Pics – Family, friends say goodbye to Reeva

A memorial service was held at Victoria Park Cemetery in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday (February 19 2012) for model Reeva Steenkamp, who was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend, Oscar Pistorius. Above: Family and friends of the law graduate arrive ahead of the memorial service. Picture: Rogan Ward/Reuters

Springbok rugby player Francois Hougaard, who reportedly sent Steenkamp an SMS shortly before the shooting, arrives at the memorial service. Hougaard released a statement to say he was not involved in the incident. Picture: Rogan Ward/Reuters

Steenkamp’s casket arrives ahead of her funeral ceremony. Steenkamp’s family said her body would be cremated in a private service. Picture: Schalk van Zuydam/AP

Reeva’s mother, June Steenkamp (centre), is escorted into the chapel. Picture: Schalk van Zuydam/Reuters

Barry Steenkamp, father of Reeva, wipes away a tear. Olympic athlete Pistorius is accused of the premeditated murder of Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day. His lawyer has argued it was an accidental shooting. Picture: Schalk van Zuydam/AP

Adam Steenkamp (centre), Reeva’s brother, walks with family members after attending her funeral. Picture: Schalk van Zuydam/AP

Local and foreign journalists were locked outside the gates of the cemetery. Picture: Deon Ferreira/Foto24

Tropika Island of Treasure host DJ Fresh refused to comment on Steenkamp’s death at the gates of the cemetery. Reeva was one of 14 contestants on the reality show. Picture: Deon Ferreira/Foto24

A mourner leaves, holding the funeral programme. Picture: Rogan Ward/Reuters







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