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ISIS New Year’s Eve shooting victim laid to rest in Mississauga

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The lone Canadian killed in the nightclub massacre on New Year’s Eve in Turkey was laid to rest on Saturday.

Twenty-nine-year-old Alaa Al-Muhandis was among 39 people killed when a gunman opened fire at a popular Turkish club during New Year’s celebrations. ISIS came forward and claimed responsibility for the shooting.

Approximately 500 people attended Al-Muhandis’ memorial service. Her friends and family describe her as a vibrant and loving young woman. Her cousin says Al-Muhandis’ lit up every room and will be missed tremendously.

She leaves behind a husband and her two young children Amir and Arwan.