Who died in the story the fence?

THE FENCE The son of Aling Bi-ang, Iking died At two a.m. Iking’s eyes were closed and his hands were cold. His mother wept. His heart beat no more.

What is the conflict in the story the fence?

This conflict is between Troy and his best friend Bono. Bono and Troy met while Troy was in jail and was there during Troy’s baseball days.