On Saturday February 18, 2023, Phil passed away peacefully after a long illness, aged 41 years. Loved and loving husband of Kim, cherished father of Lucas and Ellie. Dearly loved and respected son of Keith and Kathy Cowan. A much loved brother and brother-in-law of Gareth and Sonja, and Lisa and Peter, and a loved uncle of Josh and Maddi, Zoe and Isaac. Admired and dearly loved son-in-law of Kevin and Judith Schroder, and fondly loved by their family, Jane and Floris, Kirstin, Chris, Jordan and Josh. The family wish to express their thanks to the Nurse Maude Hospice staff for their care of Phil.  Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Phil Cowan, PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.

A service to celebrate Phil’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, February 24 at 10am. Followed by an interment at Belfast Cemetery.

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