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John Raymond "Flipper" PHILLIPS

John PHILLIPS Obituary

Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in his 84th year. Much loved dad of Justine and Heath King, Harry (Daryl) and Aroha Phillips. Loved grandad of Danielle, Brandon, Patrick and Mel, Shakia, Anare and Whitney, Hori and Atea, Toni and Josh. Cherished Slipper of Ayla and Shiloh. Adored brother of June*, Dorothey and Keith*, and Eleanor*, brother-in-law of George* and Sue*, Peter and Wendy, Bill and Sharyn Jefferies, a much loved uncle, lifelong friend of Muff (Barbara*). A service to celebrate Flipper's life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road, Invercargill, on Friday, February 20, at 2.30pm. Messages to 4 Cushen Street, Invercargill 9810.
(*denotes deceased)


Published by Southland Times on Feb. 19, 2026.

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margaret keelty

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our thoughts are with you all with the passing of flipper we had a lot of fun times with your dad and mum trevor and marg keelty

Margaret Valli

Yesterday

Justine, Daryl and family.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Flipper. As I am unavailable to join you tomorrow at his service please know my heartfelt thoughts are with you all during this sad time. I know you will all have precious memories of the fun times you all had together.

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