Passed away peacefully, with family by his side, after a lengthy battle, at Southland Hospital on Thursday, March 19, 2026, shortly before 9.00pm. Beloved husband of Linda for 53 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Donna and Anthony, Andrea and partner Robbie. Much loved Grandad of Cody and Amanda, and dearly treasured Great Grandad of Kaia and Rhemi. A longtime friend of the Robertson family (Blackmount). A service for Phil will be held at the Invercargill Crematorium on Tuesday, March 24 at 2.00pm. Messages to Distinct Funerals, 69 Bond Street, Invercargill, or may be left on Phil's tribute page at
distinctfunerals.co.nz, where a link to the livestream may be found. Flowers respectfully declined.
Published by Southland Times on Mar. 23, 2026.