On July 25, 2025, died peacefully at Holly Lea, after a long illness, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Lesley, loved father and father-in-law of Julian and Donna, Jackie and Sam, much loved Grandad of Louis, Charlotte, Rosa, and Thomas, loved brother and brother-in-law of Mavis and John, brother-in-law of the late Gerald (Jerse) and Liz, and Peter, and best mate of his dog Oscar.
Remembered with love
Many thanks to the exceptionally kind staff at Holly Lea. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Phil Airey, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Médecins sans Frontières would be appreciated and may be made online at
msf.org.nz. A celebration of Phil's life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, August 1, at 10.00am.

Published by The Press on Jul. 29, 2025.