Rihanna holds a bouquet as she arrives in LA after her dad Ronald's funeral
Ronald Fenty died from pancreatic cancer and accompanying complications on May 30 in Los Angeles. He was 70.
The singer, 37, was accompanied by a family member or assistant carrying several bags.
Rihanna and her father had a complex relationship, which included periods of both reconciliation and estrangement.
In June, an insider exclusively told DailyMail.com that the death of her dad has taken a heavy toll on the superstar (born Robyn Rihanna Fenty).
'Robyn has had a very difficult relationship with her father over the years but his death has hit her like a ton of bricks,' the source said.
Rihanna is one of three children Ronald shared with his ex-wife Monica Braithwaite, whom he divorced in 2002.
In addition to the Grammy winner, they also shared sons Rajad and Rorrey.
He also had three other children from previous relationships: Kandy, Samantha, and Jamie.
Ronald was laid to rest on Tuesday and a celebration of life was held at Garfield Sobers Gymnasium.
Rather than black, Rihanna wore a long white dress to the service, which is a common practice in the island nation.
The singer has not yet made a public statement about her father's passing.
Prior to arriving in Barbados, Rihanna and her partner A$AP Rocky, 36, were on a working vacationing with their two children: RZA, three, and Riot, who is almost 2.
The singer was also in Paris to promote her latest film, Smurfs, which opens in theaters on July 18.
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