Photo Gallery: Funeral services for Sameer Nevarez

Andre Navarro speaks about his friend during funeral services for Sameer Nevarez at Pierce Brothers Valhalla in North Hollywood on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. Nevarez was one of five young adults who died in a fiery single-vehicle crash in Burbank two weeks ago. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Oct. 12, 2013 1:24 PM PT

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Sameer Nevarez had a thirst for life and an infectious smile that could light up a room, loved ones said. The 18-year-old Burbank resident dreamt of becoming a wealthy businessman to support his mother and family, said his friend and boss David Leach.

Photo Gallery: Funeral services for Sameer Nevarez

Friends and family, including cousin Alexandra Nevarez, center, release a dove in honor of Sameer Nevarez after funeral services at Pierce Brothers Valhalla in North Hollywood on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Patricia Nevarez is given condolences by an attendee after funeral services for her son, Sameer Nevarez, at Pierce Brothers Valhalla in North Hollywood on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Catholic priest blesses a cross given to Patricia Nevarez, during funeral services for her son, Sameer Nevarez, at Pierce Brothers Valhalla in North Hollywood on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

A large crowd attended funeral services for Sameer Nevarez at Pierce Brothers Valhalla in North Hollywood on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Nineteen doves were released after funeral services for Sameer Nevarez, symbolizing his upcoming 19th birthday, at Pierce Brothers Valhalla in North Hollywood on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Patricia Nevarez, center, is given condolences by an attendee after funeral services for her son, Sameer Nevarez, at Pierce Brothers Valhalla in North Hollywood on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Family members stand watch during funeral services for Sameer Nevarez, at Pierce Brothers Valhalla in North Hollywood on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

A portrtait with messages was placed outside funeral services for Sameer Nevarez, at Pierce Brothers Valhalla in North Hollywood on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. Nevarez was one of five young adults who died in a fie (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Some members of the Nevarez family pose for a photo wearing a memorial t-shirt for Sameer Nevarez after funeral services at Pierce Brothers Valhalla in North Hollywood on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)