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'Touched the hearts of everyone': Australian man killed in Canada farewelled

Lucas Fowler was in love, travelling the world and making the most of life before he was brutally murdered alongside his American girlfriend in Canada.

His father, NSW Police chief inspector Stephen Fowler, told a memorial service for the 23-year-old in Sydney on Friday that his son lived a life many envied.

"He didn't just dream of travelling, he worked and saved and made it happen," Inspector Fowler told the hundreds gathered at Turramurra Uniting Church.

David Elliott shown arriving at memorial for Lucas Fowler on Friday in Sydney.
NSW Minister for Police David Elliott arrives at the memorial service in Sydney on Friday. Source: AAP

Lucas met Chynna Deese in Croatia two years ago and Insp Fowler said the two were "full of happiness".

They had embarked on a road trip around Canada before their van broke down and they were found dead on a British Columbia highway on July 15.

"We are so happy that Lucas and Chynna found each other and had such a great time travelling together, meeting new friends and just milking every last drop of fun out of life," Insp Fowler said.

"They laughed and loved, and touched the hearts of everyone they met."

Friends of Lucas Fowler are shown arriving at his Sydney funeral on Friday.
Friends and family were seen arriving at for the service. Source: AAP

NSW Police Minister David Elliott and Insp Fowler's police colleagues were among the hundreds gathered at the church to pay their respects.

The family has requested donations be made to a charity in lieu of flowers.

Fowler's family previously said after his death that they'd lost a dear son, brother, grandson and friend in the "most terrible of circumstances".

Ms Deese, 24, was farewelled by loved ones at a service at New City Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, a few days ago.

A picture of slain couple Chynna Deese and Lucas Fowler who were killed in Canada.
Slain couple Chynna Deese and Lucas Fowler shown as friends and family lay them to rest. Source: AAP

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