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Reeva Steenkamp, Shot Dead In Home Of Oscar Pistorious, Honoured At Memorial And Cremation

Memorial For Reeva Steenkamp Held In Her Hometown
The Huffington Post UK
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A memorial service for Reeva Steenkamp, who was shot dead last week at the home of Paralympian, Oscar Pistorius, has been held in her home city of Port Elizabeth.

Friends and relatives arrived to pay tribute to the 29-year-old who was cremated at the private service.

Six pallbearers carried Steenkamp's coffin, draped with a white cloth and covered in white flowers.

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Steenkamp's killing has caused huge media interest around the world

Her brother, Adam Steenkamp, said after the service: "Everyone is sad, understandably, but at certain points we were smiling whilst remembering Reeva, because we only have good memories of her."

He added: "There's a space missing inside all the people that she knew that cannot be filled again.

"We're going to keep all the positive things that we remember and know about my sister and we will try and continue with the things that she tried to make better. We'll miss her."

Pistorius, who has been charged with killing Steenkamp, is appearing in court for a bail hearing this morning.

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South African Springbok rugby player Francois Hougaard

It will be an opportunity for the prosecution, who intend to pursue a case of premeditated murder, to present evidence against the 26-year-old.

Pistorius denies the charge.

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In this undated handout publicity photo supplied by Stimulii taken on the island of Jamaica, Reeva Steenkamp poses on set during the shooting of the reality show Tropika Island of Treasure which premieres on state television Saturday, Feb 16, 2013. South Africa's national broadcaster says it will screen the show featuring the dead model girlfriend of double-amputee athlete Oscar Pistorius, two days after she was shot and killed at Pistorius' home. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Stimulii) (credit:AP)
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In this undated handout publicity photo supplied by Stimulii taken on the island of Jamaica, Reeva Steenkamp poses on set during the shooting of the reality show Tropika Island of Treasure which premieres on state television Saturday, Feb 16, 2013. South Africa's national broadcaster says it will screen the show featuring the dead model girlfriend of double-amputee athlete Oscar Pistorius, two days after she was shot and killed at Pistorius' home. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Stimulii-HO) (credit:AP)
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In this undated handout publicity photo supplied by Stimulii taken on the island of Jamaica, Reeva Steenkamp poses on set during the shooting of the reality show Tropika Island of Treasure which premieres on state television Saturday, Feb 16, 2013. South Africa's national broadcaster says it will screen the show featuring the dead model girlfriend of double-amputee athlete Oscar Pistorius, two days after she was shot and killed at Pistorius' home. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Stimulii-HO) (credit:AP)
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In this undated handout publicity photo supplied by Stimulii taken on the island of Jamaica, Reeva Steenkamp poses on set during the shooting of the reality show Tropika Island of Treasure which premieres on state television Saturday, Feb 16, 2013. South Africa's national broadcaster says it will screen the show featuring the dead model girlfriend of double-amputee athlete Oscar Pistorius, two days after she was shot and killed at Pistorius' home. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Stimulii) (credit:AP)
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In this undated handout publicity photo supplied by Stimulii taken on the island of Jamaica, Reeva Steenkamp poses on set during the shooting of the reality show Tropika Island of Treasure which premieres on state television Saturday, Feb 16, 2013. South Africa's national broadcaster says it will screen the show featuring the dead model girlfriend of double-amputee athlete Oscar Pistorius, two days after she was shot and killed at Pistorius' home. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Stimulii) (credit:AP)
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Reeva was a model with Ice Model Management in Johannesburg. This is one of her portfolio pictures. (credit:AP)
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Reeva Steenkamp seen in an image posted to her facebook page
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Reeve Steenkamp, during a photo shoot. She was the face of Avon in South Africa. (credit:AP)
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One of Reeva's portfolio pictures from Ice Model Management. (credit:AP)
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Reeva and Pistorius had been dating for two months (credit:AP)
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As well as being the face of Avon in South Africa, Reeva also presented a number of TV shows (credit:AP)
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Reeva used her Twitter account regularly, often retweeting and posting links that highlighted violence against women (credit:AP)
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Reeva Steenkamp seen in an image posted to her facebook page
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Oscar Pistorius (left) and Reeva Steenkamp at Tashas All White Party at Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, South Africa (credit:PA)
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Reeva pictured at the Virgin Active Sport Industry Awards 2013 on 7 February 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa
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Reeva Steenkamp seen in an image posted to her facebook page
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Reeva Steenkamp seen in an image posted to her twitter page
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Reeva Steenkamp out and about in an image posted to her twitter page
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Reeva Steenkamp poses for a photograph on her twitter page
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Reeva Steenkamp seen in an image posted to her twitter page
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Reeva Steenkamp seen in an image posted to her facebook page
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Reeva Steenkamp was a cover star for FHM magazine
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Reeva demonstrating the joys of MINIs
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Reeva poses with a friend
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Reeva receives some canine attention
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Reeva's modelling career led to some high profile magazine covers
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Reeva with Oscar Pistorius at the SA Sports Awards (credit:PA)
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Reeva and Oscar Pistorius arrive at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg for the SA Sports Awards (credit:PA)
PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA: Reeva Steenkamp in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Mike Holmes/The Herald/Gallo Images/Getty Images)(31 of34)
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Reeva Steenkamp phorographed recently in Johannesburg
PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA: Reeva Steenkamp in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Mike Holmes/The Herald/Gallo Images/Getty Images)(32 of34)
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Reeva had worked for Toyota, FHM, Clover & Italian brand Zui as well as doing some TV presenting
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In this frame-grab from state television channel SABC 1 a tribute is devoted to slain model Reeva Steenkamp, girlfriend of Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius. South Africas national broadcaster went ahead with the screening of the reality TV show "Tropica Island of Treasure" Saturday, Feb 16, 2013, featuring the dead model. Steenkamp encouraged her family to watch in one of her last conversations with them before her shooting death at the home of Pistorius. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell) (credit:AP)
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In this frame-grab from state television channel SABC 1 a tribute is devoted to slain model Reeva Steenkamp, girlfriend of Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius. South Africas national broadcaster went ahead with the screening of the reality TV show "Tropica Island of Treasure" Saturday, Feb 16, 2013, featuring the dead model. Steenkamp encouraged her family to watch in one of her last conversations with them before her shooting death at the home of Pistorius. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell) (credit:AP)

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