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Cardiff hit-and-runs: Karina Menzies funeral in Ely | |
(about 7 hours later) | |
The priest leading the funeral of a mother-of-three killed in a series of hit and runs in Cardiff says she hopes the family will draw strength from mourners' prayers. | |
Hundreds of people paid tribute to Karina Menzies, 31, at a service at the Church of the Resurrection in Ely. | |
Her body had been taken by horse-drawn carriage from her home nearby. | |
Ms Menzies, 31, died and 13 children and adults were injured in collisions across west Cardiff on 19 October. | |
A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder and other offences. | |
The church was packed on Friday afternoon for the funeral while many more listened outside via loudspeaker. | |
The Reverend Jan Gould told mourners they could not even begin to imagine the anguish Ms Menzies' family were continuing to go through. | |
She said she hoped Ms Menzies' three daughters and her family would be able to draw some strength and comfort from prayers. | |
She placed a cross, Bible and holy water on Ms Menzies' leopardprint coffin, and hymns included All Things Bright and Beautiful. | |
Her burial is at Western Cemetery on Cowbridge Road West. | |
A collection is taking place at the service to raise money for two trust funds that have been set up. | |
One is for Ms Menzies' children and another for the other victims. | |
A book of condolence has opened at the Roy J Larcombe Funeral Home on Cowbridge Road West. | |
It is available to sign between 10:00 and 16:00 GMT from Monday to Friday. | |
Ms Menzies died while walking with two of her daughters near Ely fire station on Cowbridge Road West. | |
Matthew Tvrdon has appeared in court accused of murder, attempted murder and assault. | |
He faces a total of 19 charges. | |
They include murder, 13 counts of attempted murder, four counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and one charge of dangerous driving. |