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| Cardiff hit-and-runs: Karina Menzies funeral in Ely | Cardiff hit-and-runs: Karina Menzies funeral in Ely |
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| 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. | 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. | Hundreds of people paid tribute to Karina Menzies, 31, at a service at the Church of the Resurrection in Ely. |
| Her body was 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. | 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. | A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder and other offences. |
| The church was packed on Friday afternoon for the funeral led by The Reverend Jan Gould while many more listened outside via loudspeaker. | The church was packed on Friday afternoon for the funeral led by The Reverend Jan Gould while many more listened outside via loudspeaker. |
| Written tributes from Ms Menzies' two eldest children Sophie, 11, and Ellie, eight, were read out to mourners. | Written tributes from Ms Menzies' two eldest children Sophie, 11, and Ellie, eight, were read out to mourners. |
| Sophie had written: "Dear mum, today I'm feeling really sad because I know it's time to say goodbye. | |
| "You were an amazing mum, you were fun, cool and unnormalised." | |
| Ellie wrote: "Thank you for everything you've done for me and have a nice time being an angel." | Ellie wrote: "Thank you for everything you've done for me and have a nice time being an angel." |
| She also remembered her mother pulling funny faces and helping her to cook spaghetti bolognese. | She also remembered her mother pulling funny faces and helping her to cook spaghetti bolognese. |
| Mourners also heard tributes from Ms Menzies' brothers Craig and Gareth, her sisters Sam and Laura, and her friend Otis Williams. | Mourners also heard tributes from Ms Menzies' brothers Craig and Gareth, her sisters Sam and Laura, and her friend Otis Williams. |
| They remembered the fun times they had together and thanked her for being there for them. | They remembered the fun times they had together and thanked her for being there for them. |
| Ms Gould told mourners they could not even begin to imagine the anguish Ms Menzies' family were continuing to go through. | Ms 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 said she hoped Ms Menzies' three daughters and her family would be able to draw some strength and comfort from prayers. |
| "Tragic death, which is almost always sudden and unexpected as it was with Karina, is lot like a black out," she said. | "Tragic death, which is almost always sudden and unexpected as it was with Karina, is lot like a black out," she said. |
| "One minute the sun is shining, the next minute it's a dark night. | "One minute the sun is shining, the next minute it's a dark night. |
| "Without the slightest warning or the slightest chance to prepare ourselves, we are plunged into an impenetrable darkness and within the space of a minute, our whole world is turned upside down." | "Without the slightest warning or the slightest chance to prepare ourselves, we are plunged into an impenetrable darkness and within the space of a minute, our whole world is turned upside down." |
| She told the family that she hoped they could find light again within their faith. | She told the family that she hoped they could find light again within their faith. |
| A cross, Bible and holy water were placed on Ms Menzies' leopard print coffin, and hymns included All Things Bright and Beautiful. | A cross, Bible and holy water were placed on Ms Menzies' leopard print coffin, and hymns included All Things Bright and Beautiful. |
| Raise money | Raise money |
| Her burial was at Western Cemetery on Cowbridge Road West. | Her burial was 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. | 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 the second for the other victims. | One is for Ms Menzies' children and the second for the other victims. |
| A book of condolence has been opened at the Roy J Larcombe Funeral Home on Cowbridge Road West. | A book of condolence has been 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. | 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. | Ms Menzies died while walking with two of her daughters near Ely fire station on Cowbridge Road West. |
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