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Philip STRAKER

Philip Geoffrey STRAKER

FUNERAL HOME

The Little Kiwi Funeral Co.

Christchurch, Canterbury

Philip STRAKER Obituary

Passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, at Summerset at Avonhead Retirement Village, aged 73. Dearly loved son of Eileen Mary and Ronald George. Much loved brother of Ronald, Brian, Graham, David, Christopher, Mary, Paul, Margaret, Bernadette, Patsy, Gerard, and Bernard. Beloved father of Michael, Tania, Sarah, and Rebecca, and father-in-law of the late Gordon, Perry, and Shannon. Cherished grandfather of the late Finn, Charlie, Leo, and Hugo. Philip passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Summerset at Avonhead for their loving care of Dad. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly online to Epilepsy New Zealand. https://epilepsy.org.nz/donate-to-epilepsy-nz/ Messages to the Straker family, c/- PO Box 10335, Christchurch 8145. The Funeral Mass for Philip will be held in St Teresa of Lisieux Church, 8 Puriri Street, Riccarton, Christchurch, on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.


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Published by The Press on Aug. 28, 2025.

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Barry Taylor

September 21, 2025

My sincere condolences to Philip´s family Philip was a child hood friend Barry Taylor

Nicola Dijkstra (nee Stevenson)

September 7, 2025

Dearest condolences to Michael, Tania, Sarah and Rebecca and siblings of Phil. Very fond memories of him from when I was young. Always had a great sense of humour and laugh. Thinking of you all, Nic x

Margaret Harris

August 30, 2025

Great memories of Phil from our time working together at the Christchurch Fruit & Vegetable markets and also playing rugby for the Belfast Munchers with my husband Kevin.

Lesley Anne Lawry

August 30, 2025

Deepest sympathy David (dangerous) on the loss of your brother. And to all your family. Memories are the greatest gift. God bless

Patrick Ardagh

August 29, 2025

Thoughts with you, David, and family, from a school and rugby colleague of our younger days in Christchurch, with kind wishes,

Ray Burgess

August 29, 2025

RIP Phil.A lot of fond memories from Bowls Papanui.Sorry to hear of his passing.Hope he is joining all those other painters that have gone before him.

Penny Gibbs

August 28, 2025

RIP Philip, love and condolences to the family

Kathleen

August 28, 2025

Known Philip for last 67 years, going to St Patrick´s Primary school together in Bryndwr
Lots of years of friendship and memories.
The 1st of the BAKERS DOZEN to go join their mum and dad
The (EGGS ) have been broken
Hope there´s a Bowling Club up up in the Sky Philip
Go well my friend
Lots of love KATHY ( née brady)

Jan Reeves

August 28, 2025

Sorry to hear Phillip has passed. His name brings back memories of earlier days at bowls papanui. And the time he stayed in our flat.. my deepest sympathy to his family

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