Tributes paid after 'the untimely passing of our former student Aisha Petrikova' as funeral details released
The funeral of tragic former student Aisha Petrikova from Dungannon in Co Tyrone will take place tomorrow (Friday) as glowing tributes have been paid by her former school.
Funeral details released on Funeral Times say she was the ‘beloved daughter of Lubos and the late Janette R.I.P’ and ‘loving sister of Jessica, Megan and Lubos Jnr.’
Her funeral will take place in St. Patrick’s Church, Dungannon at 10am and a private cremation will take place afterwards.
A tribute from St. Patrick's College Dungannon posted yesterday (Wednesday) says: ‘Today our hearts are heavy as we come to terms with the tragic news of the untimely passing of our former student Aisha Petrikova ‘Aisha finished school in June 2025, ready to go out into the world and shape the next chapter of her journey.
‘She was fiercely independent, with a unique sense of style and a girl of beautiful talent.
‘Her Art Work took pride of place in our June Exhibition and she shared her love for guitar and music with her peers.
‘Aisha had a keen sense of justice, she looked out for others and just today a Year 9 student spoke of how Aisha checked on her when she was a new Year8 student and before she had found a friendship group.
‘Above all else Aisha loved her family, her daddy Lubos and siblings Jessica, Megan and Lubos and of course Toby her dog.
‘She missed her dear mother Janette terribly (RIP).
‘We extend our deepest sympathies to Aishas family and her friends. Aisha will be sorely missed.
‘May Aishas gentle soul rest in eternal peace’.
The tribute is littered with more messages of sympathy from her friends.
The messages include: Search & Rescue Dog Association - SARDA Ireland North – ‘All our volunteers extend their deepest sympathies to Aisha’s family and friends May she rest in peace’, Sarah Louise Devlin – ‘Rest in peace Aisha, one in a million who will be missed greatly. Praying for her family at this time’ and Nicola Allen-McCrory – ‘Tragic news. Thinking of Aisha’s family and friends. Safe in the hands of Jesus and reunited with her beautiful mum. May she rest in heavenly peace’.