Phillipa Urlich

URLICH, Phillipa Rosemary (née Bowker):

Passed away on 5 August 2026 at Wellington Regional Hospital, following surgery, with her loving family by her side. Aged 70 years. Cherished daughter of the late Phillip and Cecelia.

Dearly loved wife of Denis. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of David & Ali, and Kate & Pete. Adored Grandma of Isabelle, Harriet and Indigo. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Graeme & Carol, and Geoff & Deb.

A proud Chartered Accountant, and a competitor to her core – tennis, squash, golf and snooker. She gave her parents and aunts the same fierce devotion in their final years.

A service to celebrate Phillipa’s life will be held at St Mary of the Angels, Boulcott Street, Wellington, on Friday 14 August at 2pm. Private burial.

Heartfelt thanks to the team at Wellington Regional Hospital for their devoted care.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wellington Hospitals Foundation would be appreciated: whf.org.nz

Messages to the family may be sent C/-Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington 6011. To view the livestream or send a tribute please go to: https://lychgate.co.nz/upcoming-funerals/

TRIBUTES

Ivan Urlich Mangawhai

Dear Dennis and family
Deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Phillipa’s passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Kind Regards, Ivan Urlich, Mangawhai.
Also from Stephen and Briar Jaques and family. We enjoyed meeting up with you at Ivan’s earlier this year.
Take care.

Alan Torres Dwyer

Dear Phillipa, you will be greatly missed, and I, as all of us, will always treasure the moments we shared throughout the years.

Chris and Heather McGuire

Dear Denis and family,
We’re so very sorry to hear of Pip’s passing. We send every good wish and much love for the coming days and the way ahead.

Jenny de Lisle

I was deeply saddened to hear of Phillipa’s passing. I have many fond memories of the lunches we enjoyed together and the fun and friendship we shared at accounting conferences and meetings over the years. My sincere sympathy and condolences to the family at this sad time.

Jane Daniels

I am so saddened to hear of the passing of the lovely Phillipa. She will be missed. Sincere condolences to her family. I knew Phillipa as a very supportive client and advocate of my fashion business. She has been a great friend to our little boutique in Wellington for many years. The last time I saw Phillipa, she just about talked me into doing a special range of snooker shirts just for her.

Jan Ashwell

Dear Denis and family, I am so saddened with the news of Phillipa’s passing. She was a friend and fellow accountant who would be in touch when she came to Auckland, several times staying. It was always a joy to spend time with her. Sincere condolences to you all.

Tom Dwyer Lilian Varella

So sad to hear of our dear cousin Phillipa’s passing. We have so many fond memories of time spent with her & family especially on christmas visits to Wellington & Waikanae and to her & Kate’s visit 2 Ireland with us Dwyers for ou parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Phillips was such a devoted mother & grandmother and also a caring cousin, especially in the later years of her parents’ and our aunts’ lives. We wish lots of strength to Denis & family in this very sad time.