Yvonne Holland
We are saddened by news of the death of Yvonne Holland yesterday morning, 8th January.
The funeral will be held on the 30th January at 2:30pm, Stockport Crematorium. Mountain friends are welcome.
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This page contains notices announcing the recent deaths of Club members, often with details of their involvement with the Alpine Club and, occasionally, with information about their funeral/memorial arrangements.
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Claude Davies
News has reached us of the death on 31st August of our member Claude Davies, who had been a member since 1985.
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Al Alvarez
We are saddened to receive news of the death of our member Al Avarez on 23rd September, who had been a member since 1986.
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Robin Richards
News has reached us of the death on 19th July after a severe stroke of long standing member Robin Richards. A memorial service was held recently.
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Professor Ernst Sondheimer
News has reached us of the death of our member Professor Ernst Sondheimer, who died aged 95 on Sunday 9th June.
He joined the Alpine Club in 1974 and became a Committee Member in 1984. He was also AJ editor between 1987-1992.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday 26th June at 1.00pm - Golders Green Crematorium, NW11 7NL.
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