In loving memory

Phillipa 'Phil' Jane Niven

Date of death September 30, 2025

Service Details

Thursday, 9 October 2025

The National Equestrian CentreMcLeans Island Road
Christchurch
Canterbury
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Obituary

On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, unexpectedly at home on the farm, aged 62 years.  Loved  mother and mother-in-law of Bre, Mitch and Janae, the best bonus Gran of Benji, and Fletcher. Loved daughter of Trish and the late Evan, treasured sister and sister-in-law of Chris and Bev, Steph and Peter, Jill and Max, Beccy, Hamish and Laurie, loved auntie and great-auntie. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Phil Niven, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Phil’s life will be held at The National Equestrian Centre, McLeans Island Road, McLeans Island, Christchurch, on Thursday, October 9, at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation.

Guestbook

  1. Very sorry to hear about Phillipa we r thinking of u all please accept our sincere sympathy & may her memory live in your hearts forever
    Rose & Noel Hende
  2. The short time I worked with you at the Challenge in Oxford, I knew you were a hard worker, very loyal and happy to help out when needed. Your baking was amazing! It was an absolute pleasure to have known you and my sincere condolences to your family. xx Di
    D Bright

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