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Family and friends came together Wednesday morning for the funeral of 11-year-old Riya Rakumar, who was murdered on her birthday on Valentine's Day.

Those in attendance said she will be remembered as a dreamer, dance, singer, and someone "who always saw the good in every situation."

A relative of Rajkumar describes her as an amazing child who was full of energy and laughter.

"It is very difficult for them right now, mourning the loss of a very beautiful little girl, angel, daughter, and granddaughter," said family member Naz Fazal. "It's very sad."

The grade five student was found dead in her father's Brampton home last week.

Her father was arrested and is facing first-degree murder charges as he recovers in a hospital from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Mourners gather to remember life of 11-year-old Riya Rajkumar

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Family and friends came together Wednesday morning for the funeral of 11-year-old Riya Rakumar, who was murdered on her birthday on Valentine's Day. Those in attendance said she will be remembered as a dreamer, dance, singer, and someone "who always saw the good in every situation."

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Murder in the Tdot.

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I know all of you were awoken just like me in the middle of the night to the loud sounds of amber alerts blaring on your phones and tvs. Peel Police sent out the amber alert late last night after the mother of Riya Rajkumar reported her father Roopesh Rajkumar had made comments he was going to harm himself and his daughter. riya was visiting her father and celebrating her 11th birthday.

The mother reported this information around 7pm to the police however the amber alert didn't go through until 11:30pm. Police decided to issue the alert after they were unsuccessful in locating her and her father.

Unfortunately within an hour of issuing the alert , 11 year olf Riya would be located and found deceased in her father's basement apartment. There is no indication of how she was killed.

Roopesh Rajkumar was arrested in a high-risk takedown a short time later after a motorist saw his vehicle on Highway 11 near Orillia and called 911, and this is all thanks to the amber alert issued.

Peel residents contacted police to complain about the constant alerts coming to their phone however hopefully with the death of this little girl they realize why this is now necessary.

Rest in peace to this beautiful angel.

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I know all of you were awoken just like me in the middle of the night to the loud sounds of amber alerts blaring on your phones and tvs. Peel Police sent out the amber alert late last night after the mother of Riya Rajkumar reported her father Roopesh Rajkumar had made comments he was going to harm himself and his daughter.

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This is the News about Riya Rajkumar in Toronto Sun newspaper.

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On the same day his daughter was laid to rest, the man accused in her death has died in hospital.

Sources confirmed to the Toronto Sun that Roopesh Rajkumar - charged with first-degree murder in the Valentine's Day death of his 11-year-old daughter, Riya - has died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound sustained just prior to his arrest north of Toronto.

Rajkumar, 41, was rushed to Sunnybrook hospital shortly after Peel Regional Police detectives took over custody from Orillia OPP.

Peel Police later confirmed he was suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, but have not disclosed the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Roopesh, who is estranged from Riya's mother, had taken the young girl out to celebrate her birthday on Feb. 14.

Riya's mother - with whom the girl lived - grew worried when the pair failed to arrive at her Mississauga home at the pre-arranged time of 6:30 p.m.

She contacted police when Roopesh began making comments suggesting he was going to hurt himself and the girl.

Police issued an Amber Alert at around 11:30 p.m., leading to a citizen spotting Rajkumar's silver Honda Civic near Oro-Medonte, between Barrie and Orillia, shortly after midnight.

Rajkumar was taken into custody by OPP officers on Hwy. 11 after a tense, high-risk vehicle stop. At the same time of his arrest, Peel police officers were forcing their way into Roopesh's Brampton home, where they found his daughter's lifeless body.

Riya's cause of death has not been released by police.

Family and friends of the Meadowvale Village Public School student said goodbye to Riya Wednesday morning, at a memorial service held at an Etobicoke funeral home.

The night before, a public candlelight vigil was held in downtown Brampton.

Rajkumar was in the custody of guards from Toronto South Detention Centre while undergoing treatment in Sunnybrook's trauma department.

He had remained in critical condition until his death Wednesday evening.

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Dad accused of killing daughter Riya Rajkumar has died

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On the same day his daughter was laid to rest, the man accused in her death has died in hospital.Sources confirmed to the Toronto Sun that Roopesh Rajkumar - charged with first-degree murder in the Valentine’s Day death of his 11-year-old daughter, Riya - has died of a self-inflict...

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After Amber alert, riya found dead.

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Vigil held for Brampton girl found dead after Amber Alert

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Post about Riya Rajkumar on Facebook.

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Riya's father is being treated for a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a Toronto hospital.

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Innocent girl Riya.

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Update: Roopesh Rajkumar has been located and arrested. Riya Rajkumar has been located deceased at a residence in #Brampton. Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau has taken carriage of this investigation.

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Update: Roopesh Rajkumar has been located and arrested. Riya Rajkumar has been located deceased at a residence in #Brampton. Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau has taken carriage of this investigation.

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Update: Roopesh Rajkumar has been located and arrested. Riya Rajkumar has been located deceased at a residence in #Brampton. Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau has taken carriage of this investigation.
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Update: Roopesh Rajkumar has been located and arrested. Riya Rajkumar has been located deceased at a residence in #Brampton. Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau has taken carriage of this investigation.

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Update: Roopesh Rajkumar has been located and arrested. Riya Rajkumar has been located deceased at a residence in #Brampton. Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau has taken carriage of this investigation.

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Update: Roopesh Rajkumar has been located and arrested. Riya Rajkumar has been located deceased at a residence in #Brampton. Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau has taken carriage of this investigation.