Otahuhu shooting victim 'Aleki (Alec) Moala laid to rest

A Tongan man who lived in Papatoetoe, New Zealand and who was gunned down at Beatty Street, Ōtāhuhu Sunday 23 was laid to rest yesterday (Saturday at the Manukau Memorial Gardens.

Family and friends expressed their frustration during the farewell service for ‘Aleki (Alec) Moala.

Kaniva News reports many spoke about how they found it hard to see their loved one dying in such a brutal and violent way.

A church minister told mourners that having patience and pardoning each other is paramount.

“Let God rule in our life,” the church minister said in Tongan.

During the service which was also livestreamed on Facebook a man appeared and spoke via video link.

He was said to be one of ‘Aleki’s brothers who is currently in one of the prisons in New Zealand.

Two men, aged 26 and 28, charged with his murder made separate appearances Friday 28 at the Manukau District Court.

Police were called to the house before ‘Aleki (Alec) Junior Moala, 31, was found with critical injuries and died at the scene.

‘Aleki is survived by his wife, three children and families.

 

Photo source Kaniva News