Passed away at home on Thursday the 27th of August 2026.

Beloved husband of Shirley, and loving father to Christine (Cookie).

You are welcome to join us in celebrating Phil's life on Friday the 4th of September at 11:00am, in the Elliotts Chapel on Cameron, 414 Cameron Road, Tauranga (parking access from 8th Ave) followed by burial at Katikati Cemetery, 75 Hot Springs Road, Katikati. All communication to the Rippey Family, c/- 25 Ninth Avenue, Tauranga 3110.  Phone 07-578 3338.