Passed away peacefully at Wairau Hospital on August 24, 2023. Dearly loved son of the late Homi and Margaret Patel of Auckland. Brother and/or brother-in-law to: John, Henny, Robert. Dearly loved "brother" to the residents, staff, board members past and present of the Papatuanuku Trust, 57 Boons Valley Road, Waikawa. Treasured uncle to: Stephen, Stephanie, Kaz, Katara, Sabine. Favourite "cousie-bro" to: Dean, Beata, Tony, Janet, Jessica, Taylor. In accordance with Phil's wishes his ashes were interred in the grounds of the Papatuanuku Trust. Further inquiries can be made to: The Manager, Papatuanuku Trust.

Published by Marlborough Express on Aug. 31, 2023.