ALDEN - Former Mesa Governor Kirk Paul is scheduled to be laid to rest and buried on his family farm in West Alden, later today, and his burial will only be attended by close members of the family, even though it is expected to rain and potentially thunder.

Paul was killed at a private hotel room on June 25, 2024, when a gunman shot Kirk Paul point blank in the chest, striking multiple vital organs. Paul laid in state at the Mesa Governor's Mansion on Sunday, and yesterday was his actually funeral. His burial is expected today around 8:45 AM, where his family will say their final goodbyes.

"Rain is expected in the forecast, with several thunderstorms also expected during the burial service, so it will be an emotional and rainy burial." said one of the funeral attendees.

The service will take place across the road from where Paul Grew up as a child. His final rites will be read and his casket will be blessed, before he is lowered into the ground to his eternal resting place.

Paul died on June 27, 2024, after a lengthy fight for his life, before the Paul family decided to take him off life support. Reports show that he lived a little less than an hour after being taken off life support.