Funny thing about that stuff Flipper. Seems that as you get older, these events become more and more frequent. People in your family, friends, school mates, siblings. You never get used to it, but you do come to understand it better.
We had a bad run earlier this year. Vipe's Dad and Godfather died the same week. Then we both lost cousins also within that week. It seems to happen that way.
I wish I could tell you it will get better Flipper... Been to 7 funerals in the last 2 years both parents are 80.... Its a sad time hope you can get thru it all OK.. Sorry for your losses.