband died 21 Jan 21, aged 63 at the Grange from Covid after being admitted and put in coma. He was refused a new drug."

Michael

Older woman with short brown hair sipping from a blue cup in a lively café setting.

Dawny says "My beautiful mother, Marilyn Williams taken from us 04 Jan 2021"

Marilyn Williams

Two smiling adults, one wearing glasses and a wide-brimmed hat, sitting together.

From Karen"He died at home on 20/12/20, from a pulmonary embolism caused by him having covid.He was 63 with no underlying health issues."

Robert Gibbon

Man with glasses and a beard smiling while sitting in a chair.

From Marianne "Andy my beloved husband was a hospital porter in Llandough hospital & he died doing the job he loved😪😪😪"

Andy

Two people smiling, posing together in a pub with a pint of beer in the foreground.

Jenny says "My dad Lee Frederick Rowles 19/09/49-19/04/20.He died from hospital acquired Covid in the Glan Clwyd hospital North Wales."

Lee Frederick Rowles

A smiling couple posing together at a table with a decorative tablecloth.

Joyce says"We both tested positive on 16 Jan 21 ,he was taken into the Grange and passed away Friday afternoon 21 Jan. I miss him terribly."

Phil Walker

Older woman with short blonde hair, smiling, celebrating with birthday candles.

From Tina"My beloved Mother, Marina Lewis. Photo taken on her 80th Birthday. Died 10.12.2020 at Royal Gwent Hospital of Covid 19."

Marina Lewis

Elderly man sitting and smiling, wearing a suit jacket and a light blue sweater.

From Mick "My stepfather died from hospital acquired Covid in Chepstow Hospital in January 2021."

David Stone

Elderly man standing beside a framed artwork and informational plaques on a wall.

From Jane "My dad … Gwyther Barnes (full name Ernest Thomas Gwyther Barnes). He died on 2nd January 2021 in Prince Charles hospital"

Gwyther Barnes

A smiling couple in formal attire, sitting together with a bouquet, in a car.

From Alyson"My lovely husband, age 58, he fought over a month to stay with me" Wayne died in Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Oct 20."

Wayne Jones

A smiling woman with short blonde hair, wearing a light-coloured top, in a garden setting.

From Suzanne "My wonderful mum and best friend 💔 She died in Prince Charles hospital"

Suzanne's Mum

A smiling couple poses by the seaside with boats in the background.

From Susan "My husband. Rob was 53 and caught covid in the University of Wales hospital. He died 08 April 20. Miss him every day."

Robert Ashton

A young man stands between two older women on a beach, smiling in the sunshine.

From Ros," She was in Morriston Hospital, caught covid there, and died on 16 Dec 2020."

Barbara Wells

A smiling couple embracing with a yellow heart outline around them.

From Jan: "My husband died on 10th April 2020 from hospital-acquired Covid at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. Together for 40 years."

Stuart Caddy

Smiling man wearing sunglasses and a checked shirt against a blue sky.

From Julie "Died of Covid -19 Dec 20. Loved always"

Huw Thomas (Noddy)

A man stands beside a baby wearing a white chef's hat.

From Katherine "My dad. He died in Prince Charles Hospital Merthyr on 21-3-20 from Covid aged just 63 with a lot of unanswered questions."

Frank Scaccia

Angela says, "My husband passed away from Covid-19 at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.This photo was taken on a weekend away inBrean Sands."

Stephen Jones

A smiling boy with light brown hair and freckles, wearing a collared shirt and tie.

From Beverley, "On the 7 April 2020 my brother Dave died from Covid. This photo taken when he was a teenager.I miss him so much."

Dave

Mags says “Mum, a much-loved Nan and Great Grandma, died of Covid in her care home, 11-4-2020, age 95, sadly missed and never forgotten xx"

Margaret (Peggy) Patrick

Smiling elderly woman with curly hair, wearing a blue top and purple scarf.

From her daughter Evelina, "Giovanna Evans 18.3.36 - 1.4.20 Aged 84 💔 Caught covid in hospital"

Giovanna Evans

Smiling elderly woman with short grey hair, glasses, and a black decorative hairpiece.

From Sian, "my Mum Sonia Evans died 09/01/20 from hospital acquired covid at Prince Charles Hospital"

Sonia Evans

Older man with a beard, smiling, sitting on a bench surrounded by blooming pink roses.

From Diane, "This is my lovely husband Colwyn Sillman, died 01:01:21 from hospital-acquired Covid at Nevill Hall hospital"

Colwyn Sillman

Smiling elderly man sitting beside a signpost for "Black Road".

Johncontracted Covid at Wrexham Mealor Hospital (Betsi Cadwalader University Health Board) after a fall and a broken thigh in November 2020.

John Herbert Evans

A smiling older man with short grey hair, wearing a dark suit and white shirt.

From Samantha, "My lovely dad lost to hospital acquired covid, died 15/04/2020 Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. I miss my dad.Let down by the NHS."

Terry Andrews

Elderly man in a brown sweater sitting at a table with a drink, smiling.

From Sharon,"My dad passed away on 26.12.20. Absolutely broke me and my family 💔 not being with him at his end will be with me forever"

Tony Baker

Elderly man with glasses, smiling slightly while looking towards the camera.

From Sylvia, "“My lovely Dad. Douglas Mikes. 21st May 1934 to 29th March 2020. 💛💛Died from hospital-acquired COVID.”

Douglas Mikes

Woman with red hair holding a drink, smiling at the camera in a dimly lit setting.

From Dawn, “My beautiful mother….Marilyn Williams 19/02/1950-04/01/2021. Died from Covid 😢😢😢"

Marilyn Williams

Smiling woman with short blonde hair, wearing a red top and necklace.

From Tracey, "My mum passed away at the Grange hospital on 24th Dec 2020 x"

Tracey's Mum

Two women smiling together, one with long hair and the other with short, light-coloured hair.

From Lisa, "My mum Jean Robinson 66 years died 19.02.21 with hospital-acquired COVID at Heath Hospital Cardiff."

Jean Robinson

Two smiling men posing together in a casual dining setting.

From Jenny "Here’s dad on the right with his little brother. He died on 19.04.20 from hospital acquired covid. #notjustanumber"

Jenny's Dad

Lorraine says "Much loved Mum & best friend Joyce Stephens died from Covid 25/01/2021 Royal Glamorgan full of life with no health issues."

Joyce Stephens