It's with extreme sadness, we announce the passing of Phillip on 30th December 2025, age 56 at Te Omanga Hospice, Lower Hutt. A precious life cut short by cancer. Much loved husband of Debbie & awesome Dad to Matthew & Dylan. Youngest son of Patricia (dec) & Derek (dec). Much loved baby brother to Raewyn & George, Richard,Toney, Grant & Robin, Judy, Kelvin & Jacqui, Lloyd, Murray & Janet. Favourite bro-in-law of Dale. Son-in-law of Pam & Phil Rodley. A much loved nephew, uncle, friend, colleague and sports mate to many. The family would like to thank Ward 5 Nth and the staff of Te Omanga Hospice for their wonderful care of Phillip. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Te Omanga Hospice would be appreciated :
www.teomanga.org.nz A private cremation has already taken place. A celebration of Phillips life is to be held on 24th January 2026 at 1.00pm at Te Kupenga O Rongomai, Maidstone Sports Hub, 11 Railway Ave, Maidstone, Upper Hutt. Messages can be sent to
[email protected]Published by The Post on Jan. 10, 2026.