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.