RIP: Shock and heartbreak as funeral set for Waterford killed after assault
The woman in her 40s has been named locally as Yveta Donovalova who lived in Grange Heights, Waterford city
Funeral arrangements have been made following the tragic death of a Waterford woman following a fatal assault in her home.
The woman in her 40s has been named locally as Yveta Donovalova who lived in Grange Heights, Waterford city.
The fatal assault occurred on Monday 27th April 2026 when gardaí and emergency services responded to the incident at a domestic residence at approximately 6:15pm.
A man was arrested at the scene and was detained at a Garda station in the Waterford Division under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. He has since been charged with murder.
Yveta Donovalova, formerly of the Czech Republic, is sadly missed by her loving husband Robert, children, Nel, Toby and Dominik, mother Sonya, father Radek, brothers David and Radek, sisters Eve and Anet, nephews Peter and Michael, nieces Lily, Sofie and Natalie, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:
Reposing at Thompson's Funeral Home, Barrack St, Waterford on Saturday (2nd May) from 1:00pm to 3:00pm with vigil prayers and Rosary at 2:00pm.
Private Cremation will take place at a later date.
No flowers please donations if desired to Oasis House
Heartfelt messages have been left on RIP.ie from many heartbroken people, with one mourner writing,
"Words seem so empty at this tragic time!! We are so sorry for the huge loss to Yveta’s husband, children and extended family and friends. As a city we are heartbroken to lose a kind and much loved lady in these cruel and senseless circumstances".
Another message said, "Yveta has been part of the community of Grange Heights for so many years and it’s heart breaking to think we will never again see that beautiful smile and the genuine warmth of her personality that we were so privileged to experience daily. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace".
"Yveta was such a kind and gentle soul, always warm, caring, and thoughtful to everyone around her. Her kindness never went unnoticed, and the way she treated people with respect and generosity will always be remembered.
Another person said: "Yveta worked so hard and gave so much of herself, but above all, the love she had for her children was clear for everyone to see. They were her greatest joy, and she adored them with all her heart.
Yveta touched the lives of so many people, and I feel grateful to have known her. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered always".