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He died while on holiday in benidorm around 22nd December, his funeral was in the UK.
Yes it was all very sad.
I only found out about your name change when I was looking for any info to let you know of his passing but the little info that I did have wasn't enough to let you know personally which it what I would have preferred to do. I can't imagine how awful it must have been finding out this way.
Sorry but I don't do Facebook.